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International Schools Explained: The Best Way to Teach Abroad (And How to Get Started)-18 minutes agoWhat is Teaching Abroad Really all About?Are you dreaming of teaching abroad? If so, there’s a good chance you don’t quite know what it really looks like — and that’s completely...Read MoreThe Biggest Lie About Teaching Abroad (And What Actually Matters)1 week agoWell, It’s Not ALL LiesMost people are drawn to teaching abroad for the same reasons.A new country.A better lifestyle.More freedom.A chance to start again.And on the surface, it makes...Read More10 Things I’ll Miss Most About Living in Thailand1 month agoWHAT I’LL MISS ABOUT THAILANDAfter four years of living in Thailand, my time here is slowly coming to an end. With about three months left before my next move, I’ve started to realise...Read MoreThe 5 Most Difficult International School Interview Questions (and How to Answer Them)1 month agoDifficult Interview QuestionsIf you’ve ever interviewed for a job at an international school, you’ll know that some questions are easy to answer.“Tell us about your teaching philosophy.”“Why...Read MoreThe Real Reasons International Teachers Are Moving To China In 20261 month ago Let’s talk about teaching in ChinaIf you’ve only heard stories from international teachers before Covid hit,” you might think the golden age of great schools and salaries is over. But while...Read MoreMy Hong Kong Video Went Viral (On Someone Else's Channel)2 months agoHow My Hong Kong Video Was StolenYou really never know what’s going to happen once you put content out into the world.Six months ago, I uploaded a fairly personal video about why I still call...Read MoreTeaching Overseas Changed My Life: HERE's How To Get Your First International Teaching Job2 months agoIf you’re a teacher feeling stuck — restless, dissatisfied, or quietly wondering “Is this really it?” — then this article is for you.It doesn’t matter whether you’re a young teacher at the...Read More7 Ways To Get an International Teaching Job In Asia8 months agoGetting My Overseas Teaching JobsOne of the questions I get asked most often is: how do you actually get a job teaching overseas? The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all method—but what I...Read MoreHong Kong or Singapore in 2026? (My Honest Take Ater Living in Both)8 months agoSo Which of These Asian Destinations Is the Better Place to Live?Welcome back to the blog! Today we’re diving into a much-discussed topic among expatriates and global nomads, especially those...Read MoreDo You Want To Teach Overseas In 2026? Read This First!8 months agoWanting to Teach Abroad in 2026? What if I told you that the whole world feels like my home? And what if I said that every couple of years, I pack up my things and move to a different country—exploring...Read MoreIs Hong Kong The Best Place For Expats To Live?9 months ago2011-2015 Hong Kong Part 1The Move During my first year in the Philippines, Richard, my colleague, and I got to go to Hong Kong for an IB workshop. Of course, I’d never been there before. But...Read MoreWhy Moving Overseas To Live Is Strange To Some9 months agoA Road Less TravelledTell someone that you’ve just quit your job to move to Vietnam to teach high school English, and they’ll think you’re insane. They’ll look at you...Read MoreTop Reasons Why I Moved to China1 year agoPart 1: The Journey BeginsPart 2: PhilippinesPart 3: SingaporeThe China ExperienceContemplating Next MovesNever in a million years did I ever think I would live in China. My goal was to...Read More2023: The Footloose Teacher's Year In Review2 years agoBangkok2023 Was Pretty GreatThe year 2023 is about to end as I write this blog post from Koh Samet, Thailand. It’s fair to say that it has been a reasonably good one for me. Starting this blog...Read MoreSingapore Insider: Four Years in the Lion City2 years agoPart 1: The Journey BeginsPart 2: Philippines Getting there: Another job searchWhen I first started thinking about working in international schools overseas, I had Singapore pencilled in...Read MoreTop Reasons Why We Should Teach Kids About Money2 years agoHow My Personal Finance Teaching BeganA few years ago, I was chatting with three students in my Grade 10 Advisory class about money and the share market. I’ve no idea how the topic came up....Read MoreLiving The Exciting Life Of An International Teacher2 years agoThe following post is a reproduction of an article about me written by fellow blogger Marc Hall from www.lifewentthatway.com He writes much better than me. Thanks Marc for showing interest...Read MoreThe Philippines: Live, Love And Travel2 years agoPart 1: The Journey BeginsPART 2: The Philippines (2002-2004)For two years, Baguio City, the Philippines was my home. I lived and worked at an international school in the ‘City of Pines’...Read MoreNo posts found