Wow, we did it, this is our final stop on gap year. Country number eleven, overall stop number thirteen, and then we’ll be back home. I think this place was a great spot to end, because we’re all ready to go home, but none of us are dying to get out of here (like we…
Author: Alexis
The Alexis Angle – Advice Letter
Foreword by Jill: As part of their end of year school projects the kids had to write an advice letter to someone as if they were getting ready to go on a gap year. Alexis wanted to share hers. I absolutely loved all of her advice! Dear unlikely traveler, So, a little birdie told me…
The Alexis Angle – Portugal
Portugal is the second to last stop on gap year (crazy, right?) and it is so pretty here! When we first drove through the town late at night, it was clear that we were in a whole new place. The buildings here have such a unique design that I immediately loved it. Here are some…
The Alexis Angle – South Africa
South Africa is the tenth stop on gap year and quickly felt like home to me. From the WONDERFUL weather when we first stepped off the plane, to the uh, water situation, South Africa has taken me and my family for a roller coaster ride! Here are some things that really stood out to me…
The Alexis Angle – Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is the ninth stop on our gap year, and the shortest. The beginning of living here was hard for many reasons: such as that the food here feels like it is always spicy, we have to wear bug spray any time we go out so that we don’t get Dengue fever, and our…
The Alexis Angle – Thailand
Thailand is the eighth stop on our gap year and one of my top three. I don’t think any place could compare to Japan, but I really enjoyed staying here! These are some of the things in Thailand that really stood out: The Elephants Thailand has a slight obsession with elephants, and when I mean…
The Alexis Angle – Vietnam
Vietnam!! This place is great – the people, the food, the sites, it’s pretty awesome. When we first got here, I was certain this was the place for me. I would move here as soon as I got out of college and live in one of the beautiful houses that we see all the time….
The Alexis Angle – Philippines
The Philippines is our sixth stop on gap year and by far my least favorite. From the food to the uncomfortable stares, I’m ready to move on to more personal space and a pool! Here are the biggest things I’ve noticed or experienced in the Philippines. The Food Besides chips, most food I’ve tried in…
The Alexis Angle – Guam
Guam is our third destination and the last stop that my brain has mentally prepared for. I think it’s more like Costa Rica than Japan in the climate and looks, but we see many Korean and Japanese people here. These are some things that make Guam special: The New Fashion – I ❤️ Guam Shirts…
The Alexis Angle – Japan
Japan is almost the complete opposite of Costa Rica, with giant cities and buildings everywhere and the culture too! I like both equally, but for different reasons, so here are different things I have noticed about Japan: Bikes In Costa Rica, motorcycles were VERY common. It doesn’t snow there, so they can be used year…