Travel The World On Someone Else's Dime: A Beginner's Guide to Living and Teaching Overseas
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"You can spend your life wishing to do things, or you can live your life to its fullest potential! Will you choose to continue down a path that promotes the same tomorrow, or will you choose an adventure that comes with exploration, seeing new and exciting places, and meeting new and interesting people? The choice is yours." ~Travel the World on Someone Else’s Dime
James has lived in a number of different countries. In each country, he was paid to fly there, his housing was free, he had free insurance, and he collected a paycheck! By combining first-hand experience, personal interviews, and fact-based information, he shows readers how to get from “start to adventure."
This easy-to-read, step-by-step book covers:
-Where to find companies to pay for your trip
-Steps needed to start your adventure
-Safety tips for solo women travelers
-Interviews with other travelers
-Sample employment contracts
-And much more!
The best part about getting paid to travel overseas, you don’t even need a teaching degree!
You can spend your life wishing to do things, or you can start preparing for your overseas adventure today! A person has just so many opportunities to travel the world. Don’t let yours slip away!
J.M. BOLDOSSER, Sr
James Boldosser was born in Burlington, Vermont, raised in Northern Virginia, and has traveled to various places around the world. After several years in the United States Army, he spent a number of years in the business world toiling about until he realized his gift of teaching. He has been teaching elementary school for the past several years. James has a B.S. from Johnson State College and a M.T.S. from Liberty University. He has one son. In his spare time, he enjoys running, biking, hiking, adventuring, and, of course writing. He recently returned to the U.S. after living in Indonesia for several years and is now teaching in Alaska's bush country! The adventure never ends!
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Travel The World On Someone Else's Dime - J.M. BOLDOSSER, Sr
TRAVEL THE WORLD ON SOMEONE ELSE’S DIME
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A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO LIVING AND TEACHING OVERSEAS
J. M. BOLDOSSER
Published by James M. Boldosser, Sr. at Smashwords
Safety Tips for Solo Women Travelers. Reprinted by permission of Beth Whitman
Europe Offers World of Friendship. Reprinted by permission of Bridget Lux
Copyright © James M. Boldosser, Sr., 2012
The moral right of the author has been asserted.
All rights reserved. Without limiting the rights under copyright reserved above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise), without the prior written permission of the copyright owner.
Limits of Liability / Disclaimer of Warranty
This book and accompanying materials are designed to provide information to readers. It is sold with the understanding that the author(s) and publisher are not engaged to render any type of professional advice. The content of this book and accompanying material is the sole expression and opinion of its author(s). The author(s) makes no representation or warranties with respect to the accuracy, applicability, fitness, or completeness of the contents of this work. Neither the publisher nor the author(s) shall be liable for any physical, psychological, emotional, financial, or commercial damages, including, but not limited to, special, incidental, consequential or other damages. You are responsible for your own choices, actions, and results.
ISBN-10: 0615584764
ISBN-13: 978-0-615-58476-8
Table of Contents
Title Page
Copyright Page/Disclaimer
Dedication
Preface
Chapter 1 – FINANCIAL STRUGGLE
Chapter 2 – THE JOY OF LIVING OVERSEAS
Chapter 3 – TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES OVERSEAS
Chapter 4 – BENEFITS OF TEACHING OVERSEAS
Chapter 5 – IS IT FOR YOU?
Chapter 6 – I’M READY TO GO! NOW WHAT?
Chapter 7 – THE BATTLE PLAN
Chapter 8 – A FEW MONTHS TO MOVE
BONUS INTERVIEWS
Becky (The Globetrotter)
Mark (The Laidback Adventurer)
Steven (The Solo Traveler)
Jessica (The Traveling Mom/Wife)
EXPERT ARTICLES
Safety Tips for Solo Women Travelers
Get a Job Teaching English Overseas Without a University Degree
Europe Offers World of Friendship
Living and Teaching in Asia
EMPLOYMENT LINKS
EXPATRIATE FORUM LINKS
BASIC CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
SAMPLE CONTRACT
EXAMPLE RESUME
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
CREDITS
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This book is dedicated to my loving wife and to my relentlessly adventurous son.
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PREFACE
This book came about through a desire to share with others what I have enjoyed over the past few years. I’m no different than the next person, but I’m enjoying life differently than most people. I’m traveling the world using someone else’s money. Like others, I work. The difference is that most people work for vacations. I live the vacation.
I wrote the majority of this book during a vacation in Bali. Everything you could possibly image about Bali was the backdrop during my time writing this book. Overall, this book was relatively easy to write. Having experienced various overseas adventures, I have come to know the ins and outs of the process. Considering the financial situation around the world, I thought people should know that there are other options, options that can satisfy personal dreams.
Admittedly, one of my primary goals for writing this book is to show just how easy it is to travel the world. If I can provide enough information and motivation through this book to encourage people to take that leap of faith to travel the world, I have reached my goal. To that end, readers will find most everything they need to do what some only dream of; travel internationally and experience adventures beyond their wildest dreams. In some ways, this could be considered a how-to
book. Because of the dryness of some how-to books, I have attempted to present the information in an experiential format. The information is presented through quotes, anecdotes, and honest, real-life situations that offer the variables needed to get overseas and to better understand what to expect. I hope you enjoy what I have put together as much as I have enjoyed writing it.
CHAPTER 1
FINANCIAL STRUGGLE
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel, read only a page." ~Saint Augustine
With a rooster harmonically staking claim to the morning’s dawn, water rhythmically flowing into a crystal blue pool, and traditional Balinese music hypnotically massaging my senses, I ponder how to introduce this book. Had you talked with me two years ago, planning for a vacation wasn’t a luxury I could afford. My vacation planning was virtually non-existent. These days, I’m taking at least two to three lavish vacations a year with several notable adventures in-between. I’m also depositing money into retirement, purchasing land for future development, and spending precious, invaluable time with family. If you’re ready to travel the world and have someone else pay for your adventures, this book will help you get started.
When I return from Bali in January, I have my sights fixed on my smaller adventure in-between, Bintan Island, Indonesia. Bintan is a quaint, little-known vacation destination off the coast of Singapore. Shortly after Bintan, I return to the United States, then head north to explore my newly purchased land in Canada. Throughout my expedition, I’ll canvass several states spanning the eastern seaboard. Along the way, I’ll brave a triathlon, pitch a tent on the cool earth among the protection of pines, and harvest Maine lobster to cook over an open fire. Within six months, I will have experienced three adventures. The best part, I won’t pay for my airline ticket to America. As for the Bali and Bintan tickets, I paid substantially less when compared to in-state flights with similar distances. For me, these adventures were beyond reach living in the United States.
CURRENT SITUATION IN AMERICA
"Capitalism is in its 'winter' period - making it very vulnerable to crisis." ~Dr. Michael Roberts
I think it’s safe to say we’re in the arctic tundra of a financial crisis and many people have already suffered from the bitterness of this economic storm. It’s no secret that the financial situation in many Western countries is a dismal hodgepodge of unfathomable belief. If you’re reading this book, you’re probably all too familiar with the struggles of the middle-class American. Fortunately, many Americans don’t need to live this way.
The Lower, The Higher, and Everyone In-between…
Here’s a quick, but realistic, synopsis of the ever-changing social structure within the U.S.
Lower Class
Less fortunate Americans, in most cases, receive financial assistance from the government. Recent years have proven challenging for the lower class. Many who receive government assistance have not received a raise
in their benefits. Although the struggle remains, they will not become overly impacted by the current financial meltdown, as America has arguably established social safety nets for the less fortunate.
Upper Class
Time to scoop up what the middle class sell while attempting to pay their basic