TravelBud Blog

The Difference Between TravelBud and a Recruitment Company
We always say at TravelBud that while we help you find a job teaching English Abroad, we are not a recruitment company. So, what do we mean? What is...

The 10 Weirdest Things I Noticed While Teaching in South Korea
Every culture has it’s own unique set of seemingly bizarre traits. If you teach English in South Korea, your experience will be no different, Korea...

Where Will I be Placed While Teaching English in Thailand?
If you're keen on teaching English in Thailand, you'll probably know that our program includes guaranteed job placement, regardless of whether...

What is a Cultural Orientation & Why it’s Important
So you'll notice that with many of our Teach English Abroad programs, a cultural orientation is included - these can last up to a week and it's...

A Growing Family, South America and a Roof Over Our Heads: 2017 Has Been Epic for TravelBud
I remember procrastinating over studying for one of my final exams at university when my best friend, Liam, called me up about an idea he was keen...

3 Dogs, 5 Cats and a Horse
So much of what we do at TravelBud involves people and all that human interaction and communication is one of the best things about our work. But as...

Tales of Teaching in a Tiny Thai Town
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...

What it was Like Teaching English in Vietnam – Justin, a Videographer’s Story
Arguably one of our most popular programs for 2017, Teaching English in Vietnam is becoming a very attractive option to a wide range of people. It...

How to Fit a Large Chicken in a Small Oven (& Other Tips for a Great Christmas in Korea)
Like toppings on pizza (sweet potato pizza anyone?), Christmas is another thing that Korea didn’t really get the full memo on, but they do have...

Keep Your Butts Off the Beach – Thailand Bans Smoking on Tourist Beaches
With much of Asia there's a relatively relaxed attitude to the cigarette. I remember seeing unreasonably cheap cartons from international brands in...