Vietnam
An exciting and relatively new destination on the teach English abroad map, teaching English in Vietnam has a lot to offer would be expats. From idyllic beaches to fascinating hill tribes to historic towns and villages and vibrant cosmopolitan cities – Vietnam will have much to tempt the adventurous soul with.
Teaching is done mostly at top private language centres meaning you’ll be earning well in a country with one of the lowest costs of living in the world.
What We Have Learned While Teaching Abroad as a Couple
Eddie and I embarked on our adventure to Teach English in Vietnam as a newly married couple. We have encountered a number of different ups and downs and hurdles along the way whilst teaching abroad as a couple. Some of which we expected. Many of which caught us by...
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...
What to do in Ho Chi Minh City Over 3 Days
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...
Teach English in Vietnam: Public Schools vs Private Language Centers in Ho Chi Minh City – Parker’s Story
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....
The Top 5 Movies & Documentaries You Need to Watch Before Teaching English in Vietnam
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...
My Experiences Teaching English in Thailand & Vietnam – Kelsey’s story
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...
TravelBud’s Complete Guide to Finding Accommodation while Teaching English in Vietnam
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...
Everything you need to know about our in-class TESOL experience in Vietnam – Ellie’s Story
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...
The Best Place to Live & Teach English in Vietnam: North or South – Ellie & Eddie’s story
We at TravelBud know how daunting it can be to leave your life behind and pursue your dreams of teaching abroad. Hence why we’re constantly seeking new ways to make your transition into teaching abroad as smooth as possible. With so much hype and interest in the...
Part 9: Halong Bay and Cat Ba | A Photographer’s Travel Itinerary for Backpacking in Cambodia & Vietnam
This is it. The final episode of our blog series with successful photographer Sian Owen. We’ve saved the best for last, we can’t think of a more majestic place to end this exciting journey Sian’ taken us through than Halong Bay and Cat Ba. If...