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…
8 world religions you never knew before travelling
Travelling the world is about much more than just checking off lines from that bucket list, tasting fine exotic foods and meeting likeminded people on the road (although that is…
5 Thai recipes I learnt while teaching abroad
It’s no secret that one of the major draws of the Land of Smiles is the food. Aromatic plates of peanut-packed, lime-doused pad Thai issue from street stalls on the…
5 things I learned while teaching in Thailand
After a year spent teaching in the humid reaches of Southeast Asia’s Land of Smiles, I look back on my time in the classroom with real joy. Not only was…
What to pack for your TEFL adventure
So you’ve decided on your destination and you’ve landed a sweet job in a school. Now all that’s left to do is pack the bags and hit the road. Believe…
English Teaching Destinations Around the World
I’m Rachel, an ex-English teacher and now part of the MyTEFL job placement team. With this position I specialize in helping new TEFL course graduates find great teaching jobs overseas. One thing I’ve…
Getting Hitched in Thailand Without an Agent
Rebecca and Justin are two teachers currently living and working in Asia. In this post Rebecca shares how to get married in Thailand! Me and my partner husband both teach English in…