Insider Tips from a TEFL Veteran

Insider Tips from a TEFL Veteran

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Think that teaching English is a quick ticket to long-term travels? While it is a great way to explore other countries, it’s not quite that easy.
Life After Travel

Life After Travel

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How do you move forward after your working holiday ends?
Finding a Piece of Canada in the Netherlands

Finding a Piece of Canada in the Netherlands

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Feeling homesick while working abroad? Tori discovers that you can find a piece of home wherever you are.
Day in the Life of a TEFL Teacher in Thailand

Day in the Life of a TEFL Teacher in Thailand

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Think you want to teach abroad? Be prepared to test your limits.
5 Ways to Turn an Internship in China into a Job At Home

5 Ways to Turn an Internship in China into a Job At Home

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How to leverage an internship overseas for career success at home.
Why Im Teaching English in Latin America

Why I'm Teaching English in Latin America

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How one transformative travel experience leads to another. 
The Hardest Travel Lesson is Learning to Say Goodbye

The Hardest Travel Lesson is Learning to Say Goodbye

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Settling in abroad may not be mutually exclusive with routine. Taylor explains why.
What Its Really Like to Live and Work in Thailand

What It's Really Like to Live and Work in Thailand

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It's not all cocktails and beaches. 
Bravery and Other Myths of Living Abroad

"Bravery" and Other Myths of Living Abroad

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When it comes to embarking into the unknown, luck has nothing to do with it.
In Case of Emergency

In Case of Emergency

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Ask these questions before buying travel insurance.
Finding a New Job Abroad

Finding a New Job Abroad

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Nailing job interviews overseas is about more than just a great resume. Kwan-Ann Lim shares her tips for success.
Lessons of Marathon Training in a Muslim Society

Lessons of Marathon Training in a Muslim Society

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How training for a half marathon—by not training—teaches Taylor about adjusting to a new culture.   
The Power of Saying Yes

The Power of Saying "Yes"

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How one little word can change your life. 
How to Spend a Sunny Day in Scotland

How to Spend a Sunny Day in Scotland

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If you’re blessed with both the opportunity to go to Scotland and fine weather once you get there, don’t waste any time in getting out to explore.
How to Balance Work & Travel

How to Balance Work & Travel

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When it comes to freelancing abroad, time management is perhaps the most important skill to master.
Painting the Future in a Syrian Refugee Camp

Painting the Future in a Syrian Refugee Camp

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Volunteering with a project that turns refugee girls' drawings into murals.
10 North American Habits That I Traded In

10 North American Habits That I Traded In

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Adele considers how her daily norms have changed since moving to Chile.
4 Overseas Jobs for English Speakers That Arent Teaching

4 Overseas Jobs for English Speakers That Aren't Teaching

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Sick of germy children and gerund verbs, Danika looks at other overseas work opportunities for English speakers who don't want to teach.
Overcoming Your Work Abroad Fears

Overcoming Your Work Abroad Fears

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There's no greater barrier to travel than self-doubt. How to deal with uncertainty—even if you're headed to Iraq.
How to Make Friends While Working Abroad

How to Make Friends While Working Abroad

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Looking to make friends in your new city? Get out there and "meet up."

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