Teach English Abroad Blog

Exploring Cappadocia, Türkiye: Hot Air Balloons, Hidden Cities, and a Taste of Local Life I just got back from my first-ever trip to Cappadocia, Türkiye, and… wow. Amazing. Electric. Stunning... keep reading

Three plane tickets, two backpacks, and one dream that had finally become reality. I officially packed up my life and moved halfway across the world to teach English for six... keep reading

Hi everyone! My name is Megan and I am from Vancouver, Canada. Before I dive into sharing stories and tips about teaching abroad, I wanted to take a moment to... keep reading

Back in May, my mom, sister, and I were walking around Chicago. My sister has lived there for close to 4 years and raves about it, but I'd never lived... keep reading

Discover how to spend 4 perfect days in Mallorca, Spain—from car rentals and local eats to hidden coves and travel tips. This CIEE Teach Abroad blogger shares her October island itinerary.

Exploring Madrid through flavors, one bite at a time Now that I’ve been living in Madrid for over a month, I’ve realized one of the best ways to connect with... keep reading

Today is Tuesday the 21st of October and I have officially been here for three weeks. When I arrived, all my roommates were just starting to work and I still... keep reading

I have survived the first day of school! I was a little nervous heading into the day as someone who was starting two weeks into the school year. I had... keep reading

Making friends while teaching or studying abroad can be particularly challenging for young adults. I studied abroad in 2021 and only had friends from my program. When I decided to... keep reading

¡Hola! My name is Katie Grisham, and I am from Ripley, Mississippi. In May of 2025, I graduated from Mississippi State University with a Bachelor's in Fashion Design & Merchandising... keep reading

When to know it's time to start living and time to ditch the 9-5.

Whether your commute is a 15-minute walk, a two-hour bus, or a wild combination of walking, busing, and commuter train, you have an opportunity to curate the perfect commute routine.

It feels like just yesterday that I moved to Spain, but somehow it's already been over 2 months. In honor of 10 weeks in Madrid, I put together a list... keep reading

¡Hola! Bienvenido a mi blog. My name is Caroline and I’m originally from Boston, just about 20 minutes north of the city. I graduated from the University of Maryland in... keep reading

Your Guide to Portugal’s Hidden Surf Town Hello! I recently had the opportunity to spend a long weekend in Ericeira, Portugal. This charming town isn’t typically one of the main... keep reading