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While I consider myself to be a serious city-slicker, I can’t ignore the call of the wild. Adventurer by profession, I am constantly looking for new ways to experience my surroundings in a more authentic way; which I was I opted for a homestay while I was in Cambodia. A homestay is normally when you …

The reputation of Sihanoukville is much like Venice Beach in Southern California: shady drug scene with a killer beach.  I am here to confirm these rumors.  While travelers will be able to witness a tweaker or two, Sihanoukville delivers on a night out.   There are rows and rows of bars, hilarious street vendors who will …

One of my most memorable experiences in Cambodia was when I cycled through Kampong Cham, over a terrifying bamboo bridge, and through the island of Koh Paen. After our home-stay Cambodian lunch, we hired a few petal bikes for $2 USD and took them all over the place. First we cycled through the main part …

The best way to see China is through mini-vacations. A long weekend here, and a major Chinese holiday there. Slowly, but surely, you’ll be making it through the bulk of China mile by mile. Here are some fun things you can do in Qingdao, China! Recognize that you’ll never truly see ALL of China. It’s just …

This article is for anyone thinking about teaching English and looking for the truth about teaching in China. I taught in China without any teaching experience, I did not have a TEFL certification, and I had never been to China before. Teaching English in China: 6 Truths About Teaching English in China There are a …