• "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow-mindedness." -Mark Twain

    I believe that travel isn’t just about seeing new places—it’s about breaking barriers, fostering understanding, and creating a more connected world. Cultural exchange has the power to dissolve divisions and open hearts, reminding us that we are more alike than different. Simply put, the best reason to travel is to make the world a better, more inclusive place.

  • It's always been my dream to travel...

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    Welcome to Michelle Overseas, the personal travel blog of Michelle Herman—a social worker, certified English instructor, and adventurer lover.

    After decades of working in social services and empowering others, I made the bold decision to start a new chapter abroad.

    As a woman over 50, I’m proving that reinvention has no expiration date. This journey is about more than travel; it's about breaking barriers, fostering understanding, and embracing the unknown with courage and authenticity.

    Through Michelle Overseas, I share my experiences living, teaching, and exploring different cultures. I write about the joys and challenges of life as an expat, the lessons I learn along the way, and how stepping beyond familiar borders can transform us.


    Whether you're curious about teaching English abroad, seeking inspiration for your own leap into the unknown, or love stories of resilience and adventure, I invite you to follow along. We can build a more connected world—one experience at a time.


    Let's explore, learn, and grow—wherever the journey takes us!

  • Free Download - “The Ultimate Guide to Meaningful Travel"

    Download "The Ultimate Guide to Meaningful Travel: Break Barriers, Build Connections, and Explore with Purpose" using the button below.

    What's Inside

    A beautifully designed, actionable 16-page guide that includes:

    The 5 Pillars of Meaningful Travel

    • Learn how to make every journey transformative by focusing on connection, learning, and giving back.
    • Topics include: Traveling sustainably, immersing yourself in local cultures, and fostering understanding.

    How to Create a Deeper Connection with the Places You Visit

    • Tips on forming genuine relationships with locals, understanding cultural nuances, and stepping outside your comfort zone.
    • Includes conversation starters and advice for showing respect in other cultures.

    Michelle's Top 5 Practices for Traveling with Purpose

    • Personal insights and stories from Michelle's adventures, including practical tips for creating a more connected and fulfilling travel experience.

    Plan Your Next Purposeful Adventure

    • A printable worksheet to help readers map out their travel goals, identify ways to connect with local communities, and reflect on what they want to learn from their journey.

  • The Blog - The Latest Adventures and Insights

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  • Key Partners

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    The TEFL Academy

    I love the TEFL Academy. This is where I earned my Level Five TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification, which has become the economic vehicle for my travels.

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    WorldPackers

    WorldPackers is the world's leading work-exchange travel platform. Travel with a purpose and seriously reduce your expenses. I have my first three WorldPacker sites booked.

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    Preply

    Preply is the leading global language learning platform. I teach my online classes here. Book a class with me today!

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    Pride English

    Pride English is my freelance English coaching platform. We have innovated a new English learning environment and tools specifically designed for the LGBTQIA+ community.

  • Contact Michelle

    (Currently in Cambodia 🌵)

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