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5 Reasons Why Teaching English Abroad Enhances Your Career Prospects - TEFL Blog
Mon, 28 May 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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5 Reasons Why Teaching English Abroad Enhances Your Career Prospects
When some people think of teaching English abroad, they assume it's basically an extended vacation and not a real job. However, anyone who has taken the leap and moved abroad to pursue a career in teaching English knows how wrong this statement is. It's also true that teaching English abroad is actually one of the smartest moves someone can make as part of their professional career. Here are 5 reasons why teaching English abroad enhances your career prospects.
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1. Gain real international work experience
2. Your experience teaching English abroad will make you stand out
3. You will learn how to adapt to new situations and to live and work with people... [Read more]
6 Things You Will Miss Out On If You Don't Teach English Abroad
Thu, 15 Aug 2019 Linda Dunsmore
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6 Things You Will Miss Out On If You Don't Teach English Abroad
Teaching English abroad is one of the most interesting career paths one might take up. You get to move to a new country and even get paid for it! However, too many people are unsure whether teaching EFL is right for them. This article highlights 6 things you will miss out on if you don't teach English abroad.
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Trying new things
Meeting new people from all over the world
Seeing things from a different perspective
Enjoying Freedom
Gaining Independence
Change of routine
Are you ready to teach English abroad?
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Trying new things
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Do You Like to Travel? Become a TEFL teacher! - TEFL Blog
Wed, 14 Oct 2020 Gianluca Costa
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Do You Like to Travel? Become a TEFL Teacher!
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?
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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!
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What Influencers Don’t Tell You After You’ve Quit Your Job to Travel the World - TEFL Blog
Fri, 24 Apr 2020 Latrice Coates
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
What Influencers Don’t Tell You After You’ve Quit Your Job to Travel the World
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...
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You’ve finished your TEFL course - Now what? - TEFL Blog
Thu, 07 May 2020 Andrew Lynch
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You’ve finished your TEFL course - Now what?
One of the biggest challenges facing any teacher wanting to work abroad is ensuring they become TEFL certified. Securing the qualification will open up the door for a wealth of fresh opportunities around the world, finally giving you the chance to live out your teaching dreams in a new country or continent.
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Plan your move to another country
Think about where you'd like to teach
What do you want to achieve?
Starting searching for a teaching job abroad
Prepare for interviews
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Beyond the Classroom: Diverse Career Paths for Qualified TEFL Teachers - TEFL Blog
Fri, 04 Aug 2023 Federico Riva
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Beyond the Classroom: Diverse Career Paths for Qualified TEFL Teachers
While it is true that the vast majority of newly qualified EFL teachers start out by working in a mainstream ESL teaching job, either online or in a traditional classroom abroad, there are other options out there for those who are looking for something a little different. The many job options available to TEFL qualified teachers could include:
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Volunteer English language teaching
Teaching English in your own country
English language teacher trainer
Head English language teacher
International business
ELT administration
Curriculum or course designer
International law
Conclusion
Are you ready to teach English as a... [Read more]
Live Session: The Top Hiring Seasons for Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Mon, 26 Apr 2021 Federico Riva
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Live Session: The Top Hiring Seasons for Teaching English Abroad
oday's exciting topic is the top hiring seasons for teaching English abroad. We're going to go over different countries on different continents and what their hiring seasons are, so when's the best time to go job hunting. Also there will be some tips for job hunting in those places as sometimes you need to get hired in advance when you're still in your home country and you can do online interviews, but in some countries you need to apply in person. So we're going to talk about that as well.
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The top hiring seasons for teaching English abroad
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How Teaching English Abroad Enhances Your Career Prospects - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
How Teaching English Abroad Enhances Your Career Prospects
Hello everyone, how are you doing? Linda from ITTT, back again with another live session. I’m super excited to be here today to talk about this exciting topic, teaching English abroad and how it enhances your career prospects.
I'm just going to wait for a couple more people to join, you know how it usually works. Once we are a good sized group of people we can start diving into this topic. If you can hear me and if you can see me please leave a comment. We are live on Facebook and on YouTube at the same time, so wherever you're watching from just leave a quick hi or hello in the comment section and also let me know where you are watching from. I am in South Korea about an hour and a half south of Seoul in a city called... [Read more]
Teaching English in South Korea and China - Alumni Report by Linda D. - TEFL Blog
Mon, 23 Apr 2018 Linda Dunsmore
Alumni Experiences
Teaching English in South Korea and China - Alumni Report by Linda D.
TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF!
What is your nationality?
American and German
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What is your nationality?
What city and state are you from?
How old are you?
What is your education level and background?
Have you traveled abroad in the past? If so, where have you been?
Where did you study?
What made you interested in going to teach English abroad?
What were some of your concerns before teaching abroad?
Why did you decide to get TEFL certified and choose ITTT?
Which TEFL certification course did you take?
How did you like the course?
How has your TEFL training helped you in your current teaching position?
Which city and country did you decide to teach English... [Read more]
Live Session: The Top Hiring Seasons For Teaching English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Live Session: The Top Hiring Seasons for Teaching English Abroad
Hello and welcome. I'm back again this week for another live session from ITTT. Super excited to be here again, as always it is Friday 10:00 a.m. where I am in South Korea. Please let me know if you can see me and if you can hear me, use the comment section and just throw in a quick hi and where you're watching from. Let me know where you are in the world. I would be super excited to know because we always get a very international crowd here. Let me know where you are right now and what time it is there. I would appreciate it. I am in South Korea, about an hour and a half south of Seoul. It is Friday morning and the weather is kind of cloudy but it's not too bad. Yesterday was really nice, spring has finally arrived.... [Read more]
How Teaching English Abroad Enhances Your Career Prospects - TEFL Blog
Mon, 14 Jun 2021 Federico Riva
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How Teaching English Abroad Enhances Your Career Prospects
Hello everyone, how are you doing? Linda from ITTT, back again with another live session. I'm super excited to be here today to talk about this exciting topic, teaching English abroad and how it enhances your career prospects.
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Self Introduction
Will teaching English abroad hurt my career?
Benefit #1: You will gain international work experience.
Benefit #2: Teaching English abroad will make you stand out.
Benefit #3: You will learn how to adapt to new situations and to live and work with people from different cultural backgrounds.
Benefit #4: You will develop organizational and communication skills as well as the... [Read more]
10 Pieces of Advice Every New TEFL teacher Needs to Know - TEFL Blog
Thu, 17 May 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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10 Pieces of Advice Every New TEFL Teacher Needs to Know
Many people around the world dream of moving abroad to teach English. It's exciting, it's life-changing and it can seem like a never-ending vacation. I have taught English abroad since 2015 in China and South Korea and together with fellow teachers with years of experience, I've compiled this list of 10 pieces of advice that every new EFL teacher needs to know.
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1. Teaching is Actually Not That Hard - When You are Prepared!
2. Patience is Gold
3. All Kids Are the Same
4. Don't Underestimate Culture Shock
5. You Will Be Confused - and That's OK
6. You Might Get Sick
9. You Might Not Go Back
10. You Won't Be the Same Person
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The Top Hiring Seasons for Teaching English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The Top Hiring Seasons for Teaching English Abroad
03/18/2021
hello hello hi welcome welcome i'm back again this week
for another live session for itt super excited to be here yet again um as
always uh it is friday 10 a.m where i am in south korea
and please let me know guys if you can see me if you can hear me um you know use the
comment section and just throw in a quick hi and where you're watching from
let me know where you are in the world um i would be super excited to know um
because we always get a very international crowd here and it's super exciting so please let me know where you are
right now what time it is there and um yeah just a high i would appreciate it
i am in south korea about an hour and a half south of seoul it is friday morning um
the weather it's it's kind of... [Read more]
The world Power of the English Language - TEFL Blog
Wed, 10 Jun 2020 Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
The World Power of the English Language
Being able to communicate in English is probably one of the most beneficial things anybody in the world could be able to do today, especially if you are wanting to work, or simply explore in any field on the international level.
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Frequency of Usage
Exposure to English
How to Solve the Problem
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Frequency of Usage
It is one of the most widely spoken languages and one of the fastest-growing in the entire world. So much in fact that in many... [Read more]
Top 10 Things to Know When Moving Abroad to Teach English - TEFL Blog
Thu, 11 Oct 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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Top 10 Things to Know When Moving Abroad to Teach English
So you are taking the leap and moving abroad to teach English. That's amazing! It's definitely not an easy task to pack all your belongings into one suitcase and just leave - but working abroad, getting paid to travel and meeting new, like-minded people is definitely worth the hassle. Once you have all your necessary documents in hand, you can think about the actual moving part of the ordeal. It's definitely not the same as going on a vacation and there are many things you need to think about. Here are ten things you need to know when moving abroad to teach English.
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2. What are the local visa regulations?
3. What are the climate, weather and... [Read more]
Navigating the EFL Job Market in 2023 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Navigating the EFL Job Market in 2023
01/16/2023
hi Linda here welcome back to another live session from ITT
um I'm so happy to be here this week again with another exciting topic so this week we are actually going to talk
about how to navigate the job market for English teachers in 2023 and I'm going
to talk about um all the things you need to know for finding a job for getting started as an
English teacher abroad and also online so if your plan is to start teaching
English in the near future this live session will be for you today and I hope you're going to learn something
um yeah right off the bat please don't forget to like And subscribe so you never miss any of our upcoming live
sessions we go live every week same place same time I'm right here and I
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How Teaching English Abroad Enhances Your Career Prospects - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
How Teaching English Abroad Enhances Your Career Prospects
05/27/2021
hello everyone hello tefl friends how are you doing
linda here from itt back again with another live session super excited to be here today
to talk about this this exciting topic um teaching english abroad and how it
enhances your career prospects so i'm just gonna wait uh for a couple of
people to join you know how it usually works and um yeah once we're our a good sized
group of people we can start diving into this topic and if you can hear me if you can see me
please just leave a comment we are live on facebook and on youtube at the same time so
wherever you're watching from just leave a quick hi or hello into the comment section and also let me know where you are
watching from i am in south korea about an hour and... [Read more]
Top 8 Resources for Researching Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Thu, 24 May 2018 Linda Dunsmore
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Top 8 Resources for Researching Teaching English Abroad
So you want to move abroad to teach English and explore a new culture? That's great - but how do you get started? At first, the process of finding a teaching position abroad can seem like a daunting task. Where are the highest teacher salaries? Is it better to teach at a private or public school? Which country hires teachers in advance? China is the largest EFL market worldwide - but is it also the right choice for me?
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1. ITTT Country Guides
2. ITTT FAQs
3. Your Local Library or Bookstore
4. Online Forums and Facebook Groups
5. ITTT Alumni Experiences
6. Blogs Written By Real Teachers Abroad
7. ESL Job Boards and Recruitment Agencies
8. ITTT Advisors
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9 Hobbies Every EFL Teacher Needs To Try When Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Sun, 10 Jun 2018 Simon ITTT
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9 Hobbies Every EFL Teacher Needs To Try When Teaching English Abroad
It's great to move somewhere new with your TEFL skills and to discover new places but, although traveling is exciting, there are times when you may want to do something without having to move too far from your new base. There are plenty of pastimes or hobbies that can be taken up when moving around from place to place, some of which might help you add variety to your English lessons for your students. For example, you can use your students to teach you about local cuisine to develop their vocabulary associated with food, language patterns for describing how to cook things, or how to give recommendations. They learn, you learn!
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5 Important Things to Prepare You for Teaching English in Hanoi - TEFL Blog
Mon, 15 Oct 2018 Katie and Jake from Untold Wanderlust
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5 Important Things to Prepare You for Teaching English in Hanoi
After galivanting around India, Central Asia, and Europe for the summer, we finally decided to head back to Vietnam for another year of teaching. However, this time we were going to make a huge change! Instead of going back to our jobs, apartment and friends in Ho Chi Minh City, we decided to check out what Hanoi has to offer. Although it's the same country, it's like starting all over again! As we have only recently gone through this huge change, we have decided to put together 5 important things to help you make the move to Hanoi and teach English.
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Looking for work as an ESL teacher
Finding somewhere to live
Getting around Hanoi
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3 Practical Ways to Be Culturally Sensitive - TEFL Blog
Wed, 17 Jul 2019 Elizaveta Pachina
Teaching Ideas
3 Practical Ways to Be Culturally Sensitive
Cultural sensitivity derives from the differences among different cultures throughout the world. In the context of English teaching, teachers who move to another country must seriously consider the cultural pattern in the targeted country or region.
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1. Learn about a new culture
2. Control your actions
3. Consider socio-political environment
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1. Learn about a new culture
Cultural diversity is by default a very interesting topic and... [Read more]
10 Pieces of Advice Every New EFL Teacher Needs to Know - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
10 Pieces of Advice Every New EFL Teacher Needs to Know
06/23/2022
hello hi everyone linda here from itt back
with another live session this week how is everybody doing hope you're doing fine thank you so much for tuning in and
spending um taking some time out of your day to spend it with me today as always
uh we go live and our live sessions take about 45 minutes sometimes even an hour
depends on how many questions you guys have at the end we always have a q a part so
this is a time where you can ask me your questions about teaching abroad about
tefl about tesol about our courses about anything teaching related that's on your
mind that you want to know and today's topic is dedicated to new teachers so i'm
going to be sharing 10 pieces of advice that you need to know as a new tefl or
efl... [Read more]
5 Awesome Ways to Lead a Lifestyle as an English Teacher - TEFL Blog
Sun, 06 Jan 2019 Linda Dunsmore
TEFL Information
5 Awesome Ways to Lead a Lifestyle as an English Teacher
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.
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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?
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How to Get a Teaching Job in China as a Non-Native English Speaker - TEFL Blog
Thu, 22 Aug 2019 Ramon Perez
Destinations Alumni Experiences
How to Get a Teaching Job in China as a Non-Native English Speaker
The prospect of working in a foreign country can be an exciting experience for any person seeking a change a pace. Every country has a unique adventure to offer, and many times we ask ourselves, "Which is the right place for me?". Here, we are going to discuss on how to gain access to the bountiful opportunities China has to offer for English language educators. Despite some strict governmental policies China has in place, the English language labor market is open to native and non-native speakers. Before you can embark on your new and exciting journey to China, there are some steps we must follow before we are eligible to work there as a non-native... [Read more]
Ask a Non-Native TEFL teacher: Career, Motivation, Self-Development - TEFL Blog
Mon, 17 May 2021 Federico Riva
TEFL Information Teaching Ideas
Ask a Non-Native TEFL teacher: Career, Motivation, Self-Development
Hey guys, it's Liza here and I'm super happy to welcome you to our weekly ITTT live session. Today we are going to talk about some usual teaching stuff and if you are interested in anything related to TEFL teaching or career building, this is for you. Feel free to comment and I'll try to help you out with my thoughts and ideas, and maybe you'll find my suggestions useful. I have to fix my camera just slightly, I feel like it's moving down somehow. I hope that you can hear me clearly and see me clearly, please let me know where you guys are from. Also, let me know what stage of your career development you are at.
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The Biggest Misconceptions About TEFL/TESOL Discussed - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The Biggest Misconceptions about TEFL/TESOL Discussed
Today, we are going to talk about the “biggest misconceptions about TEFL and TESOL and teaching English abroad”. We get a lot of questions here at ITT, and a lot of people are confused and I just want to clear a few things up, some myths here and there, and I think I've narrowed it down to eight misconceptions that we're going to look at and you can throw your questions at me at any time.
I would also really like to know where you are like in your TEFL journey, are you currently taking a TEFL or TESOL course? Are you thinking about it? Are you already certified? Or are you already teaching abroad? Let me know, that would be interesting to know.
Let's jump right into the biggest misconceptions about TEFL and TESOL and... [Read more]
The 8 Best Countries in the Middle East for Teaching English Abroad - TEFL Blog
Tue, 26 Jun 2018 Linda Dunsmore
Destinations TEFL Information
The 8 Best Countries in the Middle East for Teaching English Abroad
Are you thinking about teaching English in the Middle East? This region is rich in culture and natural beauty, plus the salaries for EFL teachers are among the highest in the world! Having work experience in the Middle East on your resume will open doors to endless opportunities around the world. Here are the best countries in the Middle East to teach English as a foreign language in 2018.
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United Arab Emirates - The Land of Opportunities
Kuwait - The Fruitful Land of the Gulf
Bahrain - The Land of Pearls
Oman - The Land of Scenic Beauty
Saudi Arabia - The Land of Hot Sands
Qatar - The Land of the Sheikhs
Jordan... [Read more]
The Biggest Misconceptions about TEFL/TESOL Discussed - TEFL Blog
Mon, 08 Mar 2021 Federico Riva
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The Biggest Misconceptions about TEFL/TESOL Discussed
Today, we are going to talk about the "biggest misconceptions about TEFL and TESOL and teaching English abroad". We get a lot of questions here at ITT, and a lot of people are confused and I just want to clear a few things up, some myths here and there, and I think I've narrowed it down to eight misconceptions that we're going to look at and you can throw your questions at me at any time.
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Misconception #1: It's really hard to find a job teaching English abroad.
Misconception #2: You need a degree to teach English abroad.
Misconception #3: TEFL doesn't pay well.
Misconception #4: You need to speak another... [Read more]
The Best Countries for Solo Women to Teach English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The Best Countries for Solo Women to Teach English Abroad
02/19/2021
hi everybody hello and good morning or good evening wherever you
are right now i'm in south korea it's 10 a.m friday and so good morning
um yeah i'm back here again today my name is linda from itt
um if you've been here before hi and if this is your first time watching
thanks so much for tuning in and taking the time we really really appreciate it um yeah so if any
if at any time during this live session today you have any questions feel free to drop your comments
in the comment section from whichever platform you're watching from so we are streaming live on facebook and
on youtube at the same time if you can see me if you can hear me just leave a
high into the comment box that would be really highly appreciated so that... [Read more]
TEFL Phnom Penh - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Cambodia ▷ ITTT course
TEFL Phnom Penh | TEFL Cambodia
If you crave adventure and a lifestyle that’s out of the ordinary, Phnom Penh, Cambodia is the perfect location to launch your ‘teach English abroad’ journey. The transformation of Cambodia over the past three decades from a country characterised by occupation and trouble, to a Southeast Asian powerhouse, is phenomenal. There’s an insatiable demand for English language skills in Cambodia - and a chronic shortage of TEFL qualified people to teach English. What does this mean for people just like you? Simple! It means opportunities galore.
Phnom Penh is the capital city of Cambodia and the nation’s international gateway. With a population of around 2.5 million people and a relatively confined central business district, it has a noticeably slower... [Read more]