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Songkran 101: An Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to the Thai Water Festival
With our beginner’s guide to Songkran, you can learn all about the history and practices of the Thai New Year and prepare for your own entry to the water wars!
A Weekend in Manuel Antonio: Our 5 Favorite Activities
During your time teaching English in Costa Rica, you’ll have the chance to see first-hand the surprising array of landscapes the country has to...
Teach English in Vietnam – Paige’s Story
After taking a leap from the comfort of home in Scotland - Paige began her teach abroad journey in Vietnam with TravelBud in February of 2020. Since...
Top 10 Highlights of our Costa Rican Cultural Orientation
It’s hard to narrow down a favorite activity from this orientation week – from learning to make local foods to seeing a sloth with your own eyes! Here are my Top 10 Highlights of our Costa Rican Cultural Orientation!
Introducing Aubrey K: TravelBud’s Newest Support Co-Ordinator!
Have you heard the news? We're growing! Everyone at Team TravelBud is thrilled to welcome Aubrey Krzynski on board as our newest Support...
Vegetarian in Vietnam: A Crash Course
When I visited Vietnam for the first time as a vegetarian I was naturally curious and slightly nervous about enjoying the incredible culture and...
¡HOLA Costa Rica! – An Interview with Teacher Alexandra
I took a bit of a trip across the Atlantic Ocean from the comfort of my office chair when I chatted with one of our TravelBud teachers who’s currently teaching in Costa Rica. Alexandra Griffin jetted off to start her adventure in San Ramon in February 2021, doing our TESOL Course + Paid Teaching in Costa Rica program. Needless to say, all of us here at TravelBud are a little jealous of the incredible time she’s been having!
On Quarantine, Gimbap, and Catching the Bus: Mallory’s Start in South Korea
A few days ago I had a moment to catch a glimpse of what life is like as an EPIK teacher in South Korea. The oh-so-kind Mallory Cordeiro shared some of her experiences and wisdom with me, which I can now share with you – all the future English teachers yearning to head over to culturally diverse and beautiful South Korea.
Teaching in Costa Rica: A Foodie’s #1 Dream
I didn’t know that Costa Rica was a foodie’s dream until I drooled my way through an interview with one of our incredible applicants who is currently based in Santiago, Costa Rica. Emilee Adornetto took some time to share her views and authentic experiences throughout her time in Costa Rica with me.
TravelBud Wins Go Overseas Community Choice Award!
TravelBud has won a 2020 Go Overseas Community Choice Award for the category: Top TEFL Course Providers: Job Assistance! Winners of...