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Living on 25L

Living on 25L

Until COVID-19 decided to put the world on pause, I lived my life out of a 25L bag. I needed to prove to myself that I didn’t need first…
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Brandon McAlees
How to Stay Calm Amongst the Corona Virus Craziness.

How to Stay Calm Amongst the Corona Virus Craziness.

Each day we are bombarded with an onslaught of news regarding Covid19. In these crazy times, we need to remember to take care of ourselves.
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Jocelyn Hellested
A Week Exploring the Coast of Ecuador

A Week Exploring the Coast of Ecuador

Key Places to visit along the coast of Ecuador. Fly into Guayaquil and easily spend a week or more exploring the coastline of Ecuador!
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Jocelyn Hellested
Will Traveling Make you Happier?

Will Traveling Make you Happier?

An open discussion on why people associate travel with happiness. Is it essential to travel in order to find joy?
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Jocelyn Hellested
Traveling by Bus in Ecuador

Traveling by Bus in Ecuador

All your questions regarding taking the bus in Ecuador answered. Traveling by bus is easy, cost efficient and beautiful!
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Jocelyn Hellested
Traveling and Working-It’s not always a fairytale

Traveling and Working-It’s not always a fairytale

Mixing business with pleasure is generally frowned upon, and yet it is also something we crave. Who doesn’t want to wake up every day and…
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Jocelyn Hellested
A Guide to Teaching Online and Traveling!

A Guide to Teaching Online and Traveling!

Traveling and working is something many dream about.With todays technology, teaching English online is a great way to pursue this lifestyle!
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Jocelyn Hellested
Must See Sites When Visiting Cuenca Ecuador

Must See Sites When Visiting Cuenca Ecuador

Tucked away in the Andes lies a bustling city abundant in culture, history, and beauty. Its name? Cuenca. Find out why it’s worth a visit!
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Jocelyn Hellested
I Won’t Be Home For The Holidays…How to Mitigate the Holiday Blues while Traveling.

I Won’t Be Home For The Holidays…How to Mitigate the Holiday Blues ...

Holidays away from your home country and family can be upsetting. Here are 3 tips for keeping the holiday blues at bay while traveling!
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Jocelyn Hellested
The Galapagos Islands

The Galapagos Islands

Is it possible to visit the Galapagos Islands on a budget? Here’s a guide that includes fun and free things to do on the Galapagos.
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Jocelyn Hellested
Visiting Cajas National Park-A Day Trip From Cuenca

Visiting Cajas National Park-A Day Trip From Cuenca

Cajas National Park is a simple hop, skip and jump from the city of Cuenca. The perfect half or full day escape for nature lovers.
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Jocelyn Hellested
Surf, Sun and Sand; A Month in Jaco Costa Rica

Surf, Sun and Sand; A Month in Jaco Costa Rica

Surf, sun, and sand. Why Jaco is an ideal town to stay when visiting Costa Rica.
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Jocelyn Hellested
Surfing in Jaco Costa Rica

Surfing in Jaco Costa Rica

My stomach is in a whole tangled mess of unmanageable knots and I am not quite sure why I’m nervous…I grew up near the Atlantic ocean, I…
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Jocelyn Hellested
Why you must always wear your shoes inside in Costa Rica.

Why you must always wear your shoes inside in Costa Rica.

Do my feet need protection from the hundreds of microscopic ants crawling around the apartment? Maybe the brown recluse looking spider I…
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Brandon McAlees
The Freedom of Online Teaching

The Freedom of Online Teaching

Work, travel and create your own schedule. I’ve discovered all three of these things are possible when you teach online.
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Jocelyn Hellested
Is the Third Time Really the Charm?

Is the Third Time Really the Charm?

Have you ever had someone tell you that you can’t do something and immediately you want to do that thing more? It can be discouraging but…
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Jocelyn Hellested
Why Costa Rica?

Why Costa Rica?

A question I’ve heard nearly every day for the past 3 weeks. What better place to answer it than here.
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Brandon McAlees
Two Months in SE Asia

Two Months in SE Asia

Money, planning, and experiences. What it’s like backpacking SE Asia for two months, and what to expect.
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Brandon McAlees
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