Get paid to travel: How you can make money while you travel by teaching English online
Have you ever wondered how some people can afford to travel around the world for months or years at a time without working a 9-to-5 job? Same! So when I looked into ways to make money while traveling, I found that teaching English online is a great option. Since all you need to teach online […]
Tips for gaining cultural awareness while teaching overseas
We’ve discussed culture shock on the Teach Away blog before and ways that you can manage culture shock by making small adjustments to your life while teaching overseas. It goes without saying that making such a big move can be both exciting and stressful. One of the major ways you can combat culture shock is […]
Top things to do in Abu Dhabi
If you’re thinking of heading overseas to teach in Abu Dhabi, you’re likely in the process to searching for what you’d spend your out-of-class time doing while there. To give you an idea of the wide array of things to see and do, we’ve put together a list of our favorites. One thing’s for sure: […]
Travel and Education News Roundup, May 16, 2014
It’s the end of another eventful week in the world of international education. There has been much debate in the USA over the Common Core State Standards initiative, which came into full effect today. Celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver, helped school children in the UK to break the world record for the biggest cooking lesson ever. The […]
Top 10 Ireland Experiences in Spring
By Kathy Deady Those lucky enough to pay a visit to Ireland in the spring months understand exactly why this country is also known as the Emerald Isle. The lush green scenery extends into mile upon mile of rugged wilderness. Be prepared for unexpected downpours of rain and a fantastic time. We’ve picked some of […]
One Week Traveling in China – The Scenic Route
If you’re teaching abroad in China or elsewhere in Asia, be sure to find the time to travel through China. Earlier, we posted a possible itinerary for exploring Beijing and Shanghai, but there’s much more to experience in China. Take a look at the following one week travel itinerary of a trip to the Guangxi […]
One Week Traveling in China – Beijing and Shanghai
By Dorothee Rembold China, the most populous nation on earth and the second largest country in Asia, can’t be explored in one week, but if you’re teaching abroad in the region and have limited vacation time to explore, you can visit some of China’s most famous sights within a week. Day 1 – Dive into […]