J.R.R. Tolkien once wrote, "Not all who wander are lost." Today, 6.32 million Americans are living -- and wandering -- abroad, excluding those in the military. Some move for work, others to explore their options and still others for education -- and then never return. Often, the most frequently discussed profession earning Americans gainful employment outside of the United States is teaching English.
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