Travel
TravelBud’s mission is to share the transformative power of immersive travel which expands world views by creating global citizens who are more prepared, responsible, and compassionate humans.
Our Travel category covers travel stories across our Teach English and Travel Abroad programs and provides insights and inspiration for those looking for their next teaching and travel adventure.
Check out the TravelBud Instagram profile for more stories and updates!
A Crash Course Guide to Myanmar’s Culture and History
It might not be time to wipe the dust off your luggage just yet, but the time is drawing near. In the meantime, take heart in the fact that the ancient Pagodas and rich history of the raw and authentic Myanmar, will still be there when this is all over, as they have...
A Quarantine Culture Trip Through Vietnam
With many of us hitting the two-month mark in our COVID-19 experience, things are probably getting…. weird. Enter: A quarantine culture trip through Vietnam! Whether you’ve blown through your Netflix watch list, downed the last of your wine stash, suffered Carpal...
How Will COVID-19 Reshape How Millennials & Gen Z Travel?
What started as a health crisis for one and then several other countries spiraled into a global pandemic almost overnight. There’s no doubt about it – COVID-19 has forced us all to adapt to new challenges and a constantly changing world. If there’s one thing...
Top Books and Resources on Thailand to Check out During Quarantine
Hey all you cool cats and kittens! We know everyone’s going a bit stir crazy, especially those of you who were supposed to be beginning your adventure Teaching English in Thailand right now! While productivity is NOT an obligation during this time, we’ve...
Isaan Food – A Teacher’s Guide to the Tastes of the Most Underrated Region of Thailand
Isaan food, from Thailand’s most underrated region, is a huge reason why myself and other TravelBud teachers have fallen in love with the area. When first arriving to teach English in Thailand, I had the perception that Isaan was ‘just’ rice paddies and...
Top 8 Places to Explore Whilst Teaching in Vietnam
There are hundreds of places you could explore whilst teaching English in Vietnam. The country is diverse in landscape, culture and the myriad of experiences. From the vast mountain ranges of Ha Giang in the north, to the wide-open rivers of the Mekong Delta in the...
7 Reasons Why Working Abroad Boosts Your Employability
Working abroad offers the opportunity to expand your horizons, develop yourself personally, and immerse yourself in a foreign culture. Whether you opt to teach English in Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam or Myanmar, you are signing up for so much more than a...
8 Great Reasons Why You Need to Volunteer Abroad
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...
A Photo Journey Through Bagan, Myanmar’s 1000 Year Old City
I probably first saw a picture of Myanmar’s Bagan – a vast plain of 900 year old semi-ruined temples – about 10 years ago and it’s been lurking on my travel bucket list ever since. It was one of those places you say you’ll definitely see one day but...
10 Travel Gadgets and Items Every Millennial Must Have
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...