Erica H.

If you’re looking for a good way to see a lot of the country in a similar timeframe, this itinerary felt like the perfect balance of everything. We spent some time centrally in the capital city Bangkok, up north in Chiang Mai, down south in Phuket, and northeast in my placement city, Khon Kaen. Feel free to steal it and tweak it to fit your own travel style!

A month or so before moving to Thailand, I got the email that I was assigned to teach pre-kindergarten. I was ecstatic – I’d been hoping I’d get placed working... keep reading

Teaching abroad is magical, but the adjustment period is less so. This post dives into my first month in Thailand struggling with self-doubt, comparison, homesickness, etc., as well as mindset shifts and practical advice that helped me find my footing.

Hi everyone! My name is Erica — thanks for being here! I just wrapped up my second week teaching in Thailand, but I want to take a moment to introduce... keep reading