Category: Preparing

5 Reasons to Study English in the UK

There are many options available when you choose to study the English language, and there are courses open to students in a variety of different countries. Choosing to study English in the United Kingdom has many advantages and benefits to…

Great Reasons to Teach English in Japan

Whether you are a college graduate looking for a gap year or someone who is looking to try something new,exciting ,rewarding and different Teaching English as a Foreign Launguage (TEFL) may be just what your looking for! If you are…

Planning Your Trip: What to Be Aware of

While booking your dream holiday is the fun part, knowing some extra snippets of information that will help along the way is a bonus. Whether you need to know where you can park your car or wondering how much stuff…

Picking a Language to Study

So you’d like to learn a second language. Maybe you would just like to dabble in a few phrases for the fun of it, or to exercise your brain. Perhaps you are in college and you have a language requirement…

A Non-Hostile Hostel

A Non-Hostile Experience

During to my travels to both Edinburgh and Paris a youth hostel was my accommodation of choice. Begin on a pretty tight budget; financially they just made the most sense to me. They are easy to find and read up…

How Do You Move Money Cheaply and Safely Abroad

It’s one of the biggest headaches that expats and their loved ones face, as it isn’t just the upfront costs you have to worry about. It’s also crucial to find the best exchange rate that makes your money go further.

So, you want to be an English Teacher in Japan?

Typical Day I wake up at 6:15am. Stumble down from my loft, and start getting ready in my shoebox apartment. I leave the house at 7:25am and catch the train to work. I arrive at about 8:10. On average I…