Tag: Latin America
Ideas, programs, jobs, volunteer positions, and resources for teaching and travel in Latin America.

How a Teacher Travels the World Every Summer Vacation
Chiang Rai, Thailand: “It’s the eye of the tiger!” Karen reports: “There was no quick escape — the fence was electrified behind me. One of the posted rules: Don’t stick hands or fingers inside the cages. Ironically, you could go […]
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Finding a Job Teaching English in Colombia at a Private School
Ana Horseback riding with friends in Sanat Fe de Antioquia, Colombia. Teaching Traveling: Considering teaching English abroad? Intrigued by Colombia? Check out this inspiring story by Ana Karina. Ana, tell us about yourself. Ana: Hi, I’m Ana, a 27 year […]
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Teaching Abroad in Thailand and Ecuador as an Asian-American
Lani in Kuala Lumphur, Malaysia, 2009. Teaching Traveling: Welcome to Lani, a Thai-American teacher who has been teaching abroad in Thailand and Ecuador! Lani, tell us more about your background. Lani: Originally, I went to school to be an archaeologist, […]
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Teaching Overseas in Venezuela, Azerbaijan, and More
Iguazu Falls, Argentina was Amanda’s first taste of gigantic waterfalls. Teaching Traveling: Readers, get psyched to learn how one woman taught abroad in Azerbaijan, Japan, Italy, and now Venezuela! Welcome, Amanda. Tell us a bit about your background. Amanda: I’m […]
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Amazing World Travels By a New England Teacher
Michael on New Year’s Eve in Barcelona, the night he got engaged! Teaching Traveling: Welcome, Michael! Tell us about yourself. Michael: My name in Michael Xiarhos, I’m 32 years old… I am born and raised in Warwick, Rhode Island. I […]
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A Week Volunteering in Honduras to Paint a School Mural
Matt in Honduras, taking a break from painting to spend time with some students. Teaching Traveling: Welcome to Matt, a teacher-in-training who has traveled extensively, most notably to volunteer in Honduras. Matt, tell us about your background. Matt: My name […]
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