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Afinal de contas, voce é de que país? A tradução não é muito boa.Porém as suas fotos são maravilhosas. Parabéns daqui do Brasil.
From Blog: More Gold?
Afinal de contas, voce é de que país? A tradução não é muito boa.Porém as suas fotos são maravilhosas. Parabéns daqui do Brasil.
From Blog: More Gold?
Date: 30th January 2013
3rd Reason to visit Burundi
The warmth and kind heart of the Burundian people
From Blog: Cakes and Beaches
3rd Reason to visit Burundi
The warmth and kind heart of the Burundian people
From Blog: Cakes and Beaches
Date: 11th January 2013
Obviously you were not in Toronto in November...
not hot then! My mom's side of the family comes from Toronto so I spent many vacations there when I was younger. I really like the town with its Lake Ontario waterfront and many grassy parks. So ending up there wouldn't be so bad. I also spent time vacationing north of Toronto in the Muscoka Lakes region so your pictures brought back memories. Good luck with your Masters degree. Oh, and you can violate your self imposed rule about blogging a country only once as often as you have a great story to tell.
From Blog: Nice Beaver
Obviously you were not in Toronto in November...
not hot then! My mom's side of the family comes from Toronto so I spent many vacations there when I was younger. I really like the town with its Lake Ontario waterfront and many grassy parks. So ending up there wouldn't be so bad. I also spent time vacationing north of Toronto in the Muscoka Lakes region so your pictures brought back memories. Good luck with your Masters degree. Oh, and you can violate your self imposed rule about blogging a country only once as often as you have a great story to tell.
From Blog: Nice Beaver
Date: 23rd August 2012
I\'m planning on moving to Heredia within the next 4-6 weeks and would like to start teaching english, in order to support myself. I do not have a TESLA or TEFL (or whatever those certifications are called). However, I have read some reviews and blogs where it\'s been said that a certification is not necessary as long as english is your first language and you have some college education. Considering the fact that you\'ve been living in Costa Rica for some time now, I\'d like to hear your thoughts and/or any advice you can give. Thanks, Michael Araujo
From Blog: Teaching English in Costa Rica
I\'m planning on moving to Heredia within the next 4-6 weeks and would like to start teaching english, in order to support myself. I do not have a TESLA or TEFL (or whatever those certifications are called). However, I have read some reviews and blogs where it\'s been said that a certification is not necessary as long as english is your first language and you have some college education. Considering the fact that you\'ve been living in Costa Rica for some time now, I\'d like to hear your thoughts and/or any advice you can give. Thanks, Michael Araujo
From Blog: Teaching English in Costa Rica
Date: 31st August 2012
I haven't heard of people getting ESL jobs with zero English teaching qualifications or experience. However, I know people that got work having done only online TEFL courses because the school liked their personality. I would recommend doing a course because it would make you a better teacher. It is a nice place to live and work.
From Blog: Teaching English in Costa Rica
I haven't heard of people getting ESL jobs with zero English teaching qualifications or experience. However, I know people that got work having done only online TEFL courses because the school liked their personality. I would recommend doing a course because it would make you a better teacher. It is a nice place to live and work.
From Blog: Teaching English in Costa Rica
Gold Ore
The mountains on this picture are just perfect! Like the famous Window´s background.
From Blog: More Gold?
Date: 19th July 2012
Padern
Just reading through and saw Padern. We have some friends also from Australia who have bought a little house in Padern which we hope to see in the not too distant future. Looks lovely.Maybe Colette and Neil know Nicole??
From Blog: Growing Up?
Padern
Just reading through and saw Padern. We have some friends also from Australia who have bought a little house in Padern which we hope to see in the not too distant future. Looks lovely.Maybe Colette and Neil know Nicole??
From Blog: Growing Up?
Date: 27th February 2012
Salvadore Gets a bad rap.
Since 1992 my wife has traveled to E.S. at least a dozen times. I have been 3 times. The purpose was mostly to see what could be done to help rebuild the country after the horrible civil war, and to support projects. We spent time in a variety of communities includinG San Salvadore, the capital. Never did we fear for our safety. Never were we robbed, assaulted, or even uncomfortable. No matter where one ends up on this planet there are risks and one has to be smart...It is wise to avoid problem areas at niGht...ANYWHERE. I have been warned often about New Orleans, but I loved it and had no problems. El Salvadore is a beautiful, underappreciated, country. The people are extremely hospitable, friendly and Generous even with the little they have. There are wonderful Guest houses where you can stay inexpensively, have home-cooked meals, and you can always arranGe to have Guides drive you places and they will watch out for you. As in many countries, drink only bottled water, and be very careful what you eat. Fresh fruits and veGGies are a no no unless you peel them your self. If you start worryinG every time you see an article like this bloG, you won't Go anywhere and soon you will be stayinG at home with your shades down. Good luck. Vive El Salvador!
From Blog: The Most Dangerous Country in the World
Salvadore Gets a bad rap.
Since 1992 my wife has traveled to E.S. at least a dozen times. I have been 3 times. The purpose was mostly to see what could be done to help rebuild the country after the horrible civil war, and to support projects. We spent time in a variety of communities includinG San Salvadore, the capital. Never did we fear for our safety. Never were we robbed, assaulted, or even uncomfortable. No matter where one ends up on this planet there are risks and one has to be smart...It is wise to avoid problem areas at niGht...ANYWHERE. I have been warned often about New Orleans, but I loved it and had no problems. El Salvadore is a beautiful, underappreciated, country. The people are extremely hospitable, friendly and Generous even with the little they have. There are wonderful Guest houses where you can stay inexpensively, have home-cooked meals, and you can always arranGe to have Guides drive you places and they will watch out for you. As in many countries, drink only bottled water, and be very careful what you eat. Fresh fruits and veGGies are a no no unless you peel them your self. If you start worryinG every time you see an article like this bloG, you won't Go anywhere and soon you will be stayinG at home with your shades down. Good luck. Vive El Salvador!
From Blog: The Most Dangerous Country in the World
Date: 6th March 2012
Please Read All the Blog
Dear last person who commented I assume you have commented on my blog after only reading the title. If you read the whole blog you'll see that I'm actually promoting El Salvador and encouraging people to visit. D
From Blog: The Most Dangerous Country in the World
Please Read All the Blog
Dear last person who commented I assume you have commented on my blog after only reading the title. If you read the whole blog you'll see that I'm actually promoting El Salvador and encouraging people to visit. D
From Blog: The Most Dangerous Country in the World
Date: 3rd December 2011
thank u for breaking the myth
awesome that u went despite all the odds, propoganda and news to my mothers country. i am dying to go!!!
From Blog: The Most Dangerous Country in the World
thank u for breaking the myth
awesome that u went despite all the odds, propoganda and news to my mothers country. i am dying to go!!!
From Blog: The Most Dangerous Country in the World
A VISIT TO KRIBI IN NOVEMBER 2O11.
I am a catholic christian in Bamenda and i wish to visit Kribi and stay there for sometime.I am worshiping here at Big Mankon Metropolitan cathedral.I wish to have contact with any anglophone or Francophone christian for directives.i will be coming in November 2011.May God Bless You.
From Blog: The Final Test
Date: 24th July 2011
Hi Tara If you want to work in a private school for kids or in a good university you may need a working visa but almost everyone I knew that taught English had only a tourist visa. It is not 100% illegal, there is some grey area in the law where you can be a paid volunteer on a tourist visa or something like that. The school where I worked gave us extra days off and $50 cash to leave the country for 72 hours every 3 months. I actually enjoyed the opportunity to have a weekend in Nicaragua or Panama. Good luck
From Blog: Teaching English in Costa Rica
Hi Tara If you want to work in a private school for kids or in a good university you may need a working visa but almost everyone I knew that taught English had only a tourist visa. It is not 100% illegal, there is some grey area in the law where you can be a paid volunteer on a tourist visa or something like that. The school where I worked gave us extra days off and $50 cash to leave the country for 72 hours every 3 months. I actually enjoyed the opportunity to have a weekend in Nicaragua or Panama. Good luck
From Blog: Teaching English in Costa Rica
Date: 19th July 2011
VISA
hi, I really enjoyed reading your blog, and am currently looking into teaching English in Costa Rica. I was just wondering how you went about the work Visa as I hear it is difficult to obtain. I have read on a few websites that people tend to just travel across the border to renew their travel visa. Any advice you could give me would be really appreciated, especially from someone who has experienced it first hand, rather than reading it off various websites. Tara (Ireland)
From Blog: Teaching English in Costa Rica
VISA
hi, I really enjoyed reading your blog, and am currently looking into teaching English in Costa Rica. I was just wondering how you went about the work Visa as I hear it is difficult to obtain. I have read on a few websites that people tend to just travel across the border to renew their travel visa. Any advice you could give me would be really appreciated, especially from someone who has experienced it first hand, rather than reading it off various websites. Tara (Ireland)
From Blog: Teaching English in Costa Rica
Hmm...
Ok I haven't been there for a few years and I don't have a picture to reference, but that looks like it could be my guide from when I went... Or maybe I'm just racist.=p Hooray for making Uhuru summit at 15 years old!
From Blog: Kili
cigarros
I have a empty pack of 16 cigarros made in Habana in 1943 aprox .says no.28 and i have been looking for some information on them can you help me please
From Blog: Cigars, Castro, Communists and Crabs
Date: 2nd January 2011
:)
a very very beautiful story, not to mention the photos. I am albanian too from tetovo, Macedonia, but i have never been in Albania! Hope i'll go this year. Many thanks!
From Blog: Why Albania?
:)
a very very beautiful story, not to mention the photos. I am albanian too from tetovo, Macedonia, but i have never been in Albania! Hope i'll go this year. Many thanks!
From Blog: Why Albania?
Date: 17th October 2010
I'm not sure where you got George from; my name is David. Or Donny. Anyway, in Bujumbura I stayed at Saga Beach. It was quite pricey (about $30) because it catered for UN Peacekeepers but it's all I could find. You will have no problems finding food; there are lots of restaurants and roadside kebabs are good. Regarding what to brace yourself for, it's hard to say because I was there in February 2007. The situation changes weekly so I would try to get some advice once in Rwanda. I'm sure you'll have a great trip, it's a fantastic part of the world.
From Blog: Cakes and Beaches
I'm not sure where you got George from; my name is David. Or Donny. Anyway, in Bujumbura I stayed at Saga Beach. It was quite pricey (about $30) because it catered for UN Peacekeepers but it's all I could find. You will have no problems finding food; there are lots of restaurants and roadside kebabs are good. Regarding what to brace yourself for, it's hard to say because I was there in February 2007. The situation changes weekly so I would try to get some advice once in Rwanda. I'm sure you'll have a great trip, it's a fantastic part of the world.
From Blog: Cakes and Beaches
Date: 16th October 2010
I am Travelling to Burundi
Hey George, I am traveling to Bujumbura and it is my first time, what should I brace for? Any ideas about cheap but safe hotels? How much is the lowest rate? What should I plan for the food. I am traveling from Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Congo then come back to Bujumbura and fly out from their to Belgium.
From Blog: Cakes and Beaches
I am Travelling to Burundi
Hey George, I am traveling to Bujumbura and it is my first time, what should I brace for? Any ideas about cheap but safe hotels? How much is the lowest rate? What should I plan for the food. I am traveling from Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Congo then come back to Bujumbura and fly out from their to Belgium.
From Blog: Cakes and Beaches
Date: 4th August 2010
Hi Jodi Costa Rica is a great place to live and work but you will be fairly poor if you rely on what you earn alone. I worked at a private language school that I found by searching on google and it was pretty easy work. I earnt about $6 per hour and worked 20-26 hours a week. This was enough to live ok and have a nice apartment but when I travelled the money usually had to come from savings. You can earn much better money by working at an international school but I prefer to teach adults. Good luck.
From Blog: Teaching English in Costa Rica
Hi Jodi Costa Rica is a great place to live and work but you will be fairly poor if you rely on what you earn alone. I worked at a private language school that I found by searching on google and it was pretty easy work. I earnt about $6 per hour and worked 20-26 hours a week. This was enough to live ok and have a nice apartment but when I travelled the money usually had to come from savings. You can earn much better money by working at an international school but I prefer to teach adults. Good luck.
From Blog: Teaching English in Costa Rica
Date: 27th July 2010
Hi, I am researching Teach Abroad options and over the last couple weeks I have been zoning in on Costa Rica. I have a few questions that I would love your thoughts on if you have any time... - My boyfriend and I are planning to travel together. Do you think/know if it will be difficult for us to get job placements close to one another? We don't need or necessarily want to work at the same school, but we do want to live together. - Where did you find your job? Did you go through a particular program? - I've read that CR schools are typically very poor, at least the public ones. Do you find that your salary is sufficient for a conservative to comfortable lifestyle? Do you work in a public, private, or international school? Do you recommend any of the three? Thank you so much!
From Blog: Teaching English in Costa Rica
Hi, I am researching Teach Abroad options and over the last couple weeks I have been zoning in on Costa Rica. I have a few questions that I would love your thoughts on if you have any time... - My boyfriend and I are planning to travel together. Do you think/know if it will be difficult for us to get job placements close to one another? We don't need or necessarily want to work at the same school, but we do want to live together. - Where did you find your job? Did you go through a particular program? - I've read that CR schools are typically very poor, at least the public ones. Do you find that your salary is sufficient for a conservative to comfortable lifestyle? Do you work in a public, private, or international school? Do you recommend any of the three? Thank you so much!
From Blog: Teaching English in Costa Rica
Date: 3rd July 2010
thank you!
i just want to say thank you because i am planning to go to Nigeria to meet some people i've meet about two years ago now. but must admitt i don't hear a lot of good stories from their. so this was good to know, even with the ocasional warnings here and there it sounds like a decent place somewhat...lol.. thank you!
From Blog: Was it The Worst Boat Trip in The World or The Best?
thank you!
i just want to say thank you because i am planning to go to Nigeria to meet some people i've meet about two years ago now. but must admitt i don't hear a lot of good stories from their. so this was good to know, even with the ocasional warnings here and there it sounds like a decent place somewhat...lol.. thank you!
From Blog: Was it The Worst Boat Trip in The World or The Best?
Home and Away
Bob and Linda
Thanks for letting us know what you've been up to...
your degree will be very useful should you decide to live overseas again...lots of places with little water. I'm looking forward to your local blogs.
From Blog: Brum