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...
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...
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...
Ah, Thailand, the Land of Smiles. A place with a permanent Instagram filter. It’s no wonder it’s one of the most visited countries in the world. There’s so much to see in this beautiful country: beaches, mountains, temples, forests, wildlife, you...
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...
If you’re keen on teaching English in Thailand, you’ll probably know that our program includes guaranteed job placement, regardless of whether you’re going to take our awesome in-country TESOL course or not. The next question on your lips is probably...
When I heard that my teach English in Thailand placement was going to be in Ranong, the tiniest and rainiest province in the country, I had mixed feelings. On one hand, I love tiny towns, rain and being immersed in the chilled vibes of nature. But on the other hand,...
With much of Asia there’s a relatively relaxed attitude to the cigarette. I remember seeing unreasonably cheap cartons from international brands in the Philippines and Vietnam. In South Korea, an ashtray full of cigarette butts in a toilet can come as a shock to...
It’s an exciting prospect, packing up life back home in exchange for a work-abroad adventure in a tropical paradise on the other side of the world. But, I wouldn’t blame you if you’re a bit nervous too. There’s a lot that’s in store: a...
9-5 got you down? Or perhaps you’re just finishing your studies and are not quite ready to chain yourself to that desk in that ‘exciting’ auditing firm who’s got a job advertised. Or maybe you’re a teacher looking at getting some...