Sometimes I Travel, Sometimes I Teach, And Sometimes I Do Both At The Same Time.
When I travel to other countries, it is important to me to try to understand as much as I can about everyday life of the local people. That is what I like about traveling with G Adventures. They don't just usher us around from one famous sight to another--they give us opportunities to see how... Continue Reading →
Slightly over a month ago, I embarked on a ten-day journey to India during my winter holiday break. While I was excited about this trip, I will admit I was also a little nervous. I don't usually get nervous about my travels these days, but this time it was a little different. I had changed... Continue Reading →
After an amazing and enlightening 2 week Fund for Teachers fellowship in Myanmar with GEEO, I have been back home for a couple of weeks, but continuously reflecting on my experience. One of my goals I established in my grant proposal was to identify the role of literacy in children's education. To accomplish this goal,... Continue Reading →
I have some time to kill in a long layover, so this would be as good a time as any to explain what I'm doing. I am traveling to Myanmar (sometimes referred to as Burma) on a grant through Fund for Teachers (FFT). If you want to know more about how to get an FFT... Continue Reading →
Tomorrow is the big day when I head off to Myanmar for my Fund for Teachers fellowship and tour with GEEO. I have spent some time packing over the last couple of days and here is what I am bringing: Myanmar stays kind of hot and humid, but shorts aren't really worth bringing from what... Continue Reading →
My trip is over now, and I am already transitioning back into what I refer to as "real life," but an account of my trip would be incomplete without any mention of my time in Vietnam. My only stop in Vietnam was Hanoi, and only for a couple of nights. I have to say, of... Continue Reading →
Sometimes some of the most memorable moments of a trip are the ones that happen unexpectedly. On our drive from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng, I wasn't expecting to get to do much other than look out the window and enjoy the scenery. I was pleasantly surprised by an interesting turn of events! Sometime after... Continue Reading →
In Laos, we had several opportunities to immerse ourselves in local culture. The first was in Luang Prabang with our home meal. G Adventures had arranged for us to be able to eat dinner at someone's home, tasting traditional foods and observing local customs. Upon entering any home in Laos, it is important to remove your... Continue Reading →
**Note: This post was also written a couple of days ago. I am no longer sitting on a slow boat, just trying to get caught up!! As I sit here on this slow boat down the Mekong River in Laos, I have had a lot of time to reflect on my journey in Thailand. It... Continue Reading →
**Note: I drafted this post a couple of days ago, but didn't have wifi to post. I will update this post with pictures once I have them! Yesterday morning, I had an amazing experience with an elephant! I knew riding an elephant was something I wanted to try while I was in Southeast Asia, but... Continue Reading →
Tracy Travels & Teaches 