What’s the secret to being able to travel more while working full time? Planning and creativity. While you might feel constrained with a full-time job, there’s also a silver lining that makes it easier to travel more while working 9-5 in some ways: a predictable schedule. With set work hours and holidays, all it takes is a good travel plan made for the year and a bit...
While it’s not difficult to find a list of the best beaches in the Caribbean, finding the best walking beaches in the Caribbean can be a little trickier. My time working on cruise ships and visiting over 60 countries as well as traveling to all seven continents allowed me the good fortune of sauntering across some of the most picture-perfect beaches in the...
When you’re in search of the best restaurants in Playa del Carmen, go where the locals go. I’ve been coming to Playa regularly over the last few years and most recently stayed for several months as so many of my Mexican friends to live here. During my visits, I’ve been lucky enough to have them take me to their favorite local restaurants and what...
Stocking stuffers for travelers make great gifts because of their convenient and easy to pack size. There’s nothing world travelers love more than presents that are space-saving and luggage friendly, as well as items that are useful. As someone who spent the last several years traveling across all seven continents and the Seven Seas, I’ve learned what...
Playa del Carmen is uniquely located on the Riviera Maya’s coast, positioning it to be a perfect hub for day trips to other cities, towns, and sightseeing destinations around the Yucatan Peninsula. Whether you want a day filled with archeological and historical exploration through Mayan ruins or a relaxing getaway to nearby islands, all of these excursions are easily...
So you’ve finally landed an ESL job and you’re moving to Japan— congratulations! Securing a teaching position before you move is a big accomplishment. Now that you’re closer to moving to Japan: what to bring? I had a basic list given to me by my company prior to leaving the States, but I referred to online forums such as Reddit to provide me with more details and...
Visiting the Coba Ruins in Mexico is a must when visiting the Riviera Maya, but finding updated visitors’ information can be difficult. Like most travel-related things, the pandemic has created some confusion about what’s open and available to be visited as countries and attractions open back up. While many places around the world are still not accepting...
If you’ve finally secured your first ship contract, congrats! Now you’re probably wondering what to pack when working on a cruise ship. After getting a job on cruise ships and working onboard for a little over three years across six ships, I’ve put together this crew packing list for first-timers to help out any new seafarers looking for a bit of...
After traveling through all 7 continents and 7 seas, I'm sharing how I did it and about the jobs that paid me to travel the world.
Sharing how I got paid to live in Antarctica, how to get a job on the ice, and everything you need to know about life at McMurdo Station. With a lot of Bourdain quotes.