What's up, gnomies?!

What's the one place on your travel bucket list that you've been dreaming of exploring for years?

For me, the number one thing on my bucket list was hanging out with wild penguins in the southernmost point in the world (not including Antarctica).

Back in 2012, while living in China, I caught a serious case of the travel bug. It was one of those moments when you realize there's a whole world out there waiting to be explored, and I was determined to explore it.

My dream to journey to the southernmost point in the world and hang out with penguins began during a trip to visit some ancient Buddhist caves in central China.

As I was sitting in our hostel, staring at a world map, I realized the southernmost city in the world was nestled in Argentina.

I pointed at that distant place on the map and promised myself that I would make this dream a reality someday.

And guess what?

That dream finally came true last year.

Thanks to our travel hacking efforts and Sasha's incredible planning skills, we managed to secure flights from Asheville to Buenos Aires at an unbelievable cost of just 45,000 airline miles.

And now I'm super excited to share that epic journey in our latest blog post:

To the End of the World and Back: Traveling from Argentina to the USA ​ Click here to read it!

In this post, we recount our favorite moments of our amazing adventure to Argentina and back - including our wild penguin experience.

We also spill the beans on our experiences in Uruguay, Chile, Panama, and Mexico - the good and bad. It's a journey that took us from the southernmost point in the world back to the comforts of home in the USA.

So if you're curious about our escapades, the must-visit spots, and the thrilling encounters we had along the way, be sure to check out our blog post!

Here are a few other things that will help you make your travel dreams a reality....

Important Events Coming Up

For those interested in teaching English online:

Are you ready to take your online English teaching skills to the next level and become an independent Teacherpreneur?

If so, I have something special for you!

You're invited to join me for a no-cost webinar to discover your path from educator to entrepreneur.

During this 60-minute training, you’ll uncover the secrets to building a thriving online English teaching portfolio, while avoiding 3 common mistakes that hinder success.

Here are the details:

Webinar Title - From Educator to Entrepreneur: Your Pathway to Thriving as an Online English Teacher
​Date/Time: January 16th, 2024, 12:00 pm EST/9:00 am PST

​Click here to register!​

I'll be sharing valuable insights and strategies that can transform your independent teaching journey. There will be an opportunity for live Q&A, so you can get answers to your burning questions.

Plus, I'll share all the information about the Teacherpreneur Academy. This is a program that I collaborated with Bridge to create. It's designed to help online English teachers build a robust portfolio and build their independent online English teaching business.

Please hit reply if you have any questions about the webinar or the program. I hope to see you there!

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For those interested in Virtual Assistance:

My good friend Hannah's 5 Day VA Challenge returns at the end of this month!

She's been training virtual assistants for 10 years and after so many years she has a keen eye for what works and what doesn’t. During the 5 Day VA Challenge, she teaches you everything you need to get started.

In just 5 days you’re going to learn which unique skill you ALREADY HAVE (yep, you have them!), and what niche would enjoy and benefit from the skills you have to offer - this will help you get clients.

Her system works, and it’s incredible how she guides and empowers others through 5 days of self-paced, actionable steps. It’s very common for participants to gain their first (or next) client during the challenge!

Here are the details:

Event: 5 Day VA Challenge​
Dates: January 29th - February 2nd​
Cost: zero
Experience: none

​Go here to register!​

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That's all for today! As always, please hit reply if you have any questions or just want to say hi! I read every email.

Cheers,
Rachel | gratefulgnomads.com

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P.S. - I have 3 things for you today:

1. Our first blog post of 2024 has been published! To the End of the World and Back: Traveling from Argentina to the USA is the first half of our 2023 recap.
2. I'm hosting a webinar with Bridge tomorrow (Tuesday) at 12:00 pm Eastern time. From Educator to Entrepreneur: Your Pathway to Thriving as an Online English Teacher is an hour-long training that shows you how to build a thriving online English teaching portfolio while avoiding the 3 most common mistakes.
3. My good friend Hannah Dixon has been training virtual assistants since 2015. Her highly acclaimed 5 Day VA Challenge returns January 29th - February 2nd. You don't want to miss this if becoming a VA is something you've been considering. Click here to register!

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