Information and Ideas Channel

Why should a career break or gap year be a privilege confined to students? If you now can find the time - after years of working – wouldn’t you like to make an overseas trip that is completely different. Here you will find information on the many possibilities you can consider and how you can include an overseas community project or perhaps a period teaching English abroad as part of your travel plans.

Teaching English in China China Recruitment is one of the best organisations to help you go to China to teach English. Daniel Nivern, the founder of China Recruitment, has written a fascinating article covering all you need to know about this great adventure and why it is of special interest to older people. To read more click here...

Robin’s Retirement in Belize Robin and Amy emigrated to Belize 2 years ago and now find themselves helping to run an Eco-Village Hotel. Retirement for them has brought new labours but many more rewards with it. Robin was the headteacher of a High School in East London for 15 years, and a teacher of English for a lot of years besides, during which he had three books of stories for children published. So when he arrived in Belize, he wasn’t expecting to find himself on a new career path. On their very first day in Belize they met Jason and Christine Liao, the owners of the Orchid Garden Eco-Village Hotel, and discovered their need for an expert in English to help them develop their business.  Since then, the OGEVH has become the Top B&B in and around Belize City Click here... to read more about Robin's retirement