TravelBud Blog

Growing and Glowing Outside of My Comfort Zone, Teaching in Thailand – Kelsey’s Story
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...

Friday Live: Do I Need to Speak the Local Language to Teach English Abroad?
So it's an age-old question and not a silly one in the slightest: Do I need to be able to speak the local language to teach English in that country?...

10 of the Best Instagrammers to Follow for Travel Inspiration
At Travelbud, we believe everybody should travel to best fulfil their lifelong sense of wonder. With our programs we not only send people to teach...

Friday Live: The Weird and Wonderful Superstitions we’ve Encountered in Asia
In the West, we sure have our fair share of wacky superstitions. You often won't find a ward 13 in hospitals or a row 13 on a flight. You'll catch...

12 of the Best English Teachers to Follow on Instagram in Southeast Asia
Thinking of going to teach abroad and not sure what it's like? We at TravelBud all love social media and people sharing their travel experiences...

Where to find the Best Beaches in Myanmar
When you think of beautiful beaches in South east Asia, you think of Thailand, Bali or the Philippines. But there isn’t a more perfect coastline...

A Journey Through Myanmar – Liam’s Story
Watch this space, Myanmar is a name you'll soon be hearing on every traveler's lips! This once hermit military dictatorship has begun opening up to...

Friday Live: What You Need to Prepare Financially to Teach English Abroad
Money. You either love it or hate it. That pay check is oh so sweet, so is spending it but when it comes to all those bills and financial admin,...

How to Avoid Being Scammed Into a Fake Job Abroad – Our Cape Talk Radio Interview
In light of recent scams befalling many South Africans looking to teach English abroad as detailed on Carte Blanche and W24, we had a chat to Cape...

Where Will I be Placed While Teaching English in Vietnam?
Definitely our fastest growing teach abroad program, is teaching English in Vietnam and for great reason too! Vietnam has an exciting and immersive...