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[euro2010]

I'd definitely recommend Ljubljana, Koper or Nova Gorica in Slovenia. Anywhere in this small country would be perfect. You're at the centre of Europe's linguistic (meeting place of Slavic, Germanic and Romantic languages) and geological landscapes (Alpine, Planes, Med, Karst). Because of the very high level of English spoken in the country it is hard to find work teaching English but salaries here are just as high (or higher) than Italy and certainly higher than any other ex-communist country. Nothing beats Slovenia.

Also highly rated in my opinion are Polish cities like Wroclaw (for the lifestyle), Poznan, Szczecin (for the location) and Warsaw (for the money rather than the city) and Krakow if you can handle the crowds and competition for jobs.

I'd love the opportunity to live and work in Bosnia Hercegovina, Croatia or Serbia but TEFL jobs in these countries remain scarce but for short visits they're outstanding and mostly free of corruption and hassles that come with visiting other "poor" places like Ukraine, Belarus and Russia.

[elcabojota]

[quote="euro2010"]I'd definitely recommend Ljubljana, Koper or Nova Gorica in Slovenia. Anywhere in this small country would be perfect. You're at the centre of Europe's linguistic (meeting place of Slavic, Germanic and Romantic languages) and geological landscapes (Alpine, Planes, Med, Karst). Because of the very high level of English spoken in the country it is hard to find work teaching English but salaries here are just as high (or higher) than Italy and certainly higher than any other ex-communist country. Nothing beats Slovenia.

Also highly rated in my opinion are Polish cities like Wroclaw (for the lifestyle), Poznan, Szczecin (for the location) and Warsaw (for the money rather than the city) and Krakow if you can handle the crowds and competition for jobs.

I'd love the opportunity to live and work in Bosnia Hercegovina, Croatia or Serbia but TEFL jobs in these countries remain scarce but for short visits they're outstanding and mostly free of corruption and hassles that come with visiting other "poor" places like Ukraine, Belarus and Russia.[/quote]

What are jobs in Croatia so scarce? I am interested in moving from Poland (because of winters) to a place like Croatia and just can't find anything online. Any ideas as to why? No demand or what?

[euro2010]

[scottie1113]

I've been in Gdansk, Poland for three years. Much nicer than Warsaw though the money isn't as good here. It's on the Baltic, close to Sopot and Gdynia, and the surrounding countryside to the east and west is beautiful. I wouldn't live anywhere else in Poland, but that's just me.