Life Abroad
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Pros and Cons of Teaching English Abroad
Let me start off this post by saying anyone who tells you that teaching English abroad is a walk in the park is LYING. Yes, it is the most rewarding job that I have ever had — but it is also one of the most challenging jobs as well. Like any job, there are going to be pros and cons to teaching English abroad. For me, the pros absolutely outweigh the cons. However, there are a lot of cons that you probably aren’t aware of that I have discovered after two years of teaching English abroad. Of course, everyone will have a different experience, but these are the main pros…
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5 Questions To Ask Yourself Before Moving Abroad
Moving abroad is one of the best life experiences that anyone can have — it’s also hella scary. It isn’t as simple as packing your bags, hopping on a one-way flight, and then you will automatically begin living your best life. There are a lot of things you need to consider beforehand and questions that you need to ask yourself. If you are seriously planning on moving abroad, here are 5 questions you need to ask yourself before you buy that plane ticket: What do I want that my own country can’t provide? There is a reason you want to move to another country instead of simply moving to another…
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How To Find Apartments In Spain
Your flight is booked, your bags are packed, and you are counting down the days until you land in Spain! There is just one minor detail that you now need to stress over, where are you going to live? Whether you are looking to rent a whole apartment or an individual room, don’t fret — you have options! Many people want to have their accommodation booked before they land in order to have some peace of mind. However, I urge you not to book anything long-term before you arrive at your destination in Spain. Simply book an Airbnb for 2 weeks in order to settle into your new home and…
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6 Hard Truths About Life As An Expat
The term “expat” is short for “expatriate”, someone that has moved from their native country to another country permanently or for an extended period of time — thank you dictionary.com. It seems like these days everybody is some sort of “content creator” or “digital nomad”, which allows them to hop from one country to the next while working online and becoming expats wherever they choose. They post these beautiful photos that fill your Instagram feed with gorgeous Mediterranean sunsets from an infinity pool and captions along the lines of “Today’s work views! #digitalnomadlife”. We’ve all seen it and we’ve all envied it. But as we know, life isn’t always what…
