Simplicity, freshness, five spice, and influences from as far afield as France are all hallmarks of the Vietnamese kitchen. The result is a medley of amazing flavors that I can…
Festive teaching: Christmas in TEFL destinations
Being away from home in the big wide world for the festive period can be hard, especially for those newly-qualified TEFL teachers who’ve only just broken out of the comfort…
7 tips to help you make new friends when TEFL teaching abroad
Opting to change up the rigmarole of your usual nine-to-five and take to the road for a career of TEFL teaching abroad was never going to be an easy decision. With…
6 Crazy things you’ll see when teaching in Asia
Ah Asia; from the misty hills of China to the steamy jungles of Sri Lanka, the sleepless parties of the Thai Gulf to the noodle-scented streets of Nam’s ancient cities,…
5 things to pack when TEFL teaching in Thailand
So you’ve decided on the legendary Land of Smiles for a bout of English language teaching abroad. Great news! You’re about to delve into a place with more bucket-list-busting experiences…
5 things to pack for teaching in Nepal
So you’ve decided on teaching in Nepal, eh? The land of soaring Himalayan peaks and incense-scented Buddhist shrines, where prayer flags flap in the highland breezes and snow leopards stalk…
Picture this: We’re dust-caked and sand-blasted, fresh from riding the fabled Red Sand Dunes of Mui Ne, which rise and undulate along the south-central coast of Vietnam, north out of…
8 unique world sports in TEFL destinations
Worried that heading off to TEFL means leaving behind your usual Saturday football games or soccer shows? Scared you’re going to miss out on that world cup atmosphere while wallowing…
6 weekend destinations for TEFL teachers in Thailand
TEFL teachers in Thailand are rarely stuck for choice when it comes to things to do and place to visit on the weekend. No matter if you’re based on the…
Ah India: the land of spices and sun (except when it’s the monsoon of course), dusty deserts and ancient Mughal fortresses, the grand Taj and the misty jungles of the…