Teach Abroad Blog

There have been several moments throughout my short time here in Spain that I have had to ask, "Is this really my life?" Galloping through the Sierra de Guadarrama Mountains...keep reading

If you're in Madrid, you are just 10€ (Euros, equivalent to around $12) and a 45-minute bus ride from the historic city of Toledo. Trains are faster, but buses are...keep reading

Shopping in a Spanish supermarket (or supermercado) is a feast for the senses! Smelling fresh seafood, picking up a warm baguette, admiring the beautiful colors of fruits and vegetables…it is...keep reading

Okay, sorry for the clickbait title. There are a million differences between America and China, both big and small that rank differently depending on your background, reason for travel, and...keep reading

¿Quieres tomar un café? Or literally, Do you want to “take“ a coffee? “Taking” or having a coffee in Spain is a daily ritual and a time to enjoy the...keep reading

When I first decided to quit my steady job of almost five years (sorry, mom and dad!) and move to South Korea to teach, all I could think about was...keep reading

What I wish I knew Before Moving to Thailand Even though I consider myself a traveler, there are definitely some things I wish I knew before moving to Thailand. In...keep reading

Ahan tee Muang Thai arroy maak maak!!! Food in Thailand is delicious. Dangerously delicious. A “how many meals a day is socially acceptable” level of delicious. One of my favorite...keep reading

Lunchtime Language Flub-Ups The other day I went to meet my husband’s boss (for lack of a better description) and his wife for lunch. We are volunteer English teachers in...keep reading

Name : Kamalía Alcantara Hometown : Phoenix, AZ CIEE Teach Term : Oct 2017-June 2018, Teach in Spain Immersion Location in Spain (Neighborhood or Town): Salamanca, Madrid Why did you...keep reading