A Not so Typical Day

Wednesday started a typical day; I awoke at 6 to finish my lesson plan then grabbed a quick breakfast before walking to the TEFL office.  Passing all the rickshaw drivers and sellers that drive me insane – NO I don’t want a taxi, NO I don’t want bananas, NOOOO I don’t want to buy tiger balm, hmmm let me think – NOOOOOO I don’t want a wooden violin!!!!  I start … Continue reading

Drugs are good!!!

Before you go check if you need any vaccinations.  Unfortunately some countries health standards are lower than your body may be use to and there are lots of evil diseases out there, so it is important to consider getting immunisations before your trip to protect yourself from the likes of hepatitis, malaria, yellow fever etc. This web site is helpful in determining what vaccinations you need and provides great advice … Continue reading

Travel Insurance

You don’t want to think of anything bad happening on your amazing trip, but I strongly urge you to get travel insurance.   I personally wouldn’t risk leaving home without it, you just  never know if something will go wrong.  I have been very lucky in all my years of travel and I have only ever claimed once; and that was simply a delayed flight.  However, I still wouldn’t risk it. … Continue reading