How to Enjoy Life in Japan (Part 2)
What does Japan have to offer expats that other Asian countries don’t? It doesn’t offer much bang for your buck. Even a position at a major, affluent international school in Tokyo can’t offer a salary that compares to Singapore. Nor will your salary take you as far as it will in a place like Laos […]
How to Enjoy Life in Japan (Part 1)
Japan is unique among Asian countries. Many expats, even those who have lived in Asia for years, struggle living in Japan. I’ve seen families leave after only a year. What makes Japan so difficult? Is it the culture? Some secret only known to the initiated? The answer, while it may seem obscure, is simple. Japan […]
Five Lessons I Have Learned From Living in Indonesia
I have lived in Bekasi, Indonesia for two years now. This is my second international teaching position and hopefully not my last. Indonesia is a Southeast Asian country made up of thousands of islands, with many different languages. It’s known for its vast and rich natural beaches, volcanoes and jungles with elephants, tigers and Komodo […]