The Footloose Teacher

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Helping Teachers Build a Life Overseas. The Footloose Teacher is a channel about international teaching, working abroad, travel and building financial freedom in order to live your best life. Hi, I'm Mark, an international school teacher with over 24 years of experience in Asia. My channel shares practical, honest advice on getting international teaching jobs, understanding international school life, salaries and benefits, managing cost of living abroad, and building long-term wealth while teaching overseas. This channel is for teachers and other expats who want more than a short overseas contract and are serious about creating a sustainable, location-flexible lifestyle. Whether you’re researching international schools, applying for jobs, or already living abroad, The Footloose Teacher helps you make smarter career and life decisions overseas to help you to live your best life. 📍 New videos weekly 🌏 International teaching | working abroad | travel | and teacher finance

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Not an English Teacher | My Real Daily Life in an International School in Bangkok

Not an English Teacher | My Real Daily Life in an International School in Bangkok The Footloose Teacher

89 views - 23 hours ago

10 Things About Thailand That Ruined Me for Everywhere Else

10 Things About Thailand That Ruined Me for Everywhere Else The Footloose Teacher

130 views - 6 days ago

Don't Start a Business in Asia Without Watching This

Don't Start a Business in Asia Without Watching This The Footloose Teacher

72 views - 1 week ago

Teacher Interview Preparation | The Questions Schools Always Ask

Teacher Interview Preparation | The Questions Schools Always Ask The Footloose Teacher

329 views - 1 week ago

Teaching in China: Pros and Cons in 2026

Teaching in China: Pros and Cons in 2026 The Footloose Teacher

386 views - 2 weeks ago

Choosing the Wrong International School vs the Right One | Critical Differences

Choosing the Wrong International School vs the Right One | Critical Differences The Footloose Teacher

228 views - 2 weeks ago

The Real Reason Teachers Leave Home | Beyond Salary

The Real Reason Teachers Leave Home | Beyond Salary The Footloose Teacher

131 views - 3 weeks ago

Why You Should Start a YouTube Channel in Your 50's

Why You Should Start a YouTube Channel in Your 50's The Footloose Teacher

50 views - 3 weeks ago

Where Should YOU Teach in Asia? (Top 10 Countries compared)

Where Should YOU Teach in Asia? (Top 10 Countries compared) The Footloose Teacher

295 views - 4 weeks ago

Don't Wait to Teach Internationally | Age Doesn't Matter

Don't Wait to Teach Internationally | Age Doesn't Matter The Footloose Teacher

194 views - 4 weeks ago

How To Get a Teaching Job Abroad: The Realistic Timeline

How To Get a Teaching Job Abroad: The Realistic Timeline The Footloose Teacher

248 views - 4 weeks ago

Someone Stole My Hong Kong Video (Here's Why I Let Them!)

Someone Stole My Hong Kong Video (Here's Why I Let Them!) The Footloose Teacher

339 views - 4 weeks ago

Qualifications To Get a Teaching Job Abroad (What You Need To Know)

Qualifications To Get a Teaching Job Abroad (What You Need To Know) The Footloose Teacher

203 views - 4 weeks ago

Can You Teach Abroad Without Overseas Experience? Yes – Here’s How!

Can You Teach Abroad Without Overseas Experience? Yes – Here’s How! The Footloose Teacher

125 views - 4 weeks ago

The One Step That Changed Everything | Getting Your First Teaching Job Overseas

The One Step That Changed Everything | Getting Your First Teaching Job Overseas The Footloose Teacher

319 views - 4 weeks ago

Top 5 Reasons Teachers Move to Asia and Never Look Back

Top 5 Reasons Teachers Move to Asia and Never Look Back The Footloose Teacher

377 views - 4 weeks ago

Teachers Can Become Millionaires (Here's How)

Teachers Can Become Millionaires (Here's How) The Footloose Teacher

362 views - 1 month ago

International School Application Mistakes

International School Application Mistakes The Footloose Teacher

254 views - 1 month ago

I Planned to Stay One Year in Asia, Here's Why I Never Left

I Planned to Stay One Year in Asia, Here's Why I Never Left The Footloose Teacher

1.5K views - 1 month ago

Why International Schools Reject Your Application in 10 Seconds

Why International Schools Reject Your Application in 10 Seconds The Footloose Teacher

347 views - 1 month ago

Teach Abroad in Asia in 2026: Here's Why You May Never Leave

Teach Abroad in Asia in 2026: Here's Why You May Never Leave The Footloose Teacher

487 views - 1 month ago

How Much Do International Teachers Earn in Asia?

How Much Do International Teachers Earn in Asia? The Footloose Teacher

733 views - 1 month ago

Teaching in Cebu or Manila in 2026 | Pros and Cons

Teaching in Cebu or Manila in 2026 | Pros and Cons The Footloose Teacher

560 views - 1 month ago

IT Park Cebu, Philippines: Could I Live Here?

IT Park Cebu, Philippines: Could I Live Here? The Footloose Teacher

315 views - 1 month ago

How Much Do International Teachers Actually Save? Thailand vs Vietnam vs Hong Kong

How Much Do International Teachers Actually Save? Thailand vs Vietnam vs Hong Kong The Footloose Teacher

189 views - 1 month ago

Teacher Pay in Asia: Real Take Home Money After Taxes (2026 Update)

Teacher Pay in Asia: Real Take Home Money After Taxes (2026 Update) The Footloose Teacher

441 views - 3 months ago

Hong Kong vs Shenzhen in 2026 - Pros and Cons That Will Surprise You!

Hong Kong vs Shenzhen in 2026 - Pros and Cons That Will Surprise You! The Footloose Teacher

675 views - 3 months ago

Why I’m Leaving Thailand and Moving to Shenzhen, China

Why I’m Leaving Thailand and Moving to Shenzhen, China The Footloose Teacher

461 views - 3 months ago

Teaching Interview Gone Wrong? How I Turned It Around

Teaching Interview Gone Wrong? How I Turned It Around The Footloose Teacher

227 views - 3 months ago

Teaching Overseas Job Search Update: Everything Changed This Week!

Teaching Overseas Job Search Update: Everything Changed This Week! The Footloose Teacher

190 views - 3 months ago

Hong Kong vs Shenzhen For Expats in 2026

Hong Kong vs Shenzhen For Expats in 2026 The Footloose Teacher

958 views - 4 months ago

Teaching Overseas: Is It Right for You?

Teaching Overseas: Is It Right for You? The Footloose Teacher

209 views - 4 months ago

Teaching Overseas After 50 is DEFINITELY Still Possible

Teaching Overseas After 50 is DEFINITELY Still Possible The Footloose Teacher

455 views - 4 months ago

2 Weeks of Job Applications and a Big Surprise!

2 Weeks of Job Applications and a Big Surprise! The Footloose Teacher

199 views - 4 months ago

Why Some Great Teachers Don't Get Hired Abroad

Why Some Great Teachers Don't Get Hired Abroad The Footloose Teacher

154 views - 4 months ago

A Day in the Life of an International School Teacher in Bangkok

A Day in the Life of an International School Teacher in Bangkok The Footloose Teacher

925 views - 4 months ago

Living in 5 Asian Countries as a Teacher!

Living in 5 Asian Countries as a Teacher! The Footloose Teacher

455 views - 4 months ago

How Much Money Do International Teachers REALLY make? (You'll Be Surprised)

How Much Money Do International Teachers REALLY make? (You'll Be Surprised) The Footloose Teacher

611 views - 4 months ago

Teach Abroad in 2026 to Build Your Dream Life

Teach Abroad in 2026 to Build Your Dream Life The Footloose Teacher

224 views - 5 months ago

Is Teaching Abroad Worth It? Here's My Honest Answer

Is Teaching Abroad Worth It? Here's My Honest Answer The Footloose Teacher

135 views - 5 months ago

An Actual Earthquake Struck During My Vacation

An Actual Earthquake Struck During My Vacation The Footloose Teacher

45 views - 5 months ago

This is How Experienced Teachers Change International Schools

This is How Experienced Teachers Change International Schools The Footloose Teacher

208 views - 5 months ago

5 Mistakes Killing Your International School Interview Chances

5 Mistakes Killing Your International School Interview Chances The Footloose Teacher

545 views - 5 months ago

Get Hired Abroad: Strategies From Top Recruitment Agencies

Get Hired Abroad: Strategies From Top Recruitment Agencies The Footloose Teacher

240 views - 5 months ago

The Truth About That Scary Gap Between Quitting and Your New Teaching Job

The Truth About That Scary Gap Between Quitting and Your New Teaching Job The Footloose Teacher

157 views - 5 months ago

Why Teachers Over 50 Have an Unfair Advantage Abroad

Why Teachers Over 50 Have an Unfair Advantage Abroad The Footloose Teacher

435 views - 6 months ago

Is Thailand Really Safe to Live? The Truth from a 3-Year Expat

Is Thailand Really Safe to Live? The Truth from a 3-Year Expat The Footloose Teacher

279 views - 6 months ago

Teaching Overseas Over 50: Never Too Late

Teaching Overseas Over 50: Never Too Late The Footloose Teacher

194 views - 6 months ago

Singapore or Hong Kong? What 14 Years Taught Me About Living in Asia

Singapore or Hong Kong? What 14 Years Taught Me About Living in Asia The Footloose Teacher

512 views - 6 months ago

Teaching Abroad FACTs vs MYTHS in 2026

Teaching Abroad FACTs vs MYTHS in 2026 The Footloose Teacher

100 views - 6 months ago

Retire in Southeast Asia: Thailand Beats Philippines & Malaysia (Here's Why)

Retire in Southeast Asia: Thailand Beats Philippines & Malaysia (Here's Why) The Footloose Teacher

1.3K views - 6 months ago

Is Teaching Abroad Worth It When You Have a Family?

Is Teaching Abroad Worth It When You Have a Family? The Footloose Teacher

225 views - 6 months ago

Your Teaching Happiness Abroad Depends on This—Not Your Location

Your Teaching Happiness Abroad Depends on This—Not Your Location The Footloose Teacher

145 views - 6 months ago

Before You Move Abroad to Teach, Watch This

Before You Move Abroad to Teach, Watch This The Footloose Teacher

150 views - 6 months ago

Teaching Abroad Without These 3 Things? Big Mistake

Teaching Abroad Without These 3 Things? Big Mistake The Footloose Teacher

145 views - 6 months ago

International Teacher Recruitment Agencies Compared

International Teacher Recruitment Agencies Compared The Footloose Teacher

535 views - 6 months ago

Is International School Teaching Right for You? Here's What It's Really Like

Is International School Teaching Right for You? Here's What It's Really Like The Footloose Teacher

1K views - 7 months ago

International Teaching Job Search TOP TIP: Don't Do It Alone

International Teaching Job Search TOP TIP: Don't Do It Alone The Footloose Teacher

262 views - 7 months ago

Teaching English Abroad vs. Working at Home | The Real Differences

Teaching English Abroad vs. Working at Home | The Real Differences The Footloose Teacher

107 views - 7 months ago

International Teacher Salary: How Much Travel Do You Get?

International Teacher Salary: How Much Travel Do You Get? The Footloose Teacher

266 views - 7 months ago