| You've taken the big leap and decided to take a | | | | the added bonus of having international travel |
| career break. You're going to leave your job, travel the | | | | experience too. |
| world and try new things. It's going to be the trip you've | | | | Teach your way around the world |
| always dreamed of - but what exactly does that | | | | There's a rumor going round that it's easier for people |
| entail? Well that depends on you. Like any other travel | | | | to take a year out once they've started working. Sure |
| experience, your career break is just what you make | | | | you've been earning money, but that doesn't |
| it. So you can do what you like and put together a | | | | necessarily mean you can afford to give up your job |
| unique combination of everything you love. | | | | and jet off to on a global adventure. Luckily there's a |
| Here are a few suggestions... | | | | fool-proof solution - teaching. |
| A true adventure | | | | All you need is a sound knowledge of the English |
| If you've always wanted an adventure, a career break | | | | language (you have to be able to speak English |
| could be just what you need. The world has unlimited | | | | fluently) and a TEFL qualification. If you're not up to |
| adventure potential and you'll have your pick of | | | | scratch on your grammar, don't worry, an extensive |
| once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and unforgettable | | | | TEFL course will bring you up to speed. Which means |
| activities. | | | | you'll be in the perfect position to land a paid teaching |
| For the real dare devils out there, bungee jumping and | | | | job abroad. |
| sky diving are absolute musts. You can try these | | | | And there's another side to teaching too. You'll have a |
| adrenaline pumping sports in locations around the world | | | | unique opportunity to give something back while you |
| and you certainly won't forget the experience quickly. | | | | travel. Working with local children, or perhaps even |
| Most providers offer a picture or video service - don't | | | | local adults, you'll be at one with the community. And |
| scrimp here, it's a great way to capture the memory. | | | | that's an experience you're not going to forget. It's |
| For a more relaxing adventure, why not try sailing? It's | | | | eye-opening, rewarding and simply incredible. Plus, it'll |
| tranquil and it's scenic. But you do need a qualification | | | | put you just where you want to be - out in the world. |
| and experience is pretty important too. Not to worry, | | | | Give something back |
| there are plenty of other sea-faring activities available. | | | | If the thing that's driving you to take a career break is |
| Some are relaxing and others will set your pulse racing, | | | | the urge to do something worthwhile, then volunteering |
| so whether you're a jet skier or a scuba diver, you'll | | | | could be just what you're looking for. There are |
| find plenty to keep you entertained. | | | | thousands of projects around the globe and they all |
| And back on dry land, you can turn travel itself into | | | | need your help. Will it be conservation, community |
| adventure, by trying your hand at a little trekking. This | | | | development or teaching? Perhaps you'll build a home |
| fabulous activity is available around the world and it'll | | | | for an underprivileged family? The choice is yours but |
| give you the chance to see some really stunning | | | | one thing's for sure; you'll come home knowing you've |
| destinations. Whether it's Peru, Kenya or Ecuador; | | | | done something really amazing. |
| they're all just waiting to be explored - on foot! | | | | And much like teaching, volunteering gives you a |
| Constructive travel | | | | unique opportunity to become part of the local culture. |
| Adventure travel is mainly about fun and adrenalin. But | | | | Working with local projects, you'll be completely |
| if you want to do something a little more constructive, | | | | immersed in the community. Which means you'll see |
| that won't be a problem. Perhaps an internship will be | | | | things that a normal traveller never would. You'll taste |
| your cup of tea. Perfect for anyone thinking of a | | | | home-made food, cooked by local people who've |
| career change or just wanting to try something new, | | | | become friends, and see unforgettable sights. |
| these eye-opening placements let you develop new | | | | These are just a few ideas and popular travel |
| skills in new locations. | | | | activities for career breakers, but there are plenty |
| You could brush up your writing skills by taking a | | | | more out there. So before you go, take time to look at |
| placement at a foreign newspaper. Or perhaps you'd | | | | your options. Decide where you want to go, what you |
| rather try your hand at marketing, sports or healthcare | | | | want to achieve and how you're going to do it. Then |
| in a whole new country. Whatever skills you want to | | | | book your trip and start your adventure. |
| develop, you can do it while you travel and you'll have | | | | |