Ridesharing Abroad – Ethical Considerations 29 Jul 2019 4:57 AM (5 years ago)
Photo Credit: Elvert Barnes Ever since Uber’s inception in 2009, the world of urban transportation has been in a state of unending flux thanks to ‘Ridesharing’. When traveling abroad, this has been especially noticeable, often times changing the way that we as travelers approach the exploration of a new city, allowing us to skip the time-consuming process of learning bus […]
Season’s Changes – Teshimacho Island 11 Jun 2019 5:54 PM (5 years ago)
Life, changes, the seasons; these concepts become interchangeable and inevitable from the human perspective. Change is something we are born into, and it becomes a part of who we are. There is no defense against it, no deterrent. Either we seek change, or change seeks us, and as humans we can only decide how we greet it.
Voluntourism and Animal Welfare Abroad 30 May 2019 8:40 AM (5 years ago)
Voluntourism has been a growing, somewhat controversial topic in the tourism world in the last few decades, especially when it overlaps with concepts such as animal welfare and conservation. Though there are many undeniable positives, many critics claim that voluntourism often does more harm than good, and when it comes to dealing with local wildlife there are some specific problems […]
How Will I Get Into College? – A Worldschoolers Perspective 28 May 2019 3:23 PM (5 years ago)
One of the most common concerns that I’m met with when talking to people about my lifestyle is the question of my higher education. “But how will you ever get into college?” This question eventually goes on to dominate every conversation about my education. Most people can’t fathom how homeschoolers (or anybody alternatively educated) get accepted into colleges and universities, […]
Elephant Sanctuaries and the Trend of Ethics 20 May 2019 6:23 AM (5 years ago)
Last year I visited the lustrous crown of the north of Thailand: Chiang Mai, A city overflowing with history and culture. Naturally, Chiang Mai become a touristic hotspot which welcomes over 1 and a half million international visitors each year. The reason for this is simple: the city is gorgeous, the temples are extravagant and the markets are expansive. […]
Spain: Driving in the City of Art 18 Feb 2019 6:10 AM (5 years ago)
Anybody who has spent a prolonged period of time abroad knows that travel, is in fact, more of an art than it is a science. Though immediately one may think it formulaic (with all of the planning, budgeting, research, etc), any number of things can happen on the road, from chance meetings to missteps. As travelers and artists, these are things […]
An Announcement from Miro 7 Feb 2019 7:31 AM (5 years ago)
My name is Miro’ Siegel, and I felt that this post has been a long time coming. It’s been almost ten years since we set off on our journey, and nearly nine years since the founding of this blog, Raising Miro, and though it’s been less active in recent years due to our involvement with Project World School and other […]
Food as a Medium for Exploration 7 Jan 2019 7:34 AM (5 years ago)
As a traveler and worldschooler, one of the many ways I explore and connect with different cultures is through their food and culinary tradition. Saying yes to trying new traditional dishes and learning about the history and process behind them is one of the best ways to get to know the people in your host country. After all, when in […]
Lainie & Miro Speak About Modern Education 14 Apr 2018 4:11 PM (6 years ago)
We’re still at it! After nine years on the road our focus is on worldschooling education. Let us know what you think! This interview was originally posted on Transpicuous Views for the website Removing the Shackles. (Thanks Dani!)
Compassion and Understanding – My Time in Cambodia 16 Feb 2018 4:37 PM (6 years ago)
One night in Phnom Penh, on my way home from a bustling night market I caught a tuk-tuk and on the ride back to my hostel my driver and I started chatting. He began by asking me the obvious questions: where are you from, how long are you here for, do you need a driver for tomorrow, etc. I gave […]
Worldschooling and the Web 11 Jan 2018 12:37 PM (6 years ago)
Hi! Miro’ here. So, as a location independent worldschooler, the internet has been one of the most useful tools in facilitating my learning abroad. Whether I’m in Latin America, Asia or Europe, the internet almost always has something interesting to say. Here are 3 examples of how my international, self-directed education has been enhanced by online sources. 1. Wartime History […]
My Stay at Tresor D’ Angkor in Siem Reap, Cambodia 10 Jan 2018 3:36 PM (6 years ago)
Last month when I was in Siem Reap, Cambodia I was invited to stay at the beautiful Tresor D’ Angkor Suite, and boy, what a great time it was! Here is an account of my personal experience there: After a $3 tuk-tuk ride, I was absolutely stunned when I arrived to the site. My friends and I were personally greeted […]
Worldschooling – TEDx talk – Making The World Our Classroom 18 Oct 2017 12:20 AM (7 years ago)
Miro & Lainie talk about Worldschooling at the TEDx Conference in Amsterdam After a month of preparation, crazy travel plans and lots of rehearsal, here is our TEDx Ed talk Miro and I delivered on April 20th, in Amsterdam.