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Out of Town Blog Discovery Suites: This is Home Manila, Philippines – Discovery Suites welcomes another year of warm Filipino hospitality that feels like home, where every engagement brings a meaningful impact and every touch is product of utmost care. Being the pioneering homegrown brand of Discovery Hospitality, Discovery Suites continues to let guests experience and embrace the world-renowned ‘Service that’s All Heart’. Bannering […] Discovery Suites: This is Home Melo Villareal

If you’re interested in teaching online, you might be wondering about how the hiring process works. This post will cover important steps that will help you stand out and start teaching as soon as possible.  Whenever I start a new job, I have dozens of questions at the beginning. With teaching English online , I felt like I had a million! After I decided I wanted to pursue online teaching, I didn’t know what steps to take next.  “Who do I message? Do I need to send them a CV or Resume? Should I start creating lesson plans now? If they want to do a Skype call, what do I wear? Is online teaching even legitimate?”  I’m pretty sure I stressed over every question in the book, but luckily, getting hired was easier than I expected!  The first part of this post outlines how to get hired by a large scale online ESL company with a more standardized application process, like Qkids or VIPKID . The second part of this post discusses ways you can get hired by smaller compani...

Out of Town Blog Puerto Galera Bucket List: Top 17 Best Things to Do in Puerto Galera, Philippines What are the top attractions to visit in Puerto Galera? Puerto Galera in Oriental Mindoro is a highly recommended place to visit for a vacation both with a group of people or alone. It’s located on a big island in the western part of the Philippines offering it some protection from seasonal typhoons. Puerto Galera […] Puerto Galera Bucket List: Top 17 Best Things to Do in Puerto Galera, Philippines Melo Villareal

Laganas Beach in Zakynthos is the most popular beach destination on the island and while it does attract a large number of young partiers during the summer months, the calm bay with golden sand also attracts families for its many accommodation options and shallow gradient into the clear Ionian water. In this post, I’m going to break down everything you need to know about Laganas Beach Zakynthos so that you can make an educated decision about where to stay on Zakynthos. This post will include all of the best hotels, restaurants, day trips, nearby beaches and more. Let’s get started with our travel guide to Laganas Beach. Read More: 15 Cool Things To Do in Zakynthos About Laganas Beach Laganas is a love it or hate it kind of place. For those who don’t mind the crowds, all-day watersports, all night clubs and package tourism offerings, then this is the place to be, particularly in July and August.  But for those looking for a slice of Zante Paradise, then Laganas Zakynthos may n...

Out of Town Blog Relishing Kitsho’s sumptuous sushi smorgasbord Manila, Philippines — Lovers of authentic Japanese food, including gourmets and gourmands, will truly be delighted as Kitsho unfolds its eat-all-you-can sushi madness for the entire month of March. Sushi, like tempura and yakimono, is one of the most loved staples from Japanese cuisine. The melding of fresh catch with fresh farm produce has created […] Relishing Kitsho’s sumptuous sushi smorgasbord Melo Villareal

With all of the things to do in Koh Phangan, it’s nothing short of paradisiacal. Its golden beaches and turquoise water are rivaled in beauty only by its own towering palms and lush jungle. The island sits in the Gulf of Thailand and thrums with energy 24/7. There are numerous incredible places to visit in Thailand , but make sure you put this island on your list. From the bustling streets lined with food stalls to the serenity of secret beaches, there is an endless list of things to do in Koh Phangan, but here are my top 21. 1. Experience The Full Moon Party Ok, so my first one isn’t unique, but the rest are! Let’s start with the most obvious and popular thing to do in Koh Phangan. The majority of people who go to Koh Phangan do so for the Full Moon Party . The party takes place on Haad Rin Beach every month and brings in around 30,000 party-goers. To get the full experience, cover yourself in UV paint, drink alcohol from a bucket, and party until sunrise. If you’re int...