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Thinking about teaching abroad?

This page will help you find your footing.

If you’re here, chances are you’re somewhere in the middle of the decision.

You might be:

  • seriously considering teaching abroad

  • already preparing to go

  • feeling excited but also quietly overwhelmed

  • unsure which advice online you should actually trust

This page is designed to help you orient yourself, without throwing more noise at you.

A vintage map of Europe and parts of the Atlantic Ocean displaying country names and borders, with a focus on the United Kingdom, Ireland, and continental Europe.

If you want to understand what teaching abroad is really like

If you’re trying to get beyond glossy success stories or worst-case warnings, the explained blog is where I explore the day-to-day reality of teaching abroad.

A good place to begin:

  • what tends to surprise people

  • what actually changes (and what doesn’t)

  • how adjustment usually unfolds over time

Explained

If you’re thinking about a specific country

This site will gradually build country-specific sections, beginning with China and expanding over time.

These sections will focus on:

  • lived experience rather than rankings

  • preparation and adjustment

  • how context shapes the experience in different places

If a country section is still marked as coming soon, the general guidance in Explained is the best place to start.

If you’re feeling anxious or overwhelmed

Many people feel a low-level anxiety before moving abroad to teach.

This often shows up as constant questions, second-guessing, or a sense that you’re missing something important. That reaction is common, and it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong.

If you want something more structured to help you prepare calmly, a short guide focused on reducing anxiety before and after the move is currently in development.

Anxiety-Reduction Guide (coming soon)

In the meantime, the articles in the Explained section may help you make sense of what you’re feeling.

How to use this site

You don’t need to read everything.

A simple approach is often best:

  1. Start with one or two articles that match where you’re at

  2. Take time to reflect rather than rushing to conclusions

  3. Return when new questions appear

This site is meant to be a reference point, not something to consume all at once.