In September 2014, I took an incredible leap of faith that changed the course of my life. I joined International Language Programs (ILP) and moved to Moscow, Russia for 4 months. Without fail, the number one question I’m asked regarding this trip is “did you feel safe?” In addition to Russia being my first time abroad, I […]
Category: My Travels
San Francisco Day Trip
BACKGROUND: A couple weeks ago, I had the opportunity to do my first true solo trip. I had a visa appointment at the French Consulate in San Francisco. I took an early flight and returned home late that night. Having never been to San Francisco, I was excited to explore this fabled city. I would only consider it a half day since my […]
HOSTELS: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
All people fall into one of three categories concerning hostels. You gladly stay at them, you strictly avoid them, or you know nothing about them. Whereas I’ve only stayed in a handful of hostels, I’m not quite the hostel expert as other travelers. I do feel like I can shed some light on the subject. You win some, […]
Au Pair Year FAQ
Because there’s always questions when people discover I live in Paris, I thought a little FAQ about my job/living situation might clear up some misunderstandings. For how I afford to travel, click here. What exactly are you doing in France? I’m an “au pair.” “Au pair” is a type of nanny – although our differentiation […]
Welcome!
*For an updated about page, click here.* HELLO WORLD. Thanks for stopping by! I’m Paul and this blog is the virtual chronicles of my travels abroad. I was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. Growing up, I developed a love for travel. The older I became, the more I yearned to experience places BEYOND UTAH. Starting […]
Paul in Moscow: The Moscow River and AFI Mall
Paul in Moscow was the precursor to Beyond Utah. At the time (2014), I was in my second year of university, and I needed to complete an internship abroad. Having never left the USA, I moved to Moscow, Russia to teach English with International Language Programs (ILP). Original Post: Friday, October 24, 2014 This blog […]
Paul in Moscow: Time for a Bucket List
Paul in Moscow was the precursor to Beyond Utah. At the time (2014), I was in my second year of university, and I needed to complete an internship abroad. Having never left the USA, I moved to Moscow, Russia to teach English with International Language Programs (ILP). Original Post: Sunday, October 19, 2014 Guys. I […]
Paul in Moscow: First Snow and Other Happenings
Paul in Moscow was the precursor to Beyond Utah. At the time (2014), I was in my second year of university, and I needed to complete an internship abroad. Having never left the USA, I moved to Moscow, Russia to teach English with International Language Programs (ILP). Original Post: Friday, October 17, 2014 This morning […]
Paul in Moscow: St. Petersburg & Mid-Semester Visits
Paul in Moscow was the precursor to Beyond Utah. At the time (2014), I was in my second year of university, and I needed to complete an internship abroad. Having never left the USA, I moved to Moscow, Russia to teach English with International Language Programs (ILP). Original Post: Tuesday, October 7, 2014 Guys, this […]
Paul in Moscow: Latvia & Lithuania
Paul in Moscow was the precursor to Beyond Utah. At the time (2014), I was in my second year of university, and I needed to complete an internship abroad. Having never left the USA, I moved to Moscow, Russia to teach English with International Language Programs (ILP). Original Post: Monday, September 29, 2014 This week […]