One thing that I have become well acquainted with over the years of living abroad are these Expat groups on Facebook. They also operate on other platforms are well. The primary purpose of them is for foreigners, expats, immigrants and anyone else to share information and ask questions. Sometimes these groups can be quite helpful,…
Category: Life of a space cadet
100 days alcohol free
Well make that 105 days alcohol free! I never had an awful relationship with alcohol in my mind, at least so I think. I was always a social drinker. I never drank alone. The appeal never did it for me. A lot of people say it numbs your feelings, but I would say it enhances…
How to cope with the lack of travel
Despite the vaccine’s arrival a couple of months ago, it will still be a while before regular travel becomes a thing. Many countries still are looking at another month or two of strict lockdown. Some estimates say we will be good to go by the middle of this year, and others say it will be…
Should ALL travel be halted right now?
Happy New Year, Cadets! I hope 2021 is a better year for you and more travel opportunities open up to you. Today, I’m going. to address a touchy topic that has been bothering me for the last months. I’ve been dealing with one of Europe’s strictest lockdown and have had a lot of time to…
The cadet’s travel wishlist for 2021
Hello from lockdown! I’ve been dealing with a rather strict lockdown for the last 2 months. I basically spend my time doing my online jobs, trying to make my step count, and promising to work on new skills but ending up watching 90-day fiance instead. I’ve tried to post more back entries and drafts, but…
Love of travel in the time of the Coronavirus
6 weeks ago, I decided to return to the states for a temporary period. I was once again in a transition phase between Tbilisi- Prague- Ljublijana- Philadelphia- Mars. I wanted a few weeks to visit my family and try to think of my next chapter. Like every single trip, I make back to the states,…