Preventing TEFL Burnout

Preventing TEFL Burnout

5 strategies for coping with the stress of teaching in a foreign country.
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How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work Remotely

How to Convince Your Boss to Let You Work Remotely

Showing your employer that you can get the job done from any location takes planning, communication and commitment.
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Living Lightly in Bolivia

Living Lightly in Bolivia

At a Bolivian hostel run by a Canadian mother and son team, guests learn from the locals.
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Q&A: International Work as a Teacher

Q&A: International Work as a Teacher

Verge asks a veteran teacher and Head of School at an international school in Rome just what it takes to teach at an international school.
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From the Field Blog: Editors Choice

From the Field Blog: Editors' Choice

A round-up of Verge editorial staff’s favourite blog posts over the past few months.
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    A round-up of Verge editorial staff's favourite blog posts over the past few months.

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4 Considerations for Finding a TESOL Job in Hanoi

4 Considerations for Finding a TESOL Job in Hanoi

Vietnam is no longer the "Wild West" of teaching abroad. Here's what you need to know.
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How Vacationing Differs From Living Abroad

How Vacationing Differs From Living Abroad

Living abroad may not be as carefree as being a tourist, but it's worth every second. 
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The Rangoon Commute: Getting to Work in Burma

The Rangoon Commute: Getting to Work in Burma

How to get across town in one piece when the rules of the road are straight out of Mad Max.
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In High Demand: How to Teach English in Colombia

In High Demand: How to Teach English in Colombia

With a rich cultural history, unsurpassed biodiversity and a hot job market for English teachers, add this country to your work abroad list.
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Travelling With Grief

Travelling With Grief

Dealing with a sudden loss wasn't part of my holiday plans. 
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Why I Chose to Teach in Vietnam

Why I Chose to Teach in Vietnam

Three reasons why the country topped my TESL list. 
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5 Surprising Habits of the Swiss

5 Surprising Habits of the Swiss

Life in Switzerland can be a shock to the system. . .but not if you're prepared.
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Mind the Gap: Commuting in London

Mind the Gap: Commuting in London

Syncing to the pace of life in my home abroad. 
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Top 5 Weekend Trips to Take in Switzerland

Top 5 Weekend Trips to Take in Switzerland

Escape the grind of working abroad with a mini-adventure. 
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How Not To Travel Japan

How Not To Travel Japan

Japan, it appears, is best travelled with company.
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8th Annual Go Global Expo: Another Huge Success!

8th Annual Go Global Expo: Another Huge Success!

Thousands of adventure-ready travellers and dozens of organizations offering opportunities work, study and volunteer in more than 100 countries make the Go Global Expo an event like no other.
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5 Tips to Beat Pre-travel Anxiety

5 Tips to Beat Pre-travel Anxiety

Make your departure stress-free by following these steps. 
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Choosing a City to Live in Abroad

Choosing a City to Live in Abroad

Why the big city life won’t dazzle you like a smaller city can.      
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