Tripping Blonde A Travel And Lifestyle Blog

Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Lifestyles of TEFL/TESOL teachers are as varied as the people who teach and the countries they choose to live in. The kind of life you can lead depends on your reasons for becoming a teacher. Many people choose to live and work abroad to escape the hustle and bustle of home. Others are looking for thrills and adventure. The TEFL world caters for everybody from fresh faced graduates to those looking for new experiences and change later in life.Table of Contents 1. Beach Life 2. City Slicker 3. Culture Vulture 4. Active Retiree 5. Global Nomad What lifestyle are you looking for as an English teacher? Related Articles: We all get that feeling toward the end of a holiday when we're soaking up the rays and wish that this could last forever. A TEFL certificate...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT Destinations So you've finished your TEFL course and are trying to decide what to next. Do you want to chill out on a tropical beach sipping exotic cocktails as the sun lazily drops below the horizon after the week's teaching is done? Or are you looking to pay off the student loan while travelling the world and getting to know a whole new culture.Table of Contents Thailand Czech Republic Costa Rica South Korea Saudi Arabia Vietnam The United Arab Emirates Are you ready to start teaching English abroad? Related Articles: Listen to this blog post This article looks at the differences between lifestyle and earning potential for popular TEFL destinations around the world. Tropical islands, beautiful beaches, jungle treks and delicious food; Thailand seems to have it all. You will...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations It comes as no surprise that we at ITTT are absolutely obsessed with traveling! After all, all of our staff has had at least some sort of teaching experience abroad. That's why we've compiled a list of our 20 most inspirational travel quotes. Disclaimer: they may cause some serious wanderlust!Table of Contents 1. "We take photos as a return ticket to a moment otherwise gone" – Katie Thurmea 2. "Travel far enough to meet yourself." – David Mitchell 3. "Fill your life with adventures not things. Have stories to tell not things to show." – Unknown 4. "With the right mindset and spirit only sky is the limit." – Unknown 5. "Don't die without embracing the daring adventure your life was meant...  [Read more]

Lydia Pincott Destinations Alumni Experiences For being a fairly small country, Japan sure packs a punch for the endless amount of things to see, do, and eat! As teachers though, we aren't living that high roller, bullet train life, yet we usually have enough days off for a decent holiday. So how do you get out and see Japan, while still having a few yennies left over for fried chicken at Family Mart?Table of Contents Use the Seishun 18 Kippu Transport Pass (and region-specific passes) Make Use of Tourist Information Centers Stay at hostels with kitchens - but be sure to check the facilities! Be loyal - to bus service, booking website, etc. Choose the lowest cost option on Google Maps for getting around. Are you ready to teach English in Japan? Related Articles: Often with transport...  [Read more]

  Brittany is a freelance travel writer and avid photographer with a love of coffee, hiking and nature. Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, she worked in marketing for 2.5 years for Fortune 100 clients like Verizon and AT&T. But in 2017, she decided to quit her job, get TEFL certified, and teach English in South Korea. While in Korea, she fell in love with travel blogging and sharing her TEFL and travel experiences for aspiring EFL teachers on her personal website life of brit. After two years of teaching in Korea, she moved on to teach in Vietnam for a summer, and then to backpack Asia for six months before saying goodbye and heading back to the US. Today, she’s location independent and continues to freelance write, teach English online, and share helpful teaching guides and travel...  [Read more]

Lydia Pincott Destinations Alumni Experiences "But...why are you here?" It's a phrase often uttered by Japanese, confused about what your reason could be for straying from the usual temples of Kyoto, shops of Shinjuku, and street-food of Osaka.Table of Contents Itoshima Peninsula, Fukuoka Sado Island, Niigata Kurashiki, Okayama Are you ready to explore Japan? Related Articles: The beaten path in Japan is pretty great and worth exploring thoroughly, but if you've done it, or feel like you've done it from seeing other people's pictures, these 3 destinations are for you. Take a 4-week in-class TEFL/TESOL course in Japan and get a headstart in your teaching career! Picture this: Sandy beaches with perfectly turquoise waters stretching out as far as the eye can see, cafes with fresh,...  [Read more]

Gianluca Costa Destinations Alumni Experiences After traveling to a few cities in Asia, I think Hong Kong should be on top of everyone's travel bucket list. The city offers lots of attractions like museums, restaurants, and bars on a 100+ floor of skyscrapers, shopping venues, and even beaches. Going around Hong Kong can sometimes be a struggle, especially during pick hours. So, knowing in advance where to go, what is the right bus to take, or what is the best restaurant to eat in, will make your holiday much more comfortable.Table of Contents HKG My Flight Octopus MTR Mobile and KMB Take Taxi - HK Taxi Translator HK ImmD Openrice Wolipay Eatigo Klook Hong Kong Typology Water for free Get ready for Hong Kong; it is worth a visit. Related Articles: Nowadays, we are lucky to live in the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Travel had benefits for all of us. Particularly for our children. Our twin baby boys are mixed-race and mixed-cultured and equal importance will be placed on both sides of their heritage while maintaining a truly international worldview. We plan to raise them as true world citizens.Table of Contents Developmental Plan Cultural Exposure Holidays Final Thoughts Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Mingke R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. We plan to focus on a few areas to strengthen their cultural connections: language, exposure to different cultures, exposure to people from those cultures, and...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Are you planning on quitting the 9-to-5 and embark on an adventure of traveling the world? The following 10 women have done exactly that. Most of them got their TEFL certificate and are teaching English abroad, while others started out teaching and are now full-time travelers. Here are 10 female travel bloggers you should be following!Table of Contents @curiositytrav @lindagoeseast @ginabearsblog @milesofsmiles @lifeofbrit @thatbackpacker @eternalexpat @wander.dolls 9 @courtneylikkel 10 @feministglobetrotter Are you ready to live and teach English abroad? Related Articles: Jessica from @curiositytrav is from San Diego and has visited 40 countries so far. After studying International Business at San Diego State University, she also studied in...  [Read more]

Mia Santarelli Destinations You've renewed your passport, packed durable walking shoes, and typed up a detailed itinerary directing your steps in Italy. Your Italian ducks may seem like they're in a row, but sometimes, a dream adventure to a foreign country can turn into a stress-filled series of mishaps, unless you take advantage of technology and the apps that will make your trip a dream come true. The first time I traveled to Italy, I could not wait to arrive and begin exploring the hidden histories that the winding cobblestone streets offer their visitors. Navigating a city like Florence, in which the streets are decorated with signs indicating streets that curve into twisty knots, like a bowl of al dente spaghetti, or listening to locals speak a language that is equally beautiful...  [Read more]

Pooh Bear once said: “You can’t stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come to you. You have to go to them sometimes.” After spending some time working in a marketing agency, I took our old friend Pooh’s advice and set out to see the world and embrace new cultures. My name is Lydia Pincott and I’m a 20-something year old from Wellington, New Zealand, currently based in Japan and teaching English here, while indulging in far too many desserts, taking an embarrassing number of photos, and never failing to get excited when seeing a shiba inu out for a walk. Lydia Pincott Destinations Alumni Experiences The beaten path in Japan is pretty great and worth exploring thoroughly, but if you’ve done it, or feel like you’ve done it from seeing other people’s...  [Read more]

Gianluca Costa TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Many people have the dream to travel the world. However, it's hard to travel a lot unless you're rich or work for a big international company offering your business trips, right? What do you do about a visa, and what if you don't speak the local language? Fret not; it's actually easier than you think to find a job in an exciting foreign country. If you are a native English speaker or speak English fluently, why not consider a job teaching English abroad?Table of Contents How to become a TEFL teacher Plan your travels Get paid to travel Tutoring Teach Online It's worth it Are you ready to become a TEFL expert? Take a TEFL course today! Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! English teachers...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations Teaching Ideas When we travel, we often make self-centered decisions to get the most out of the experience. But does it always have to be that way? With conscious travel becoming more and more popular and widespread it's getting easier to actually do some good while traveling to another country. Here are 5 ways to travel consciously and give something back to the locals.Table of Contents 1. Small gestures with a big impact. 2. Eat local, spend local, sleep local 3. Offer your time and skills 4. Hop on a bus 5. Teach English Are you ready to teach English and make an impact in people's lives around the world? Related Articles: Before your trip, contact local schools or health centers and check if there is anything they need that's easy to bring along. Things...  [Read more]

Latrice Coates TEFL Information Alumni Experiences I am sure you've seen the sponsored posts floating around your social media feed of travelers in these candid, well-desired places with the caption "I quit my 9-5 to travel the world & so can you". You immediately get excited, then you look at the stack of bills on your dining room table then your bank account, and then instantly become discouraged and continue scrolling through your feed. Ha...yeah… that was me two years ago too. But now, here I am.. I DID quit my federal 9-5 job to travel the world full time and I'm here to give you the scoop that most influencers don't tell you about moving abroad...Table of Contents 1. Don't believe all the hype, it was planned. 2. Jobs do not just fall in your lap, you have...  [Read more]

  Nick and Dariece are the cofounders of Goats On The Road, one of the most trafficked and trusted travel and lifestyle websites online. After quitting their "normal" jobs in Canada back in 2008, they've been travelling and living abroad fulltime — while earning an income on the road. In 2012, Nick and Dariece decided to teach English in Yangzhou, China for a year. This was one of the best experiences of their lives. During that year of teaching, they were able to build up Goats On The Road into what it is today. Their goal is to show you how to make money on the road, lead a happier lifestyle, and travel for as long as you want. Follow the "Goats" and learn how to become an English teacher online, run your own website, become a house sitter, and more. You Can find us on our Blog,...  [Read more]

Latrice Coates is an ESL teacher originally from Norfolk, Virginia. Recently she quit her federal job to travel, teach and run her blog full time. Currently she lives in Thailand where she is blogging full time and teaching others how to become an ESL teacher. Latrice Coates TEFL Information Alumni Experiences I am sure you’ve seen the sponsored posts floating around your social media feed of travelers in these candid, well-desired places with the caption “I quit my 9-5 to travel the world & so can you”. I did quit my federal 9-5 job to travel the world full time and I’m here to give you the scoop that most influencers don’t tell you about moving abroad...  [Read more]

Mia Santarelli is currently an Art History graduate student at the Savannah College of Art and Design. She served as a gallery intern in Florence, Italy at Galleria Immaginaria and hopes to continue to develop her career in international art. Mia strongly believes in the power of language and has a passion for exploring different cultures and their histories through visual art. When she was 14 years old, Mia realized she possessed a strong enthusiasm to learn Italian. Her love for this beautiful language grew rapidly and blossomed into what would become her major at the University of Kansas. A pivotal moment in Mia's professional journey was interviewing Italian photographer Piergiorgio Branzi. After their meeting he said, "we must always swim against the current." These words of wisdom...  [Read more]

Laura is an English teacher, traveler, writer, and lifelong learner. After some time studying abroad and volunteering as a host family, she decided to pursue ESL teaching. Now she lives in Shimane Prefecture, Japan. Laura Payne Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Finding authentic materials that fit your class’s needs may be difficult. However, authentic materials offer many benefits that created materials do not. Check out this post for 3 tips for implementing authentic materials in language classrooms. Laura Payne Teaching Ideas Writing is a large part of English language learning. This post looks at five different activities students can use to put their thoughts into writing. Laura Payne Destinations Are you interested in teaching English in Japan? Here are five reasons...  [Read more]

Bri Freeman TEFL Information Alumni Experiences The number one question I had to answer before deciding to start Practical English Teacher was "Do I want a new boss or to be my own boss?". I spent months asking myself this before I finally decided to do it. There's a lot of security and credibility that comes with working for a larger ESL company. And I'm not knocking anyone who wants to do that but if you're like me and you're looking for some advice on where to start with your own ESL Service, let's talk.Table of Contents Starting Out Advertising and Expanding How Do I Create a Platform? Best of Luck! Do you want to teach English online? Become a TEFL certified teacher! Related Articles: First and I would say most importantly, ask yourself, what is your teaching style? What is your...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information The following eight couples have traveled the world together and either started out as ESL teachers or supported their travels teaching English in different parts of the world. Some of them are still teaching, others have started their own businesses. Either way, these 8 traveling power couples are an absolute inspiration for ESL teachers and you should follow them right now!Table of Contents Listen to this blog post: Katie and Jake from Untold Wanderlust Rosie and Dave from Ravenous Travellers Katie and Ben from Two Wandering Soles Ron and Jess from Unearth The Voyage Nick and Dariece from Goats On The Road Sarah and Nathan from Exploring Kiwis Claire and Terry from Past The Pot Holes Scott and Megan from Bobo and Chichi Are you ready to live and teach...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Within the teaching of English as a second language (ESL) there are several classifications of learner scenarios. You have probably heard of graded classes versus mixed ability classes as an example. Another major classification is monolingual versus multilingual classes. Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information It is possible to take a course at almost every level of qualification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Here we will look at some actual courses and what you can do with your degree. Then we will look at what those qualification levels are. Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Explore innovative approaches to teaching...  [Read more]

Linda is a passionate traveler, language learner and TEFL teacher. After spending some time teaching in China, she moved to Korea in 2015. She now calls South Korea her home. Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Teaching business English is a rewarding experience and you can make your classes even more interesting for your students with these 7 ideas. Each idea will encourage creative use of the language and high student talk time ensuring your students get the most out of their time in your classes. Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary TEFL Information There are several different types of jobs within the TEFL/TESOL industry around the world. You can teach in government schools, private schools, international schools, businesses, or online, to mention just a few. Linda Dunsmore TEFL...  [Read more]

  Welcome to another live session this week and we're on at a different time this week. Usually we're a little bit earlier, but we have a special guest today, and that's because she's based in Germany. So we had to change the time a little bit. I’m Linda from ITT, you've probably seen me before, if you've watched us live and I’m here with Brit today. Hi Brit! Hi, thanks for having me, and painting your time to meet my schedule, and thank you so much for getting up early.I know it's early in Germany right now. just have my coffee and I’m good to go.That's awesome,where in Germany are you exactly? so I’m based near Trier, which is along the border with Luxembourg. So very close to Luxembourg? That's cool, that’s exciting. Have you been to Luxembourg? I had one chance to...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Work in China as a Non-Native English Teacher: In this live stream, Liza interviews our TEFL alumnus Eugene on his outstanding non-native teaching experience in China. Don't miss this session to learn more about one of the most exciting destinations for teaching English abroad. Native speakers will find it useful too! Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Are you interested in teaching English in Asia? TEFL expert Linda from ITTT shares the ultimate guide to teaching English as a foreign language in one of the most intriguing regions of the world! Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Where are the best places to teach English abroad in 2021? ✅ Join us during this live session to find out. Federico...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Are you interested in teaching English abroad or online in 2021? ✅ Our TEFL expert Linda is sharing current trends, predictions, and everything you need to know for teaching English in the coming year. You don't want to miss this! Lulu Johnson Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences The Fulbright program is a great way to travel abroad and work as an English language teacher in an exciting new country. ✅ This article will go over what Fulbright is, their English teaching program, and how to apply to Fulbright in this blog post. Christian Davey Destinations Alumni Experiences Are you interested in teaching English in Taiwan? ✅ Here's a first-hand report on what it's like to teach in one of Asia's best kept hidden gems! ...  [Read more]

Lydia Pincott Destinations Alumni Experiences How do you get out and see Japan, while still having a few yennies left over for fried chicken at Family Mart? This post covers exactly how to travel Japan on a teacher’s budget. Dorothy Brown Smith Destinations Alumni Experiences Are you interested in teaching English in China? Here are ten things I have learned during my first year teaching in China. Ramon Perez Destinations There are tools that can help you improve your teaching experience in China. In this blog post, we will discuss a few apps that can aid in making our day to day journey a little easier. Joanna Dineva Destinations This article highlights the best places to teach English abroad in 2019 based on a number of google searches, salary opportunities, and how...  [Read more]

Zainab Sadriwala Destinations Pakistan is the world's fifth-most populous country and a growing destination for EFL teachers looking for a new and unique experience. Here are 10 absolutely must-visit places in Punjab, northern Pakistan. Zainab Sadriwala Destinations Alumni Experiences Karachi is a city of opportunities for the citizens of Pakistan and for the people abroad. Here are the top 6 reasons to teach English in Karachi, Pakistan. Ulysses Brown Destinations China is a popular market for teaching English as a foreign language. That's why I also took the leap and moved to China to teach. Here are 5 of the main reasons why I went to teach English in China. Umber Sherjeel Destinations Saudi Arabia has a rich cultural heritage. The old historical buildings, different...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations Alumni Experiences Are you interested in teaching English in South Korea? Our TEFL alumni Beatrix shares three differences in Korean schools that every teacher needs to be aware of before heading to South Korea to teach English. Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations France is a popular destination for EFL teachers wanting to teach English in Europe. If you are interested in joining other English teachers in the country, check out this guide on salary and budget for a teacher living in France. Linda Dunsmore Destinations Vietnam's economy has been growing continuously and the demand for foreign English teachers has also increased. Throughout the country, you will find a wide range of job opportunities, from language schools and private...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Visa and Legal Destinations China is the largest market for teaching English abroad. However, the country is tightening local rules and regulations to crack down on illegal teachers. This post highlights the 3 most important Chinese policies to know for teaching expats in China! Elizaveta Pachina Destinations Are you interested in teaching English in China? Here are the top 4 tips how to find a teaching job in China. Laura Payne Destinations Are you interested in teaching English in Japan? Here are five reasons why teaching in rural Japan is worth considering. Laura Payne Destinations Are you interested in living abroad in Japan? Here are 5 weekend trips you have to take while teaching abroad in Tokyo! Alexis Biro Destinations Argentina continues to...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations Latin America is an exciting region for EFL teachers looking for an adventure and a mix of vibrant cultures. Check out these top 10 cities in Latin America with the highest demand for English language teachers to start your journey. Linda Dunsmore Destinations China is currently the world's number one destination for teaching English as a foreign language, but with so many locations to choose from, it is not easy to come to a decision. That is why we have summarized the top 10 Cities in China for teaching English abroad in this article. Linda Dunsmore Visa and Legal Destinations South Korea is an exciting location with prospering career opportunities in English language teaching for many around the world. Here's our step-by-step guide to legally...  [Read more]