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Top Reasons to Study Abroad in Salamanca
While most prospective study abroad students in Spain are convinced that they should study in Madrid or Barcelona, I would like to challenge them to think outside of the most popular cities in Spain.
21/10/2014
Best Places to Visit in Scotland
When you think of Scotland and what makes its culture so particular, two of the first things that come to mind (and maybe even the two only things) are the kilt and the bagpipe.
21/10/2014
The Pros and Cons of Teaching English Abroad
If you have ever considered the possibility of teaching abroad you are probably going to weigh up the good and bad points of each role and destination.
20/10/2014
Where You Can Teach English without a Degree
Are you wondering if you need a bachelors degree to teach overseas? Worried if not having a degree will hold you back? Think again!
19/10/2014
How & Where to Make the Most Money Teaching English Abroad
When you ask people why they want to teach English abroad, the answers are usually along the same lines - to travel, experience the world, learn a new language, live somewhere warm near a beach.
19/10/2014
A Guide to the Songkran Festival in Thailand
Songkran is a festival held in Thailand ususally during April every year, this is a traditional time where local Thai people celebrate New Year.
16/10/2014
How to Explore Europe on a Budget
Exploring Europe is very common on travel bucket list, but so many people think that they need to wait to travel until they are older, established, and have enough money to splurge on a luxurious trip.
15/10/2014
Why Having Children Shouldn’t Stop You Traveling the World
Are you planning on having children and worried this might prevent future world travels? If you love to travel, you shouldn't let this hold you back.
11/10/2014
Top 10 Tips for Travelling Solo
Travelling on your own can be a daunting thought. You may have just finished school, university, left a job, taken a career break and that alone is already a life changing event in itself - you want the travelling to be easy and stress free.
09/10/2014
Travelling Independently vs Booking with a Gap Year Company
Are you thinking about joining a gap year program? Or are you wondering if it is better to organise your gap year independently?
08/10/2014
How to Avoid Homesickness when Traveling
Traveling can be incredibly exciting, but there are no doubt going to times when you start to feel a little homesick.
08/10/2014
10 Amazing Cities to Visit on a Gap Year
The chances are when you take a gap year you will visit lots of different cities, this is a great way to experience new cultures, see new places, meet new people, try exotic food and see famous landmarks you might have only ever seen on films or in guidebooks.
07/10/2014
Top 10 Countries to Visit on a Round the World Trip
There are literally hundreds of places you could choose to visit on a round the world flight and to help narrow down your search we have put together a guide to the best places you must go.
07/10/2014
Best Jobs Abroad for College Graduates
Have you recently graduated and are now looking for options to get away and gain experience overseas? Searching for a dream job in a different country? Wanting to take time out to travel the world and combine this with benefiting a future career?
07/10/2014
Travel Opportunities for Recent College Graduates
Graduated? Or going to graduate soon? Not wanting to start the employment route just yet?
07/10/2014
Tips for Your First Ski or Snowboarding Holiday
Not many experiences compare to skiing and snowboarding, being on the slopes, seeing spectacular sceney and enjoying the adventure of your life.
07/10/2014
How to Use a Gap Year to Improve Your CV / Resume
Most people think of travel as a break from the pressures of work and the commitments of daily life but there are lots of ways to boost your career and improve your CV/resume when on a gap year.
07/10/2014
How to Choose a Rental Car When Traveling in the USA
Are you wondering what do you consider before renting a car in the USA? Or need help to decide which company or car to choose?
06/10/2014
Top 4 Places to Visit in Innsbruck, Austria
The capital city of Tyrol, Innsbruck, is undoubtedly one of the best places to see in Austria.
03/10/2014
What to Pack for a Gap Year
The only real essentials to pack for any advenure are are passport, money and tickets - everything else can be tolerated. But there are lots of useful things you should consider buying before departing for a gap year adventure.
25/09/2014
5 Best Islands to Visit in Asia
Are you looking to plan a dream trip enjoying beautiful beaches, exotic wildlife or adventure?
25/09/2014
Top 10 Cities to Visit in Asia
Asia is full of life and there are so many cities you could visit!
25/09/2014
The Definition of Teaching Abroad Terms like TEFL, TESL, ELT, ESL
Are you thinking about teaching English abroad? Maybe you are confused about TEFL terminology which can seem a little difficult to understand if you are new to TEFL? If you are looking to take a course and would like more information we have put together a useful defination of popular and most common TEFL terms...
25/09/2014
Inspirational Education and Teaching Quotes
View our list of inspirational and motivational teacher quotes
25/09/2014
Top Tips for ESL Teachers to Help Students with Pronunciation
Teaching Pronunciation: The Hardest Part of Language Learning - It's extremely common for schools to teach their students the basics of English using long lists of vocabulary words and basic rules for grammatical conjugation.
25/09/2014
Skype ESL Interview Tips
When applying for TEFL jobs abroad you might find some interviews are face to face, some are over the phone whilst we are now finding more and more recruiters are using Skype to hire teachers.
25/09/2014
Is it Worth Buying a TEFL Course on Groupon?
Are you thinking about taking a TEFL course? Maybe you are being tempted by amazing special offers on websites like Groupon, Amazon Local and Living Social?
25/09/2014
Why Becoming a TEFL Teacher Will Change Your Life
There are many different reasons why people decide to become TEFL teachers such as wanting to experience living in a different country and wanting to make a difference to others lives.
25/09/2014
Best ESL Games for Teaching Overseas
Games are such a motivating way for students to practice their language skills in a no-pressure environment.
25/09/2014
Tips for Teaching English Abroad Without a Translator
Teaching in a foreign country can be difficult at the best of times, but it can be doubly so without a translator.
25/09/2014