Ah, October. Month of pumpkins, football, 12-foot skeletons looming over every other yard on your block and the reminder that, as hectic as Halloween season may feel, this is really your last chance to take it somewhat easy before the holiday chaos — not to mention the thick of cold and flu season — really…
19 Ternate is a small, cone-shaped volcanic island in the North Maluku province of Indonesia. It isn’t likely to become the next big vacation island in the country, but it has some interesting sights and history. A long time ago, the island of Ternate was one of the most important kingdoms in the pre-colonial ‘Spice…
1.6K The Banggai area in Sulawesi is one of Indonesia’s most underrated places to travel, with an amazing blue lake called Paisupok and other good things to see including beaches, caves, waterfalls, and wildlife. This is a big area that includes three different regencies — Banggai, Banggai Islands, and Banggai Laut — so it’s a…
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is a popular career choice for those looking to combine a passion for education with the thrill of travel. TEFL involves teaching students whose native language isn’t English, regardless of the teacher’s native language. I did it in Thailand and Taiwan and it was an amazing experience! The…
There’s lately been a preoccupation — verging on an obsession — with getting enough protein. And it’s no wonder, given that, compared with carbohydrates and fats, proteins are the most filling macronutrient, which are the nutrients your body needs in the largest amounts. Proteins are present in every cell of the body and are considered…
