Ntobeko is TravelBud's marketing intern and is currently studying towards a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Digital Marketing. Read more about him and other TravelBud authors.
He handles TravelBud's social media, blog writing and general content creation. Check out the inspiring stories he's created on the TravelBud Instagram page, featuring TravelBud alumni and their incredible experiences teaching and volunteering abroad.
He's done a fair bit of travel in his life, having explored Thailand, the UK, Italy, France and Germany.
His favorite place so far? That would be Rome, Italy but coming in a close second, thanks to a few memorable nights out, would be Phuket, Thailand.
Volunteering abroad is much more than just packing your bags and going to a foreign destination. It takes careful and strategic planning from the team on the ground and the team organizing it. Part of your fee goes to ensuring that this process is as smooth as...
If you’re looking for a real African bush experience while volunteering abroad, then our Big 5 Wildlife Conservation in South Africa program is for you! The greater Kruger area is the premier wildlife haven of southern Africa and this program is vital for the...
Are you desperate to see the world, experience new cultures and meet new people all while making a real difference? Well here’s the 8 reasons you’ve been waiting for to inspire you to book that volunteer abroad experience! Leave having made change, not followers...
If you’re looking for a truly raw and deep cultural experience on the road less traveled, then our Teach English in Myanmar program is for you. We thought it might be a good idea to compile a blog post with the types of accommodation teachers can expect to find in...
With so many of our team having taught English abroad, we know how daunting the thought of leaving your life back home can be. This is why we are constantly seeking new ways to make your transition to your new life as smooth as possible. When it comes to teaching...
If you’re thinking of teaching English in Vietnam, there’s a big chance you could be placed in its capital – Ho Chi Minh City! Some of the main tourist attractions including the War Remnants Museum and Ben Duc Tunnels will not be in the blog as we...
Bangkok is the most visited city in the world and it doesn’t take you long to realize why! It’s a city of action at every turn, you can marvel at the glistening temples, catch longtail boats through the floating markets or party till the sun rises in the...
Teaching English in Vietnam is definitely our fastest growing program, and it’s very easy to see why: The country is beautiful, with a unique culture and very low living costs. Ho Chi Minh City, the biggest city, offers a few options when it comes to teaching English....
So you’ve probably heard by now of the great financial benefits teaching English in South Korea brings. You’ve probably also heard that you don’t need any prior teaching experience to sign up. With high pay, an exciting range of financial benefits and the opportunity...
We’ve all been there, draining 9-5, every day just passing you by, you’re stuck in this loop we call life and you are searching for something to fill the constant void. Teaching English abroad is probably an option you’ve considered, so you’re in luck because we...
If you’re looking for a truly raw and deep cultural experience on the road less traveled, then our Teach English in Myanmar program is for you. Below we’ve listed five movies and documentaries that will give you an intro to Myanmar and it’s fascinating history and...
If you’re looking to teach English in South Korea, you’ll probably already know that our program includes guaranteed job placements, regardless whether you decide to do our in-class TESOL course or not. So the next thing you’re probably wondering is what is it like...
Arguably one of our most popular programs, teach English in Vietnam is becoming a very attractive option for a lot of people. It offers an awesome opportunity to work in a country with one of the fastest growing economies in the world and a healthy balance between...
Thailand is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating countries in the world, the best way to describe it is everything, everywhere, all at once, all the time. But there’s more to Thailand than bustling Bangkok and sipping cocktails on the beach. Behind the...
Thailand is a backpacker’s paradise! It’s the perfect place for anyone wanting to travel on a shoestring budget. As a company that sends teachers to Teach English Abroad every day, we’re constantly searching for new ways to make your adventure as...
If you’re lucky enough to have traveled abroad, you’ll know that it’s one of the most rewarding experiences one can embark on. As a provider of Teach English abroad programs, we’ve seen literally hundreds of millennials undertaking...
This week we caught up with Kelsey, who has recently finished teaching English in Thailand and is now teaching English in Vietnam. Below she describes in her own words, the pros and cons of teaching English in these two fascinating countries. Over the past year, I...
This week we chatted to Brooke who recently began her journey of teaching English in Thailand with TravelBud. Below are Brooke’s own words on what a week is like for her teaching English in Thailand. Happy reading! When I set out to write this post, my intention...
We at Travelbud absolutely love to help people reach their dreams of teaching English abroad. With so many of our team having taught abroad before and having helped so many others do the same, we understand first-hand how daunting it seems to leave your whole life...
When you think of Southeast Asia, you think rich culture, travelling and delicious food amongst other things. Music festivals are not what comes to mind, well that needs to change because over past decade, the music festival scene here has been growing incredibly...
We at TravelBud know that leaving your life behind to teach English abroad can be a very daunting experience. Part of that is finding a place you can call home. There are so many factors involved in making one feel at home, in this article we going to be showcasing...
South Korea has a lot of things to celebrate, K-pop, delicious food, thriving economy and trendsetting fashion just to name a few, but not many people know about the nearly 3300 islands that the country boasts. If you’re keen to Teach English in South...
Ever wondered where those stunning photos of your friend who’s teaching English abroad were taken? There’s a high chance that Thailand was the destination. This country is almost synonymous with full moon parties and bar hopping on islands, which means...
This week we chatted to Eddie and Ellie who recently began their journey of teaching English in Vietnam with TravelBud. Below are Ellie’s words on how she found the experience. Happy reading! We started this journey as clueless classroom idiots, and we have so...
