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 ...

So you’ve probably heard by now of the great financial benefits teaching English in South Korea brings. You’ve probably also heard that you don’t need any prior teaching experience to sign up. With high pay, an exciting range of financial benefits and the opportunity to work in one of the world’s ...

With so many of our team having taught English abroad, we know how daunting the thought of leaving your life back home can be. This is why we are constantly seeking new ways to make your transition to your new life as smooth as possible. When it comes to teaching English in Myanmar, there aren't ...

Teaching English abroad is an immensely rewarding experience, this we know well. But let's face it, it's hard work too and at the end of the day you didn't travel halfway across the world just to stay put and work, you teach abroad so that you can travel and experience new cultures and create ...

Myanmar, also known sometimes as Burma, is a country which has only recently opened its doors to the outside world. After a coup in 1962, the military ran the country under strict rule until 2011 when the junta was dissolved and a relatively freer and fairer democratic system was put in place. Over ...

After returning from my time teaching English in South Korea, I took some time to reflect on the ways this experience had changed me as a person. They say that diamonds are formed under pressure. I wouldn’t exactly say I am a shiny new diamond after working abroad but I am definitely far more ...

If you're keen on teaching English in Thailand, you'll probably know that our program includes guaranteed job placement, regardless of whether you're going to take our awesome in-country TESOL course or not. The next question on your lips is probably where in Thailand you're likely to be placed.

We're already onto part four of our blog series with photographer Sian Owen. For anyone travelling or teaching English in Vietnam, the rest of this blog series will be great insight on places to stay, things to do and what to see in this magnificent country.