Isabel M.

When I moved to Thailand, I knew that exploring Southeast Asia was high on my list of things to do. There were many places in Thailand I wanted to see... keep reading

My arrival in Thailand was my first experience coming to Asia. Even though I knew I wanted to go to Thailand, I honestly knew very little about its culture. All... keep reading

Only six weeks remain of my year-long contract teaching English in Thailand. After months of talking about it, my family and I finally planned their trip to Thailand at the... keep reading

When moving to Thailand for anywhere between six months and a year, you will likely encounter the need for medical care. I have found myself needing more medical attention in... keep reading

As a language aficionado, when I decided to move to Thailand, I figured learning Thai would come with time and patience. I knew it would not be easy, but I... keep reading

I talked a little bit about Thai schools in comparison to American schools in a previous blog post of mine, Understanding Thai School Culture: Two Weeks in Pattaya. In that... keep reading

One of the most frustrating questions I had before going abroad was, how can I teach English as a second language in Thailand. Every time I searched this on Google... keep reading

Let’s get straight to the point: money. Whether you have already accepted a position to teach in Thailand or are still considering applying, you have likely already learned that Thailand... keep reading

Today marks the day I have officially signed my contract to continue teaching in Thailand for another six months! Come May, I will return to Maryvit School Pattaya to continue... keep reading

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