A Teacher Who Travels

In this episode, Mrs A recounts her visit to the Embera Quera tribe in Panama, drinking Geisha coffee that costs $803 per pound, and mola fabric from the Kuna tribe. For questions or ideas for future topics, contact me on twitter.com/ateacherwhotrav

In this episode, Mrs A recounts the history of the Panama Canal and her visit there in December. For questions or ideas for future topics, contact me on twitter.com/ateacherwhotrav

In Episode 20, Mrs. A reflects on her 2019 travels to Puerto Rico, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, and Costa Rica, and looks ahead to the travels for next year! For questions or ideas for future topics, contact me on twitter.com/ateacherwhotrav

Mrs. A announces she will be traveling to Panama in a couple of weeks to celebrate the new year, and shares some tried and true travel tips and hacks to help plan for a wonderful holiday adventure! For questions or ideas for future topics, contact me on twitter.com/ateacherwhotrav

In this episode, Mrs A gives some tips on how to be a more environmentally friendly traveler, from how to get to your destination, how to behave once in your host country, and the pros and cons of purchasing carbon offsets. For questions or ideas for future topics, contact me on twitter.com/ateacherwhotrav

In Episode 17 Mrs. A recalls the trip that transformed her from tourist to traveler, and forever changed the way she looked at travel. It was on this trip that the fire was ignited that made her become A Teacher Who Travels For questions or ideas for future topics, contact me on twitter.com/ateacherwhotrav

In honor of Halloween, Mrs. A shares some scary stories from international trips- not scary as in paranormal, but scary as in--What were you thinking?! From lead teachers who disappear for days, to travelers who venture into the forest without permission, Mrs. A hopes you learn their lessons and don't repeat their mistakes. Happy Halloween!

In this episode I interview Vanessa, a senior in college who has traveled both in high school and during a semester abroad. She describes how traveling is more than just going to a physical place, but also how travel can teach you more about yourself, which are attributes you can use for the rest of your life. For questions or ideas for future topics, contact me on twitter.com/ateacherwhotrav

In this episode, Mrs. A visits the most biodiverse area in Costa Rica, the Osa Peninsula! She survives driving through rivers, getting lost on a hike, being ogled by scarlet macaws, and two interactions with large tropical snakes in the wild. Join her on a trip into ancient Costa Rican jungle - Parque Nacional Corcovada...complete with peccaries, monkeys, a snoozing toucan, and cloud of moths masq...

In today’s episode, Mrs. A chronicles her quest to see the elusive resplendent quetzal, said to be the most beautiful bird in Costa Rica. She travels high into the cloud forest, and gains an appreciation for bird photography and ... starlight mints?? Enjoy to her misadventures on the road to finding this beautiful bird. For questions or ideas for future topics, contact me on twitter.com/ateacherwh...

In Episode 11 Mrs. A finally gets WARM by visiting Cairns. From steamy tropical rain forests complete with giant spiders, killer cassowaries, and majestic cockatoos, to (finally!) meeting members of the Tjapukai aboriginal tribe, to swimming on the Great Barrier Reef, she found her favorite place on the continent. Find out if she dared play the forbidden didgeridoo, or has a scary encounter with a...

Mrs. A is joined by a student traveler to get his humorous take on the trip and international travel in general. Does he think international trips are worth the hype? For questions or ideas for future topics, contact me on twitter.com/ateacherwhotrav

Episode 9? Wow! In this episode I talk about Australian foods we experienced including fairy bread and bugs, how the national animals of Australia symbolize how the nation is moving forward, the confusing game of Australia Rules Football, and why opals are associated with Australia. For questions or ideas for future topics, contact me on twitter.com/ateacherwhotrav

In Episode 8 we look at the history of the Sydney Harbor Bridge and the ways people can climb over its massive structure...or not. We tour the Sydney Opera House, which is a World Heritage Site, and learn how politics nearly erased the contribution of the original architect, Danishman Jørn Utzon. For questions or ideas for future topics, contact me on twitter.com/ateacherwhotrav

Episode 7 summarizes our zorbing, Glow Worm caves tour and Hobbiton experiences in New Zealand. Next we fly across the ditch to Sydney Australia and learn a bit of the history of the penal colony, and visit the Botanical Gardens learning about Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair overlooking the Harbor. For questions or ideas for future topics, contact me on twitter.com/ateacherwhotrav

Episode 6 continues to recount the trip to New Zealand, where the term kiwifruit, kiwi bird, and kiwi the people of New Zealand is explored. We were privileged to learn about the life cycle and conservation efforts of the nocturnal kiwi bird, then the agriculture of New Zealand is discussed with its history of sheep and dairy exports with a trip to the agrodome, and finally the fun adventure park...

This episode focuses on the Maori tribe of New Zealand. We were honored to visit the Whakarewarewa Maori geothermal village and learn about their culture, the significance of jade and the silver fern to their people, and participate in a Hangi Feast, where our Chief, Mr. Jones, had to get the hongi blessing of the Maori Mittai Chief. Enjoy and subscribe! For questions or ideas for future topics, c...