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 a recruitment company exactly? And, how is TravelBud different? Let's explore these differences to help you decide the best route to go for you.

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 Talk about trends in the teach abroad business, how to avoid scams and what processes applicants need to follow in order to get a job like this.

Rescue Paws is an animal rescue program in Thailand which takes in and rehabilitates stray dogs suffering from poor health and abuse.

Justin Woods, the Moonwalking Bear, has released a classic on Youtube showcasing his wild adventure Moonwalking across 5 different countries in Southeast Asia. Devoting his time to teaching English in Vietnam in 2013, Justin saved up his earnings and hit the open road through Southeast Asia in 2014.

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 our team has grown to accommodate new and diverse portfolios, we’ve come to realise something else about our staff: we all really love animals.

Deciding to embark on a adventure like teaching English abroad is a massive undertaking for anyone, sometimes you just need something to tip you over the edge. For TravelBud team member, Alex, it was his heart. By 17 he'd had two major heart operations and he knew that sitting around, waiting for ...