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A Weekend in Manuel Antonio: Our 5 Favorite Activities

by Brooke Mazac | Jan 11, 2022 | Costa Rica, Travel

During your time teaching English in Costa Rica, you’ll have the chance to see first-hand the surprising array of landscapes the country has to...

Teach English in Vietnam – Paige’s Story

by Aubrey Van Allen | Dec 1, 2021 | Vietnam, Teacher Diaries

After taking a leap from the comfort of home in Scotland - Paige began her teach abroad journey in Vietnam with TravelBud in February of 2020. Since...

Top 10 Highlights of our Costa Rican Cultural Orientation

by Brooke Mazac | Nov 15, 2021 | Costa Rica

It’s hard to narrow down a favorite activity from this orientation week – from learning to make local foods to seeing a sloth with your own eyes! Here are my Top 10 Highlights of our Costa Rican Cultural Orientation!

Introducing Aubrey K: TravelBud’s Newest Support Co-Ordinator!

by Brooke Mazac | Nov 15, 2021 | Inside TravelBud

Have you heard the news? We're growing! Everyone at Team TravelBud is thrilled to welcome Aubrey Krzynski on board as our newest Support...

Vegetarian in Vietnam: A Crash Course

by Aubrey Van Allen | Aug 27, 2021 | Vietnam

When I visited Vietnam for the first time as a vegetarian I was naturally curious and slightly nervous about enjoying the incredible culture and...

¡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.