That Time I Thought Id Die In China

That Time I Thought I'd Die In China

Everyone dies. Five months after landing in China, I was certain my time had come.
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Teaching English Abroad: 6 Considerations For Choosing a TEFL Certification

Teaching English Abroad: 6 Considerations For Choosing a TEFL Certification

Having a TEFL certification can mean better schools, better pay, and may even be required for a work visa. But which kind of course should you choose?
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    Having a TEFL certification can mean better schools, better pay, and may even be required for a work visa. But which kind of course should you choose?

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How to Teach English Abroad in Italy

How to Teach English Abroad in Italy

English teaching opportunities abound in the land of la dolce vita.
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A Year of Teaching in Thailand

A Year of Teaching in Thailand

As Nicole packs her bags for Taiwan, she reflects on what she's learned in the last year.
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Four Things I’ve Learned to Live Without in Spain

Four Things I’ve Learned to Live Without in Spain

What I once thought was necessary—and why I'm questioning if I'll need them when I return home.
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Why Im Moving to Taiwan

Why I'm Moving to Taiwan

Nicole finds "purpose" in her latest journey. 
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A Glimpse of Dalian, China

A Glimpse of Dalian, China

An average commute home, complete with perfumed sausage and potato pocket warmers.
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Learning to Embrace a New Work-Life Balance Abroad

Learning to Embrace a New Work-Life Balance Abroad

Getting used to a Spanish schedule was a struggle, until I decided to let go.
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Getting Thai’d Up: Lessons in Giving

Getting Thai’d Up: Lessons in Giving

Struggling with individuality in a collective society. 
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Is it Better to Travel Alone or as a Couple?

Is it Better to Travel Alone or as a Couple?

Breaking down the successes and challenges of living abroad as a duo.
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4 Myths About Teaching EFL in Thailand

4 Myths About Teaching EFL in Thailand

These misconceptions about teaching abroad deserve to be busted.
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A One-Way Ticket to Success

A One-Way Ticket to Success

Why Chris ditched the rungs of the corporate ladder for a life abroad.
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Life Inside a Thai Fishbowl

Life Inside a Thai Fishbowl

As a new EFL teacher in Thailand, Emma struggles to embrace her sudden celebrity status.
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Is Teaching Abroad For You?

Is Teaching Abroad For You?

Common challenges that you'll encounter as an EFL teacher.
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Making An Impact By Sharing Across Cultures

Making An Impact By Sharing Across Cultures

When your purpose to teach abroad is to make a positive impact, you will do wonders.
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A Tale of Two TESL Experiences

A Tale of Two TESL Experiences

The differences between teaching English in the Middle East and China.
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7 Tips for New EFL Teachers in Thailand

7 Tips for New EFL Teachers in Thailand

Tried and tested advice for teaching abroad in the Land of Smiles.
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Why Do We Get Travel Tattoos?

Why Do We Get Travel Tattoos?

Living abroad teaches us to accept that (almost) nothing lasts forever.
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