Gap Year? Nah! Take a Microgap With The Outdoor Activities Sheffield Has

Mosaic of Victoria Quays in Sheffield England

Whether you’ve just finished school, or you’re well into your professional career and just need a blimin’ break, you may have the idea of taking an epic gap year for yourself! But hold up. Gap years cost money and time. So why not change the rules a bit and opt for a Microgap? Why not experience a gap year exactly how you want to in just a couple of days, with the time and money that you have! Even better – opt for the adventure outdoor activities Sheffield has to offer.

How to travel from Alleppey to Thekkady in Kerala India 2020

Alice Teacake looking out over the lush green hills of Kerala, India

If you’re planning a trip to Kerala and are looking for some information on how to get from the backwaters area of Alleppey to the lush hills of Thekkady, then you’ve come to the right place. Please note that Alleppey can also be called Alappuzha. Alleppey is an amazing place to visit for its traditional houseboat experiences. Thekkady is famous for its stunning Periyar National Park. Both Alleppey and Thekkady are top tourist places in Kerala.

5 Top Places to Visit in Kochi Kerala India

Fisherman in Kochi walking next to his boat on the shore.

Looking for your next amazing solo destination? This Kochi City travel guide is for you! Kochi (also known as Cochin) is one of the best places to visit in Kerala, and you’ll find new things to discover around every corner. There are many places to visit in Kochi and I experienced the best of the best with the Kerala Blog Express this year! 

The Best Alleppey Luxury Houseboat in the Alleppey Backwaters of Kerala

Woman looks at camera while on houseboat. Man opposite woman looks at river.

One of the best ways to experience “God’s Own Country” in Kerala, India is to take a luxury Alleppey houseboat tour. Several of my friends and I who are travel bloggers experienced a house boat. We are here to tell you about the best luxury Alleppey Houseboats to explore the Alleppey backwaters, with honest reviews and thoughts about our experiences!

4 Day Dolomiti di Brenta Adventure Itinerary: Hikes in the Dolomites Italy

Nicola, a local mountain guide, hiking up to Rifugio Tuckett

Welcome to the Brenta Dolomites, the Dolomiti di Brenta, also known as the Western Dolomites! If you’re looking for rugged, epic and extreme hiking in Italy adventures far from cities and main roads, this is it. These mountains boast some of the best hikes in the Dolomites with rustic mountain huts, serene lakes, glorious meadows and breathtaking limestone peaks.

Avoid These 10 Mistakes! Teaching Jobs in China for Foreigners

Teaching jobs in China for foreigners

My first year teaching abroad in China as an English teacher was a disaster. I was teaching English (one of the most popular teaching jobs in China for foreigners) and was severely underpaid. Living and working on a factory-lined highway (where I was the only foreigner for miles), I was working for a school that wasn’t legally allowed to hire me. I even had to owe up to $8,000 (my entire salary for the year) if I tried to leave early. Yikes.