Eric is a language learner, traveler, and writer. He lived in Egypt for three years, and is the author of The Land Of Nothing You've Ever Seen: 10 Stories From My Time in Cairo. When he's not completing a language project, he's probably surfing in freezing water or eating tacos. He currently lives in central America. Website: https://cleolingo.com/ Email: ericschenck1 [at] gmail.com
by Eric Schenck Now It’s a strange thing when your parents get ready to sell your childhood home. There’s a feeling of excitement at what’s to come. Something good and normal is happening, and after all, home is where you make it. There’s also a feeling of detachment. It doesn’t feel real, in a way,…
by Eric Schenck I’ve been surfing for about three years. Not enough to be a guide of any sort, but certainly enough to realize what a miracle the sport really is. What follows are nine life lessons surfing has taught me. The more you do anything, the more you realize it can teach you about…