Something that many of us don’t think about before we leave our home countries to teach abroad is - different countries have very different laws. 
Things that we take for granted as being “not really a big deal” can carry steep penalties when we are outside of our home countries.
Living in South Korea
Life as an English Teacher in South Korea
Whether you've been abroad or whether you're just getting ready for your first trip, nothing can completely prepare you for life in Korea. Seoul is one of the most wired cities in the world yet in the suburbs just outside this metropolis people are still burying their food in the ground to preserve it for the winter. Truly amazing!
Marijuana - A Risky Past Time in South Korea
4 Ways to Make it in Korea
Korea is an amazing country to live and work in but having said that, there are a lot of people who dwell on the negatives... don't be one of those people... 
It's a Bird - It's a Plane ... It's my English Teacher?
People that travel overseas to teach English are often a unique breed.
This is a story about a teacher looking to do something different in the land where eating live octupus is not only accepted, it's encouraged.
Here is the story she has to tell of her adventures soaring over the Korean peninsula:
No Limits - A Year or a Career
Hello, I am a certified teacher originally from Toronto, Ontario. 
After graduating from teachers college I had a lot of trouble finding a job. I substitute taught for a little while but then I decided to go back to school and pursue a Masters degree in Developmental Psychology.
After graduating, I knew I wanted to travel but at the same time I needed to make money. I also wanted a change of scenery and was longing to meet new people and see new things. At that point, I decided I should seek a job overseas. I did some research and contacted Footprints. They got in touch with me very quickly and I expressed to them what I was looking for.
Korean Immigration Drug Testing Toughens Up
Korean Immigration Makes Drug Testing Tougher
As of April 1, 2011 Korean immigration is going to be enforcing stricter medical exams for any foreigner applying for an Alien Registration Card (ARC). Currently Korean immigration requires foreigners to go through a number of medical exams that include, but are not limited to screening for TB, HIV/AIDS and other contagious diseases as well various narcotics. Starting April 1, the drug screening will be stricter and there will be specific tests for marijuana use now.
Foreign Teacher Rockstars in Korea
Footprints Teacher's at English Village Hit iTunes with Their Song
Three Footprints Teachers in South Korea have some fun in their free time and they put together an incredible song called "Kickin' it in Geumchon".
Kim Jong Il - not a cool guy
Perspective From Max Beaumont - Footprints Teacher in Korea
Max wrote this in his blog after North Korea attacked a small island in north eastern South Korea:
Was South Korea shot at last night? I think I saw a Facebook status mentioning something about North Korean missiles or something. Not sure.
I walk into school this morning, and what's the first thing the teachers say to me? Hey Max! You look tired today. What'd you do last night? Well first off, thanks Mr. Ahn, you're looking pretty tired yourself if you don't mind me saying. Also, apparently your country was shot at last night. Should we talk about that?
