Global Nomadic Articles

Detangling the TEFL jungle

By: Jeremy Freedman In: Career Advice

Anyone who has spent any time around academia, athletics or teenagers with phones is probably already way too familiar with acronyms. Few fields, though, seem to love acronyms more than the wor...

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Why Latin America is TEFL heaven

By: Natalie Southwick In: Career Advice

If you’re considering doing a TEFL certification course or applying for a teaching job in Latin America, you probably have at least a few questions about the whole thing (and if not, you mi...

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5 Unexpected Benefits of Interning in South America

By: Jeremy Freedman In: Intern Abroad

If you’re looking to intern in South America, you’re probably not taking the position for the lucrative paycheck (unless you’ve managed to find a high-paying international internship, i...

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Be Prepared While Traveling: The Toilet Edition

By: Michelle Starin In: Travel Stories

A few weeks ago I returned from a month-long trip to Guatemala. I brought back all sorts of habits that make me proud – things like saying “gracias” politely when given a beer, greeting...

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Is It Safe to Visit Nepal?

By: Raushan Jaiswal In: Travel Stories

On April 25th 2015, an earthquake of 7.8 magnitude hit Nepal, killing thousands of people and destroying properties worth millions. Many villages were flattened and many age old cultural heri...

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Learn a Second Language – Boost Your Career

By: Jeremy Freedman In: Career Advice

Ever stared out of the window and started to daydream about your next adventure? Yeah, I thought so. Me too. If you’ve ever thought about making big changes in your life, chances are, living ...

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8 Tips For Female Travel Safety

By: Jeremy Freedman In: Travel Tips & Tricks

World travel can be one of the most fulfilling and edifying life experiences. However, our travels, especially for those of us who identify as young women, can also present their own set of c...

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Delhi Belly Turns You Into Jelly – dealing with illness abroad

By: Jeremy Freedman In: Travel Tips & Tricks

The pit I was staring into was beyond a doubt the most revolting sight I had ever seen. The fact that my face was inches away from a seriously clogged-up Indian style squat toilet located on ...

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What Next? How To Build On Your First Expedition

By: James Borrell In: Career Advice

James Borrell is a conservation biologist with a passion for challenging expeditions. He’s been involved with a range of projects on four continents. From critically endangered big cats in the ...

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Climate Clever Travel - How To Travel Like You Care

By: Jeremy Freedman In: Green Travel News

The planet we call home is changing. The evidence is all around us. Temperature rises, freak weather patterns, the lack of distinct seasons. All of these things point to changes on a planetar...

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Interview with a Costa Rica TEFL-teacher

By: Emmanuelle Allongue In: Career Advice

Getting a TEFL-certificate is hard work. But if you get it in the right place, it can also be a fantastic adventure and career-enhancing journey. Earlier this year, Emmanuelle Allongue took the...

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Culinary Nomad - The 4 Best Kept Travel Food Secrets

By: Jeremy Freedman In: Travel Stories

Everybody eats. Almost everybody loves doing so. For many people, food is a true passion. Wherever you fall on the scale, food is clearly a hugely important topic. Of course, here at Global N...

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The Surprising Truth About Why You’re Not Ready to Move Abroad

By: Jeremy Freedman In: Global Nomadic News

As I went through the sliding doors and onward to the outside world, the first thing I noticed was the heat. It was really warm. Especially given it was mid-March. I paused to reassess my grip ...

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How To Find Your True Career Path

By: Jeremy Freedman In: Career Advice

We spend so much of our time trying to figure out what we want to be when we grow up. Going to college just ramps up the pressure. After all, we spend all that money and time on education so ...

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10 Travel Fears You Need To Forget

By: Jeremy Freedman In: Travel Tips & Tricks

In this day and age, travel is extremely common. Flights are cheaper than ever, there is a vast array of opportunities and an increasing number of people are stepping out the door on an adven...

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8 Reasons to Volunteer With Animals

By: Jeremy Freedman In: Green Travel News

A famous saying in the acting world goes “Never work with children or animals”, but then, what do actors know anyway? Some of the most rewarding and life-affirming experiences can be had work...

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5 Personality Traits of an International Intern

By: Jeremy Freedman In: Intern Abroad

If you’re among the small percentage of people who make the leap from saying ‘I’d love to travel but…’ to actually doing something about it, you’re probably a bit unique to begin ...

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How to Find Funding For Internships Abroad

By: Jeremy Freedman In: Funding

If you’re reading this, you probably don’t need convincing of the benefits of an overseas internship. You’ve already investigated the benefits in personal development and employment pro...

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Volunteering vs. Interning Abroad

By: Jeremy Freedman In: Intern Abroad

Both volunteering and interning abroad offer great opportunities to travel to a new country, develop your skills and really immerse yourself in its culture and language. While the two options...

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The Social Media Guide to Living Abroad

By: Jeremy Freedman In: Travel Tips & Tricks

Whether you’re a fiend for Facebook or permanently on Pinterest, your overseas experience can be enhanced through social media. Here are a few simple tips to help you get the most out of yo...

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