Expat Living Archives - Page 5 of 8

October 8, 2020 Expat Living

5 of the top high-paying seasonal jobs

High-paying seasonal jobs – that’s no oxymoron! Yes, short-term positions have a rep for paying out very little whilst asking for loads in return. But...

December 23, 2019 Expat Living

5 great things for TEFL teachers to do at Christmas to beat the homesick blues

So, you’re going to be away for Christmas? Stop thinking about how much you’re going to miss mom’s roast and the usual presents from under...

October 11, 2019 Expat Living

Pros and Cons of Traveling While Teaching English Online

Guest post by Darah and Garrett from wherefoodtakesus.com It’s now been more than a year since we packed our bags and left the...

September 13, 2018 Expat Living

5 ways to make your friends back home jealous of your TEFL life

A TEFL life is a wonderful thing: Traveling from place to place, meeting new people, changing lives. But if an awesome adventure happens and no...

November 23, 2017 Expat Living

Help! I’m homesick when EFL teaching

Homesickness. Every traveler has had it at some point, right? After that initial hit of excitement has receded, you’ve had your fill of pad Thai...

November 16, 2017 Expat Living

Tips for staying healthy while overseas

Whether it’s checking for malarial zones, keeping happy, or dodging dodgy eateries, we’ve got a couple of top tips for staying healthy while overseas. It’s...

June 22, 2017 Expat Living

9 tips for saving money while TEFL teaching

Adventure aside, becoming an English tutor is, at the end of the day, a job. That means it’s there to make dollar bills and support...

May 4, 2017 Expat Living

Things to pack for TEFL teaching in the tropics

The chance to do some TEFL teaching in the tropics is one of the reasons so many people opt to get on our myTEFL courses...

April 27, 2017 Expat Living

8 great apps for TEFL and travel

It’s the 21st century folks, and that means apps have shouldered their way into…well, everything. From shopping lists to maps, travel guides to fitness assistants,...

March 23, 2017 Expat Living

A day in the life of a TEFL teacher in Thailand

So, you’ve decided it’s the Land of Smiles for you, eh? Good choice! Aside from sizzling pad Thai noodles and perpetually smiling locals, you’re in...