Moving abroad to teach at an international school means leaving some security behind, including family and friends. But what about pay? Do international schools pay well? Are the packages worth my time and effort? Will I be able to make ends meet or go beyond that? When we talk about international school salaries and packages, […]
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What to do in Luxembourg? You’ve almost certainly heard of this country, but what do you really know about it? Luxembourg is at the crossroads of Western Europe. It’s easily accessible from Belgium (we drove from there), France (we drove there afterward!), and Germany, as it shares borders with all three. Yet despite its central
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Visiting Petra, a historical gem in Jordan, is an unforgettable journey back in time. Three days give you ample opportunity to take in the awe-inspiring architecture and scenery of the Rose City. Whether walking through the Siq to marvel at The Treasury or hiking up to The Monastery, the adventure is both physically demanding and profoundly rewarding. Locally-run hotels offer authentic stays, and the Jordan Pass is a cost-effective ticket for entry. Time your visit carefully to balance crowd sizes and weather conditions. Aside from the main attractions, lesser-known trails like the Al-Khubtha Trail provide unique perspectives, and experiences like Petra by Night add enchantment to the rich tapestry of this ancient wonder.
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The post explores misconceptions about teachers’ workload and underscores the challenges in achieving work-life balance amidst planning, grading, and communicating outside of contractual hours. It shares personal journeys towards improved work-life balance through strategies like setting boundaries, efficient time management, and technological separation. Suggestions include not bringing work home, selective grading, targeted feedback, using time-blocking techniques, separating work emails and devices from personal ones, and having accountability partners. The authors emphasize these approaches are flexible and not always foolproof in the demanding teaching profession.
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Season 4, Episode 3 of the Nomadicgregors Podcast. In this episode, we are just discussing our year of travel for 2023!
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Season 4, episode 2 of the Nomadicgregors Podcast! We discuss our experiences with attending international school job fairs!
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Istanbul is a city full of everything you could ever want. Want amazing food? It’s there. Want to hit some high-end shopping? You can find it. Want major Western civilization and Islamic history? It’s there. From boat cruises to four actual seasons, Istanbul has something for everyone. Like all of our guides, our three days
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You’ve decided you want to move abroad to teach, but now it’s time to check out a job fair. What are they, and what can you expect from international school job fairs? This post is designed to help you understand what to expect, what you’ll need to have, and what our experiences have been like
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Virtually everywhere has a loyalty program these days. From stores (which have had them forever) to apps and travel programs. I’m here to discuss one specific type, though, and that is hotel loyalty programs (you can read about loyalty programs in general on our Loyalty Program Page). I want to tell you why I choose
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So you have decided to live your life overseas, but there’s perhaps a wrinkle you’re concerned about… your aging parents. Expats with aging parents is a topic that frequently comes up in different threads on social media sites. It’s one of the more complex, at least emotionally, aspects of living in a new country. So,
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