Tag Archives: expat

Follow on: Living where you used to holiday

Following on from last week’s blog, whereby we looked at where in the world to work, in both my book and blog I shared that it is worthwhile being careful of living somewhere where you used to holiday.Fast forward to this weekend in Ko Samet, Thailand. I experienced returning to a place I once holidayed.Continue reading “Follow on: Living where you used to holiday”

Beginning research on Becoming an International Teacher: Do you have the necessary qualifications?

I chose the image above for this blog, as well as my website, as I believe deeply that by even investigating the idea of searching for international teaching jobs, you have done something great. You have looked for a life whereby adventure is at the forefront when teaching overseas. Many people do not feel thatContinue reading “Beginning research on Becoming an International Teacher: Do you have the necessary qualifications?”

Settling in: Part 4 Building Communities

I thought I’d include one of my photos here, the yoga class I attend in my new location. Several of these yogis also attend my pilates group, which I established in my home. In my opinion, this is one of the most important steps to settling a new location: building a community. It is importantContinue reading “Settling in: Part 4 Building Communities”

Settling in: Part 3 Building your home

With the rush and busyness of the first few days, which roll into weeks, it’s easy to lose sight of yourself and your needs. This can be compounded if you are also settling in your family to a new location, home and school. In my book I highlight small changes you can make to ensureContinue reading “Settling in: Part 3 Building your home”

2023: Seeking and Responding to Surprises

I thought I’d start with this image: more than 100 locks of love secured and promised. How often do we promise ourselves something, which reflects our love for ourselves? I’m guessing, if you are like me, practically never! This picture was just one I snapped as I walked around Gdansk, this Christmas break. Here isContinue reading “2023: Seeking and Responding to Surprises”

Culture Shock: What’s your experience?

Hi international teachers! I am currently researching ‘culture shock’. This has been a term I have come across several times, usually at inductions at new schools. Currently, I am designing a course to support international teachers and I would love to unpick the term further, in our context. Although is a lack of specific researchContinue reading “Culture Shock: What’s your experience?”

What an experience! Recording for a Summit and podcasting (06/05/21)

This past month feels like I am on a fast spinning treadmill! It’s been fabulous! Firstly, I recorded for Kathy Brodie’s Early Years Summit which was my first experience of offering external CPD. I knew of this Summit as my Masters’ dissertation was based on ‘Interactions’ which amazingly was running in the year I beganContinue reading “What an experience! Recording for a Summit and podcasting (06/05/21)”