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Rewriting My Top 10 Reasons: What a Year in Thailand Taught Me
Revisiting my First Blog Post If you scroll through my blog posts, you will find my first post: Why to Teach English in Thailand: My Top 10 Reasons. For anyone... keep reading
Exploring Thailand's Neighbors: Traveling To Laos and Cambodia
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
Your Guide to Thailand’s Regions: Picking Your Top Three
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
First-Time Traveler's Guide to Thailand
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
Medical Care in Thailand and What to Expect
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
Learning to Speak the Thai Language Without the Classic Language Apps
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
Beginners Guide to Teaching in Thailand: Preparing For Your First Week
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
Beginners Guide to Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
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
Money Matters: Navigating Finances as an Expat Educator in Thailand
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
From Six Months to a Year: 10 Reasons Why I'm Saying "Yes" to Another Semester
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
Can You Ethically See Elephants in Thailand?
One of my most embarrassing moments in Thailand occurred at the beginning of my time here. At orientation, when people would ask what my goals are while in Thailand, I... keep reading
Getting Around Thailand
Navigating a new country can be one of the more intimidating factors when moving abroad. I'm here to tell you, it gets easier! Here are a few tips and tricks I have learned in my five months here.
How to Lesson Plan for Kindergarteners in Thailand
I am not a teacher. I majored in Art History in college, so teaching in Thailand is my first time in the classroom. That said, this experience has been a... keep reading
Solo Trip to Chiang Mai: My 2 1/2 Days Itinerary
I am an introvert. I always have been and always will be. When I was younger, people would underestimate me, my intelligence, and my competence just because I was quiet... keep reading
The Ultimate Pre-Departure Checklist for Teaching in Thailand
An ultimate guide for preparing to go abroad that includes a weekly to-do list.