Banana Vegan Pancakes

Today, I am excited to announce a fellow blogger who shares a passion for a plant-based diet.  I contacted Sherry, at thatmillennialvegan.com to see if there was a way we could work together and give both our audiences something they wanted. Sherry suggested a brunch recipe, which thrilled me. Breakfast and brunch are my favorite meals.  This is a simple recipe for vegan pancakes that can easily … Continue reading Banana Vegan Pancakes

Pao com Choriço

If you asked my boyfriend what his last meal would be, this would be a top contender. The first time we tried this humble meat and bread loaf we had just finished surfing together for the second time. Imagine waking up at 7am on a hot August day in Lisbon, eating a croissant with “nata” (rich cream), maybe a cappuccino or fresh orange juice and … Continue reading Pao com Choriço

Açorda à Alentejana (Bread and Garlic Soup with Cilantro) Recipe: Secret dinner in Portugal

Our city team leader, Gonçalo, was an amateur cook. He was an artist and photographer. His quiet, disheveled demeanor is intriguing in an artist. I decided to sign up for his dinner. He had planned it perfectly.  He made us meet at sunset at a local’s favorite lookout point. We took pictures, met the other dinner guests and “ooed” and “awed” at the view of … Continue reading Açorda à Alentejana (Bread and Garlic Soup with Cilantro) Recipe: Secret dinner in Portugal

Curried Cauliflower Salad: Jason’s South Africa

Jason’s Bakery Cape Town, South Africa http://www.jasonbakery.co.za/food-drink/ Cape Town was a weird place like California in a way. There were total health foods like avocado toast, and then there were some of the most fattening carb-loading foods like hot cross buns. Unfortunately its a matter of economic divide. If you walked into some grocery stores, aisles would be crowded with gallons of water and half … Continue reading Curried Cauliflower Salad: Jason’s South Africa

How to become a digital nomad

So, you’re tired of your 9-5pm. You catch glimpses of your friends or Instagrammers globetrotting the world and working in cafes on the beach and you wonder to yourself, “What the heck am I doing here, in this ugly cubicle?” You crave growth and change, and you want to work for a company whose values align with yours. And you want to work for great … Continue reading How to become a digital nomad

How to write feedback to get 5 apples on VIPKID

So you know that ratings are important and you are trying to get your base of regulars. You can appease parents many ways (with your background, your looks, your patience), but parents really love good, constructive feedback.  I know when I was getting started, this was something I really struggled with. I was booking 4-5 hours back-to-back at times which didn’t leave me much time … Continue reading How to write feedback to get 5 apples on VIPKID

Digital Nomad Checklist: Top 10 Things to Pack

If you can take more, I would pack: Chef’s knife Immersion blender Roost Laptop stand More wrinkle-free shirts Small nonstick pan Multivitamin Universal converter More on digital nomad life: My VIPKID journey around the world 5 Top Trending Health Foods 4 Hot Diets Explained Continue reading Digital Nomad Checklist: Top 10 Things to Pack