by Native Nomads | Apr 22, 2021 | Latest Posts, Travel Stories, VIPKID
My Thoughts After Two Years Teaching With VIPKID What Have I Learned? First and foremost my intention and path was never to become a teacher. I found myself in opportunities that might look to lead into this career path when I was younger, like running day camps for...
by Native Nomads | Feb 5, 2021 | Latest Posts, Living in Mexico
Getting Our Temporary Residency in Mexico It’s weird that almost a year ago, pre-Covid19 Pandemic in Mexico and the United States, we were in New Orleans working to get our temporary residency for Mexico. The trip was last minute, and many things that happened...
by Native Nomads | Dec 31, 2020 | Latest Posts, North Carolina, Travel Stories, USA, World Travel
We recently escaped quarantine for a trip to the United States to reset Cassie’s tourist visa. We also had the chance to pick up the paperwork for our family unity which will allow Cassie to easily make the switch from Tourist to Resident. Our destination was in Piney...
by Native Nomads | Nov 12, 2020 | Latest Posts, Travel Stories, VIPKID
I have written a lot about the ups and downs of teaching with VIPKID with always the conclusion that the upside outweighs the downside of the platform. As I lay here on my couch at 4:50 in the afternoon taking my 3rd nap of the day I cannot shake the constant jetlag...
by Native Nomads | Oct 8, 2020 | Humanitarian Projects, Latest Posts, Merida, Mexico, Travel Stories
More Than Just a Shoe Company We first found out about Tags Alpargatas while eating breakfast with our friend Rachel of Hippie in Heels in the fall of 2018. We had recently moved to Merida, Yucatan and were on a hunt for local people that were doing good things in the...
by Native Nomads | Sep 24, 2020 | Latest Posts, Mexico, Travel Stories, World Travel
Once a sleepy fishing village, Tulum has turned into a major travel and yoga destination. Tulum is characterized by white sandy beaches and turquoise water. With a vibrant feeling throughout the town that is full of music, dancing culture and yoga retreats, you will...