Salut, Sawasdee ka, Anyeong! I’m Anna.
I am a traveling teacher originally hailing from the Southwest and then the Northeast of the U.S. (Austin to Boston). As if that wasn’t an adventure of its own, I now currently live in France. Thailand. South Korea.
My dream of teaching abroad first led me to the TAPIF program where I got paid to live in France! (And teach English to high schoolers). This opened the door for me to work as an animatrice, or counselor, at American Village (AMVIL) where I later returned as a Directrice, before moving to Thailand as a khun kru for 4th graders. I’ve now returned to the ESL world as a songsaenim in South Korea.
I hope to share the journey of living and teaching abroad, travel advice and recommendations, general life musings, some art, some veggie recipes, what it’s like to bumble through a foreign language, and what it is to get lost and explore.
If you have a desire to share some travel advice of your own, to explore your own personal happiness (εὐδαιμονία), or just a strong case of wanderlust, feel free to follow, comment, or even connect via facebook.
Thanks again for visiting! And since you made it to the end, here are more travel photos:
Hi, thanks for visiting and following my blog! I’ll be reading more of yours with interest 🙂
Thanks for YOUR visit and follow 🙂 I appreciate it and look forward to discovering yours!!
Lovely, visually-stirring blog, Anna. Love the pictures – love the attitude. I guess we’re only as lost as we think we are 🙂
I completely agree! Defining lost depends on the context and who you’re talking to 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and sharing your sincere thoughts!
Hi! Thanks for liking/following my blog! I’ll be reading yours from now on – I need a French fix every so often! Latvia doesn’t quite cut it when it comes to great wine, food, sexy men and a fabulous language! Hmm, why am I here again?! Linda.
Haha you’re very welcome! You have an interesting blog and I look forward to reading more! And don’t worry- France has it’s moments 🙂 Thanks for the follow as well!
I lived in Lyon for a year when I was in uni but I guess that was a long time ago so I’ve probably romanticised everything in my head! 🙂
Hi Anna! So happy to have found your blog and another American making her way through France! Loving your blog, especially the posts about living abroad and travelling, so I’ve nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award! bisous, Dianne
http://diditravels.wordpress.com/2013/07/12/links-for-le-weekend-and-an-award/
Wow! Thanks so much Dianne! I am so happy you’ve enjoyed reading my blog and really appreciate the nomination! (Congrats to you as well 🙂 You’ve got a great blog that I always enjoy reading!)
Hey Anna, thanks for the nomination, – highly appreciated!
More than happy to recognize awesomeness 🙂
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HI there. Just wanted to say that you sound like you’re having an awesome time living your dreams. Just keep it up. Dream big dreams and they will come. Oh, and would love to recommend a book, Discovery of France by Graham Robb. I think you will really enjoy it.
Don’t know how I missed this comment! Thanks for stopping by my blog and for the excellent advice. I’ll definitely need to look into the Discovery of France!
The professor does think you’ve been just about everywhere! A favorite?
Hahaha not quite everywhere. I’m still itching to go to Thailand and Spain (among MANY other places)! But I’d have to say that Greece is definitely a favorite contender (it’s hard to choose though)! Thanks for stopping by!!
I love the blog title! I have often been “just exploring” too. 🙂
Thank you! I saw it on a bumpersticker once and felt it was all to relevant for me in my life right now (and perhaps always). Thank you for stopping by!
Hey there! Recently discovered your blog and enjoying it immensely.
And while I’m sure you already have oodles of ‘blog awards’ just wanted to say ‘thanks for sharing & keep on exploring!”
“SHINE ON!” http://everydayadventuresasia.wordpress.com/2013/09/16/shine-on-award/
Thank you so much for stopping by and for your thoughtful enthusiasm. I really appreciate it!
Hey Anna, Cool blog! It’s always great to read about other people’s travelling experiences. On our website we normally publish stories and articles about hitch-hiking and travelling so if you any story you would like to be seen by a wider audience (with a link to your blog of course). This is how we do it: http://hitchhikershandbook.com/your-contributions/travel-stories/ Drop us a line if you are interested.
Happy travels!
Thanks so much for your interest! I definitely have a travel story or two that I’d love to share. I’ll have to dig one up (or get to writing) soon!
You have got a beautiful blog running here. Snaps are indeed a revelation. Great work. Keep blogging. I will definitely hang around here a lot savouring the perfect cocktail you offer here.
Thanks for checking out my blog, and for this wonderful comment! 🙂
Hi Anna,
With immense pleasure, I hereby nominate you for READER APPRECIATION AWARD! Its a great blog that you run here. So good luck. Hope this little recognition gives you the extra little kick to come back every day and share your thoughts with the vast world awaiting to hear you.
Please find the information on the below link if you choose to accept the award nomination.
http://hisinception.wordpress.com/2013/10/12/reader-appreciation-award/
Keep inspiring!!
-Prasad
thank you for following my blog! happy that you like it 🙂 what an interesting blog you have ! for sure will be back here 🙂 have a nice week !
Thank you! I’m very interested in yours as well and look forward to reading more. Hope your week is wonderful 🙂
Bonjour Anna! This blog and the stories behind is so amazing. Your travel experiences makes me envy, in a good way of course. 😀
Thank you! I’m so happy you stumbled upon my blog, and better yet that you’re enjoying it- in a good way 🙂
Hi Anna! I’m an expat myself, having lived in Sweden for three years. I’ve just returned to the States (Asheville, NC) and I’m loving it, but feeling like a foreigner in my home state. Exciting! I am so excited to share with you that I am featuring your blog on my Random Kindess Blog Tour today, since you are a positive inspiration to so many – to chase their dreams, explore, live, risk, and enjoy life – all things that I hold dear to me and try to convey on my blog. So, congratulations and I can’t wait to keep up with your adventures! – Liz
Wow Liz, I must say not only thank you, but that I am honored! I’m so happy that you found my blog, and better yet, that you have such kind words! I really love your random kindness tour idea- it’s a great way to be engaged in and connect to the blogging world. I look forward to exploring your blog and keeping up with your adventures as well!
Helloooosss!!! Im so glad after seeing your posts!! it was just a fluke, I came across this page. We both share similar passion and interests!! Travelling keeps me happy!! And my only aspiration before I leave this world is to travel around the world!! 🙂
Cheers!!! — Diya!! yesthisisdiya.wordpress.com is my blogsite!! 🙂
Hi Diya! Thanks for your sweet post! I’m so happy you stumbled upon my blog and hope to have more exchanges 🙂
Awesome travelblog.
Thank you!! 🙂
Hey! I love your blog!! I’ve nominated you for a Liebster Award. If you are interested in accepting the award please check out my blog on it. (It’s sort of like a chain blog to help gain more readers to your blog.) Happy travels!
http://theaccidentalnomad.wordpress.com/2014/07/07/the-liebster-award/
Thank you so much for your kind words and nomination! I’d love to take part in the blogging exchange!
Hi Anna..Happy to stumble upon your blog. Travelling makes us a better person 🙂 I am a passionate travellers too who is exploring the world around me.
I will be following you on your journeys.
Cheers
Aanchal
Hello Anna! I enjoyed reading your posts and I am glad i found your blog. I would like to join you on your adventures and hope to read more of your posts! Keep them coming 🙂
Hi Jackson! Thanks for your nice comment! So glad you stopped by and decided to join in on the adventures 🙂
Anna, the explorer, you have such a cool page!!! enjoy ur travels 🙂