The Freedom Life: November + December 2020

The Freedom Life: November + December 2020

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info.  What I Was Up to in November and December So… it’s been a little while. Yes, I’m publishing this mid-way through January, and yes, I’m combining November and December, because these last 2.5 months have been CRAZY. From getting extremely sick to the point […]

Teach Abroad Squad: The Online Course and Community to Help You Teach Abroad in China!

Teach Abroad Squad: The Online Course and Community to Help You Teach Abroad in China!

So what exactly is the Teach Abroad Squad, and why did I create this course and community for people who want to rock their first year teaching in China? Whether you’re looking for some teach abroad guidance, or you’re just really curious to learn more about this online course I’ve created, you’ve come to the […]

The Freedom Life: July 2019

The Freedom Life: July 2019

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info.  After five years of living in China, and two years of This Beijing Life, things have changed. I left my job as a college counselor in China, and now I’m living a life on my terms. I’m my own boss, I travel when I want, and […]

Vietnam’s Stray Cats and the Cat Meat Trade: Why it Exists and How You Can Help

Vietnam’s Stray Cats and the Cat Meat Trade: Why it Exists and How You Can Help

I just want to reiterate that not everyone in Vietnam eats cats or dogs, and I’d probably venture to say that most people (especially in developed cities) do not torture or eat cats. However, this animosity towards cats is pretty prevalent here in Hoi An, which is why places like Vietnam Cat Welfare (also known as Jack’s Cat Cafe) have so much work to do.

This Beijing Life: Month 22

This Beijing Life: Month 22

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info.  I’ve noticed that the more I travel and the busier I become, the more impossible it becomes to keep up with my travels in real-time. Well, never fear monthly recap posts are here! Wow. SO MANY things happened in the month of June, it […]

This Beijing Life: Month 19

This Beijing Life: Month 19

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure for more info.  I’ve noticed that the more I travel and the busier I become, the more impossible it becomes to keep up with my travels in real-time. Well, never fear monthly recap posts are here! Well… April is almost half over, but it doesn’t matter. This […]