Today, I am a guest blogger at The Expat Hub . In Overcoming First Impressions in India, I write about my initial reactions as an expat in Bangalore. Everything seemed so foreign and strange. My senses were overwhelmed as I tried to adjust to my new life that was far removed from … [Read more...]
Virtual Book Tour- 3rd Week
Today, my virtual book tour starts its third week. If you missed the last two weeks, consider going back to my events page to see my previous visits. Check out this week's itinerary and mark your favorite spots. I'm still waiting to hear back from a few individuals so … [Read more...]
Virtual Book Tour- Interview at Teaching Traveling!
It's Friday and my Virtual Book Tour makes its last stop this week at Teaching Traveling!. I e-chat with Lillie Marshall who interviewed me about my experiences teaching and traveling abroad. The interview focuses specifically on my experiences at an international K-12 boarding … [Read more...]
Parks in India
When I was an expat, I visited the parks in India. The Lodi Gardens in New Delhi covers approximately 90 acres. In addition to the usual gardens and ponds, there are historical structures in the park- a couple of 15th-16th century tombs and a wall from a fort. This adds an … [Read more...]
A Must See Near Bangalore, India- Belur and Halebeedu
If you are in Bangalore, consider taking an excursion to the 12th century sites of Belur and Halebeedu (Halebid) located in the Hassan district in the southern state of Karnataka. The two sites are usually mentioned as one entity even though 16 km separate them. Keep in mind that … [Read more...]
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