The Real Lingua Franca
29 August 2025For centuries, humans have been searching for a lingua franca that would allow all people of the world to communicate with each other. For many people, that language is English, but it is a language that takes years of practice to master. For others, that language is food, though I don’t know if you’ve ever tried having a conversation with food, but it’s very hard to communicate anything other than love with food, unless it’s a food fight. But there is one more language which people around the world use to communicate things that even words cannot describe. This language…
Shetland: A Journey to Scotland’s Stormlands
When Shetland was first settled, it was a relatively temperate place, furnished with trees and good harvests. Though it lies 200 km from the top of Scotland, the first peoples there lived relatively similar lives to those…
Great British Attractions
The United Kingdom boasts a rich tapestry of natural wonders, architectural marvels, and cultural landmarks. Here are ten must-visit attractions that capture the essence of the UK’s diverse heritage: These attractions offer a glimpse into the UK’s…
Discover Los Llanos Orientales: Colombia’s Hidden Gem
Los Llanos Orientales, or “The Eastern Plains,” is a captivating region in Colombia known for its vast savannahs, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes. It is the gorgeous region where I grew up and that’s why I will…
Discovering the Heart of Brazil: A Journey Through My Homeland
As a proud Brazilian from Brasília, my love for my country runs deep. At 27, I’ve had the privilege of exploring many corners of Brazil, but Rio de Janeiro always holds a special place in my heart.…
Our Backpacking Adventure!
From August 2022 until May 2023, we went on an adventure of a lifetime, backpacking across Southeast Asia. Along this journey, we ventured through 10 countries in 10 months, from searing heat to torrential rainstorms, noisy hostel…
Solo Discoveries
Every solo traveler has a story behind their love for travel. Personally, I caught the “travel bug” when I was 20 years old and spent a summer studying in France. Throughout those two months, I gained a…
Turtles in Costa Rica
It had been my privilege to have been able to travel a fair amount so far in my life. Spending four years in Uni on my Bachelor’s degree served, more than anything, as the wake up call…
My experience
I’ve been a volunteer here for 2 weeks and I had so much fun. Everyone I met from Kasia to the other volunteers were geniune kind people. I’ve never taught English or taught in a classroom before,…
Thousands of Miles Away from Home
Being away thousands of miles from home and alone is not always easy for me. But I decided to take the plunge. It’s not my first solo trip to Europe but it would be the longest that I’ve been…
Vagabond’s Gaze
The rain falls, invisible, against a gray dawn. The sound of a million droplets ringing against jungle leaves beats in time to a tempo only the divine could follow. Bull frogs call out repeatedly, answered only by…
My First Solo Trip
Travel before I went solo I began traveling outside of the United States when I was around thirteen years old. I have traveled a lot within the United States including driving up the entire west coast, and…
Connection Throughout Europe
Before starting my language teaching journey here, I spent two months travelling all around Europe, both with friends and as a solo traveller. Starting off in Paris, I continued to Amsterdam, completed an artist residency in the…
