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It was a Good Day in BKK
I have lived in Bangkok, yes, Thailand, for just shy of a month at this point. If roughly two months ago you told me that my daily routine would be what I am experiencing now I would have looked at you with bewilderment in my eyes, certain judgment. If you even...
Being a Girl Teaching in Thailand
One woman’s experience living and working as a teacher in The Land of Smiles By Carla Gott The idea of living and working overseas can be daunting. The rewards can be self-discovery, lifelong memories and friends. While preparing for my trip to Thailand, everyone in...
Easy Rider – Riding a Motorbike in Thailand Safely
Many people choose to rent or buy a scooter in Thailand. Read about riding a motorbike in Thailand safely. By Todd W John Staff Writer, XploreAsia Thailand is a country where the preferred mode of transportation, especially for the individual, is the motorbike. Every...
How to be a Successful Foreign Teacher in Thailand 2016 Part 2
8 Survival Tips When Teaching in Thailand 2016 Survival Tip #3: Start An Attendance/ Grade Book Immediately My third day of teaching I was handed a student roster for two of my classes… I had 19 different classes. Oh, and everything was written in Thai, which I can’t...
How to be a Successful Foreign Teacher in Thailand 2016
8 Survival Tips When Teaching in Thailand 2016 Survival Tip #1: Roll with the Punches Muay Thai is one of the biggest sports in Thailand, and in a lot of ways you have to act like a boxer to be a successful teacher here. Ok, so you probably won’t have to throw any...
Teach Myanmar – Making a Change
Why I Chose Teach Myanmar? After traveling the world since 2012 I decided to slow down and stay in one place for a bit longer than usual. As I was traveling with a circus I would always stay in a city for about two months which was long enough to get to know a few...
Teach South Korea – A Unique Experience
Why Teach South Korea? Teaching abroad can be a great chance to be immersed in a nation and culture different from your own, and South Korea is a great place to do so. In addition to great benefits including a great salary and free accommodation, it provides an...
Volunteer Abroad with Rescue Paws
Street Dogs in Thailand One of the most noticeable and widespread phenomenons in Thailand is the staggering amount of stray dogs. In any small town or big city you’re passing through, you will find dogs roaming the streets and alleyways. In most western countries,...
Cambodia – Temples, Sunrises, and no Fried Tarantula!
Cambodia: A Mini Adventure Our first long weekend was last week and we jumped at the opportunity to travel. Our first out of country adventure? Siem Reap, Cambodia. Traveling to Cambodia was the definition of a shot in the dark. We live in such a small town that there...
Life in Thailand – The Land of Smiles
A Couple Day to Day Pleasures of Life in Thailand The title says it all, so in no particular order, here are a couple of things that make me smile on a daily basis thanks to life in Thailand. The Weather The running joke is that there are three types of weather...