House Hunting in Shanghai

House Hunting in Shanghai

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How to find the perfect rental flat. 
Quitting Your Day Job

Quitting Your Day Job

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The messy part of teaching abroad that no one wants you to know about. 
A Four-Month Countdown to Teaching Abroad

A Four-Month Countdown to Teaching Abroad

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How I prepared to move to Thailand.
Protecting the Forest By Burning it Down

Protecting the Forest By Burning it Down

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In rural Burma, traditional agriculture practices have maintained the forest for decades, but can they endure in the face of modernization? 
The Frailty of Friendships Abroad

The Frailty of Friendships Abroad

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The hardest part of travel is saying goodbye. 
Con Voyage

Con Voyage

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How to avoid scams, keep your cash—and still have fun.
How Teaching Abroad Enhances Your Resume

How Teaching Abroad Enhances Your Resume

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Five marketable skills that you'll develop as an EFL teacher.
Indonesias New Marine Ambassadors

Indonesia's New Marine Ambassadors

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    Indonesia's New Marine Ambassadors

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    For young Indonesians, a new land of opportunity could lie under the sea.

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For young Indonesians, a new land of opportunity could lie beneath the sea.
The 5 Types of EFL Teachers You’ll Meet Abroad

The 5 Types of EFL Teachers You’ll Meet Abroad

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Teaching English overseas? Meet your co-workers.
Elephant Treks: Dont Get Taken for a Ride

Elephant Treks: Don't Get Taken for a Ride

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Elephants, freed from the cruelty of Thailand's logging industry, now face an equally grim prospect: Tourism.
Whats It Like to Teach English for the First Time?

What's It Like to Teach English for the First Time?

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Three strange questions you should be prepared to answer.
Promoting Environmental Awareness in Burma

Promoting Environmental Awareness in Burma

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Kaelyn tries to create change by spreading environmental knowledge to remote communities of Burma. 
Why I Almost Didnt Move to Thailand

Why I Almost Didn't Move to Thailand

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. . .and why I'm glad I did. 
Shanghai on the Horizon

Shanghai on the Horizon

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Allan prepares for his latest teaching placement by reflecting on his past. 
6 Must-Dos Before Teaching Abroad

6 Must-Dos Before Teaching Abroad

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A veteran TEFL teacher shares his pre-departure tips.
5 Things Youll Catch Yourself Saying After Living in Vietnam

5 Things You'll Catch Yourself Saying After Living in Vietnam

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Five colloquialisms Kiana picked up in her brief six months in Vietnam. ?i Gi?i ?i.
3 Challenges of Working Abroad

3 Challenges of Working Abroad

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When you struggle, you're doing something right.
Being a Better Tourist in Burma

Being a Better Tourist in Burma

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Travellers have the power to change Burma—for better or for worse. 
Learning to Embrace Solo Travel

Learning to Embrace Solo Travel

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Sometimes the best travel companion is yourself. 
Traveller vs. Tourist

Traveller vs. Tourist

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Is there a difference? Or are there other factors at play?   

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