by Nina Ragusa | Jan 8, 2019 | Packing Lists
Pro beach bum, sand expert, ocean lover, and professional sunlounger, here to be of service! I’m a Floridian, a person who saw snow for the first time at the age of 30, and someone who gets anxiety when they are far from the ocean for an extended period. No... 
by Nina Ragusa | Jan 6, 2019 | Adventure, Itineraries, Road Trips, USA
As an East Coaster who had never visited the West Coast until recently, I just didn’t know what I was missing out on. I’m from Florida. The West Coast, before visiting, was a place of gloomy dreary weather that was cold and rainy, or… California... 
by Nina Ragusa | Jan 5, 2019 | Jobs Abroad
The following article on how to be a travel nanny is a guest post by Felicity. “Oh, you’re back already”. I quickly jumped up from the sun chair I had been lounging on and wrapped my bikini body up with a towel when I saw them walk through the door. “Sorry, these two... 
by Nina Ragusa | Jan 3, 2019 | Adventure, USA
There’s something special about a great hike with a massive reward at the end. Sometimes you get a great view, other times it’s a campsite you’ve been yearning to reach all day, and then sometimes you get a freaking waterfall, which is perhaps one of... 
by Nina Ragusa | Dec 31, 2018 | Adventure, Canada
Adventure is just outside your door when you visit Vancouver—and it’s damn beautiful. There are few cities that I’ve visited that have so much opportunity to be in nature within a mere few minutes from the bustle. While I thought I was a city girl for most... 
by Nina Ragusa | Dec 26, 2018 | Indonesia
There’s a place in Indonesia full of beauty, a magical and massive lake and a jungle to roam where you’ll meet our orange-haired ancestors. It’s called Sumatra. Sumatra is just one of the many islands that’s totally underrated in Indonesia.... 
by Nina Ragusa | Dec 23, 2018 | Travel Gear
When it comes to finding the best travel accessories for your trip, *ish get serious. Us travelers know that every single thing you bring or don’t bring, can either make or break your trip. I’m not being dramatic here. Sometimes you just NEED certain... 
by Nina Ragusa | Dec 22, 2018 | Travel Gear
Finding the best carry on backpack can literally make or break your trip. I’ll never forget my pre-expert travel days… I use to schlep around a massive open mouth tote bag. Things were flying out every which way and I could never find what I needed. This... 
by Nina Ragusa | Dec 15, 2018 | Work Abroad
For years, I’ve had people asking me if you can still teach English abroad without a degree. When I started teaching online, I still got the same question… Can I teach English online without a degree?! It was the one thing holding some people back. They... 
by Nina Ragusa | Dec 13, 2018 | Canada
As soon as I drove up the hill and the car peeked over the edge, I was in awe. THIS is a city?! This type of beauty, can be in a city? Really? The backdrop to Vancouver, Canada is unlike any other city I’ve seen. Surely this city was misplaced? There should be a... 
Hi, friend! My name is Nina Ragusa and I've been climbing volcanos, basking on exotic beaches, and dabbling in new cultures since 2011. I work abroad and remotely to support my adventure travel addiction. Follow along if you're interested in getting work abroad to travel more. Mission: Live and work on all continents.