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The Last Job I Ever Imagined Falling In Love With
Allow me to tell you a story of how I ended up falling in love with the last job I ever thought I would want. If you were to ask me ten years ago what I’d like to be when I grew up, 14 year-old Taylor would not have had an answer for you. My response would have been...
7 Reasons Why Working Abroad Boosts Your Employability
Working abroad offers the opportunity to expand your horizons, develop yourself personally, and immerse yourself in a foreign culture. Whether you opt to teach English in Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam or Myanmar, you are signing up for so much more than a...
The Lessons I’ve Learned Teaching Abroad in Thailand
Today I woke up and looked back on the lessons I've learned teaching abroad in Thailand so far. Exactly one year ago today I was sitting on Korean Airlines flight 7850 headed from Atlanta to Seoul. August 17, 2018. I was 23 years old, had a broken foot, and was...
A Guided Tour Through the 5 Best Neighbourhoods of Seoul
Allow me, a lass who taught in Korea, to take you on a tour of the 5 best neighbourhoods of Seoul, in my humble opinion. Whether you find yourself in the magnificent Seoul of South Korea to teach English, complete an internship or a semester abroad, or just for some...
Volunteer Abroad: Why do I need to pay to Volunteer?
Volunteering abroad is much more than just packing your bags and going to a foreign destination. It takes careful and strategic planning from the team on the ground and the team organizing it. Part of your fee goes to ensuring that this process is as smooth as...
Kruger Big 5 Conservation Program Founder Answers Your Questions on Volunteering
If you're looking for a real African bush experience while volunteering abroad, then our Big 5 Wildlife Conservation in South Africa program is for you! The greater Kruger area is the premier wildlife haven of southern Africa and this program is vital for the...
8 Great Reasons Why You Need to Volunteer Abroad
Are you desperate to see the world, experience new cultures and meet new people all while making a real difference? Well here’s the 8 reasons you’ve been waiting for to inspire you to book that volunteer abroad experience! Leave having made change, not followers...
Teach English in Myanmar: Accommodation in Yangon and Mandalay
If you’re looking for a truly raw and deep cultural experience on the road less traveled, then our Teach English in Myanmar program is for you. We thought it might be a good idea to compile a blog post with the types of accommodation teachers can expect to find in...
A Photo Journey Through Bagan, Myanmar’s 1000 Year Old City
I probably first saw a picture of Myanmar’s Bagan - a vast plain of 900 year old semi-ruined temples - about 10 years ago and it’s been lurking on my travel bucket list ever since. It was one of those places you say you’ll definitely see one day but secretly believe...
How Teaching English in Myanmar Has Changed My Life – Michelle’s Story
With so many of our team having taught English abroad, we know how daunting the thought of leaving your life back home can be. This is why we are constantly seeking new ways to make your transition to your new life as smooth as possible. When it comes to teaching...