TravelBud Blog

3 Dogs, 5 Cats and a Horse

by Emily Gammon | Dec 4, 2017 | Inside TravelBud

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

by Didi Mathibe | Nov 27, 2017 | Thailand

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

by Nick Paul | Nov 16, 2017 | Vietnam

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)

by Grace Martens | Oct 31, 2017 | South 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

by Nick Paul | Oct 24, 2017 | Thailand

With much of Asia there's a relatively relaxed attitude to the cigarette. I remember seeing unreasonably cheap cartons from international brands in...

A Quick Video Guide to an English Teacher’s Cultural Orientation in Thailand

by Nick Paul | Sep 8, 2017 | Thailand

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....

Meet Carolina, the Face of TravelBud in South America

by Nick Paul | Aug 31, 2017 | Inside TravelBud

So if you're as excited as us about our ever broadening range of South America programs, you'll be equally pleased to know that if you choose one of...