ESL Scam: Globaltefl.uk.com

Oh hey there, blogopals, didn't see ya there. Let me tell you a little story about GlobalTEFL.uk.com.

As some of you know, I got my TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification through an online course I bought off of Groupon. That course, which you can read about here, was pretty comprehensive, although there were some significant typos towards the end. Before I bought that, I had accidentally purchased a non-accredited TEFL course, but I quickly realized that it wasn't accredited, and I got a refund.

Fast forward two-and-a-half years to now.

WOWair sale: $69 California to Europe!

Well, it looks like WOWair is upping their game what with all the news about $69 flights with Norwegian...because right now, they are offering $69 one-way flights in January through May

HUGE Qatar Airways 40%+ off sale, now til Jan. 16

Qatar Airways is having their semi-annual massive 40% off sale, plus an extra 15% off for buying with a visa card and promo code VISA, plus a possible extra 10% off

$69 transatlantic flights loom nearer: Norwegian adds 130 jobs in Edinburgh

Well, I'm sure you're all watching with bated breath to see how this unfolds. Are those $69 Edinburgh - New York flights real, or just a spectre?

Middle Eastern airline comparison (economy): Etihad, Qatar, Emirates

UPDATE: Well, over a week ago, Emirates, the so-called best airline in the world, mutilated my suitcase and promised that someone would come by the next day to fix it. After I didn't hear from them, I emailed them and was told it might take a few weeks, as there have been a lot of damaged bags lately. The big airlines really don't feel they need to do anything for the economy customers, do they?

If you're making the trek between Europe and Asia for cheap, chances are you're thinking about taking one of the gulf state carriers. The big three are Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Emirates.

WOWair 20% off sale until Jan. 5

WOWair, the uber-discount Icelandic airline, is having a 20% off sale between now and January 5, flying any time up to May 31, 2017. With one-way flights as low as $99 from many US cities to Iceland as well as many European cities, this is a heck of a deal. Use promo code WOWSALE. Check it out!

Greyhound buses: 40% off, buy TODAY ONLY

Greyhound bus, America's iconic crappy interstate bus experience, is having a 40% off sale

£289 round trip UK to Asia with Qatar Airways

Hi, all! I'm sitting in Dubai International Airport on a short layover between Birmingham, UK and Bangkok, and I found this gem of a sale.

Angloville: Get a free TEFL certification in exchange for chatting in English in Central/Eastern Europe

Last time, I told you about my experience with an online TEFL course, but maybe you want something a bit different. Angloville is a cool program that a friend of mine did and highly recommends. Basically, you (a native English speaker who may or may not have a certification or experience) apply/volunteer to spend a few days to a few weeks chatting in English (NOT teaching formally, just hanging out) with some folks who want to improve their English

Fly one-way Boston to London for $80! + a suggested 2-city Europe vacation for $218

Norwegian is having a heck of a sale, with one-way flights from Boston to London for only £65, or $80!