Live, Work, and Travel anywhere in the world

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Welcome to The Blond Travels

Let me show you how to live, work and travel everywhere in the world!

Hi, I’m Joanna! I moved from my home country Poland to England about 13 years ago. Since then I have also lived in Thailand, Vietnam and Portugal teaching English online and blogging. On my blog you’ll find useful tips and information on how to make your dreams of living abroad and becoming your own boss a reality. Let’s get started!

Travel

How to find a volunteering opportunity abroad?

March 17, 2019

Do you know that when volunteering you might cause as much damage as you might build something good? Not every project and opportunity helps others. There are some that never make any difference. That’s why finding the right volunteering abroad is so important. So, you want to volunteer abroad? Great! It’s one of the best […]

Remote work

Volunteering for digital nomads: Together we can change the world!

March 7, 2019

Being a digital nomad is all about fun and work, right? You get to travel to some great places, meet people, be your own boss. Yes, you work hard, but it pays off. Sometimes all that is not enough. You might crave some meaning in life. That’s where you can start thinking of helping others. […]

Remote work

The whole truth and nothing but the truth about teaching online

March 2, 2019

I have been an English online teacher for almost 5 years. I started with a language agency, then I started my own business. My work is extremely important to me, gives me a lot of satisfaction, lets me meet interesting people. However, I do not conceal that it has many drawbacks, which I struggle with […]

Travel

Almada and Cacilhas: Two gems of Lisbon

February 24, 2019

Almada and Cacilhas are two towns on the opposite bank of the Tagus River from Lisbon. Almada is known primarily from the monument of Christo Rei – Jesus the King. Cacilhas is a great place for a real Portuguese meal. Both places, however, have more to offer. What exactly? Read on to learn more. During […]

Travel

Azeitão: What to do in the ‘wine town’?

February 16, 2019

Azeitão – a small town near Lisbon. At first glance, nothing happens here. Although it is so peaceful here, this place attracts a lot of tourists. Why? Azeitão is famous for its wine production and some of the best wine taverns in the country. I had the opportunity to visit Azeitão twice: once with the […]

Travel

A walk to Christo Rei in Lisbon

February 11, 2019

Christo Rei, or the statue of Christ the King, in Lisbon is one of the most recognizable places in the capital of Portugal. You can see it from every vantage point and it is undoubtedly an icon of the city. You can reach Christo Rei in many ways. I went there on foot and it […]