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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

Cascais, Guincho, Sintra: A day outside of Lisbon

April 14, 2019

Lisbon is a very beautiful city. However, it’s also busy. The chaos, noise, and pollution are not always great for us. That’s why it’s worth getting out of the city and spending some time in nature. The area around Cascais, Guincho and Sintra forests are great spots to spend a day outside of Lisbon. Whenever […]

Remote work

An online teacher’s life: My day

April 12, 2019

I am a teacher, but I do not go to school, I do not work in a classroom, I do not go to parent-teacher meetings and I do not run through the corridors with a register. So what do I really do? What does my day look like? Do I get bored? Do I lack […]

Travel

Lime E-Scooters: Wizzing through Lisbon’s streets!

April 7, 2019

Transport in Lisbon is really diverse. You can take a subway, a tram or even a tuk-tuk. E-scooters have recently joined this list. The most popular are Lime scooters, which can be seen throughout the city and almost on every street. I was skeptical at the beginning when they first appeared. I still do not […]

Travel

The best way to explore Lisbon?

March 30, 2019

On foot? By a tram? By a tuk a tuk? How best to explore Lisbon to see everything and experience what the Portuguese capital has to offer? Lisbon is not a city that can be visited in the same way as Rome. You have to feel it, you have to experience this place. There are […]

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. […]