by Nina Ragusa | Last updated Feb 20, 2020 | Published on May 31, 2018
I remember like it was yesterday. My first big trip abroad was a Europe trip in 2008 and it was life-changing. Taking on the streets of Barcelona for the night and returning at breakfast time, finishing my first full stein of radler in Munich and swerving around... 
by Nina Ragusa | Last updated Mar 15, 2020 | Published on Mar 20, 2018
Click, Click… Confirmed. Holy sh*t… I just bought a one-way ticket to a continent I’ve never been to. Alone… What have I done?! Is this real? Am I really moving to Thailand? Did I just make the stupidest mistake of my life? Am I ready... 
by Nina Ragusa | Last updated Dec 8, 2019 | Published on Jan 8, 2018
What camera do you use? How did you get this picture? I love that bag! What is it? What do you travel with? These are common questions veteran travelers get, I’ve been getting asked these questions and more for over six years now! Nobody wants to go abroad with... 
by Nina Ragusa | Last updated Mar 30, 2020 | Published on Oct 13, 2017
I took my seat on stage with about ten other teachers, traditional Thai music playing in the background, and about 1,000 pairs of eyes glued to me. One second later the entire room erupted in gasps and screams. Students held their hands to their mouth, teachers... 
by Nina Ragusa | Last updated Aug 15, 2019 | Published on Mar 27, 2017
Yes, I, an American, got LASEK laser eye surgery in South Korea. Why on earth would an American go to South Korea to get surgery? Isn’t is scary and dirty? Isn’t Asia full of sheisty doctors and ancient medical equipment? Why on earth wouldn’t I... 
by Nina Ragusa | Last updated Aug 15, 2019 | Published on Apr 18, 2016
Millennials travel. A lot. It’s essentially the hottest thing to do, and if you don’t do it, you’re kinda not cool. (only half joking…) However, there’s also this set of millennials who are bitter AF about travel. They think it’s stupid and unattainable because... 
by Nina Ragusa | Last updated Aug 15, 2019 | Published on Mar 6, 2015
There isn’t a better time than now to reflect on areas of my life, from my idea of luck to how I’ve used that to motivate myself to accomplish what I have today. I’ve always wanted to travel for a living and even though I don’t get a... 
by Nina Ragusa | Last updated Mar 15, 2020 | Published on Feb 4, 2015
An oxymoron, for sure, but it’s true. I freaking hate flying. I hate it, I hate it, and I wish I never had to take a flight eveerrrr again. *insert extreme pouty face and foot stomping the floor* There’s just one problem… I’m addicting to... 
by Nina Ragusa | Last updated Mar 15, 2020 | Published on Apr 15, 2014
Nobody thinks of a cucumber as a killer, but I guess I underestimated the power it might have over someone when contaminated with some nasty and horrible bacteria. While the title might be a slight exaggeration as I don’t think my life was actually at risk, the... 
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. 