When you come from a beautiful little mountain town like Salida, Colorado and ski season is just starting, one’s expectations for life are high because we’re used to have fun things to do all the time. Part of our mission this weekend was to figure out all the fun things to do in Morogoro, because honestly, three years can be a long time to entertain ourselves. [Read more →]

What does it take to find a job overseas before you leave home?

To be honest, it’s not easy to get started on an international career. It takes a lot of time to find relevant positions that you’re qualified for and even more time to get an initial job offer. However, if you’re determined to live overseas and have some helpful skills, it is very possible because there are a lot of jobs out there. [Read more →]

When you arrive in a city at night, the impression is so different than arriving during the daylight.  Less traffic, different sites, different vibe.  There are the usual immediate concerns - will we be able to get a visa without hassle?  Will our luggage arrive?  How do we get to the hotel? [Read more →]

Although both Andrea and I had traveled and worked extensively overseas on short term contracts, it feels entirely different when we first learned we were moving to Bhutan.  I’d like to say we prepared thoroughly, but the truth is that we moved to Asia with 3 weeks notice, didn’t prepare at all in terms of local knowledge, but we did buy a guidebook on the way to the airport. [Read more →]