These days people are all about detoxing. However, it’s usually centered around food. This fasting technique, that keto diet, this green juice, that vegan diet. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all about a good cleanse. That being said, our health involves more than just physical self-care. Without realizing it, our mental health is constantly under stress from social media. Human interaction is quickly becoming less relevant, and realities online are no longer portrayed as being real. As they say, sometimes you really do need to disconnect in order to connect. Continue Reading
Author: Rachel En Route
30 Photos to Inspire You to Visit Belize
Belize is a magical place. In terms of my bucket list destinations, however, it never really held a high rank. Nevertheless, last year the country tempted me with it’s giant temples, dense jungles, and dreamy beaches. I eventually decided to take a solo journey to Belize, and it became one of my favorite destinations in the world. Continue Reading
RECOLLECTIONS EN ROUTE: DARREN’S LOST VACATION
As I reminisce on my time in Central America, I am reminded of my arrival. By now, we are all familiar with the fact I don’t always have a great relationship with customs {see horror story here}. On touch down in Belize, however, I wasn’t the one in question. Here’s a quick story for your Monday morning. Continue Reading
VIDEO: SOLO TRAVEL TO BELIZE AND GUATEMALA
My trip to Central America was by far my favorite solo adventure thus far. I met so many incredible people and witnessed truly remarkable destinations along the way. Temple climbing, cuddling with iguanas, and swimming with sharks were only some of the activities which kept me busy. I cannot wait to eventually return to Belize and Guatemala – but until then, I’ll always keep this footage to remind myself of the unforgettable memories I created. Continue Reading
THE CAYE TO MY HEART: WHY YOU’LL FALL IN LOVE WITH CAYE CAULKER
If you read my previous post here, you’ll know that I preferred the island of Caye Caulker in Belize, over the ever-popular Ambergris Caye. The truth is, many tourists find Caye Caulker “boring” once they spend time on Ambergris Caye. For me, that simply wasn’t the case. I immediately wanted to return to Caye Caulker after only a couple hours on Ambergris Caye. As always, it comes down to personal preference, but today I’m sharing why I think you’ll fall in love with Caye Caulker. Continue Reading
BATTLES OF THE CAYES: CAULKER VS. AMBERGRIS
One of the hardest parts of visiting the cayes in Belize is deciding which island to call home for the duration of your stay. I know, first world problems much? Continue Reading
LIFE AS AN EXPAT: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY
It’s easy to stumble upon an Instagram account filled with dreamy travel photos and immediately become envious. It’s just as easy to jump to conclusions and assume that these people get to travel the world, and therefore are living the dream. To some extent this is true – they are living the dream, or at least version of it. But it’s not the whole story. Continue Reading
VIDEO: SOUTH KOREA VLOG 10
Before I leave for Southeast Asia, I wanted to give you guys a quick update on what I’ve been up to. My favorite South African gals came to visit once again {miss you already!}, planning summer camps has consumed my life {I will be putting together a full video on tips for planning summer camps as an EPIK teacher}, and it is hot, hot, hot here in Daegu! Continue Reading
9 CULTURAL MISTAKES YOU SHOULD AVOID IN KOREA {BUT DON’T}
There were many new cultural norms I learned after moving to Korea. I must pride myself on how well I’ve committed to avoiding taboos since I arrived in Asia. Diligent research prior to arriving definitely helped in with this. That being said, there are still a rare few that I find myself forgetting. Continue Reading
VIDEO: MY FIRST TIME IN SEOUL!
After 5 months of living in South Korea, I finally made it to Seoul. With only 48 hours to spare, I made sure to accomplish as much as possible. Overall, it was a fabulous weekend in the countries’ capital and I can’t wait to return {but maybe once it cools down a bit}. SPOILER ALERT – my Korean has not improved in the slightest as you will see. Continue Reading