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How To Save $10,000 A Year Teaching English In Korea

01/03/2021.Reading time 11 minutes.
teach in korea

By following this guide and making some conscious changes, you too could save money in Korea – and a lot of it!

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What’s It Like To Live In Korea? The Ultimate Guide

24/10/2020.Reading time 32 minutes.
What's it like to live in Korea?

I often get questions about what it was like to live in Korea, and I’ve finally got around to putting it down in words. So let’s get to it!

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Where To Find The Best Cornish Pasty In Falmouth

12/10/2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

In Falmouth, there are hundreds of shops selling pasties. Today, I’m talking about the very best. Here’s where you can find the best Cornish pasty in Falmouth.

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How To Travel Light: 8 Easy Hacks For Travelling with Carry-On Luggage

07/09/2020.Reading time 13 minutes.

Learn to love the freedom that comes with living out of a small carry-on suitcase. Here’s how to travel light!

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5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Teaching English in South Korea

07/08/2020.Reading time 10 minutes.
Teaching English in South Korea

My experience teaching English in South Korea was vastly different to how I’d imagined it. Here are 5 things I wish I’d known before heading out there!

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What To Pack For Korea: 11 Things You Can’t Buy When You’re There

25/07/2020.Reading time 11 minutes.

Korea is a very modern country, but there are some things you won’t be able to buy out there. Here’s what to pack for Korea.

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7 Totally Free Things To Do In York, England This Summer

13/07/2020.Reading time 14 minutes.
York Minster

There’s so much to see and do in the historic city of York – and it doesn’t have to cost the big bucks! Here’s 7 totally free things to do in York this summer.

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5 Easy Ways To Ruin Your Dream Trip To Bali

03/07/2020.Reading time 19 minutes.
How to ruin your dream trip to Bali

Ruining your dream holiday to Bali is easy with a couple of earthquakes, a tsunami threat, and a scooter crash. Follow this handy guide to do it yourself.

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10 Awesome Things To Do In Ottawa This Summer

13/06/2020.Reading time 16 minutes.
Parliament hill ottawa

From exploring the city’s impressive history to making the most of its scenic location, there’s tonnes of things to do in Ottawa this summer.

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6 Stunning Places You Need To Visit In Sicily

30/05/2020.Reading time 11 minutes.

From historic towns nestled in the mountains to truly unique seaside hotspots, there’s so much to see and do in Sicily. These spots are my absolute favourites.

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Exploring The Beautiful Cape Breton: A 2-Day Cabot Trail Itinerary

16/05/2020.Reading time 17 minutes.
gypsum mines cabot trail

The Cabot Trail is blessed with stunning views, picturesque trails and truly unique activities. Here’s how to make the most of your trip there.

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5 Game-Changing Ways To Travel On A Budget

02/05/2020.Reading time 11 minutes.
travel on a budget

From flight-booking hacks to savvy research filters, here are 5 game-changing tips that make it super easy to travel on a budget.

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Life In Lockdown: Living Amongst Coronavirus In Italy

14/03/2020.Reading time 10 minutes.

With empty shelves, movement restrictions and face masks selling for €70 each, Italy has certainly been hit hard by its coronavirus lockdown.

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Things To Do In Prague: A 3-Day Prague Itinerary

21/01/2020.Reading time 18 minutes.
View of Prague

A jam-packed itinerary for anyone who wants to make the most of their trip to the wonderful Prague.

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Why You Should (And Shouldn’t) Visit Vienna This Winter

26/11/2019.Reading time 9 minutes.

Here’s 3 reasons why winter might not be the best time to visit Vienna, and 3 reasons why you should go anyway.

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6 Things You Need To Eat In Prague (And Where To Find Them)

08/11/2019.Reading time 9 minutes.

From meaty meals to sweet treats, there’s lots of deliciousness on offer in Prague.

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Working For iTutorGroup: Is It Worth It?

18/10/2019.Reading time 21 minutes.

Wanna know what it’s really like to teach English online with iTutorGroup? Well, you’ve come to the right place.

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9 Things Korea Does Better Than The UK

29/07/2019.Reading time 13 minutes.

Because 10 would just be excessive.

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A Day Trip In Bratislava From Vienna: A Jam-Packed Guide

05/12/2018.Reading time 10 minutes.

Thanks to the wonderful EU, travelling from Vienna to Brastislava for a day trip is super easy, cheap and fun. Here’s how to make the most of a day in the colourful Slovak capital.

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Where To Find The Best Foreign Food In Jeonju

03/11/2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

Eat your way across the city with this handy guide.

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10 Things You Might Find Surprising About Japan

06/10/2018.Reading time 13 minutes.
japan surprising things

Some weird and wonderful things I noticed in the Land of the Rising Sun.

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How To Upgrade Your Life In Korea

22/09/2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

The apps, websites and life hacks newcomers in South Korea NEED to know.

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5 Things I Hate About Living In Korea

07/09/2018.Reading time 9 minutes.

There’s a lot to love about Korea, but it’s far from perfect.

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24 Hours In Kuala Lumpur: A Layover Travel Guide

27/08/2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

How to make the most of 24 hours in Malaysia’s bustling capital city.

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Where’s Where In Jeonju? A Newcomer’s Guide

19/08/2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

A guide to shopping, eating, drinking and partying in Jeonju.

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The Perils Of Teaching American English

15/08/2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

Want to teach your native British English in Korea? That’s a bunch of baloney. Here’s the problem with teaching American English as a Brit.

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A Definitive Ranking Of Soju Flavours

02/08/2018.Reading time 10 minutes.
soju flavours

A very scientific (and not at all tipsy) soju taste test.

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5 Things I Love About Living In Korea

26/07/2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

The things I love the most about living in South Korea.

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What To Eat When You Hate Korean Food

06/07/2018.Reading time 10 minutes.

How to survive life in Korea when you can’t stand the crunchy red stuff.

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Where To Find Mexican Food In Jeonju

25/05/2018.Reading time 9 minutes.

Where to head in Jeonju when those fajita cravings hit.

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The 5 Best Things About Working For EPIK

12/05/2018.Reading time 12 minutes.
Korea travel

The reasons why you should teach English in Korea with EPIK.

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The 5 Worst Things About Working For EPIK

12/05/2018.Reading time 14 minutes.

Some of the things I wish I’d known before coming to work in Korea.

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A Curious Venture Charlie

Hello! I’m Charlie – a former English teacher in Jeonju, Korea and eager globetrotter with all too much to say about my experiences around the world!
 
Current location: York, UK

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