Jon McDonald
Writer, traveler, educator, drawn to places of cultural exchange and transformation. My blog records adventures in Europe and Asia.
About Me
From Portland, Oregon
Currently in Wrocław, Poland
Professionally,
I have taught English and Social Studies in Japan, Thailand, the USA, and Poland.
I got my Masters in Education from Portland State University.
I did my undergraduate work in Mediterranean History and Journalism at Santa Clara University.
In my personal life,
My partner and I met in 2012 and got married in a courthouse in Thailand.
I love to travel and have been to over 50 countries.
I'm a little shy, but I'm working on it!
My Hobbies
Cooking locally
Environmental sustainability
Games with swords and maps
Learning about religion
Reading and writing fiction
Wandering around new cities
My Favorites
Modern Author: Ursula K. Le Guin
Russian Novel: The Brothers Karamazov
Tom Waits Album: Bone Machine
Sci-Fi Horror Film: Alien
Super Nintendo Game: Super Metroid
Studio Ghibli Anime: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind
Episode of Avatar: The Chase / Korra Alone
Bangkok Street Food: Spicy Green Mango Salad
Mediterranean Island: Crete
City to Wander Around: Istanbul