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50 Terrific Teaching Abroad Blogs

June 14th, 2010

Lots of young adults catch the travel bug when they study abroad in college, and many go on to teach abroad after graduation. Teaching abroad can afford you the opportunity to live in and experience a totally new culture without having to beg your parents for cash or find a way to explain the gap in your resume. In fact, "gap" years are becoming more popular with students who earned degrees from online colleges, those who attended traditional study abroad programs recognized by their American universities, and graduates who can’t find work in the struggling economy. Take a look at these 50 blogs that will help you learn more about teaching, working, living and traveling abroad.

Teaching English and Language Blogs

Find out what "teaching English abroad" really entails, and where to find the best opportunities, as well as how to reach out to foreign students.

1. Aclipse.net: English teachers working in Asia blog here about their experiences.
2. Footprints Recruiting Teacher Blogs: English teachers traveling around the world blog for this site.
3. Abroad Languages Blog: This blog shares tips for learning languages while working or studying abroad, or when preparing to go.
4. The TEFL Blog: This TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) blog shares packing tips, and offers help for picking a country to teach in and inspiration and encouragement for those thinking about teaching abroad.
5. Ted’s TEFLnewbie: Ted’s blog is a great resource for learning about teaching English to foreign language students, earning extra income, teaching business English, and more.
6. ITTO Blog: Learn about getting TEFL certified, transitioning to your new home, and ITTO courses.
7. Teaching English in Korea: Here you’ll find tips for and stories about teaching English in Korea, and what it’s like to live abroad.
8. My Life! Teaching in a Korean University: This enthusiastic blogger teaches at a Korean University but includes good tips and insight about teaching abroad in general.
9. Thailand Delights: This blog is maintained by a TEFL teacher in Thailand who’s embraced a more simple way of life.
10. honor’s Blog: Honor’s posts like "5 Big Mistakes New TEFL Teachers Make" and "The Truth about Teaching English Abroad" provide real, practical tips for teachers abroad and those thinking about joining the community.
11. You Can Teach English: This blog features interviews with English teachers working in Italy, Colombia, China, Thailand and elsewhere.

Travel Blogs

These blogs come from young people studying, working and volunteering abroad, as well as serious travel networks that can help you plan your teach-abroad experience.

12. Tripbase blog: Those planning independent travels abroad to work, study or play should visit this blog.
13. Travelpod Blogs: Read blogs from travelers and teachers around the world to learn more about specific locations, view maps, find recommended travel guides, and more.
14. Going Global Blog: Read this blog if you need extra encouragement to live and work abroad.
15. expat blog: This network of expats features blogs from those who’ve chosen to work and live abroad and want to share their experiences with other like-minded young people.
16. BlogAbroad: StudyAbroad.com’s 2010 bloggers are undergrads and graduate students studying in Beijing, London, Milan, Osaka and South Korea while sharing their experiences with you.
17. BootsnAll: This travel network includes a guide on teaching abroad plus lots of posts about side trips, packing tips, and adventures for young people living abroad.
18. Why Go: Visit Why Go for practical information for getting from one place to the next, and for picking countries and cities to either live in or travel to.
19. Nomadic Matt’s Travel Blog: Twenty-something Matt travels around the world and blogs to share tips and advice, and to let other young travelers know about work and volunteer opportunities abroad.
20. the NuNomad: This blog is all about combining work with travel and has great ideas for simplifying — but enriching — your life abroad.
21. StudyAbroadDomain.com Blog: Besides study abroad posts, this blog includes reports and stories for teaching, volunteering and working abroad.
22. The Circumference: Students and recent grads traveling the world and living abroad share where to find the best beer in Belgium, can’t-miss gardens in Mexico, and more.
23. Brave New Traveler: Get tips on opening up to new cultures from this awesome travel and livng abroad blog.
24. Vagabondish: Wandering travelers who prefer to live abroad swap tips and stories here.
25. Wandering Educators: Global-minded teachers share travel experiences and photos on this blog.
26. Healthy Travel Blog: Learn about health concerns in various travel destinations around the world.
27. Global Traveler: Find useful tips and reminders about traveling, from being respectful in new countries to traveling by train to respecting the environment.
28. Brooke vs. the World: Brooke quit her job and started traveling the world in 2007, and her blog and newsletters offer fun but wise advice for women travelers and travelers headed to countries like Turkey, Estonia and Guatemala.
29. Trail of Ants: "Ant" has been around the world and archives plenty of helpful tips for traveling to far-off places and for living abroad. Also check out the index of travel blogs.
30. A Little Adrift: If you’re new to international travel or living abroad, visit this blog for transition tips, travel tips, and advice on how to stay organized while enjoying it all.

Location-Specific

These bloggers share their adventures working and teaching in countries like Thailand, China, South Korea and Australia.

31. English Teaching Overseas: CIEE Teach Abroad: This blog is all about teaching, living and playing abroad in Chile.
32. Julie in Japan: Julie shares Tokyo culture snippets, from fashion to local transport, as she teaches English in Japan.
33. Chris Backe – AKA Chris in South Korea: Chris Backe is a full-time English teacher in South Korea who loves exploring the vibrant country and "building a better expat community."
34. Diary of a Laowai in England: For almost three years, Chris taught English in China. Now he’s back in England, comparing his experiences abroad to life back home.
35. Teach English Abroad in Korea: Kyle blogs about ESL games, Korean parties, and his favorite parts about teaching abroad.
36. Teach’N'Traveller: Read about this blogger’s adventure teaching and traveling in Australia.
37. A Geek in Korea: This ESL teacher has been teaching in Korea since 2001 and has even started a family abroad.
38. Teach Travel Play: This recent graduate and his partner set off to South Korea to teach English to middle school students.
39. One Step 4ward: Johnny from Ireland has been living, working, teaching and studying abroad since 2006.

Tips and Advice

Read these blogs for helpful tips and advice when it comes to packing, picking a country to teach in, assimilating into the local culture, and more.

40. GO! Overseas Blog: Find interviews, guides, personal testimonials and more from this blog encouraging readers to study, volunteer or teach abroad.
41. WYSTC Blog: Young people studying and working abroad should keep up with this blog for news.
42. Travel and Teach: Find packing tips, location-specific events, classroom management advice, and a lot more from this blog.
43. The Badgers Abroad Blog: University of Wisconsin students and alumni blog about working and studying abroad here.
44. GeoVisions Blog: This blog is all about volunteering abroad and has good tips for planning your trip.
45. Transitions Abroad: Students and young adults who’ve taught, volunteered and studied in places like Madrid and South Africa write posts for this site.
46. MatadorAbroad: MatadorAbroad is sort of like a campus life blog for people working and teaching abroad. Recent posts cover sexy accents, getting over your fear of flying, cooking like a local, and expat life.
47. Volunteer Abroad Blog: Get tips on safety, budgeting, travel and more as you start your long-term adventure.
48. Work Experience Abroad Blog: Get advice and help searching for jobs and graduate-level opportunities around the world from this blog.
49. uVolunteer Volunteer Abroad Blog: This global volunteering blog also has posts about teaching abroad, working in orphanages, making friends, traveling in disadvantaged regions, and more.
50. Glimpse: This network of bloggers includes those studying and working abroad who share news and tips on safety, learning languages, getting sick far from home, and exploring new regions.

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