Introduction

03/08/19 • 9 min

Enlightened Abroad

This brief solo introduction covers:

1) Why I decided to do this (and Straatcast)

2) What the intention is for Enlightened Abroad

3) To post or not to post doubts

4) Who this podcast is for

5) A bit about the amazing and risky interviews you'll hear in Season 1

Season 1 will be released over the next month, with a few episodes a week. After that we will take some feedback, reflect and brainstorm the next season. Enjoy!

This brief solo introduction covers:

1) Why I decided to do this (and Straatcast)

2) What the intention is for Enlightened Abroad

3) To post or not to post doubts

4) Who this podcast is for

5) A bit about the amazing and risky interviews you'll hear in Season 1

Season 1 will be released over the next month, with a few episodes a week. After that we will take some feedback, reflect and brainstorm the next season. Enjoy!

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Season 1 - Trailer

This brief sample previews the style and questions to come in Season 1 of Enlightened Abroad.

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EA 1 - สวัสดี, Dublin!

1h01m

The Thai writing, 'สวัสดี' = 'Sawasdee', the main greeting in the land of smiles.

In this episode I chat with Dave, a Dublin-born expat who got the bug in Thailand and now resides in the Middle East. He shares tips on staying positive, making the most of your time, and carving out space to forge your own path.

It is important to let the content flow, so the episode comes in at about an hour. However, I know some folks like it short and sweet (Adam!), so below are links and time stamps if you want to jump around:

Notes:

~ 12’ – We mention TEFL/CELTA; these certificates are the minimum you’ll need to work abroad, but in most places, a legit teaching license is recommended

CELTA:

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/teaching-english/teaching-qualifications/celta/

TEFL:

costaricatefl.com

Ask for Barbara - tell her Derek sent you!

Jobs:

Teach Away (there are many but I like this one)

https://www.teachaway.com/

TIEonline marketplace: (paid subscription, but worth if you have a legit teaching license - the best international school jobs with the best pay advertise here)

https://www.tieonline.com/

~ 20’ – Sam Harris Meditation App

https://wakingup.com/

~ 22' – Lopburi, Thailand, near Kamphaeng Seng

https://www.thailandee.com/en/cities/lopburi

~ 25' – Uttar Pradesh, India (Dave’s Sheikh Temple trek place)

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/india/uttar-pradesh

Nepal: Langtang (Dave’s upcoming trip and KimKim is a GREAT site for travel tips)

https://www.kimkim.com/c/langtang-trek-8-day-itinerary

Nepal: Herb Nepal - ask for Ben, say Derek sent you!

http://www.herbnepal.com/

~ 32' – Infinite Jest, by David Foster Wallace: