We moved to the Caribbean to teach abroad 2 years ago and we are so thrilled with our decision. We chose to forego the money-making locations and put our happiness and quality of life first. The Caribbean is known for its turquoise waters, sandy beaches, and friendly people. The weather is always warm, and life…
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How to Teach Abroad in Africa
Teaching abroad is all about gaining insight to other cultures, ways of life, and environments. Africa is an excellent place for many people to visit to gain this worldly understanding. It is so vastly different from every other continent on our earth. But why are people moving to Africa to teach abroad? The pay is…
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How to Teach Abroad
There are a lot of different paths you can take to teach abroad. But which path is going to be the safest, quickest, and most effective? You might have Googled “How to Teach Abroad”, and found that there are so many vague resources available. The searches typically pull up an endless supply of TEFL companies.…
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Teaching Abroad in the Czech Republic
Cynthia from Adventurings has done what most people only dream of. She left her hometown in the Pacific Northwest to move to Europe and hasn’t looked back. What started as a one-year adventure has turned into teaching in the South Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. Check out Cynthia’s story about her time teaching abroad…
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Sustainable School: What I Quit Doing in My Classroom to Be More Sustainable
I’ve only been a teacher for 4 years. Two of those years were in a public school in Oklahoma and the other two have been in an international school in Grand Cayman. I thought I was sustainably-minded and “green” back in the US. I recycled, brought reusable bags with me to the grocery, and we only owned…
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Teaching Abroad in Ecuador
Kat from Girls Gone Working has done some incredibly things across our globe. She has taught abroad with the Peace Corps in Ecuador, helped a school in the Amazon develop curriculum on a whim, taught at a private school in Korea, and taught in Ho Chi Minh. Now she is exclusively teaching online and working on…
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What is the Difference Between TEFL and International Schools?
When I first started looking for ways to teach abroad, I did as most new learners do: I Googled it. I was immediately flooded and overwhelmed by different TEFL options. This post is not meant to discount TEFL programs, because I truly think they are a great option. But they were not a good option…
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Teaching Online: Traveling Abroad while Teaching through your Computer
If you’re a teacher, then you’ve probably seen the current side hustle that is sweeping the educational world: teaching online. I’ve had so many questions about it and honestly don’t even know who to ask sometimes. Luckily Nicola with Seenic Wander is a pro when it comes to online education. What made you want to…
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Teaching Abroad in South Korea
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to start teaching abroad in South Korea? We partnered with Sarah from Search for Soul to help give you an idea of some of the amazing opportunities that are available to teachers. She started her journey teaching elementary students in South Korea and within her first…
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Teaching Abroad in Grand Cayman
Teaching abroad has been a fantastic experience. I have absolutely loved getting to know a new place, new culture, and new school. But I remember what it was like when we were clueless and first starting out. We had absolutely no idea what we were getting into and how to begin. Which is why we…