Erica Hurley is an aspiring travel writer and TEFL-certified English teacher currently based in Thailand. Originally from Rhode Island, she moved to Colorado for college and ended up staying. Studying abroad during her time at CU Boulder gave her the opportunity to travel throughout Europe from her home base in Madrid, Spain, where she discovered just how deep her love for travel is. After graduating with a degree in Integrative Physiology, a shift in career plans inspired Erica to explore something more true to her. Her passion for both education and travel led her to follow her dream of teaching English abroad and sharing her adventures along the way. She currently resides in Khon Kaen, Thailand, where she teaches pre-kindergarten.