Last updated: 10/29/23 | October 29th, 2023 Thailand is an English teacher’s dream. With a low cost of living, incredible food, rich culture, plenty of partying, and a mai pen rai (no worries) attitude, the Land of Smiles is a very popular country for English teachers. For Thais, English is considered a necessity to work […]
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6 Best TEFL Courses for Teaching English Overseas
myTEFL offers a standard 120-hour program for $299 USD. In addition to all the online lessons and assignments, myTEFL will also provide you with a letter of recommendation upon completion, as well as assist you with finding a job. You’ll have three months to complete your course; however, you’ll also get an additional six months […]
The Ultimate Guide to Teaching English in Taiwan
Last Updated: 8/7/2023 | August 7th, 2023 Taiwan is one of the most popular destinations for English teachers: it has a high standard of living but is affordable, is home to friendly locals, boasts a world-class food scene, and has a lot of places to explore on your days off (the high-speed trains can get […]
Can You Teach English Abroad Without a TEFL?
Last Updated: 7/15/23 | July 15th, 2023 Whether you want to kick-start a new career, work a short-term job until you have enough money to travel again, or take a longer sojourn in another country, teaching English abroad is an option that allows you to do all those things. I taught English abroad for two […]
How to Teach English and Live in Spain
Cat Gaa has been teaching ESL in Seville, Spain for 9 years and she shares what life is like in Spain, how others can get jobs, and what living in Spain is like. Finding work in the European Union can be quite difficult and this article shares the story of one person who overcame the hurdles.
How to Teach English in Japan
Posted: 4/18/20 | April 20th, 2020 Japan is one of the best places in the world to teach English. It’s home to incredible food, a rich culural history, high quality of living, and world-class cities like historic Kyoto and eclectic Tokyo. I absolutely loved all my time in Japan. It’s just one of the best […]
An Inside Look at Living and Working in Saudi Arabia
Ceil Tulloch has been working abroad teaching English abroad for the past 11 years and most recently has been teaching in Saudi Arabia. In this interview, she shares her experience with life and work in Saudi Arabia as well as tips for starting a career as an English teacher.
How to Find a Job Teaching in Spain
Last Updated: 8/7/2023 | August 7th, 2023 Teaching overseas is one of a great way to earn money while you travel, stay in one place longer, and get to deeply experience another culture. I spent years teaching in Thailand and Taiwan and they were some of the most impactful experiences of my traveling. Living in […]
The 9 Best Places to Teach English Overseas
Last Updated: 5/10/23 | May 10th, 2023 Every year, tens of thousands of people go overseas and teach English. Young and old, they go for many reasons: to learn about a new culture, make some money to travel, seek adventure, or just experience something new. The time I spent teaching English overseas in Asia was […]
How Emily Taught English to Fund Her RTW Adventure
Last Updated: 12/03/19 | December 3rd, 2019 There are a lot of ways to fund your travels. I’ve met readers who’ve taken odd jobs, worked on yachts, volunteered, saved for their trip, and many more! What I love about reader success stories is that they highlight the diversity of ways to make travel a reality. […]
How Oneika Gets Teaching Jobs Around the World
Updated: 12/03/19 | December 4th, 2019 I’ve featured a lot of readers on this website: solo travelers, couples, young and old travelers, Brits, Canadians, and Americans. But there are still a lot of viewpoints I haven’t covered. So today’s reader interview brings some more diversity and perspective to our series. Today we talk to Oneika, […]
Finding Work Overseas: 15 Ways to Earn Money While Traveling
You don’t have to have a lot of money to travel because you can work while you are on the road! Find work abroad is a lot easier than you think. In this post, I share 15 ways you can earn money when you travel so you can keep exploring the world!