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37 Teacher Travel Grants: Free Travel Opportunities for Teachers

Did you know that there are numerous fellowship and grant programs that allow teachers to travel for FREE? Keep reading to learn more!

One of my favorite parts of being a teacher is the schedule. With two months off in the summer, and several weeks off during the school year, the possibilities for travel are endless. Over the past few years I have done a variety of trips that have not only been fun and relaxing, but have also provided me with a wealth of knowledge that has improved my teaching practice. I have studied flamenco guitar in Spain, practiced baroque flute in Nova Scotia, and have attended music education conferences across the United States. However, traveling can be expensive, especially when you are working with a limited teacher budget.

Luckily, there are a variety of government organizations, private companies and non-profit international organizations who sponsor travel grants specifically for teachers. These grants are perfect for teachers who want to broaden their horizons and improve their teaching practice abroad. These programs all differ in requirements and details, but in general, they are highly competitive and involve some type of research or teaching while abroad.

Below is a list of 37 different grant and fellowship programs that allow free (or almost free) travel opportunities for teachers.

Updated 1/5/24

• Who can apply?: K-12 teachers in the United States
• Application deadline: February 19th, 2024
• Program length: Yearlong professional development, 2-3 weeks of travel
• Destination options: Brazil, Canada, Columbia, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Finland, Indonesia, Morocco, Peru, Philippines, Senegal, Uruguay
• Application deadline: TBD
• Program length: 2-6 weeks
• Destination options: Argentina, Cambodia, Colombia, Honduras, India, Israel, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Palestinian Territories, Peru, The Philippines, Spain, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Zambia
• Who can apply? K-12 teachers in the United States
• Program length: 3 to 6 months
• Destination options: Brazil, Colombia, Finland, Greece, India, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan, United Kingdom, Vietnam
• Program requirements: Bachelor’s degree
• Application deadline: Likely October 2024
• Program length: 6-12 months
• Destination options: Varies, see a full list here
• Program requirements: Non-U.S. college graduate or young teachers
• Application deadline: Varies by country
• Destination options: Varies, see map here
• Who can apply?: K-12 and postsecondary educators
• Application deadline: January 4th, 2024
• Program length: 4 weeks
• Destination options: TBD- varies each year
• Who can apply?: Teachers, students, and faculty engaged in a common endeavor relating to humanities, social sciences and languages
• Application deadline: March 27th, 2023
• Program length: Varies
• Destination options: Africa, East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific, the Western Hemisphere (Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean), East Central Europe and Eurasia, and the Near East
• strengthen teaching and learning in schools and colleges
• facilitate research and original scholarship
• provide opportunities for lifelong learning
• preserve and provide access to cultural and educational resources
• Who can apply?: varies
• Application deadline: varies depending on the program. Check here for upcoming program deadlines.
• Program length: varies
• Destination options: varies
• Who can apply?: K-12 classroom teachers
• Application deadline: January 12th, 2024
• Program length: 7-12 days
• Destination options: Varies
• Who can apply?: Varies by program
• Application deadline: Varies by program
• Program length: Varies by program
• Destination options: Varies by program
• Who can apply?: PreK-12 teachers
• Application deadline: January 18th, 2024
• Program length: Varies- programs are self-designed
• Destination options: Flexible
• Who can apply?: PreK-12 educators
• Application deadline: January 7th, 2024
• Program length: 1-2 weeks
• Who can apply?: Pre-K-12 and college level educators
• Application deadline: Likely November 2024
• Program length: 2-4 weeks
• Destination options: At sea- varies
• Who can apply?: Full time social studies and/or STEM educators from the U.S. and Canada
• Application deadline: February 11th, 2024
• Program length: 2 weeks
• Destination options: Germany
• Who can apply?: K-12 educators in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
• Application deadline: November 16th, 2023
• Program length: 11 months
• Destination options: Washington, DC
• Who can apply?: Current NEA members who are U.S. teachers, counselors, or education support professionals
• Application deadline: February 1st, 2024
• Who can apply?: Middle and high school social studies teachers
• Application deadline: March 1st, 2024
• Program length: 10 days
• Destination options: Japan
• Who can apply?: Classroom teachers
• Application deadline: Varies based on your home state- check website above
• Program length: 1-6 weeks
• Destination options: UK
• Who can apply?: Primary and secondary school teachers
• Application deadline: Rolling
• Who can apply?: U.S. educators
• Application deadline: TBD- currently virtual due to Covid
• Program length: One week
• Destination options: Kingdom of Bahrain
• Who can apply?: K-12 educators
• Application deadline: Varies by program, rolling admissions
• Destination options: Gettysburg College, George Washington University, Princeton University
• Who can apply?: Students, teachers, administrators, artists
• Who can apply?: Public school teachers
• Program length: Varies- you create your own program
• Who can apply?: Licensed k-12 teachers employed in public or private schools
• Application deadline: January 15th-April 15th, 2024
• Who can apply?: Educators
• Application deadline: Summer 2024 information coming soon
• Program length: 4-8 weeks
• Destination options: Various locations across the United States
• Destination options: Online, U.S., and East Asia
• Who can apply?: Educators grades 3-12
• Application deadline: Late winter/early Spring- check website above for more information
• Program length: 3-5 days
• Destination options: Colonial Williamsburg
• Who can apply?: K-12 educators and college faculty
• Application deadline: January 16th, 2024
• Program length: One week in June
• Destination options: Brussels
• Who can apply?: “Anyone who is  currently  educating American students in a formal school environment.”
• Application deadline: January 15th, 2024
• Program length: 4-5 days
• Destination options: Mount Vernon (North of Washington, DC)
• Who can apply?: Social studies and science teachers
• Application deadline: TBD, likely May 2024
• Destination options: TBD
• Who can apply?: K-12 STEM teachers in the U.S.
• Application deadline: TBD, awaiting program information for 2024
• Program length: Yearlong engagement and planning with a stipend for PD/education conferences (registration fees, lodging, and travel)
• Who can apply?: Classroom teachers, informal science educators, artists, videographers, writers, social media experts and anyone who can make a good case for themselves.
• Application deadline: January 13th, 2023
• Program length: Two months, 12/10/23-2/2/24 or 2/9/24-4/8/24
• Who can apply?: Any high school teacher or counselor currently employed at a public or private high school in the United States or internationally.
• Application deadline: March 14th, 2024
• Program length: Varies- you can use this grant towards an educational conference of your choice.
• Destination options: Varies- you can use this grant towards an educational conference of your choice.
• Who can apply?: Any pre-service or current K-12 teachers from the United States
• Program length: Five days
• Destination options: Washington, D.C.
• Who can apply?: Middle and high school educators
• Application deadline: No deadline posted, applications opened in January
• Program length: One Week
• Destination options: Annapolis, MD
• Destination options: varies- check their website
• Who can apply?: Middle school STEM teachers
• Application deadline: Head to their website (linked above) to be notified when applications open
• Program length: One weekend

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Programs For U.S. Teachers Whether you want to improve your institution’s capacity to support study abroad, gain international teaching experience or prepare to host international students, there are government-funded programs to fit your goals. Information For U.S. Teachers:

Opportunities for K-12 Teachers from the United States and Abroad

• The Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Semester Research Program sends U.S. teachers abroad for three to six months to pursue individual projects, conduct research and share their expertise with local teachers and students.
• The Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Short-Term Program sends expert U.S. teachers to support projects identified by U.S. Embassies and Fulbright Commissions in schools, teacher training colleges, government ministries, and educational NGOs.
• The Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program  provides U.S. teachers with the opportunity to globalize their classrooms, schools and communities. Teachers participate in an on-line course, a global education symposium in Washington, D.C. and then take part in two-to-three week field experiences abroad.
• Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad--Bilateral Projects , sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, provides short-term study and travel seminars abroad for U.S. educators in the social sciences and humanities.
• STARTALK  offers students (K–16) and teachers engaging opportunities to learn critical languages through groundbreaking approaches to language education.

Opportunities in English teaching

• The  Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Program   places recent college graduates and young professionals as English teaching assistants in primary and secondary schools or universities overseas.
• The  Office of English Language Programs  offers exchange programs for American educators in the fields of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)/Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL).

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Educators enrich their profession with globe-trotting experience — and get funding to do it.

Teachers who travel bring back to their classrooms all of the experiences they had and passions they felt to inspire students and make global content come alive. By applying for grants, teachers can get these unique globe-trotting learning opportunities partially or fully funded. Edutopia has gathered stories and snapshots from teachers who have received such grants to travel.

After each teacher's tale, you'll find the details for how you can apply to the Fund for Teachers , the Earthwatch Institute's Education Fellowships , the Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad program, the English-Speaking Union of the United States's British Universities Summer School Program , and others .

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The Fund for Teachers

At Manzanita Community School, in Oakland, California, third-grade teacher Allison Stormont says many of her students' families fled Laos and stayed in refugee camps in Thailand while they waited to come to the United States. So Stormont visited Thailand and Laos, where she trekked through mountains, visited villages and temples, and traveled down the Mekong River on a summer sabbatical paid for by the nonprofit foundation Fund for Teachers.

"Students make lotus flowers with cardboard leaves and put pennies in the open leaves," Stormont notes. "I made a paper river and full moon and have candles and Thai music -- actually music made by elephants."

Stormont explains that as a teacher, "you're juggling 20 balls in the air, and you're constantly overworked and stressed. This kind of travel gives me the space to reflect, and also reflect with the idea that this is where my kids are from."

Learning about her students' cultures also focuses her thinking on the ethnic balance in her classroom, which includes many energetic students. "I just keep thinking about how to influence students, combining a Buddhist, calmer way of being with their vivacious personalities," she says. "How do I blend together cultures that are so diverse into a comfortable, safe, warm setting?"

Fund for Teachers encourages educators to travel the world on summer sabbaticals and to create their own proposals for professional growth.

Who sponsors the fellowship? The nonprofit foundation Fund for Teachers, started in 2001 by businessman Raymond Plank.

What is the fellowship for? As individuals or in teams, teachers design summer sabbaticals they feel will have a positive impact on their teaching. The organization says educators know best what they need for professional development, so it encourages them to travel the world and get out of their comfort zones, expand their experiences, and ultimately inspire their students.

Who can apply? Full-time teachers in grades P-12 who spend 50 percent or more of their time in a classroom or in classroom-like settings, work in select areas, and have three years of teaching experience.

What does the fellowship pay for? Everything, if you budget well. The Fund for Teachers offers individuals up to $5,000 and teams of two or more up to $10,000.

How many teachers get the fellowship? An average of 500 per year.

Are there any additional requirements? Teachers attend preparatory and follow-up meetings and provide documentation of how their summer sabbaticals influenced their teaching. Some requirements vary among school districts.

When are applications due? Deadlines vary from state to state; check their website for more information. Grant-writing tips for teachers are also available on the site -- as well as a scoring rubric, so applicants can see how proposals are evaluated.

Whom do I contact? The Fund for Teachers .

The Earthwatch Institute: Education Fellowships and Live from the Field

Regina Allen, an elementary school librarian in Columbia, Mississippi, has gone on two trips through the Earthwatch Institute. In 2006, she visited Mallorca, Spain, as a member of an international team on an archaeological dig. The next summer, she joined Vietnamese scientists studying the butterfly population in a diminishing jungle outside of Hanoi. Earthwatch covered costs for housing, food, and transportation in Vietnam as well as funding for research equipment needed during the expedition up to $2,500.

"You're with the local people and get all kinds of opportunities to mix with professionals in all sorts of scientific endeavors from those places," she says. "I wanted to have a trip in which I knew I would make a difference, and I did. I did work that added to their research."

Scientists all over the world run Earthwatch research trips.

Who sponsors the fellowship? The Earthwatch Institute, an international nonprofit organization founded in 1971, which recruits volunteers from many fields every year to join research teams around the globe.

What is the fellowship for? Teachers can apply for summer General Educator Fellowships to work with scientists on research projects, such as monitoring the zebra population in Kenya or excavating sites related to Peru's Wari Empire, in the Andes, or for Live from the Field slots; in this short trip during the school year, teachers report back to their classrooms with blogs, videos, and phone conferences.

Who can apply? All K-12 educators. (You don't have to be a scientist!)

What does the fellowship pay for? Earthwatch covers all the costs of research, food, and accommodations; the fellow pays for travel to and from the site, but most receive some reimbursement.

How many teachers get the fellowship? About 200 annually get the summer fellowships; the number of Live from the Field fellows varies.

Are there any additional requirements? Fellows keep journals, develop lesson plans they use in class after the trip, and give presentations about their experiences.

When are applications due? Usually in February. Check their website for updates.

Whom do I contact? Earthwatch Institute Education Fellowships and Alternative Expedition Funding .

Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program

Kate Cook and her many students have reaped the benefits of her summer with the Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program. Many years back, Cook, who teaches Spanish and human rights, went to Venezuela with the program. Her group went on an intense five-week tour of the whole country, from the Andes to the Amazon rain forest, and took three weeks of classes while living with Venezuelan families.

Cook, who was interested in learning more about Afro-Latinos, visited an isolated beach village in which almost every resident was descended from fugitive slaves. "I interviewed people there and took lots of photos," she reports. "It was very powerful."

Cook was teaching in the San Francisco Bay Area at the time, and she created a unit for her Spanish classes introducing Afro-Latino history and culture. "I used it every year I was in San Francisco," Cook says. "My students did projects on it, and it was very eye opening for them."

Topics and host countries for the Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program vary from year to year.

Who sponsors the fellowship? The U.S. Department of Education's International Education Programs Service.

What is the fellowship for? Four- to six-week summer seminars help educators improve their knowledge of the people and cultures of countries outside western Europe. In 2012, participating countries include Brazil, Uruguay, China, India, Mexico, Colombia, and the United Arab Emirates.

Who can apply? All educators with three years of experience who have responsibility for curriculum in the social sciences or humanities, including languages.

What does the fellowship pay for? Everything, except for a $450 cost share.

How many teachers get the fellowship? More than 100 teachers annually.

Are there any additional requirements? Participants are required to complete a curriculum project when they return home.

When are applications due? Usually in October. Check their website for updates.

Whom do I contact? Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad .

English-Speaking Union of the United States's British Universities Summer School Program

Michelle Terl had heard friends rave that their fellowships through the English-Speaking Union changed their lives.

"Once I went and had the experience, I understood why they said that," says Terl, who teaches drama and runs an active after-school theater program in Broward County, Florida. "There was just so much to bring back into the classroom and into my extracurricular experiences."

As part of the Teaching Shakespeare Through Performance course at the Shakespeare Globe Centre, Terl and her peers (a mix of English and drama teachers) studied voice and movement with Globe practitioners, attended lectures about the theater's construction, and developed performances with individual directors.

Her students put on a sold-out show of A Midsummer Night's Dream. "To have a high school kid elbow you in a crowd and say, 'This is the coolest thing I've ever seen,' well, that makes me a happy teacher," says Terl.

And her performers were happy about re-creating the Globe, too. "They told me later, 'We thought you were insane, but now we're really glad you did it.'"

Who sponsors the fellowship? The English-Speaking Union of the United States, a nonprofit educational organization committed to promoting "scholarship and the advancement of knowledge through the effective use of English in an expanding global community."

What is the fellowship for? Fellows take three-week courses at the International Shakespeare Globe Centre, Oxford University, or Edinburgh's Scottish Universities International Summer School. Past courses have included Teaching Shakespeare Through Performance, Text and Context: British Literature from 1900 to the Present, Modernism and Postmodernism, and numerous other literature, history, and creative writing classes.

Who can apply? Secondary school teachers near one of the English-Speaking Union's 72 branches in the United States.

What does the fellowship pay for? It varies. The branch offices of the English-Speaking Union give out the scholarships. The majority of branches cover all tuition, accommodations, and some meals, and many include the airfare as well.

How many teachers get the fellowship? There are usually about 35 to 40 fellowships awarded from 25 ESU branches each year.

Are there any additional requirements? No, but some branches ask participants to speak to their members after the trip.

When are applications due? Most ESU branches have deadlines in late January. Check your local ESU's website for details.

Whom do I contact? The English-Speaking Union of the United States . Look at the website to find the ESU branch nearest you to see whether it funds a scholarship.

Lisa Morehouse taught secondary English for 12 years in San Francisco and rural Georgia. She is now a public radio journalist and an education consultant.

Educators abroad: more programs for traveling teachers.

Here are some other travel grants and opportunities you might consider:

American Councils for International Education Seminars

Sponsor: American Councils for International Education Application deadline: For the Argentina and Brazil Administrator Exchange Programs, the deadline is usually late March. (Check their website for updates on the other countries.) Open to: Elementary and secondary school teachers in specific subject areas (depending on location); superintendents, principals, and other administrators; university faculty may also apply to the program in Greece More information: American Councils for International Academic Exchanges

After orientations in Washington, DC, participants attend seminars in host countries lasting 5-8 weeks. The Greece and Italy programs focus on the classics; in the India, Thailand, and Uruguay programs, teachers work with local counterparts. The program covers all costs.

Summer Fellowship in Korean Studies

Sponsor: The Korea Society Application deadline: Usually in January or February. Check their website for details. Open to: Teachers in grades K-12 in social studies More information: The Korea Society

Teachers visit Korean historical and industrial sites during a two-week, all-expenses-paid trip. The program includes lectures and discussions on Korean history, culture, politics, economics, arts, and language.

Transatlantic Outreach Program

Sponsor: Goethe-Institut Application deadline: Usually in February. Check their website for details. Open to: Social studies teachers in grades K-12, as well as curriculum coordinators and some college professors More information: Goethe-Institut

This is a fully funded, two-week trip in which participants study modern Germany. Past trips have included visits to schools, centers of government and industry, and historical and cultural sites.

Omprakash Volunteer Abroad Grants

Sponsor: Omprakash Application deadline: Quarterly: February 15, May 15, August 15, and November 15. Open to: Anyone, including educators and those interested in teaching More information: Omprakash Volunteer Abroad Grants

Omprakash connects volunteers with grassroots organizations around the world and also offers grants to volunteers who propose special projects. Past recipients include educators who've started after-school programs, photo-literacy projects, and other educational work abroad.

This article was updated on June 10, 2013, to reflect changes in grant schedules, eligibility, and other features.

The Best Options for Traveling and Teaching

As a  traveling teacher  for the past three years, I’ve kind of done it all. I have experience in several different teaching scenarios and think that teaching is a job that allows you so much freedom to travel the world. It’s truly incredible! In this post, I’ll outline the best options for traveling and teaching.

Some background about me… I taught in a traditional classroom in the US for eight years. During that time, I was able to spend my  summers teaching , traveling, and exploring. I  quit my full-time teaching job  and started to  teach online instead,  learning about a whole new world of teaching and traveling.

Some background about me… I taught in a traditional classroom in the US for eight years. During that time, I was able to spend my summers teaching, traveling, and exploring. I quit my full-time teaching job and started to teach online instead, learning about a whole new world of teaching and traveling.

Note: If you are wanting to travel and teach, your first step is certification. Whether you want to teach full-time or part-time, certification is going to be necessary in some form . I went to college for education and have been lucky to be qualified for all the below options. I’ll outline the certification needed for each option.

1. Teach full time, travel on holidays

Certification needed: full teaching license, state testing varies, degree required

This is a model I followed for several years and am so glad I did. It’s easy to use school breaks for travel. While you work, you’ll have weeks off at a time throughout the year. This means you have ample time to go on trips during the summer, spring break, and winter break.

There are so many options for travel discounts for classroom teachers. There are discounts on things like hotels, car rentals, flights, full vacations, activities, and just general tips for saving on travel that make it possible on a teachers salary. I created a whole series on travel discounts for teachers on my TikTok. Find all videos below:

• Vacation package discounts
• Flights, cars, hotels
• Travel memberships for teachers with discounts
• Hotels with government rates for teachers

2. Teach full-time in internationally

Certification needed: education degree or sometimes TEFL/TESOL certification, Bachelor’s degree required

There’s a lot of different ways to do this. If you area already a certified teacher, you will be able to qualify for a variety of positions. You can teach at international schools as well as in tutoring centers and the like full time. All of these positions go together because they are full time in the sense that they last longer than a few months. They are not temporary positions, instead you have a classroom and continually teach the same students throughout the year.

Alright to start…

T eaching  E nglish as a  F oreign  L anguage refers to teaching English language in countries where English is not the native language. A Mexican student learning English in Mexico, for example, is learning English as a foreign language.

T eaching  E nglish to  S peakers of  O ther  L anguages is an all-encompassing term that covers TEFL and is commonly used by membership organizations like TESOL International and by universities to refer to graduate degree programs in English language teaching, such as the MA TESOL.

You can also go in person to the country you would like to teach in and take a TESOL course there with guaranteed placement at the end. There are many countries where you have the option to teach and programs will vary greatly depending on the country you want to teach in. One thing is for sure, you will need a bachelor’s degree if you want a full time position and you will want to at least get an online TESOL course certification or you can go straight to getting TEFL Certified . From there, you can begin to speak with recruiters and make your choice.

Some full time teaching options include:

• Teaching at an international school (example of a position at an international school in Russia and Ukraine here)
• Teaching English classes (example here about teaching in South Korea )
• Teaching in after school programs (example here  about teaching in Beijing, Shanghai , and China )
• Teaching at a government school (example of Teaching in Thailand and Japan here)

3. Teach online

Certification needed: TESOL certification , Bachelor’s degree required (except PalFish, but it pays 1/2 what others do)

Teaching online is one way that you can see the world while continuing to work and make a decent amount of money. There are a lot of things to consider if you are wanting to teach

online, but know that this job offers a lot of flexibility and a certain amount of stability, depending on the company you choose . It’s a great way to explore while living abroad .

I’ve been working for two different companies, VIPKid and QKids, they both have pros and cons. Online learning is huge right now and it’s easy to transition to this while traveling.

Here are some things to consider:

• you don’t need teaching experience to start teaching online
• you will need a strong WiFi connection
• you will need props and materials for many of the programs
• some online platforms require a minimum of hours
• you will be an independent contractor and could be let go at any time
• see my list of companies hiring right now here

4. Teacher Travel Opps – Travel for Free with a Program!

There are many different programs that offer teacher exchanges, especially during the summer. I spent a summer teaching in China as well as in Zambia helping teachers in their classrooms.

The best way to find these programs is by looking into fellowships, non-profits, and the like for programs that fit your schedule. Some last a month, others just a week. These are a great way to spend some time traveling and helping other teachers around the world as well as developing your own practice.

Programs to Consider:

• Destino Idiomas

Full list of teacher travel opps can be found in my subscriber resources where I list  over 200 teacher travel opps .

My video series on Travel Opps for Teachers:

My experience teaching in Zambia and China

5. Teach Privately

Certification: set by family or tutoring center

Many parents, small towns, and private tutoring companies are looking for strong English speakers to teach students privately. They do not always require a degree or anything beyond being a native English speaker, but having experience with kids will give you a leg up. The easiest way to find these positions is to look online at places such as AuPair World .

Here’s a story of a private tutor below:

Teaching in Russia

6. Volunteer as a teacher

Certification: high school diploma or higher

I do not recommend this for various reasons, but I wanted to place it on the list because it is important to know what is out there. Typically, programs work like this: You pay a contribution to the volunteer agency and a small admin fee. You book your own flight, but the project itself is usually free, along with basic accommodation and two meals per day. Always question your intentions before and after your trip.

Really check your intentions before this one, especially if you have never taught before. Do you really want to help and be a part of something that could change the world? Or are intentions selfish, to travel and to see and experience a place at the same time? Always be honest with yourself about your intentions. That’s important.

Here’s a story about teaching and volunteering:

Teaching in Cambodia

7. Travel with your students

Certifications: This one assumes you are already teaching with students in another scenario above full time.

If you are looking for a cool way to explore and bring experiences to your students, consider organizing a group trip. There are several different organizations that offer this service and the best part? If enough kids sign up, chaperones get to go for free! Pretty cool huh?

8. Go on vacations just for teachers

Certifications: None

Did you know that there are vacations out there designed just for teachers? Yep, there are so many out there that you can find for affordable rates and fun over the summer, spring break, and winter break! I’m actually helping host one alongside two of my traveling teacher friends a vacation for teachers through GEEO .

Some other companies to consider besides GEEO are Teachers on a Trip, Traveling Teachers LLC, Book Bag Trips, and Classroom without Borders.

No matter the option you choose, you’ll have an incredible experience traveling and teaching

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When you teach English abroad, you embark on a life-changing journey of personal and professional growth while having the adventure of a lifetime. By immersing yourself in a new culture and stretching outside your comfort zone, you’ll expand your worldview and gain increased confidence to overcome challenges.  

As an English teacher abroad, you’ll positively impact your students' lives by increasing their educational opportunities, job prospects, and cultural awareness.  At the same time, you will gain valuable skills for your life and career, including foreign language proficiency, intercultural competency, and leadership abilities. 

Why Teach Abroad With CIEE?

CIEE is the leading non-profit international exchange organization, and since 1947 we have been dedicated to our mission of promoting intercultural understanding. With our Teach Abroad programs, we provide comprehensive preparation and support to empower you to be successful and make a positive impact on the world.

As a CIEE Teach Abroad participant, you can expect: 

• A range of program options to fit your interests and goals, from semester to full-year placements in a wide variety of locations. 
•  Assistance with finding a teaching position at a reputable school you can trust. 
• Pre-departure training and guidance to help you prepare for your teaching assignment and life abroad.
• In-country support from our experienced staff, including help with logistics, cultural integration, and 24/7 emergency assistance.

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What Are the Benefits of Teaching Abroad?

Teaching English abroad offers many benefits beyond just earning an income .  It’s a chance to expand your worldview and grow your skillset.  Some of the top benefits of teaching abroad include: 

1. Cultural Immersion

Teaching abroad allows for deep cultural immersion. As a teacher, you'll build meaningful relationships with coworkers, neighbors, and new friends in the local community. This immersive experience will help you successfully work with people from different cultural backgrounds.

2. Language Learning

Teaching abroad is an excellent opportunity to learn a new language or improve your fluency by practicing in real-life settings. As you help your students learn English, you'll expand your foreign language skills. It's a win-win situation for everyone! 

3. Personal Growth

Teaching English abroad can be a challenging but rewarding experience that will help you develop self-confidence, independence, and resilience. You will also form lasting friendships and create memories that will last a lifetime. 

4. Professional Development

By teaching abroad, you will gain international work experience and transferable skills that will be valuable for any career. You will develop cross-cultural communication skills, foreign language proficiency, and leadership experience that will make you more competitive in the job market and successful in the workplace. 

5. Travel Opportunities

Teaching abroad gives you the unique opportunity to travel while earning an income. Join fellow teachers and other friends for weekend trips or holiday getaways to local destinations as well as neighboring countries.  You'll have the chance to visit historic sites, try new foods, and feel the thrill of adventure. 

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Questions about teaching english abroad.

The requirements to teach English abroad vary slightly by country, but common requirements include:

• Native-level English fluency
• Bachelor’s degree in any field
• Citizenship in the United States, Canada, Ireland, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, or another country where English is spoken as a first language.

Certification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language ( TEFL ) is required to teach in some countries but not all. Regardless of where you plan to teach abroad, TEFL certification is recommended because it will prepare you to be a successful teacher. TEFL certification is especially helpful if you don’t have a lot of previous teaching experience.

Yes! You do not need to know the local language to teach English abroad. In fact, many schools encourage foreign teachers to only speak English with students. Even if your students have very limited English proficiency, you will be able to communicate with them using non-verbal communication, such as gestures, facial expressions, and other body language. 

Teaching abroad is a great way to develop foreign language skills and you’ll want to learn at least basic phrases in the local language to help navigate daily life in your new home. It’s easy to learn basic phrases in the local language with free apps like Duolingo .  While teaching abroad, you’ll be immersed in the local culture and language so there will be plenty of opportunities to develop your language skills.  You can also take language classes in your free time or participate in language exchanges with locals.

TEFL certification (or equivalent teacher training) is required for teaching English in some countries, but not all.  Regardless of where you plan to teach English abroad, TEFL certification is recommended because it will give you the skills you need to be an effective teacher.  TEFL certification is especially helpful if you don’t have a lot of previous teaching experience.

CIEE TEFL’s  150-hour certification course will give you the training you need to be a confident and successful English teacher.  In this online course, you’ll join a supportive learning environment with up to 15 other students, and a highly qualified TEFL instructor.  CIEE TEFL is accredited by ACCET and recognized by the U.S.  Department of Education .

You can absolutely save money while teaching English Abroad and many teachers use the opportunity to build their personal savings or payoff student loans. The amount you are able to save will vary by country as well as your personal spending habits.

In general, there is greater potential to save money in countries like South Korea ,  China , or Thailand , where salaries are relatively high and teachers receive free housing.

Teachers in Spain earn enough to cover basic living expenses. However, many teachers find ways of earning extra income, such as giving private English lessons as an English tutor. You can choose to either save extra income or use it for travel around Spain and the rest of Europe.

The length of time required to commit to teaching abroad varies by country and program, but most programs typically require a commitment of 9-12 months. This is because schools prefer to hire teachers who can provide consistent instruction for students throughout the academic year. 

T here are opportunities to teach abroad for only one semester in certain locations where there is greater demand for English teachers and schools are more flexible.  For example, schools in Thailand hire teachers for either one semester or one academic year.    

Short-term teach abroad programs are also available for those who wish to serve as volunteer teachers. CIEE’s Teach in Spain Volunteer Program offers the opportunity to teach in Spain for less than 3 months. 

You should consider your personal goals and circumstances when deciding how long to commit to teaching abroad.  Keep in mind that the longer you spend teaching abroad, the more time you will have to integrate into the community, build meaningful relationships, and grow personally and professionally. In fact, many teachers extend their commitments after arriving in-country and realizing they want more time to fully experience the benefits of teaching abroad. 

In most cases, yes, you will need a work visa to teach English abroad legally. The specific visa requirements will vary depending on the country where you plan to teach and your citizenship .  Most embassies and consulates will require that you provide proof of employment as well documentation of your education background. 

CIEE provides expert visa guidance to program participants to ensure they have all the required documents and instructions necessary to successfully obtain a visa before traveling to their teach abroad destination. 

The number of hours you work per week while teaching abroad will vary by country and employer. In general, English teachers abroad who are hired as lead teachers will work full-time schedules.  This usually includes 20-30 teaching hours each week and additional time for lesson-planning, grading, and staff meetings. 

On the other hand, positions as teaching assistants abroad usually have more relaxed, part-time schedules.  For example, teaching assistants in Madrid, Spain , spend only 16 hours per week in the classroom and enjoy three-day weekends every week. 

Unsurprisingly, full-time teach abroad positions usually offer higher compensation that will allow you to save more money.  In contrast, part-time teach abroad positions tend to provide just enough income to cover basic living expenses.  That being said, part-time positions also give you the flexibility to do English tutoring on the side and earn extra income. 

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Are you an art teacher longing to see the art treasures of Florence, Paris or Beijing? Are you a language teacher desiring to visit one or more of the countries where the language you teach is spoken? Teacher travel grants can make such trips possible.

What is a teacher travel grant?

Travel grants help U.S. teachers travel overseas on short-term visits to experience new cultures and explore new ideas. It’s not a vacation: Educators usually explore different instructional methods and broaden their horizons through cultural and academic immersion programs.

Government organizations, private companies and non-profit international organizations sponsor travel grants for teachers. Some programs give the money to the teacher; others pay expenses directly. Some programs are teacher exchanges where a teacher from overseas goes to your school while you teach at their school; with others, you travel independently.

Types of travel grants

Grants usually target a subject area or emphasize specific research or professional development goals. While some grants have a wide, general focus like a student exchange programs, others function as travel-work or teach-abroad programs.

Grant requirements

Limitations and requirements on grants run a wide gamut. For instance:

• Grants may be designed for teachers in high schools, middle schools or elementary school teachers.
• Some teacher travel grants pay only partial amounts, while others cover round-trip airfare plus boarding, food and incidental expenses.
• Most grant terms last six to eight weeks, though a handful of highly selective programs offer travel grants of up to six months.
• Grant travel usually happens in the summer when school is out.

Who offers teacher travel grants?

Numerous travel grants are available to teachers in U.S. public and private schools. Here are a few notable programs:

Distinguished Fulbright Awards in Teaching Program

This highly competitive and selective travel grant is available through the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Education and Cultural Awards. It’s open to teachers, curriculum specialists, guidance counselors, special education coordinators and librarians.

If you’re selected, you can spend three to six months in an overseas school, university or research center. You’ll also be required to work at least some time in a local school in the host country. You’ll also have to complete a “Capstone Project” that benefits students in your home schools. The grant pays all travel expenses, lodging, programs costs and tuition fees and other costs.

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National Endowment for the Humanities

This federally funded program offers up to $6,000 for travel expenses for teachers wishing to do summer research in their field both in the United States and abroad. The NEH also offers a “Summer Seminars and Institutes” program in the US and abroad, where teachers join organized continuing education programs. As you would expect, this is a highly competitive program.

Earthwatch Institute

Earthwatch offers field enrichment trips to teachers in grades K-12. More than 90 destinations are offered, both in the US and in other countries. You’ll get to work alongside experts in your field doing important work. All expenses are covered at the destination and some trips offer a stipend to cover travel to and from the destination. After the trip, teachers are expected to develop a lesson plan about the subject of their trip and share their experiences with others in their community.

Teachers for Global Classrooms Project (TGC Project)

The TGC Project travel grant is available to secondary school teachers in the United States. The International Research and Exchange Board (IREX), a non-profit organization that operates under the aegis of the Bureau of Education and Cultural Awards, manages the TGC Project.

The program offers a fully paid, two- or three-week international fellowship in countries including India, Ghana, Brazil, Indonesia and Ukraine. Teachers graduate with a deeper understanding of international pedagogy. To qualify for the fellowship, teachers must successfully complete an online course and attend a Global Education Symposium in Washington, D.C.

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American Councils Exchange Program

American Councils offers a program known as “Educational Seminars” that pays for U.S. educators to participate in short-term teacher-exchange programs in other countries. The program helps teachers broaden their horizons by learning about the culture, teaching methodologies, educational system and social mores in different countries.

Teachers must have at least three years of experience to apply. Educational seminars are available in China, India, Brazil and Portugal. The program pays for all travel, lodging and program-related expenses.

Fund for Teachers

Fund for Teachers, a private non-profit foundation, provides travel fellowships for close to 500 teachers each year. The program allows teachers to propose international projects that they think will benefit them professionally and have an impact on their students.

The fund provides grants of up to $5,000 to teachers whose proposals are accepted. Teams can receive a grant of up to $10,000 under the program. Since 2001, Fund for Teachers has provided travel grants to nearly 5,000 teachers and has approved fellowships in more than 120 countries around the world.

Applying for teacher travel grants

Each travel grant program has its own deadline and requirements. Generally, teachers need to have at least a few years’ teaching experience. Programs are offered that augment virtually any teacher’s base of knowledge.

Many more travel grants are available to educators. If you’re interested in pursuing these opportunities, keep these points in mind.

• Institutions offering grants start accepting applications well in advance of when they become available, often six months before the program starts.
• Though most grants are open to all U.S. educators, they are also highly competitive.
• Applications usually require a detailed listing of qualifications and experience and a well-reasoned explanation of the projected benefits of traveling abroad on a teacher travel grant.

Don’t think that just because you are living on a teacher’s salary and supporting a family that overseas travel is beyond your means. Well-traveled teachers make better teachers, and there are dozens of organizations that will help make such an experience possible for you.

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Hemispheres actively promotes opportunities for K-12 educators to travel abroad to build their own background knowledge and gain invaluable experience overseas. 

Short-Term Teacher Travel

To meet the demand of educators who want a quality travel experience, Hemispheres's centers frequently offer shorter programs abroad that combine an academic approach with a short, intense travel experience.  We try to keep these affordable for educators.  Announcements about funding competitions and grants that support teacher travel can be found on our Professional Development page .

Teacher Spring Break & Summer Trips

Hemispheres' constituent programs have conducted the following programs during Texas's spring break (usually the second full week in March), and during the summer. In addition to visiting sites under the guidance of an experienced, credentialled guide, groups are accompanied by an academic escort from the University of Texas who helps participants process the experience for their classrooms.

Upcoming Trips

Summer 2024 (June) Academic escort: UT Austin Center for Middle Eastern Studies

Program Overview

Explore ancient sights and lost cities, overnight in a Bedouin tent, and dine amidst the dramatic desert scenery of Wadi Rum. Take in Petra’s fascinating history and marvel at its thrilling beauty, and still have a chance to relax in the therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea. This 8-day trip is ideal for the traveler who is short on time but wants to soak up the colors, culture, and history of a country that’s small in size but big in adventure. Visit Jordan with us, all while earning professional development credit with other educators.

GEEO will be partnering with the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Texas. Accompanying the trip will be a representative of UT Austin who will provide guidance to teachers during the trip and help with the development of classroom activities and lesson plans that focus on the historical, cultural, social, political, economic, and environmental aspects of Jordan.

For the complete program announcement, which includes full details regarding the trip, what is included and not included, as well as the registration process, please visit GEEO's website.   Please contact Jesse Weisz at GEEO or the Center for Middle Eastern Studies  at UT Austin with any questions! 

Nepal & Bhutan

Summer 2024 (July) Academic escort: Sidra Rind, UT Austin South Asia Institute 

Explore the Himalayas in two amazing countries, Nepal and Bhutan. You’ll take part in the traditions of small Nepalese communities, experience the wildlife and rich biodiversity of Chitwan National Park, and feel Bhutan’s spiritual nature in storied Buddhist temples. This adventure might be big, but the journey won’t ever feel rushed, meaning you’ll have plenty of time to meet local people and embrace their way of life—all while earning professional development credit with other educators.

GEEO will be partnering with the South Asia Institute at the University of Texas. They will help lead a pre-trip orientation meeting. They also hope to send a representative of UT Austin to provide guidance to teachers during the trip.

For the complete program announcement, which includes full details regarding the trip, what is included and not included, as well as the registration process, please visit GEEO's website.

Questions?   Please contact Jesse Weisz at GEEO or S idra Rind at UT Austin with any questions! 

Central Asia

Summer 2024 (July) Academic escort: Bella Jordan, UT Austin Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies 

This comprehensive 23-day tour will take you through Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, offering a fascinating glimpse of a part of the world most travelers miss. A true crossroads of empires, Central Asia will have your head spinning with insight into the Mongols, the Persians, the Uzbeks, the Russians, and many other cultures. Stay at unique homestays, sleep in traditional yurts, discover the breathtaking mountain and desert scenery, and roam gorgeous buildings built centuries ago. Beyond the incredibly rich historical sites and architectural monuments, this adventure will enlighten your understanding of Islam and also introduce you to the region’s greatest resource: its generous and kind people! Visit Central Asia with us, all while earning professional development credit with other educators.

GEEO will be partnering on this program with UT Austin's Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies. Accompanying the trip will be a representative of UT Austin who will provide guidance to teachers during the trip and help with the development of classroom activities and lesson plans that focus on the historical, cultural, social, political, economic, and environmental aspects of Central Asia.

Questions?   Please contact Jesse Weisz at GEEO or CREEES at UT Austin with any questions! 

Past Programs:

• Summer Program in India & Nepal, 2023
• Summer Program in Egypt, 2023
• Summer Program in Ireland, 2022
• Summer Program in the Maldives, 2022
• Summer Program in Moorish Spain, 2022
• Teacher's Spring Break in Oman and Qatar, 2019
• Summer Program in India and Nepal, 2018
• Teacher's Spring Break in Morocco, 2018
• Summer Program in Myanmar (Burma), 2016
• Teacher's Spring Break in Moorish Spain, 2016
• Summer Program in the Baltics and Saint Petersburg, July, 2015
• Summer Program in Sri Lanka, August 2015
• Summer Program in Turkey, 2015  (cancelled)
• Teacher's Spring Break in India, 2014
• The Heart of the Silk Route (Uzbekistan), 2013
• Teacher's Spring Break in Peru, 2013
• Teacher's Spring Break in Morocco, 2012
• Teacher's Spring Break in Egypt, 2011 ( canceled due to Egyptian revolution )
• Teacher's Spring Break in Egypt, 2010
• Bridge Across Civilizations (Turkey), 2009 

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My name is Lillie Marshall , and I am a National Board Certified teacher who created this site in 2010 to help people bring global perspectives into classrooms and homes through the power of great curriculum resources and educational travel tips. Over 1.6 MILLION people have visited TeachingTraveling.com in the past decade, and I thank you for joining us.

This site is a combination of educational resources that I created (such as these 23 articles for racial equity in global education) and interviews with other experts about pedagogy, travel scholarships and grants , educator self-care, creativity, and destinations. Use the header menu and search bar at the top of the page to track down the most useful articles for YOU on Teaching Traveling!

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I warmly invite you to   subscribe to my monthly newsletter which is a digest of the most useful articles of the previous four weeks. You can also connect with our community on social media via Facebook , on Twitter , Instagram , Pinterest , and YouTube , and LinkedIn .

To reach me directly , please use this contact form , however please note that I do not run any programs or scholarships, myself. Rather, I am a teacher who curates and shares resources related to global education from experts in the field.

If you’d like to explore my other three sites , I also run Around the World “L” Travel and Life Blog, Drawings Of… educational cartoon site, and Reiki Colors , a blog about energy work. I look forward to being in touch as we explore our world, and expand minds and hearts!

A Full History of Teaching Traveling

Here is the story of this site, and where YOU fit in. I started teaching in Boston in 2003, fresh out of college. After 5 years as a high school English teacher, I was exhausted and frustrated. To continue in education, I knew I needed to step back and get perspective on what learning really is.

For this quest, I spent 2009-10 traveling around the world: teaching in Ghana, writing in Thailand, and exploring architecture in Spain. In 2009, I started Around the World “L” Travel Blog to chronicle this world learning.

At the end of the year’s journey, I was energized and excited to teach in Boston again, and have been teaching happily here ever since… with travels every vacation possible, of course!

Clearly, teaching and travel go hand in hand. It was upon returning home in 2010 that I launched TeachingTraveling.com , with the mission of exploring the infinite ways to explore Global Education. The aim of this site is to inspire and assist more teachers to travel, and more travelers to teach by sharing real-life stories of Teacher-Travelers… in EVERY sense of the term.

How does this site work?  Simply use the menus and search boxes to find interviews that resonate with YOU, and with how you dream of combining teaching and traveling. Read for ideas, leads, and advice, and if you want further information, feel free to reach out to any interviewee with questions, either through the comments section of the article, or directly by email or social media, if that information is provided.

Over the almost-decade that I’ve run this site, it’s been thrilling to see the way this community helps each other, and the opportunities people have found and done! To be clear, this site is about you. I don’t have all the answers, but this community — you included — DOES know it all, so go forth and connect for inspiration!

Now, here are answers to your frequently asked questions.

Q: Who are TeachingTraveling.com ‘s readers? Is this site for ME?

A: This site is for anyone who fits (or wants to fit) the title “Teacher-Traveler” in ANY sense of the word you can imagine.

Are you a middle school teacher in Detroit who wants to spend a week in Mexico sightseeing, because you know it will help you re-boot and get perspective? Perfect! Are you a ‘Round the World traveler who wants to learn how to get an ESL job? Excellent.  Are you a parent who wants recommendations for Global Education children’s books? Fabulous! Have you dedicated your entire life to teaching and travel already? Great! Join us!

At the end of the day, however, aren’t we ALL Teacher-Travelers in some way? This community also includes, for example, a man who draws fictional maps on human skin, because that teaches us a new way to look at our world.

It also includes students who travel , a woman who teaches clowning in Afghanistan , a Scuba diving instructor , a man who never travels outside his own city but is able to experience the world by teaching ESL at home, and a retired road-tripping couple .

Do not worry for a moment that you “don’t belong here” just because you don’t fit a cookie-cutter image of what “Teacher” or “Traveler” means. You ARE a “Teacher-Traveler” if you feel it in your heart! :)

The point of TeachingTraveling.com is to celebrate that teaching is great, traveling is great, and we benefit by doing more of both. This site aims to inspire more teachers to travel, and more travelers to teach, and to provide educators and parents with Global Education curriculum and resources.

Q: Cool! How do I stay connected to this community?

A:  Do   subscribe to my monthly Teaching Traveling e-Newsletter (it’s free!) which delivers a round-up of the best travel and education ideas and opportunities right to your inbox, with no spammy spam.

You can also join the Teaching Traveling Facebook page , and follow me at @WorldLillie on Twitter , Instagram , Pinterest , and more!

Q: I notice that much of this site consists of interviews with Teacher-Travelers. Why, and who do you seek to interview?

A: Hearing how others made their teaching-traveling dream come true is an awesome way to learn how to do it yourself, either through concrete resources, or via general revelations.

This site is always seeking Teacher-Travelers (in, I am not kidding, ANY sense of the word) to interview, so please spread the word, and feel free to reach out to me on social media at @WorldLillie or by email at TeachingTraveling at gmail.

Even if you are a teacher who took a “non-educational” 2-day camping trip in the next state over which developed you as a person and a teacher, your story will inspire others to teach and travel, so do contact me.

Q: Do you endorse all the programs and paths described in the interviews?

A: The purpose of this site is to share stories about diverse travel experiences by people who love teaching and traveling. I have not personally tested every program and teaching-traveling path mentioned on this site, and therefore cannot vouch for or guarantee each.

What this means is that if you are interested in a program or opportunity mentioned, I invite you to contact the interview’s author to research more deeply. Always use good judgement and thorough preparation with regards to travel to strive for the best experience possible.

Q: Is “Teaching Traveling” an organization? Do you run trips or programs I can join? Do you offer any jobs?

A:  Nope! This site is just a place for Teacher-Travelers to share ideas about ways to combine education and the world. Many interviews do have links to travel programs, grants, and job placement agencies that you CAN join, however — I just don’t run any of them, myself!

Q: How is this site funded?

A: Most people don’t realize that it’s quite expensive to run a website with the volume of Teaching Traveling, which has hundreds of articles (with more coming each week), and which receives tens of thousands of readers each month. To address these site expenses, I’ve launched several monetization elements that I aim to make as minimal as possible for your reading experience, while still covering costs.

First, I use a display ad network which pays by views, meaning that all you have to do to support this site is to read as you normally would! These display ads cover the majority of the site’s costs, but not all. (If you don’t see the ads I’m talking about, your school’s network may be disabling them, which is totally fine.)

Second, some articles include affiliate links where appropriate, and (as per FCC guidelines) these links are always clearly marked. What does that mean? Say you’re reading an article here about a Global Education author . The link to their book on Amazon will be marked as an affiliate link, which means that if you buy the book (or anything else) through that link, a small commission will go to Teaching Traveling, at no extra cost to you.

Absolutely no pressure to buy, but if you were going to do so anyway, the affiliate link is a nice way to keep the Teaching Traveling community going. For more information, feel free to review my Disclosure Statement and Privacy Policy . In sum, monetization on this site is for the purpose of covering costs, and I appreciate your understanding and support.

Q: Do you offer advertising opportunities?

A:  Indeed I do, but they must fit the integrity and mission of this site fully. Check out my Teaching Traveling Media Kit here  for more information, numbers, and contact information.

Q: Are you available for speaking engagements or workshops, Lillie?

A:  Sure — I love speaking engagements! Only thing is, any bookings have to fit amid my schedule as a public school teacher. Feel free to reach out to discuss, however: Lillie at TeachingTraveling dot com. I can present about a wide variety of topics, from an overview of teacher travel and Global Education resources, to blogging, to social media use.

Q: What is your Copyright policy? Can I steal your articles?

A:  Yargh — please respect the work and laws. It is a violation of my TeachingTraveling.com Copyright to re-post any articles from this site in their entirety on another site. The same goes for the TeachingTraveling.com RSS feed.

You may, however, use a short excerpt (two paragraphs or less) from articles on this site with a link back to the original article and an introduction giving the context. Please respect the hard work that goes into this site and do not plagiarize, or I will file a DMCA takedown order. Thank you!

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Tuesday 23rd of August 2022

Please follow-through so I can receive emails. I want to go on a short-term mission trip to provide and share my educational knowledge and experiences. I have been accepted to Argentina, and I need help with finances to make this trip possible.

Lillie Marshall

Wednesday 24th of August 2022

Hi Patti, Congratulations on your Argentina position! Unfortunately I don't have any leads on specific grants for that, but send you the best of luck.

Wednesday 24th of June 2020

Besides what looks like a lot of fun - your effort to get an international perspective will positively impact your students!

A well wisher from Boston.

Thank you, mysterious anonymous well-wisher! That's the plan!

Thursday 23rd of November 2017

I want to spend the summer speaking English either in Italy or Spain. I speak both Italian and Spanish fluently and are a NY state certified teacher. How do I go about finding a situation to teach in a home or school?

Friday 24th of November 2017

Great question! The short answer is there are too many options to list here, and that's why this site exists! Use the search tool at the top to search for keywords like Spain or Summer and see what you find. Best of luck! You have valuable skills that are in high demand.

Thursday 24th of August 2017

Hi Lillie I am interested in teaching abroad for short duration (3-4 days) Currently working as a teacher educator in India Please guide and provide information

Saturday 26th of August 2017

Hi Madhuri, Thanks for your comment! I'm sure there are some great opportunities out there for you, but I can't identify specific ones at this point, as most of the interviews on this site are by Teacher-Travelers from the U.S. or Europe. You're making me realize I need to expand who I'm interviewing so we can learn of opportunities for everyone!

Saturday 5th of August 2017

I am a English Foreign Teacher now an Online Language Consultant working from Cape Town...As a non degree holder any ideas of work abroad but not in Asian countries? Please advise

Thursday 10th of August 2017

Hi Shaway, Exciting! Use the "Locations" tab on the menu to search for interviews about other regions of the world that aren't Asia, or use the search box to type in specific places or keywords. Best of luck!

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5 Ways Teachers Benefit from Travel

As the Outreach Coordinator at Greenheart Travel, I have the privilege of supporting wonderful teachers who are passionate about the educational values of cultural exchange. I have worked with teachers in a variety of departments from language to biology, sports and even math, all who share a passion for inspiring students to explore the world.

While my main role is to support students to travel abroad, I also love supporting teachers who want to travel, especially because I believe travel makes smarter, more engaged educators.

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1. Be a Student Again:

Traveling brings out our desire to learn and our innate curiosity in the world. On an adventure abroad, we discover new perspectives and engage our critical thinking skills daily. Test out your foreign language skills, try new foods, and navigate a foreign public transportation system. These experiences sharpen the mind and challenge our assumptions, skills we aim to develop in the classroom, as well.

2. Reconnect with Your Inner Self:

Never undervalue the power of an exciting travel adventure! Often our best ideas come to us when we are able to reflect outside of work. Travel takes you away from the daily to-do lists and obligations, the constant ringing of our phone, and gives us perspective. Reconnect with yourself during a trip abroad, and come home with new inspiration, a deeper understanding of your passion as a teacher and a refreshed outlook!

3.   Gain Professional Experience Abroad:

Dreaming of spending time abroad, but worried about focusing on your career and saving money? Greenheart Travel has unique work opportunities abroad over the summer teaching English. And of course, teachers make great candidates. Earn professional development units, develop your teaching skills, and make a positive impact in the lives of young students. Learn more about how you can teach abroad in Europe this summer.

4. Make an Impact:

Seeking a different type of trip abroad? You can inspire your students to be global leaders by volunteering abroad and demonstrating your passion for positive social change. These opportunities will also expand your network by connecting you to passionate individuals who care about the environment and important social causes.  Learn more about you can volunteer abroad!

5.   Spoil Yourself!

Teaching is a tough and often under-appreciated profession that takes patience, flexibility, and a lot of heart. Travel may require a good amount of planning and resources, but it is one of the best “presents” you can give yourself.

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Want to spend your holiday teaching overseas for the summer?

Your classroom is packed up. Your lesson plans are stored away. You are waving through the window as the last group of kids boards the bus to head home. School’s out for the summer! Some teachers may be ready to close the door on your academic year, throw on a pair of flip flops, and sip a fruity drink by the pool. But, maybe you’re not quite done yet and you’re itching to put your teaching skills to use abroad . Lucky for you, there are hoards of teachers that pursue teaching abroad for the summer.

If you are ready to make the most of your break, check out the summer jobs for teachers abroad below to help you make your decision. We’ve broken down some exciting opportunities by region of the world, so all you need to do is scroll through them, pick your fave, and then make your next adventure happen! 

From South America to Africa to Eastern Europe, and everywhere in between, we have looked high and low to find summer teaching jobs that are interested in hiring you right now!

Summer teaching jobs in South America

1. private international school teaching jobs in guyana with teach away.

OK, maybe you’re here actually looking for ways to extend your two-month summer vacation into two years…if so, why not consider teaching overseas for the summer at a private school in South America? Schools typically prefer candidates sign a two-year contract, but you could always look into their summer school options or ways to support their classroom that coincides with your break. The perfect find for paid summer teaching jobs abroad!

• Where: Guyana
• What: Teaching at a private school in Guyana
• How Long: Summer support to two years contract

2. Be an English TA in the Galapagos with Intercultural Outreach Initiative

If you’ve been telling yourself that you just want to give this international teaching thing a try (not a full two year commitment), then consider summer jobs for teachers in Ecuador. With a rigorous orientation and established support system, this volunteer program is designed for teachers who want to support other teachers while getting the opportunity to experience a new culture. You’ll live with a host family and eat authentic Ecuadorian lunches with your colleagues while soaking up the stellar views and rich history that surrounds you everywhere you go. 

• Where: Ecuador 
• What: Teaching primary or secondary school summer classes 
• When: 5-8 weeks

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From teaching overseas for the summer and tutoring to helping with reading programs to assisting with the overall operations of schools, this teaching program in South Africa allows you to explore the facets of teaching that you like most, or are eager to expand your skill set in. To make sure you have your blinders off before you dive in (especially if there’s a great white shark around!), check out these 5 Things You Should Know Before Teaching in South Africa . 

• Where: Cape Town, Stellenbosch, South Africa
• What: Volunteer teaching positions for students and professionals
• When: Year round

Summer teaching jobs in Asia

4. short term summer teaching jobs in china with api.

When you head back to your classroom at the end of your break, wouldn’t you love to not only say you had a great break, but to be able to say it in Mandarin? While teaching abroad for the summer with this program in China, you will receive introductory Mandarin lessons and pro-tips for assimilating into your new classroom culture (trust us, it's quite different!). Before you choose a program, keep these 7 Things in Mind When Searching for English Teaching Jobs in China .

• Where: Guiyang, Hunan, Shenyang, Yangzhou
• What: Teach English to Chinese primary or secondary school students
• When: Summer, 1-3 months

5. Teach English in Vietnam with Greenheart Travel

Would you like to spend your break living in a country where you can eat pho every day? Check out these 10 Reasons To Discover Asia While Teaching English in Vietnam to see how summer teaching jobs in Vietnam position you for the most epic Asian trip of a lifetime! With this teach abroad program, you will get to discover what it’s like working in Vietnamese classrooms with plenty of time to get out and explore the country and surrounding areas. Teaching overseas for the summer never looked so attractive!

• Where: Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam
• What: Teach English in Vietnamese public schools
• When: 12 weeks

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Summer teaching jobs in europe, 6. volunteer vacation in poland with global volunteers.

We’re practically packing our bags after reading the description for this teach abroad opportunity in Poland! You won’t forget that you’re on your summer break as you explore this opportunity with Polish students eager to perfect their English on their own holiday. And if you are looking for an authentic experience with Polish people, this teach abroad program offers the chance to live with Polish people so you can share your teaching expertise and get to know about the people you are serving on your summer break!

• Where: Siedlce region and Zakopane, Poland
• What: Teach conversational English in rural elementary and high-schools
• When: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks

Make the most of your break by teaching abroad for the summer!

Does a summer lounging by the pool, catching up on television shows, and trying to rub the memory of your school year out of your shoulders sound a little, well, boring? There’s nothing wrong with relaxing – you deserve it after a long, hard year of teaching kiddos! For those teachers who just can’t get enough of the classroom and want to get in a little international travel during their summers, these summer teaching jobs abroad for certified teachers are made for you .

Get wild and spend your evenings learning more about the programs and countries where you could spend your summer break. We can assure you that once you return home, you will not regret your decision ! 

You may have something else in mind for your teaching abroad adventure that what we listed above – and that is totally okay! There are hundreds, if not thousands, of summer jobs for teachers abroad . We hope you will spend a little time doing your homework, reading reviews of the programs and reaching out to alumni to make sure it’s a good fit. After all, the summer is short, but that doesn’t mean you need to skimp on your research!

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How to Become an Online Teacher (and Travel Indefinitely)

Want to travel the world but still need to work? Here’s how to become an online teacher – and where to find online jobs for teachers. In this post by Quincy Smith ( bio ) you’ll also learn about requirements, earnings, and the pros/cons of teaching online abroad.

Working remotely has always been a way to fund your travels indefinitely, but it wasn’t until the emergence of the online teaching industry that the option was available to the masses.

Before online teaching heavyweights like Dada and MagicEars started raising millions of dollars ( or even billions ), remote work was typically reserved for those with technical skills like programming or graphic design.

Now, any native speaker with a laptop and internet connection and indulge their fantasy to teach and travel and hit the road while still making a livable wage.

In this guide, we’ll look at what it takes to teach from your computer and how you can get started if this lifestyle appeals to you!

The State of Online Teaching

Over the past 5 years teaching online has migrated from the fringes to a well-known option for everyone from college graduates to perpetual travelers.

While the glory days of getting a top job without a degree have mostly passed, there are still countless opportunities for native and non-native speakers to make a living from their computers.

Where to Find Online Jobs for Teachers

The industry is broken into 3 main parts:

• Well-known companies like  MagicEars , Dada, and  VIPKid  – they are the most established, employ the most teachers, and have the strictest requirements.
• Up-and-coming platforms like  Bibo  and  Preply  – aren’t as well known and typically have more relaxed hiring standards.
• Small and usually app-based companies like Zanys are very niche and less reliable when it comes to being able to earn enough money to teach and travel.

As these companies have grown and more have entered the industry, the number of online teachers has skyrocketed. VIPKid boasts more than 60,000 teachers and a quick search on LinkedIn reveals there are 40,000 members with the “online teacher” job title.

In short, online teaching isn’t going anywhere and while it’s not as easy to get one of the top jobs as it was a year ago, there are still plenty of opportunities out there for people looking to give it a try.

Becoming an Online Teacher

Starting your online teaching career is quite painless – most established companies will allow you to apply on their website and navigate an online process to verify your credentials and potentially do a demo class.

What Are the Most Common Requirements?

While every company is different, there are 3 core requirements you should expect to meet when considering jobs from the well-known companies listed above:

• Native speaker: yes, you can get a job as a non-native speaker but the pay won’t be as good and the company won’t be as reputable.
• Degree: again, some companies don’t care and MagicEars even hired non-degree holders last year, but if you want to land a top job you will need at least a 2-year degree.
• Good equipment & internet: this should be obvious but you’re not going to be able to teach a class with dial-up internet and a laptop from 2005 – every respectable company out there will have technical requirements and they are often the biggest impediment for those looking to teach and travel.

What Can Online Teachers Expect to Earn?

The going rate for online teachers is between $14-$22/hr but before you go popping champagne and counting your unearned money it’s important to know:

• To get to $22/hr you need to hit all your bonuses and often get a promotion or two
• Classes are typically 30min and it’s difficult to teach full time at first as you need to prove both your skills and reliability

Still, it’s quite easy for established teachers to pull in at least $1k a month and there are even some super hardcore educators making $75k a year teaching online.

What is Teaching Online Like?

Working online is heavily romanticized but it’s often not as easy as some bloggers and influencers make it out to be.  When it comes to teaching online, the general schedule and your sanity are dependant on a few things:

• Waking up super early or staying up late to teach students in Asia (the biggest market).  If you’re already in Asia then this is a bit easier, but you’ll still be doing most of your work in the evening as most students take these classes after their normal school day.
• Filling out class and student reviews after every lesson, often with only 5 minutes to complete before your next class.  These reviews are super important as they can influence your teaching reviews but it can get stressful trying to fit them in.
• Opening up your teaching schedule (so you can be given classes) only to find out you don’t have any classes booked – this is a big issue for new teachers as you have to prove yourself before you can teach (and earn money) regularly.

Here’s a great interview with Jason, who has been teaching online and traveling for two years. Sorry, but you’ll have to turn up the volume on this one – it’s a little muffled.

Teaching and Traveling: The Good, The Bad, and Where to Start

Now that you have a better understanding of the online teaching industry as a whole and what it takes to become a teacher, let’s explore the ins and outs of teaching online while traveling.

An obvious caveat is that this lifestyle is not for everyone – it’s still awesome to be able to work from home and there can be serious challenges (and rewards) for people looking to pursue this from the road.

Let’s start with the good:

• Unlimited flexibility:  as long as you have reliable internet, you can teach and make money.  Cynthia & Niko have been teaching while traveling for over 5 years!
• Geo Arbitrage:  being able to live in lower cost of living cities can help  you save more and retire earlier .
• Escape from the rat race:  there is nothing traditional about teaching from the road and there are plenty of teachers out there who started their online teaching career as a way to break free of their 9-5.
• Inconsistent income:  there is no guarantee that your schedule will fill up and this can create pressure and anxiety if you’re traveling on a set budget.
• Variable working conditions: online teaching makes you become very picky about where you travel and where you stay.  Good internet is your north star and having the connection drop or not be as strong as advertised can impact both how much you earn and how long you stay in one place.
• A young and changing industry: the online teaching industry is new and there are always new rules and regulations popping up.  Changes like needing a degree to Chinese companies requiring a TEFL can impact where you can work or even jobs you already have.

Where to Start: Becoming an Online Teacher

If you’re still interested in pursuing a life of teaching and traveling, here are a few tips to help you get started as easily as possible:

• Don’t quit your job before trying it:  I understand the appeal of the phrase “burn the boats” but it’s just not worth quitting your job without trying a few classes first.  Instead, try and do a test run of a few weeks where you teach while also doing your main job – then decide if you can do it for longer.
• Don’t start traveling immediately: build a routine in the comfort of your own home before you decide to go on the road.  It’s much easier to build good habits in a familiar environment than to try and piece it together when you’re abroad.
• Have an emergency fund: plan for the times when you can’t teach as often as you like by having some extra money, I suggest at least 3 months of savings for peace of mind.
• Pick digital nomad friendly locations for your first few trips: Use a site like  Nomad List  to find and evaluate potential cities from which to work.
• Embrace slow travel:  Remember, you’re not on vacation now – this is your life and there is no need to hop to a new city every 3 days.  Learn to love slow travel and don’t hesitate to extend stays when you find a place you love!

In the end, there are plenty of appealing reasons to give this a try and as long as you are smart with your approach the worst that can happen is that you’re able to make some extra money from your home! Have fun!

Bio: Quincy Smith is the founder of  ESL Authority  and currently lives in Shanghai. He’s passionate about strong coffee, solo travel, and IPAs.

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Idaho State University Students Travel to the Dominican Republic to Participate in a Teaching Practicum

May 6, 2024

For the second year in a row, students from the Idaho State University Teaching and Educational Studies (TES) Department traveled to the Dominican Republic as part of the International Reaching Out and Reflecting (ROARing) Experience on April 6-13, 2024. The purpose of the practicum is to help future teachers understand the complexities of teaching students from diverse backgrounds and to better understand differences between international and local Idaho school contexts.

Thanks to a grant provided by the College of Education Dean’s Excellence Fund , participants studied abroad and gained intensive hands-on knowledge teaching and learning within the Carol Morgan School (CMS) in Santo Domingo , Dominican Republic ; the oldest city in the Americas . Many of the teaching students have never left the USA, or even Intermountain West, prior to this course, and had the unique opportunity to work alongside teachers and school leaders from CMS to get first-hand experience working within an international school. 

This experience provided hands-on knowledge that helps future teachers better serve, lead, and understand people from other cultures. Specifically, participating students are able to build upon this experience to improve learning for their future students and classrooms in Idaho. To learn more about the ISU TES Department, please visit isu.edu/tes.

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Traveling abroad for presentations or research this summer.

The University of Iowa is committed to engaging in research with collaborators from around the globe, working together to foster scholarship, develop new projects and research, and serve the public.   

“At the same time, it is important to safeguard intellectual property and institutional data, and to be aware of sponsor requirements and federal regulations,” said Mike Andrews, director of research integrity and security. “There are several institutional and federal regulations that researchers may not be aware of that are important to consider prior to leaving on a research trip abroad."  

Researchers at the University of Iowa have access to a wide range of resources available to support international collaboration. From travel insurance and laptop rentals, to assistance understanding federal sponsor requirements and export control regulations, UI staff are available to help prior to the initiation of a trip or collaboration.   

The Division of Sponsored Programs hosts an extensive website with resources and applicable policy information.   

 1. Review policies on travel and travel insurance   

Institutional policies  

In order for the institution to be informed of, and support researchers and scholars who are traveling internationally for research and scholarship, travelers must request pre-approval prior to university-sponsored travel. The pre-approval process in ProTrav, which routes to a traveler’s supervisor, ensures that the travel is approved and meets institutional requirements.   

The university provides travel insurance for university-sponsored travel to international locations only if the ProTrav trip request is approved in advance of the departure date. Read more about the UI travel policy.  

Sponsor policies  

In addition to requesting institutional approval, researchers must also request pre-approval from a sponsor if the travel is associated with a sponsored project.  Obtaining institutional approval via ProTrav does not constitute sponsor approval.  Since specific foreign travel approval requirements vary by sponsor, travelers should contact the Division of Sponsored Programs with questions about requesting prior approval.  

2. Disclose working with a foreign entity   

The U.S. government is engaged in a multifaceted effort to raise awareness of the potential for foreign influence on research, intellectual property, and associated technology implementation. To ensure that external activities are conducted in a manner consistent with institutional and public values, policies have been established to ensure that university employees avoid improper conflicts, and otherwise disclose activities for review and management.  

Institutional policies   

The university requires all researchers to disclose activities with foreign governments and institutions of higher education, such as presenting, teaching or conducting research external to university research activities. These disclosures should also include any form of payments, stipends, personal reimbursed travel, honoraria, and remunerations.  

The Conflict of Interest in Research Office can assist with any questions you have about what must be disclosed for research disclosure purposes. Although not exhaustive, a sample list of activities and external interests to disclose is posted on its website.   

Disclosing external research collaborations is also subject to conflict of commitment policies . Contact the Office of the Provost for more information on conflict of commitment disclosures.   

Activities under all conflict of interest and commitment policies must be disclosed to the institution through the eCOI platform .   

In addition, most federal sponsors require disclosure of other support or related activities with foreign governments and other organizations. For additional information about the information that must be disclosed to federal funding agencies, please review the Division of Sponsored Programs’ website or contact the Division of Sponsored Programs with questions.   

3. Protect university devices and data  

ITS hosts a webpage of best practices and things to consider prior to leaving campus on university-related business with personal or university owned equipment, with detailed checklists of considerations for both hardware and software. An important rule of thumb is to not travel with any devices or data you cannot replace or would not want to lose.  

ITS also offers a laptop rental program for various purposes including travel. Authorized departmental purchasing requestors can reserve equipment online for pickup at the ITS offices in 2800 University Capitol Centre during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8-5 p.m.). Details about the process are available on the ITS’s laptop rental webpage .   

4. Consider export controls    

Export control regulations may apply to several aspects of international travel. Questions to consider prior to travel are:  

Destination: Are you traveling to a sanctioned country?  

People, institutions, and businesses you will interact with: Are they listed on a U.S. Government restricted list? The regulations prohibit engaging in transactions or providing services to entities and individuals who appear on U.S. Government restricted lists.  

Items you are carrying, both as part of your luggage or to share with a collaborator: Is it restricted for your destination or is a license required?  

Information/Technical Data on your devices: Is it export controlled?   

If you work with export-controlled items and/or technology, and/or have questions related to new travel, please contact an export control coordinator .  

General questions about research security may be directed to the Mike Andrews , director of research integrity and security in the Office of the Vice President for Research.   

15 students, alumni receive Fulbright awards to travel abroad in 2024-25

Fifteen University of Iowa students and alumni were chosen from more than 10,000 Fulbright Award applicants nationwide to serve as representatives of the U.S. Department of State in 12 countries during the 2024-25 academic year. The students will teach English abroad, serve in local community organizations, enroll in graduate studies at cutting-edge universities, and conduct research and creative arts projects. 

“The success of this year’s Fulbright awardees trumpets Iowa’s success as an institution at the forefront of global education,” says Russ Ganim, associate provost and dean of International Programs, which oversees the university’s Fulbright programs. “Our Fulbright cohort boasts tremendous accomplishments in both teaching and research while speaking to Iowa’s resolute commitment to putting our candidates in the best possible position to achieve their dreams across the global landscape.” 

This year’s Fulbright awardees come from a diverse cohort of high-achieving students, spanning fields from indigenous librarianship to biostatistics and jewelry making. Of the awardees, 25% are first-generation students, and many of them have prepared for their Fulbright experience by studying languages such as Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, and French at Iowa. 

“Their big dreams and hard work for the past year have served them well,” says Karen Wachsmuth, Fulbright program advisor. “We are extremely proud of them and know they will superbly represent our university and country abroad as citizen ambassadors.” The UI is consistently recognized as a leading producer of Fulbright scholars nationwide. Over the past eight years, the UI has supported more than 100 awardees, providing applicants with guidance from faculty and staff mentors with expertise in various world regions and countries.

“Throughout the year, the Fulbright mentors have the great pleasure of seeing our Iowa applicants prepare to spend a year outside the United States, and, when the finalists return after their year abroad, we have the great pleasure of hearing their new perspectives on the wider world,” says Kathleen Newman, UI Fulbright faculty mentor and associate professor in Spanish and Portuguese. 

“Mentoring is key to success in a Fulbright application, and International Programs has established partnerships with faculty mentors from across campus to ensure that applicants receive ample constructive feedback on their writing,” says Tabitha Peter, winner of a Fulbright Study Research Grant to Colombia for 2024—25. 

The Fulbright Program’s aim is to foster mutual understanding between the United States and other nations by offering participants the chance to engage in study, teaching, research, and collaborative efforts to address global challenges and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns.

“As a future maritime conflict scholar, this opportunity to do research on Arctic international relations in Norway will significantly enhance my dissertation research, allow me to gain international connections, and learn more about the geopolitical challenges countries face in the fast-changing Arctic Circle,” says Chase LaSpisa, winner of a Fulbright Study/Research Grant to Norway for 2024—25. “I plan to use this experience to set myself up for a career that will allow my research to reach foreign policymakers and advocate for peaceful and sustainable interactions in our oceans.”

For 2024-25 Fulbright awardee  Margo Christensen, a Fulbright means not only a chance to expand her knowledge of the world but to inspire future students. 

“ As an aspiring social studies teacher, having firsthand cultural exchange will be vital to my teaching style,” says Christensen. “Having this experience will allow me to more adequately teach my future students about foreign countries, traditions, and lifestyles. I hope to inspire students to be curious about the world around them and encourage them to explore beyond the United States’ borders.”

Apart from the mentorship of faculty and advisors, Fulbright finalists also credit their experiences at Iowa and abroad for igniting their interest in global exploration

William Jones, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, was the recipient of a  Richard J. Tyner Scholarship to Germany in 2022, a scholarship he says played a large role in his decision to pursue a Fulbright. 

“Being able to participate in a program like Academic Year in Freiburg (AYF) for my senior year helped solidify my interest and inspired me to make the formal commitment to apply,” says Jones. “Before my Academic Year in Freiburg experience, I had not been out of the United States. Through that time, I learned a lot about myself and my ability to live in a foreign country.  Suddenly, my world was no longer just the distance between Lincoln, Nebraska, and Davenport, Iowa, but instead spanned across oceans."

The Fulbright program is administered at Iowa through International Programs under the guidance of Karen Wachsmuth. Students interested in applying for the 2025-26 Fulbright program should  make an appointment to learn more about the application process. The Campus Deadline for University of Iowa students applying for the 2025-26 awards is Aug. 29.

“Start your application process as early as possible,” advises Miah Clark, winner of a Fulbright Study/Research grant in interdisciplinary studies to New Zealand for 2024-25.“And be confident in connecting with professionals at the University of Iowa who will be willing to help you throughout this process.” 

Meet this year’s recipients:  

Margo Christensen

Margo Christensen, of Ogden, Iowa, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and social studies education in 2023. With a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Thailand, she will teach English and create a sports club for members of the community. 

Miah Clark, of Overland Park, Kansas, will receive a master’s degree in library and information science in May. With the Fulbright Study/Research grant in interdisciplinary studies to New Zealand, Clark will pursue a master's degree in Indigenous studies with a Pacific Islands focus at the Victoria University of Wellington. 

Wyatt Hellman

Wyatt Hellman, of Fort Madison, Iowa, will receive a Bachelor of Science degree in international relations and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Asian languages and literatures in May. With a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Taiwan, he will teach English and organize a community board gaming club. 

Jennifer Jiman

Jennifer Jiman, of Des Plaines, Illinois, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology in 2023. With a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Award to South Korea, she will teach English and start a book club for elementary school children.

William Jones

William Jones, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, received a Bachelor of Arts in political science in 2023. With a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Germany, he will teach English and start a film club.

Tess Knickerbocker

Tess Knickerbocker, of Arlington, Iowa, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and journalism and mass communication in 2021. With a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Spain, she will teach English and create a journalism club. 

Chase LaSpisa

Chase LaSpisa, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, is a PhD candidate in political science. With a Fulbright Study/Research Grant to Norway, he will conduct research on Arctic international relations in Norway.

Maria Osman

Maria Osman, of Iowa City, Iowa, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in international studies in 2022. With a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Indonesia, she will teach English and create a community art, literature, and film club.

Fabian Ouellet-Pinto

Fabian Ouellet-Pinto, of Iowa City, Iowa, will receive a Master of Arts in Teaching English education in May. With a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Taiwan, he will teach English and facilitate creative writing workshops. 

Peyton Pangburn  

Peyton Pangburn, of Northwood, Iowa, will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in international relations in May. With a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Moldova, she will teach English and study de facto states, autonomy arrangements, and host country-western dances.

Tabitha Peter

Tabitha Peter, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, is a PhD candidate in biostatistics. With a Fulbright Study/Research Grant to Colombia, she will connect genetic data analysis with family-centered health care for cleft lip/palate patients.

Jurnie Rosius

Jurnie Rosius, of Marion, Iowa, will receive a Bachelor of Science degree in health and human physiology in May. With a Fulbright Study/Research Grant in medical sciences to Germany, she will study the development of radiation retinopathy in mouse models of cancer.  

Clayton Salley

Clayton Salley, of Austin, Texas, is a Master of Fine Arts candidate in studio art, jewelry, and metal arts. With a Fulbright Study/Research Grant to Taiwan, he will undertake training in advanced metalsmithing processes. 

Ciara Tapanes

Ciara Tapanes, of Northampton, Massachusetts, will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in linguistics with a teaching English as a second language emphasis in May. She was awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to Mexico.

Ian Zwaschka

Ian Zwaschka, of Des Moines, Iowa, received Bachelor of Arts degrees in cinema, and English and creative writing in 2021. With a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Award to the Czech Republic, he will teach English and engage with the local community through an improvisational comedy project. 

In addition, six semifinalists were named as alternates for 2024—25: 

• Phillip Cooper-Ohm, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, will graduate in May with Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and creative writing, and economics.
• Katherine Esquivel, of Hialeah, Florida, graduated in August 2023 with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology.
• Sophia Gluba, of Davenport, Iowa, will graduate in May with Bachelor of Arts degrees in international relations and history.
• Daniel Hettrick, of Bettendorf, Iowa, graduated in December 2022 with Bachelor of Arts degrees in history and archaeology.
• Dylan Morgan, of Des Moines, Iowa, graduated in May 2023 with Bachelor of Arts degrees in political science and international relations.
• Andrew Steiner, of Huntington, Pennsylvania, graduated in May 2022 with a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing.

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"I Had 10 Minutes Until My Flight, Only To Discover..." 19 Unfortunate And Avoidable Travel Mishaps That Actually Happened To People

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1. Travel is many things — eye-opening, magical, exhilarating, and, at times, stressful. For example, there's nothing quite like the anxiety-inducing feeling of racing through security just as your flight gate is about to close. Well, Redditor u/yankeevandal asked , "Everyone has a travel blunder; what's yours?" Here are the stories people shared.

2. "put my keys back through the airbnb letterbox, as requested. a few minutes later i realized i needed the keys to access the garage where my rental car was parked. it took an hour and a half for someone to come and let me in. i got to the airport just in time to see my plane take off.".

— u/RedundantSwine

3. "My dad once made reservations for a very nice hotel in Spain in a central location. He couldn't believe how cheap the rooms were and what a good deal it was. He and my mother went to check in, and the hotel said they didn't have any record of the booking. My dad pulled up the confirmation email to show them and realized he had somehow booked a hotel with the exact same name...but in Chile."

— u/gentlybeepingheart

4. "When I was in my early 20s, I went to a nightclub in Istanbul with my girlfriend. Throughout the night, I stupidly ordered several of these half-bottles of champagne that were on the menu with no price listed. Of course, when the bill came, it turned out they had brought me the most expensive bottles, and I could not afford to pay for them. After a long standoff, the club eventually believed I couldn't afford my tab or just gave up and settled the bill for some reasonable amount that I had on me. Obviously, they were trying to take advantage of me, but it was also very stupid that I didn't ask for the price upfront."

— u/Orange_Kid

5. "The plane I was on hit turbulence, and I dislocated both hip replacements. I had to lay in the center aisle for 45 minutes while passing out in pain until we could make an emergency landing."

— u/JonnyP3283

6. "I needed to take a train to the airport in Rome to catch my flight home. So I got on the track where the train to Roma Fiumicino was announced. The train was fast, but it took way longer than I thought it should, and I started to worry a bit about being late for my flight. Then we arrived at the next train station....which was Florence! Somehow I had taken the wrong train (for which I did not have a ticket), and I also missed my flight. I explained the situation to the conductor, who kindly let me stay on until the next stop, Milan, without paying for a new ticket. By the time we reached Milan I had already booked a hotel room and a new flight home the next day. I had never been to Milan, and I had a good time there, so in the end, it worked out."

— u/sumpuran

7. "I made hotel reservations for the wrong weekend. I had to find a new hotel 30 minutes away. The original reservation was for a hotel where I could walk out of my room and directly onto the beach."

— u/mook1178

8. "Booked a train ticket from Rome to Venice and drank way too much the night before. I rolled into the train station with about 10 minutes to spare — only to find out that it was daylight savings time, and I was actually 50 minutes late."

— u/Snazzypants11

9. "I missed my flight home from Ghana to California on a layover in Rome. I told everyone I fell asleep and missed the flight, but in reality, I was sitting at the wrong gate reading a book and didn’t hear my name being called (apparently, the airline was calling my name forever and then left me behind). In my defense, it was a really good book, and I was exhausted from a long travel day."

— u/zeebette

10. "I booked a holiday to Ibiza from the UK while out at a rave. The next day, I discovered that instead of flying from Southampton to Ibiza, I was actually flying Southampton to Amsterdam, Amsterdam to Madrid, and Madrid to Ibiza. What should have been a two-hour flight took most of the day. Whoops."

— u/Ok-Topic-6971

11. "I once read the flight arrival time as the departure time. My girlfriend had to be home for a class by the next morning, so the only option was to make the six-hour drive. She wasn’t stoked with me."

— u/twankyfive

12. "I booked a flight to Manchester, NH, when I was supposed to go to Manchester, UK. I was proud of myself at first for finding a great deal. In my defense, this was years ago, in the early days of the internet. It was one of the first purchases I made on Priceline when you’d buy the airfare online, and they’d send paper tickets in the mail."

— u/HeatherAnne1975

13. "In Portuguese, gasolina means gas, and gasoleo means diesel. Despite the confusingly similar names, these two things are still not interchangeable. I learned this the hard way."

— u/c322617

14. "I missed a flight because I was eating a Big Mac. And my buddy just got on the plane without me."

— u/Gigahurt77

15. "I mixed up AM and PM for my flight time and showed up at the airport 12 hours late. Had to book a new one."

— u/dude341387

16. "I booked a flight to Santiago, Spain. Months later, when checking into my flight, I realized I had booked for Santiago, Chile. I repacked my bag and went to Chile six hours later with zero itinerary or reservations. I ended up in Patagonia and had an awesome trip."

— u/AccidentalTourista

17. "My husband passed a kidney stone on the first night of our honeymoon."

— u/TinyBunny88

18. "Turns out SJC is NOT the airport code for San Jose, Costa Rica. Rather, it's San Jose, California. I figured this one out too late."

— u/Frodosear

19. "A hotel I was staying at gave me the key to someone else's room. When I opened the door, there was some random guy lying on the bed without a shirt on. We both sort of jumped. I slammed the door shut and walked away. I got a free (and vacant) room after that incident."

— u/DJAlaskaAndrew

20. "I traveled for over ten hours for a sold-out festival in Vegas. All major hotels were sold out because of it, and I realized I booked the hotel for 2024 instead of 2023."

— u/smolperson

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10 BEST Digital Nomad Jobs For Beginners

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So you’re looking for digital nomad jobs for beginners, huh? Dreaming of traveling the world while watching the dollars fall into your bank account?

Well, same, but let’s be a little more realistic. The digital nomad lifestyle is amazing, but it doesn’t come without its fair share of work.

If you want to make money by working remotely as you travel the world, then you’ve come to the right place—this is literally what I do (and have been for over a decade now)! I won’t lie to you—it took a lot of work to get where I am now, and I won’t pretend that it’s been all sunshine and rainbows the whole way.

I don’t recommend quitting your 9-5 and booking a flight with the hopes of becoming a successful blogger (or drop shipper, or trader, or influencer, or any of the other buzzwords you see online when looking for digital nomad jobs for beginners). It’s just not realistic.

I’ve put together a tried and true list of digital nomad jobs you can do with little to no experience, so you can make those travel dreams a reality without going through the trial and error of trying every single job you see on the internet. You can thank me later!

Digital Nomad Jobs for Beginners

Oh, and a PS, I’ve done almost every digital nomad job on this list, and I had literally no experience. This was way back in the day before the term digital nomad even really existed! So that means it’s even easier nowadays!

1. Virtual Assistant

A virtual assistant is one of the best digital nomad jobs for beginners because it doesn’t require any sort of degree or certification—you just need to have great organizational skills and attention to detail.

A day in the life of a remote virtual assistant could include scheduling appointments, doing online research, answering emails, and other admin-related work.

You’re literally just someone’s assistant, minus the need for an in-person desk and doing those lousy coffee runs. This is a job I actually loved doing, and it kept me on the road, even while I was doing van life in New Zealand!

How to get started:

• Learn how to become a virtual assistant .
• Check for open positions on FlexJobs , UpWork , or Freelancer.com .

2. Social Media Manager

If you spend a lot of time on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and other sites, then you may be a valuable asset to companies searching for a social media manager.

This remote job involves representing a brand (or brands) and building a presence on all their social media outlets. You’ll post photos, write engaging captions, create content, and interact with other accounts on behalf of your client.

• Research how to become a social media manager .
• Clean up your own social media platforms to show off your skills.
• Learn the ins and outs of as many social media platforms as possible.
• Search for jobs on UpWork , Fiver , and FlexJobs .

3. Teach English Online

Speak English? Well, putting those language skills to work and teaching English online is one of the easiest digital nomad jobs for beginners.

If you’re a native English speaker, you pretty much have a guaranteed job teaching online to foreign students. Some companies want teachers with bachelor’s degrees, and most will require a TEFL certificate , but even those with no experience should be able to teach English online without a problem!

This is literally how I became a digital nomad , and haven’t looked back since!

• Get your TEFL certificate .
• Figure out how to teach English online and find schools to apply to .
• No degree? No problem. Learn how to teach English online without a degree .

4. Writer/Copywriter

I mentioned that starting a blog isn’t an ideal digital nomad job for beginners, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use your writing skills to make some money while you travel!

Becoming a writer or copywriter for an existing blog or company is a great intro to the blogging world, and you can make some pretty good cash doing it. Pay may start low, but once you build up your portfolio, you can charge higher rates and take on bigger projects.

I randomly and accidentally became a writer for other blogs, and then thought, wait a sec, why am I not writing for myself?! And that’s kinda how I become a full-time blogger, but that’s another story.

• Research how to become a writer/copywriter .
• Decide on a niche and hone your skills.
• Build a profile on a freelancing site like Upwork or Fiver .
• Look for remote writing positions on FlexJobs and LinkedIn .

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5. Editor/Proofreader

If you don’t have the skills to craft organic content, you may still be able to get a job working with written content by editing or proofreading material.

Some writers still need help finalizing content before publishing, and that’s where your keen eye for detail, formatting skills, and grammatical knowledge may be of use. You’ll likely be able to find jobs with non-native English speakers, big companies, or smaller blogs.

• Brush up on grammar rules.
• Browse this list of companies that hire remote proofreaders and editors .

6. Freelance/Gig Work

If you’re not really sure what kind of remote work you want to pursue, it might be a good idea to just go ahead and create a profile on a few freelancing sites and see what kind of jobs are available—you may be surprised at what you find!

There are plenty of beginner digital nomad jobs for beginners on these sites that you may qualify for, even if you don’t have tons of experience.

I’ve done tons of freelance jobs. There are usually small projects, but I’ve got longer-term work out of them, too. They are great for building up your resume for more steady work, too, as well as testing the waters and seeing what type of work you actually like before getting in too deep.

• Check out my beginner guide to freelancing .
• Make a profile on Upwork , Contra , Fiver , and other freelancing sites.
• Browse open jobs and see what you’re interested in.

7. Remote Work (With Your Company)

Maybe you love the job you have, but you don’t like being stuck in one place. One of the best digital nomad jobs for beginners could be the job you already have! Many companies have gone remote since 2020, so it’s worth checking with your boss to see if your job could be done online rather than in an office.

Keep in mind that things like time differences and mandatory meetings could be a hindrance to your digital nomad lifestyle. Some jobs also unfortunately have stipulations where you can’t work abroad for longer periods of time. Double check!

• Talk to your boss to see if your current position can be done remotely.
• If yes, iron out the details.
• If not, search for jobs with similar positions open that can be done online.

8. Translation

Calling all bilingual readers! If you can speak a second language fluently, then you possess all the skills you’ll need for one of the best digital nomad jobs for beginners—translation!

This job is almost always in high demand, so whether you want to translate copy for websites, financial documents, educational material, or whatever, you’ll likely have plenty of options.

There’s also, of course, the opportunity to TEACH your language too!

• Read this guide to becoming a translator .
• Market yourself on freelancing platforms (including these 15 )and showcase any certificates or proficiency tests you may have.

9. Customer Service Rep

Becoming a customer service representative is one of the best digital nomad jobs for beginners since you won’t need many skills to qualify for this position.

Of course, good communication skills and some patience are required, but other than that, you should be able to secure a position fairly easily. Remember that some of these jobs require a US phone number, so read the fine print before jetting abroad!

• Check out available remote customer service jobs on We Work Remotely .
• Look into the companies you are applying for so you have at least a basic knowledge of things you’ll be helping customers with.
• It’s best to apply directly with the company rather than job sites, so don’t hesitate to reach out about available positions.

10. Data Entry

Perhaps the easiest digital nomad job for beginners is data entry. This one is so easy it’s borderline boring, but if it pays the bills, who cares?!

Data entry is inputting data from one format into a different format, be it physical material, spreadsheets, PDFs, or Word documents. Since this one doesn’t take much skill besides fast and accurate typing, it is a bit more competitive, which means your income may be on the lower end.

I remember doing data entry while in Malaysia for half the day, and then I spent the rest of the half eating amazing Indian food and hiking in the mountains! It paid for my time there and worked out perfectly to get my feet wet while I started out my digital nomad life.

• Read this guide on finding data entry jobs
• See open positions for data entry jobs on Upwork , FlexJobs , and LinkedIn .

11. Start Your Own Services

You may be new to the digital nomad lifestyle, but that doesn’t mean you don’t possess any skills, right? Instead of jumping through hoops, applying for jobs, and scouring freelancing sites, why not set up your own site to offer your services to clients?

This may take a while to become lucrative, so you might want to pick out one of the digital nomad jobs for beginners from above to tie you over financially until you start making money from your own site.

• Think about your skills and what you enjoy doing. Then, figure out if it’s something you can do online while you travel. Be realistic!
• Find out how to sell your services online .
• Set up your own website to offer your services. Squarespace and GoDaddy make it pretty easy to do it yourself. You could also hire a freelancer from Upwork or Fiver !

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