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Teaching and learning English abroad with ESLFocus. Check here for articles from around the world with special interest for the ESL / EFL traveler, educator, and student. |
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| By Candace Hamilton |
05/10/10 |
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Dominica is the closest thing to Eden on earth that I have ever seen. It is billed the nature island as a result of its largely undeveloped natural landscape that is carved by 365 rivers and home to some of the best diving in the world. The lush green beauty and varied vistas are at times literally breathtaking. |
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| 04/22/10 |
 Among capitals in Brasil, Belem has one of the lowest percentages of green space per capita, although it is located at the entrance to the Amazon, which contains one-third the world's tropical rainforests. It was a challenging spectacle that took place in Belem, the ninth version of the World Socia... |
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| 03/17/10 |
| Fifteen years ago I had a strong desire to teach English overseas but was deterred by the apparent difficulties. Working in Asia or South America or elsewhere seemed exotic and foreign. The Internet existed, but I knew little about the possibilities and didn't even have email. I searched for a job t... |
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| 02/22/10 |
 In a small, dusty village where the merciless sun cooks the land to a scorching 110 degrees by noon, I hear "Sister! Sister!" and see two grinning girls running up to me, their eyes shining and happy. Stretching their skinny arms out, they reach up for my hands and lead me away, carrying my cement-e... |
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| 02/04/10 |
 Early on in my college career, the thought appealed to me. I could go to Europe and live in the same streets my great-grandparents grew up in. I could go to South America and finally conquer Spanish. I had too many notions of where to go and what to do. One day, sitting in an Art History lecture, I ... |
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| 10/14/09 |
 Ancient ruins… A magnificent city of stone nestled in the mountains of Southern Peru… Machu Picchu. The gateway to Machu Picchu is Cusco, one of the preeminent tourist destinations in the world, and with good reason. There is much more than archaeological treasures to be experienced in Cusco however... |
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| 09/28/09 |
 Guadeloupe is home to many inviting beaches featuring warm water, soft sand and ample locations to tie up a hammock and enjoy a good book. Throw in the chance to buy a variety of fruit sorbets churned beach side and I am always a happy camper! |
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| 07/30/09 |
 "No, I’m not going to Mexico” is what you’ll often find yourself saying if telling an American you’re going to the French Department of Guadeloupe. I confess, I’d never heard of the small, Caribbean island either before visiting a friend there during Carnival in 2006. But I found, after returning ho... |
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| 07/20/09 |
 The fortunate few who visit Iran will experience bustling cities, phenomenal Islamic architecture, colorful tile work and well-preserved ancient ruins. Combine booming youth culture, tea and hookahs under the stars, friendly, open people, and beautiful gardens for a once in a lifetime trip. The mos... |
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| 06/29/09 |
 You've seen ESLFocus.com's "Might See's". Quirky, unexpected, or just unusual describes our previous foray into ten places to entertain the adventuresome traveler. The following get our nod for round two: See one or see more than one of the next ten if you can. |
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| 06/19/09 |
 Top-Ten, "must-see" articles abound so we ventured off the beaten path for ten "might-sees". For something just a little bit different, something a little further from the crowds and tourist attractions, we've compiled a list of ten places, some harder than others to get, that just might deserve yo... |
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