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Lessons Learned From Sukkot and Being an Empty-Nester

October 16, 2016 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

The following blog was written and posted several years ago. It focuses on the festival of Sukkot which begins this evening. Even though a few more years have gone by, the underlying message remains relevant. Hag Sameach to everyone who will be celebrating Sukkot this week. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Lifestyle Tagged With: building a sukkah, celebrating family holidays, celebrating Sukkot, importance of family traditions, Jewish family traditions, Sukkot

Life Goes On After Examiner.com

July 17, 2016 By Sandra Bornstein 4 Comments

Each day is filled with unpredictable events. Some don't affect my existence while others make me pause and reflect. I take time to catch my breath, think about my new situation, and then respond. Robert Frost understood. He said: In three words I can sum up everything … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attitude, Worldwide Travel Tagged With: Anschutz Entertainment Group, ASX.com, Examiner.com terminates publication, international travel writer, Miles Away CheapOAir blog, moving on, One Travel Going Places blog

A Walk to Hudson Park in New Rochelle, NY

June 15, 2016 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Sometimes joy comes from unexpected or simple sources. Such was the case when I recently traveled to New Rochelle, New York for a 3-day writing conference. Before the conference started, I walked to the shoreline that is adjacent to Hudson Park. I walked downhill from my hotel to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attitude, United States Tagged With: business travelers, business trip to New Rochelle, finding time to be outside, New Rochelle New York, parks in New Rochelle, spots along Long Island Sound, walking, work life balance

Zip-lining in Costa Rica—exhilarating

April 16, 2016 By Sandra Bornstein 2 Comments

Did I ever think that one of my middle-aged travel adventures would include zip-lining across a Costa Rica rainforest canopy? Nope. But then again, I never imagined that I’d be an expat, middle-aged, international teacher either. After teaching in Bangalore, India and watching my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Attitude, Central America, Lifestyle, Worldwide Travel Tagged With: Buena Vista Canopy Tours, Costa Rica, overcoming fear, overcoming fears, stepping outside comfort zone, stepping outside one's comfort zone, zip-lining in Costa Rica

8 Tips— Signing an International Teaching Contract

March 9, 2016 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Monkey on my balcony

Each year, Americans travel abroad to teach English and other subjects at international schools. They are delighted to embark on an adventure and cannot wait to travel abroad. Many step into their new role without fully understanding some of the finer details of life as an expat. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Expat Living, International Education Tagged With: American expats, being an expat teacher, choosing an international teaching job., connecting with expats, expat international teacher, expat teaching abroad, negotiating a international teaching contract

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