Teach English Abroad Blog

Trying to figure out what to pack for Thailand and wished for a more comprehensive list? Here is what I brought from home, what I could have done without, and what I wished I brought. Hope this helps!

Packing for your life abroad can be one of the most daunting and difficult parts of the process. Most of us are packing our entire lives into just 2 or... keep reading

Here are my very on packing list must have packing items. With extra tips for using each item of clothing effectively to maximize packing items.

Other than being the title of an award-winning movie (if you haven’t seen it, you should), this phrase just about sums up the limbo I've felt like I've been existing... keep reading

In some ways, life in Madrid is going to be very different from what you're used to in the United States. Certain things that might seem unnecessary in the US... keep reading

For the end of 2022, I wanted to try something different and really dive deeper into Thai culture. So during my Christmas break - I booked 4 days and 4... keep reading

1. Enjoy A Walk Along the Duoro River and Luis I Bridge It was refreshing to wake up in the morning and take a walk along the Duoro River. While... keep reading

Have a three day weekend? Do you want to be a “weekend warrior”? Better yet - want to explore your new home? Here are the steps I go through to... keep reading

I’ve been in Thailand for a month now, and in the span of 30 days, I’ve learned more completely new and unexpected things than I would in a year at... keep reading

In Spain, most people rely on public transport to get to their jobs and travel about the city of Madrid. Using the metro in Spain is easy once you get... keep reading

As someone who has now packed to live abroad twice, I figured I can share some items I wish I packed, as well as some items I wish I left... keep reading

The first time I found out that I would be traveling to South Korea, I was so excited! However, the looming cloud of what I needed to shove into two... keep reading

Getting your visa is the biggest step to take when moving abroad. When I first started the process, I had no idea what to do. Thankfully, CIEE is a huge... keep reading

Let the countdown begin! Two weeks, fourteen days, three hundred and thirty-six hours until I am getting on a plane to Spain from NYC . My departure date is getting... keep reading

One month in Korea and I’m about halfway to feeling settled. The first 24 hours are probably the hardest but that is to be expected. If you have never visited... keep reading