Google Street View maps the Arabian Desert using a camel
You can now take a virtual tour of the United Arab Emirates’ Liwa Desert, one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world, courtesy of a camel hired by Google Maps. The footage shares views of the 25 – 40 meter sand dunes that were once home to early settlers in the Late Stone Age […]
What is Ramadan?
The observance of Ramadan began this past week in the Islamic world. Many of our teachers who will be moving overseas next year have been asking about Ramadan facts: What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. During this Holy Month, Muslims focus on prayer, fasting, and charity. The act of […]
Choosing your destination
By Thiago Silva So you decided to step out of your comfort zone and explore other cultures while teaching English – now where should you start? While there is no right or wrong answer to this question, there are a few steps you can take to make your search more effective. One of the first […]