Brooke vs. The World
Brooke is a 24-year old travelling until she runs out of money, finishes the journey, or figures out what she wants to do with her life (whichever comes first). (Interview with Brooke)
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Thirty days of cold showers in the dark
After going days without showering in Guatemala because the water was too cold, I knew it was going to be bad when I found out that Bishkek turns the hot water off in the entire city for an entire 30 days! I thought it was some sort of joke when another student said he heard this, but no, it was definitely no joke. I asked the administration in the school office and they acted as if it were no big deal. Bishkek needs to flush out the hot water system, which must be extremely inefficient because it takes a month to do it. Well I wish I would have known about this before planning on being in Bishkek in May!
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Things that make you go hmm…
I feel like I’ve gotten a pretty solid, normal routine down in Bishkek with classes, friends,
Thirty days of cold showers in the dark.
After going days without showering in Guatemala because the water was too cold, I knew it was going
Marshrutka Mayhem
The marshrutka is the main mode of public transport here in Bishkek, and like a bad metal concert in
Meet the family.
I bet you have been wondering what life with my Kyrgyz family is like, right? I have purposely put
Food, Vodka, and More Vodka
One of the perks of being involved with a language school is meeting all the interesting people that
Feeling great in Bishkek.
Bishkek is a happy, happy place. It is the perfect combination of big and small city – much like Pe
Overcoming Fears – AKA Taste Testing Shoro
I hate to admit it, but I would have to say I’m a difficult person. I’m stubborn, have an insane am
Rocking out in a bomb shelter.
Bishkek is chock full of surprises! When I planned this trip a few months back, I had no idea how t
Ukraine Myths: You won’t believe these!
Yes, I’m no longer in Ukraine, but I needed to get these little myths out in the open before I start
A bird pooped on me in YkpaiHa.
Ukraine (YkpaiHa) exudes all characteristics stereotypical of a former Soviet republic. The buildin
