Does your idea of a great trip include getting off the beaten path, meeting locals, and learning the inside scoop about a culture or place? Mine does, too. Our most memorable travel moments are those that include interacting with locals on more than a superficial level. Whether it is meeting for coffee, taking in a concert, or spending the day at someone’s home, talking and laughing and playing new card games, these are the moments you remember when you think about visiting a place.

This month's ESL Educators Blog Carnival was open to topic.  Read on for great articles about ESL!

Find out what it's like to teach in Latin America. From Argentina to Venezuela, this article has lots of useful info for TEFL teachers. You'll find out about visa issues, salary, which schools are good to work for and more at
http://tefl-tips.com/teaching-latin-america

My 7 favorite photos:

A photo that...takes my breath away

You're home, exhausted but elated - sated in the tastes, sounds, and experiences of your journey. What do to now? Well, after unpacking, you catch up on your jetlag. And then, head to the nearest Asian grocery store, to stock up on goodness and recreate some of the best dishes you had while in Bangkok and Chiang Mai.