What To Do When You’re Bored in Thailand

What To Do When You’re Bored in Thailand

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Nine must-do activities for the evenings that you need a little inspiration.
Overcoming an Expat Kitchen in Asia

Overcoming an Expat Kitchen in Asia

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No oven? No problem with Erin Craig’s cooking tips.
Why I Fell in Love With Solo Travel

Why I Fell in Love With Solo Travel

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Three things you'll gain from venturing out on your own.
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.
4 Important Lessons That Ive Learned From TEFL

4 Important Lessons That I've Learned From TEFL

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What defines a "good" teacher?
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.
Shanghai: With Seasoning Comes Flavour

Shanghai: With Seasoning Comes Flavour

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A few weeks into teaching abroad, Allan seeks out substance—and solace—in China.
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.
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.
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. 
Spanish Language Learning 101

Spanish Language Learning 101

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Three tools for learning a foreign language. 
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.
3 Secrets to Surviving Life Abroad

3 Secrets to Surviving Life Abroad

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How Alicia turned an interest in teaching into a Colombian adventure.
Read This Before Becoming a Language Assistant in Spain

Read This Before Becoming a Language Assistant in Spain

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What it's really like to work as an Auxiliar de Conversación in Madrid. 
Traveller vs. Tourist

Traveller vs. Tourist

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Is there a difference? Or are there other factors at play?   
Finding the Bravery to Live Abroad

Finding the Bravery to Live Abroad

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Why I overcame my fear to work abroad. 
Be Like Malia

Be Like Malia

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Want to follow the first daughter's example? Here's how to turn your gap year into more than just a party break.

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