RELATED GUIDES
OTHER RELATED POSTS
Place
Mallorca (also spelled Majorca), Spain
Location
Mallorca is an island the Mediterranean Sea off Spain’s east coast.
informative
The Algarve, Portugal Adventure Travel Guide
Place
The Algarve
Location
Southern coast of Portugal
Climate/Geography
The Algarve has a subtropical Mediterranean climate, which means that it’s a pretty accommodating place all year round with highs of 25 °C in the winter, and 48 °C in the summer. The temperature rarely falls below zero in the winter, and it barely ever rains there in the summer.
The Algarve consists of 5402 square kilometers of rolling hills, small mountains, lush valleys, and some of the finest beaches in Europe. It stretches from the Targus Valley in the north to the southern tip of the Iberian Peninsula. In addition to its beaches, its known for its islands, limestone caves, and 170 square kilometer Ria Formosa Lagoon nature preserve.
Ask Matt: How Can I Get a Free Education in Taiwan?
Dear Matt,
I’ve heard that some people are getting free post secondary educations in Taiwan. Is this true? If so, are the classes taught in English or Mandarin? And how can I apply?
Ask Matt: How Can I Find a Writing Job in Taiwan?
Hi Matt,
How can I find a writing job in Taiwan? I’ve been in Taiwan for about a year and a half. I don’t feel like I’m cut out for teaching, and writing professionally has been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. Having just turned 30 in October, I feel like I’m going through a career crisis. How can I break into a writing career here?
How Can I Best Prepare to Teach English in Taiwan?
Dear Matt,
How can I best prepare to teach English in Taiwan? I am 23 years old and recently returned from a three week trip to Taiwan to visit my sister who teaches there. Since coming back to America, I have been considering pursuing a degree in order to teach in Taiwan. What kind of degree would best prepare me for teaching English in Taiwan, and what would be the best way for me to start learning Chinese?
