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Where is the Best Place to Teach Overseas

Where is the best place to teach overseas? It is hard to decide where to go when you look at the scope of unique and exciting experiences that are available in the different regions around the world. This article is designed to give you information regarding the way your decision about where to teach overseas can affect your lifestyle while you are teaching abroad.


Leisure Activities

Choosing the best place to teach overseas may be tied up in the kinds of things you like to do outside of work. You can continue many of your favorite leisure activities while you teach overseas, or take up new ones. Many international teachers move to regions that allow them to indulge themselves in this way.


If you ski, then Europe and Korea are options you may consider. You can teach in Vienna for example and take a train to the slopes for the weekend.


Divers tend to look for international schools in Thailand or the Philippines. Thailand currently has many more international schools than the Philippines, so you are more likely to find a teaching job there.


Because most international schools are situated in urban or suburban areas, there is usually a wealth of activities you can take part in. While living in Bangkok I have attended Indian musical evenings organized by the Indian Embassy, attended numerous balls, learnt how to ride a horse and taken numerous dancing lessons in many different styles. My colleagues are more adventurous than I, they run in marathons, compete in triathlons, mountain bike, dive, play golf, and the list goes on.


To find out if you will be able to continue your hobbies in different countries you can search on the internet or check out the ‘activities’ section of the relevant Lonely Planet Guide.


Making Friends

At home you probably have many friends outside of work, this can be difficult to achieve when working at an international school, especially if you frequently move around to different schools.


One key ingredient to making friends with local people can be how much effort you are willing to put into overcoming the language barrier. Learning the local language will also help smooth your life in your host country.


To avoid this issue you can choose to work at an international school in a country where the majority of the population speaks English! In many countries in Western Europe, for example, a large proportion of the population speaks English fluently, so the language barrier is practically nonexistent.


To make friends who are expatriates but not teachers you can join groups like the Hash House Harriers (who organize group runs) and national groups like the New Zealand Society.


Domestic Help

Teachers with children that are looking to teach in a country with a lower cost of living than at home will discover that the lower cost of living also carries across into the cost of child care too, particularly in-home child care.


When you teach abroad you can choose to live and work in a country where you will be able to afford a nanny. Many international teachers with children employ nannies, especially in South East Asia where the cost of living is very low, and as a consequence, local salaries are low too.


Even teachers without children can enjoy the benefits of domestic help in countries where domestic helpers are relatively cheap to employ. Nearly all of my colleagues have maids or cleaners who come in and take care of everything from cleaning the apartment to doing the food shopping and collecting dry cleaning.


Finally

There are many different factors to consider when you are deciding where the best place to teach overseas is for you. But the main thing to keep in mind is that while you may have a wish list of where you want to go and what you want to be able to do once you get there - it may not work out the way you planned.


For example, there may be no teaching vacancies in your specialty in the country of your choice in the year in which you are applying. Or, there may be schools very interested in employing you but not in the region you were hoping for.


The key to being happy and fulfilled when you are teaching abroad is flexibility and a commitment to making it work for you. It is not going to be just like home, you will face challenges, and that is the best part of teaching overseas, no matter where you decide to go!

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South Asia Cruises - a fun and easy way to explore

South Asia cruise takes you on a journey of enchanted landscapes! There are many port cities along the cruise route, which will give you an opportunity to explore different places. Countries in South Asia including India, Maldives, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Nepal etc, have plenty of things to offer to visitors. There are a number of cruise companies that operate cruise across this route. So, if you want to go for a South Asia cruise, you are sure to find a suitable package.

 

There are many things for you to see, visit and enjoy while on a cruise to South Asia. Some of them are - exotic Buddhist monasteries and modern skyscrapers; glitzy shopping malls and local markets; famous beaches and secluded islands; rugged terrains and deserts; colonial structures and virgin lands. You will get an opportunity to see all this and much more, while cruising through the waters of South Asia. The places that you must not miss visiting on this trip are the magnificent beaches of Kerala and the tranquil beaches of Sri Lanka.

 

There are many options for you to choose South Asia cruise package. You will have to spend some time to find out a package, which suits your requirements perfectly. Research the packages offered by various companies and find out what all facilities are covered there. If you are looking to pamper your senses and indulge yourself a bit, opt for a luxury south Asia cruise package. Apart from the regular facilities, you can enjoy some of the luxurious features during your trip. On the other hand, you can also find a discount cruise, if you are not willing to spend too much money on this.

 

Packing you things properly to travel on a cruise is very important. You must take care of small details to ensure that the trip is a hassle free one, especially if you are traveling with your family consisting of children. Carry some board games on-board; if they get bored the kids can spend their time playing these games. Also make sure that they take part in any on-board activity, which is specially arranged for kids so that they do not feel left out. For all you cruise lovers out there – a South Asia cruise is a must for you. So, plan for a trip soon and have fun on the trip.

 

 

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Juizhaigou National Park in Sichuan Province, China: Stay in the Park Off the Beaten Track

Jiuzhaigou National Park is a nature reserve located in northern Sichuan province famous for its picturesque almost surreal crystal clear lakes, multi-tier waterfalls and, stunning mountain views. Jiuzhaigou is home to two of China's most treasured endangered species; the Giant Panda and the Sichuan Golden Snub-Nose Monkey. It's one of the most visited sites in China with 5,000 visitors in 1984, 200,000 in 1997 and 2.5 million in 2007.

Jiuzhaigou literally means "Valley of Nine Villages" after the 9 ancient Tibetan villages located within the park. Seven of the villages are still populated today with a total of around 1000 permanent residents. Heye, Shuzheng and Zechawa villages located along the main roads cater to tourists, selling food, drinks and crafts.

Visiting the park takes time and money. Park entrance cost 220 RMB per person per day and doesn't include the "mandatory" 90 RMB bus fee. There are two ways to experience the park: the traditional way and the not-so-traditional way. Most visitors stay at one of the 20,000 hotel rooms located in the town of Jiuzhaigou and visit the park by day utilizing the tour bus. The frequent buses are an efficient way to see the park as you can hop off, take a picture and jump back on. The non-traditional route is to stay within the park at a Tibetan Village and hike the 30 km through the park. My friend Liz and I decided to do the unconventional route as we were in need a bit of adventure. Keep in mind it's against the law to stay in the park and even travel guides like Lonely Planet discourage you from doing so. Our plan was to stay one night in the town of Jiuzhaigou, pack a small backpack for our trip so we didn't look suspicious to the park authorities, store our large rucksacks at a hotel, and travel into the park for a 3 day/ 2 night hiking adventure.

The park is comprised of three main valleys or "arms" in the shape of a letter Y, the park entrance is at the base of the Y. The lower part of the park is Shuzheng Valley, at the fork in the road Rize Valley is to the south west and Zechawa Valley to the south east. The plan for the trip was to hike the Shuzheng Valley on the first day and secure a room in Shuzheng village; the second and third day would be spent hiking the Rize and Zechawa Valleys.

The hike through Shuzheng Valley was more challenging than we had anticipated but rewarding as we were able to enjoy the tranquility of the park as the buses whizzed by. As we followed the Zechawa River, we first came to a beautiful clearing of wild flowers which of course we had to run. We continued hiking and came across Reed Lake, a 1375-meter long reed covered marsh. We continued on the main road to Sparkling Lake and to the crystal clear string of 18 lakes fed by the Shuzheng waterfalls. We finished off the day with Nuorilang Waterfalls, the widest highland waterfall in China and its string of 19 lakes.

After all that hiking, we decided to call it a day and find a room in Shuzheng Village. We secured a room including food for $10 a night, as long as we didn't tell the park authorities our location and were out of the park before opening on the third day as we only had a two-day park pass. We agreed to the rules, not realizing leaving the park before it opened meant hiding on the floor of a neighbor's car with a tarp over you as you pass by security.

After the park closed, we joined the family for dinner in their living room all pretending to watch Chinese soaps together. As we ate grandma watched us intently over her hand-held Tibetan Prayer Wheel. Once Liz and I finished eating, grandma proceeded to pry us with bijou. Every time we got up to leave, she would put her hand up to say "no", giggle, and point at our tiny cups. The old lady was getting us drunk so we'd go to bed quietly and quickly. But in the middle of the night we realized the only working toilet was in the family house, thus we had to find a natural toilet in the dark of night, without a Tibetan Prayer Flag blowing above our heads.

The next day, we woke up to a torrential downpour and an almost empty park. Since there were so few tourists, the buses were not checking tickets and we used the bus free of charge which was a good thing as we were a bit tired from the hiking and drinking with Grandma the day prior.  We started with Rize Valley and hit all the picture perfect sites along the way. Some of the most memorable spots were Swan Lake, Five Flower Lake, Mirror Lake, Panda Lake and Arrow Bamboo Lake, the main filming site of the Jet Li movie Hero. We then took the bus through Zechawa Valley visiting Long Lake, Five Color Pond, and the Zechawa Village. We returned to Shuzheng Village for our second night and skipped dinner with the family opting for backpack snacks. At 6 am the next morning, a stranger knocked on our door and ushered us to the back seat of his car for our dramatic exit. Luckily we passed the guards without a problem and the man left us on the side of the street to find our way back to town.

Jiuzhaigou is by far the most beautiful place I have ever visited. Exploring the park on foot and staying in a traditional Tibetan Village within the park made it a memorable experience. We experienced Jiuzhaigou the proper way, off the beaten track and off the tour bus (for the most part).

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Alice Stader is a travel writer living in San Francisco. For more of her reviews and tips visit: http://www.alicestader.blogspot.com

 

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Paradise Found in Vietnam

 

The Mekong Delta

A new experience this year is taking a river barge cruise on Song Xanh and discovering floating market, enjoying exotic food and meeting friendly people. Tourists can travel upstream to Mekong River, cruise on a "rustic sampan" (a customised, luxury version) on the mighty Mekong River. It's a great escape from Saigon.

You can choose from one, two or three night packages for $265 to $427 per person. Experience an exclusive trip on the Mekong Delta with an unforgettable candlelight dinner and overnight stay on boat. The tour departs Ho Chi Minh City to Cai Be floating market, Vinh Long and Sa Dec, down beautiful canals through water jacinth plantations and past French style villas and Chinese temples.

During the cruise, fresh cotton towels, exotic seasonal fruits, hot green tea and two bottles of mineral water will be served daily free of charge. Tour prices include all private transportation and transfers, on-board English or French speaking guides, daily breakfast, full board meals as indicated in the itinerary, bicycle rental and rowing, admission fees and permits where applicable.

Sapa and Bac Ha Market.

Now tourists can book a helicopter tour from Hanoi to Bac Ha just to see the weekend market! If you have more time, you can take the overnight train to Lao Cai then travel onto Bac Ha and visit Can Cau market on Saturday then Bac Ha Market on Sunday.

Sapa is a must-see destination to bring home unique handicrafts, post card pictures and experiences and memories of a lifetime. It takes at least five days to make a perfect tour to the northern hill tribes and markets. In Vietnamese culture, the market place is an important meeting gathering point, not simply as a place for trading. This concept has always remained with Vietnamese culture. There is not one child who does not want his or her mother to take him or her to the market.

Why? Because many people live in remote areas and work hard in the fields or elsewhere to make a living. People have few opportunities to meet friends, relatives or neighbours. So a market is a great place to fulfil those needs. There is always a lot of excitement and joy associated with the market place environment. The trips will introduce the most colourful markets of hill tribes living in North Vietnam.

You will encounter many interesting people, and visit their villages that are located at the foot of Vietnam's highest mountain, Mount Fansipan. Tour costs from $70 to $938 per person, including all transportation and transfers, English or French speaking guide, accommodation shared in twin/double room with daily breakfast, all entrance fees, meals as stated in the tour programme, taxes and service charges.

Con Dao Island

As a former prison island, Con Dao was hell in the past, but now it's paradise for travellers.

The Six Senses Con Dao has just opened its doors for luxury travellers. Sun, sand, sea, sounds, seafood and sightseeing… all you need for a dream vacation you can find here.

Resting in the quiet waters of the Eastern Sea, the Con Dao archipelago remains a little-known gem, 180km off the coast of Southeast Vietnam.

Swathes of white sand form breeding grounds for turtles and visiting dugong herds, while the inland teems with bird life and the chatter of monkeys and squirrels.

Six Senses has chosen Con Son Island as the location of its next Hideaway resort for this unspoilt beauty and ecological opportunities. The island covers an area of 70sqkm with 5,000 inhabitants. The pristine Dat Doc beach lies 8km from Con Son Airport, in a national park encompassing both marine and terrestrial resources.

The caress of a warm sea breeze, an exotic fruit cocktail by your side and the lulling sound of waves on the shoreline: barefoot tourism has brought new demands for impeccable standards in exotic, far flung destinations, standards that Evason Hideaway resorts can deliver.

Con Dao will be the sixth Evason Hideaway resort, the boutique category of the luxury Evason brand. Each Hideaway combines the intrinsic values of the destination with the height of luxurious, contemporary lifestyle.

Con Dao will take the usual Evason eco-friendly philosophy a few footsteps further, and lead a new style of environmentally sustainable resort, from construction materials to energy-saving wizardry.

Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park

If you'd like to discover caves, a beautiful national park, and stay on the beach, you can take a tour to Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park and stay at the stunning Sun Spa Resort in Quang Binh province.

Vietnam Airlines offers flights from Hanoi and Saigon. This destination is easily accessed from Hue, Danang or even Hanoi by car. The best time to come is in the summer time but book in advance as that is also peak season for Vietnamese holiday makers.

Phu Yen

Vietnam Airlines offers daily flights from Saigon and Hanoi to Phu Yen, making this beach destination much more accessible. Hideaway Bai Tram is the perfect resort for relaxing and unwinding with seven unique private pool villas, nestled on a 90 hectare plot in an isolated and secluded bay with a 900m-long private white sand beach.

Located on the coast just south of Qui Nhon by a 45 minutes drive from Qui Nhon airport and is reached by a scenic drive from Nha Trang, Phu Yen is highlighted with almost-untouched natural beauties and attractions. Especially, Phu Yen is celebrating the National Tourism Year 2011 so there are many activities. Come and experience for yourself!

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Use policy to support the operation of the brand

"For businesses that have been exported, the domestic is very difficult transition, but this is the inevitable result, how to do? First to innovation, product demand but also with the transformation of the domestic market. To make good use of support policies to Dongguan operation of the brand, which is very important for the development of the domestic market. " Forum, music domain, chairman of Wal-Mart workers should be sea-introduced into the successful transformation of domestic experience, highlighted the strength of the brand.

Lao Hai describes the experience and Wal-Mart standards. First of all, we want to build a new business model, understand and accept the different domestic market and export markets, there must be a clear product positioning and target market, but also a clear business strategy and brand strategy, from the value-oriented, constantly to innovative products, provide product differentiation, a unique brand experience, and promote the localization of products and to prepare for uncertainty factors. The changing market, we need a full range of brand management, which is Lomak want to do.

Domain is a company focused on music production, processing, distribution and wholesale businesses as one of Hong Kong, the main products LED camping lamps, such as LED portable lights, LED flashlights, LED headlamps lighting and so on. By 2009, all products exported to Europe Music domain and Japan markets, has been internationally famous brands do product design and production. Product design, good quality. In 2007 exports of about $ 32,000,000, while the financial turmoil in 2008, sales showed a more substantial decline. Domestic trial in early 2009, successfully docked with the Wal-Mart, Wal-Mart received the first order from the start, has successfully entered more than 100 stores nationwide sold.

Lao Hai said, music domain to seize the future development of international industrial transfer target is to accelerate the introduction of high-end manufacturing, continued development of high value-added products, LED car lights(LED lights for cars), to promote the humane management, SA8000 corporate social responsibility, harmonious team improve the working and the main color of the environment to attract more workers to optimize lean production, increase production, the pursuit of mutual benefit and win-win situation.

Dongguan Guan Yi Metal Printing Packaging Co., Ltd.: "Wal-Mart shelves" into the brand highlights

"Participating in a series of domestic-counseling project, the policy of expanding domestic market have a deeper understanding of our company to promote products, expand the corporate social channels and increase brand awareness, there is more clear thinking." Crown Fan Art manager said. From: cheap led lights

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