I’ve worked abroad a few times. Just like most people who do it, I seek labour to help me fund the rest of my traveling – hostels, food, drink, transport, and everything else in between. It can add up to be a pretty big bill. I’ve taught English, handed out flyers on the street and [...]
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The pros and cons of working abroad
Posted in Australia, Byron Bay, Koh Phi Phi, Sydney, Teaching, Tha Wang Pha, Thailand on January 14, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Australia cont’d
Posted in Australia, Bangkok, Byron Bay, Nights out, Sydney, Thailand, Tourist sites on June 27, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I’ve had some issues with Internet connectivity lately so here goes the very delayed last entry to my traveling blog. Since I left Australia I was back in London for two weeks, doing some work for a quick bank account boost, and I’m currently in the States visiting friends and family for a few weeks. [...]
Koh Pha Ngan – A Bermuda triangle of Fridays and Saturdays
Posted in Australia, Festivals and Holidays, Koh Pha Ngan, Nights out, Thailand, Tourist sites on May 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I have survived another ten nights on Koh Pha Ngan. Somehow. Claudia and I took a bus and an evening ferry over to the island where we met two other English girls, Claire and Laura, on their way to Koh Tao via Koh Pha Ngan for one night. Since the full moon was on the [...]
The Thai mafia, illegal work and visa runs…
Posted in Koh Pha Ngan, Koh Phi Phi, Nights out, Thailand, Tourist sites on April 30, 2009 | 1 Comment »
So I successfully completed three nights of being a promotions girl for Reggae bar. While it was nice to get the small income (can’t complain when you’re getting free alcohol all night plus 300Baht and you’re only paying 200Baht for your bed…) I really enjoyed the chance to get to meet so many different people. [...]