We completed our Peace Corps service in Jamaica in 2014 and started the journey to becoming full-time digital nomads. With the passing of time, memories of the challenges and frustrations of that “toughest job you’ll ever love” fade next to the nostalgia and appreciation of that incredibly unique and life-changing two years. Yes, Peace Corps…
What if you could do meaningful work abroad and not have to worry about money? In our series of Live Abroad Profiles, we share stories and examples of great opportunities and the people who are pursuing them. Our first profile features our dear friends… Updated: 2023. Originally published: June 2015. Volunteer Profile: The Treadway Family In Spring…
What if you could do meaningful work abroad and not have to worry about money? In our series of Live Abroad Profiles, we share stories and examples of great opportunities and the people who are pursuing them. Today’s profile features our friend (and former student leader from our University Student Life days): Theresa, who served…
What if you could do meaningful work abroad and not have to worry about money? In our series of Live Abroad Profiles, we share stories and examples of great opportunities and the people who are pursuing them. Today’s profile features our friend (and former student leader from our University Student Life days): Karen Bortvedt who is serving with…
Southeast Asia has its fair share of elephant camps, sanctuaries, and various other elephant attractions. Nature & Wildlife tours, as well as trekking tours to the hill tribe villages, are some of the top things to do in Chiang Mai. While visiting elephants sounds exciting, visitors should be aware that the thriving travel market in…
The following letter was written by a friend of ours in Peace Corps while wrapping up her volunteer service in Jamaica. She actually lived in the same town and had the same host family as us, after we completed our term of service there. Her reflections on living and working abroad for two years, with…