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11 Best Volunteer Programs [2025]

Why should you be interested in volunteer programs abroad? Well, let’s talk about it! Travelling around the world is a privilege. Learning about different cultures, experiencing other ways of life, broadening your horizons while growing your appreciation for the world. …

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Not so long ago gap years were reserved for the privileged few who could afford (or whose parents could afford!) to take some time off after school to spend time…

6 Of The Best Gap Year Jobs To Work Abroad

10th July 2024

What is the happiest country in the world? Have you thought about it? Where would you guess? Spain, with an average of 300 days of sunshine a year? Nepal, with…

The 10 Happiest Countries In The World To Teach In

27th March 2024

Teaching English abroad is a popular career option for teachers from English-speaking countries like the US, UK, South Africa and Australia. With the abundance of travel opportunities available to TEFL…

The Growing ESL Crisis In The USA

12th March 2024

The start of a new year can mean many changes, fresh starts, and turning over new leaves. But one thing that hasn’t changed for most of us is our love…

Travel Trends You Can Expect For 2025

20th February 2024

They say “It doesn’t matter where you are going, but who you have beside you”. Which sounds cute, but we’d like to politely disagree. Of course it matters who you…

Top Romantic TEFL Destinations

13th February 2024

“Don’t live the same year 75 times and call it a life.” — Robin Sharma New year, new you! Turn over a new leaf! A fresh start! The beginning of…

Is This The End Of New Year’s Resolutions?

27th December 2023

If you have a comfortable job and you live a satisfactory life, the idea of becoming a TEFL teacher may never cross your mind. Becoming TEFL certified is not something…

5 Reasons To Become A TEFL Teacher

14th December 2023

How much do teachers make? Does TEFL pay well? Teaching in-class or online: which pays more? Teaching English as a foreign language is such a flexible job. You can teach:…

Teaching In-Class Or Online: Which Pays More?

8th December 2023

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