Saskia Smuts, Author at TravelBud

10 Years 10 Countries

by Saskia Smuts | Aug 16, 2023 | Inside TravelBud

TravelBud has reached a big milestone, from a small idea to a full-grown toddler and now as we reach our teenage years, we are taking a moment to...

¡HOLA Costa Rica! – An Interview with Teacher Alexandra

by Saskia Smuts | Jun 10, 2021 | Costa Rica

I took a bit of a trip across the Atlantic Ocean from the comfort of my office chair when I chatted with one of our TravelBud teachers who’s currently teaching in Costa Rica. Alexandra Griffin jetted off to start her adventure in San Ramon in February 2021, doing our TESOL Course + Paid Teaching in Costa Rica program. Needless to say, all of us here at TravelBud are a little jealous of the incredible time she’s been having!

On Quarantine, Gimbap, and Catching the Bus: Mallory’s Start in South Korea

by Saskia Smuts | Jun 7, 2021 | South Korea

A few days ago I had a moment to catch a glimpse of what life is like as an EPIK teacher in South Korea. The oh-so-kind Mallory Cordeiro shared some of her experiences and wisdom with me, which I can now share with you – all the future English teachers yearning to head over to culturally diverse and beautiful South Korea.

Teaching in Costa Rica: A Foodie’s #1 Dream

by Saskia Smuts | May 19, 2021 | Costa Rica

I didn’t know that Costa Rica was a foodie’s dream until I drooled my way through an interview with one of our incredible applicants who is currently based in Santiago, Costa Rica. Emilee Adornetto took some time to share her views and authentic experiences throughout her time in Costa Rica with me.