By Carrie on February 4, 2009
One of the pure joys of traveling is discovering the culinary delights that are at your fingertips. Japan, in particular, is a gastronomes paradise.
The challenge to eating in Japan lies not only in finding local food and ordering successfully, but following the rules of table etiquette so you don’t make any social blunders.
Posted in Culture, How To, Japan | Tagged Culture, Food and Drink, Japan, Restaurants, Travel |
By Carrie on October 30, 2008
Have you ever Googled yourself? Well, you’re not the only one Googling you. These days, employers spend a lot of time online cruising the Internet for bits and pieces on job candidates. I’ve even been guilty of googling friends just to see what kind of information pops up about them, and I’m always a little [...]
Posted in How To | Tagged Friends, People |
By Carrie on April 24, 2008
Readers of our blog sometimes complain to us privately that when they travel, they are disappointed with their photographs. Then, they usually ask me for some advice on which camera they should buy so they can take better photographs. I tell them that they can take better photographs right now, with what they are currently using.
Posted in Guest Authors, How To, Photography | Tagged Guest Authors, Photography |
By Carrie on December 2, 2007
Guest Author: Steve, author of Asian Ramblings I’m really excited to introduce my readers to my first guest author and fellow blogging aficionado, Steve P. Steve is an expat ESL teacher, writer and photographer living in China. Go check it out! I promise it will be well-worth your time. Without further ado…. Planning for Better [...]
Posted in Guest Authors, How To, Photography | Tagged Guest Authors, Photographers, Photography, Travel |
By Carrie on January 30, 2007
Teaching and living abroad can be the most incredible experience of your life or it can be the worst if you’re dealing with culture shock.,Adjusting to a new country and a new culture can be trying, especially when we aren’t willing to adapt or be accepting of a culture that is completely different to our own. Here are some tips for first time expats.
Posted in Culture, ESL, How To, Travel | Tagged Culture Shock, ESL, moving abroad, Reach To Teach, teaching abroad, tips for teachers |