The Canadian Wanderer - Living Abroad and Travelling Tips

My Traveling List

I’ve been very fortunate to have traveled to all the places I have through cruises, family vacations, and my own living abroad experiences. While working abroad, I take the opportunity to cover cities that are nearby, and fly them on budget

How I Taught English Abroad

The first time I heard about teaching abroad was in university. I think I was walking through some career fair and was so excited that I wouldn’t need any special qualifications such as a teaching degree. All I needed was to

How to Adapt to a New Culture

Living abroad was a big step in my life. Sometimes, when one is trying to fit in to a society, one will lose themselves in the process. While I am a believer of being true to my own identity, I

Toronto is Home

“Home is a place you grow up wanting to leave and grow old wanting to get back to.” This is how I feel about my hometown, Toronto. Being born and raised in Toronto, there is a sense of identity attachment.

About Me

Hello! I’m Charmaine and I am a Canadian who lived abroad for six years. I moved home to Toronto, Canada in April 2018 after I learnt to appreciate my home city from my tough experiences abroad. Prior to that, I

Publications

I have had the pleasure of working and writing for other bloggers and websites throughout the years. The publications below are written by me and reflect my experiences and learning while living abroad. Feel free to take a look at