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Is Teaching ESL “Recession-Proof”?

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I had heard countless job sites and recruiters refer to teaching ESL as "recession-proof," and I had figured it to be true. Education is always in dem  More »

On My Way to Work: Mumbai

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Because it’s morning rush hour, there are no vendors peddling knick knacks or fruit. They will come later, with their big baskets, and stay on till   More »

Two Villas In Iraq

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Those things were always cloudy here. With the war, these were places to take cover. Now it was just rubble baking in the sun. Now there were as many   More »

Teaching English: How to Give Private Language Lessons

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Starting from scratch with few or no contacts can be daunting, but it is definitely possible. Here are six tips and strategies to get you started.  More »

Travel Jobs: Working Internationally with Club Med

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Working at international resorts is one way to live and work abroad in a variety of locations.  More »

On My Way To Work: Copenhagen, Denmark


On my way to work, Copenhagen, Denmark.  More »

Learning Experiences: How To Become A Successful Career Woman In Saudi Arabia

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Relocating to Saudi Arabia was not a choice that my husband and I had entered into lightly. After spending seventeen years in the urban grind of the   More »

Three Job Fairs, Three Jobs: An International Teacher Hiring Saga

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Changes happen from hour to hour, minute to minute as positions get filled, new ones open up, and countries you never even considered, let alone thoug  More »

44 Organizations Providing Internships, Volunteer Vacations, and Long-Term Programs in Africa

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An informative list of organizations you can get involved with in Africa.   More »

How To Become An International Teacher

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A licensed teacher shares information about getting qualified, searching for jobs and avoiding bad contracts.   More »

Travel for Free as a Work Camper

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A practical guide to work camping as a way to travel for free or save up for a trip.  More »

5 Tips for the Aspiring Au Pair

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As an au pair in Amsterdam, I’ve seen the good, the bad and the ugly.   More »

Broke In Lima

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There is not a breath of fresh air in this part of town.  More »

How To Get A Job Teaching English In Korea

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Come join the best and brightest of a generation and teach English in South Korea!   More »

How To Work Your Way Around The World On A Cruise Liner

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A look at life and work on a cruise ship.   More »

10 Travel Jobs Within Your Reach

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There are countless job opportunities for people who love to travel. Here are 10 you should consider.  More »

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