Teach English Abroad Blog

What does it really feel like to be Latino living in Thailand? In this personal reflection, a Mexican-Colombian raised between borders shares how Southeast Asia feels unexpectedly familiar — from spice-driven cuisine to family-centered values and vibrant street life. Through food, community interactions, and everyday experiences, we discover that Thailand is not as culturally distant from Latin America as many might assume. Beyond travel tips, this story explores identity, belonging, safety, and what it means to find pieces of home in a place 9,000 miles away. For Latinos curious about traveling or moving to Thailand, this perspective offers reassurance, insight, and perhaps the courage to see South East Asia in a new light.

At the halfway point of my journey teaching in Thailand, I’ve realized this experience is about far more than lesson plans and classrooms. It is about adaptability, humility, courage, and connection. In this reflection, I share the five most important lessons I’ve learned so far, from learning to “be like water” in moments of uncertainty to saying yes to opportunities that push you beyond your comfort zone. This is not just advice for teachers in Thailand. It is a reminder that when you give your whole heart to a community, embrace growth, and choose courage daily, the experience will transform you in ways you never expected.

Long time no blog! I’m so sorry for the radio silence. Life has been life-ing lately — school started, presentations and lesson planning kicked in, I got sick (more than... keep reading

Hey everyone! It’s been a whirlwind since I landed in Spain — full of metro mishaps, classroom chaos, and a few “wait, what day is it?”moments. So, let’s do a... keep reading

Struggling to decide what to pack for living abroad in Spain? No need to stress, I’ll shake you out of your packing paralysis with my top 5 tips on what to bring, and what to leave at home!

Madrid Dairies Entry 1: It’s been a little while since my last blog, but I’m back with some big news—I MADE IT TO SPAIN!! WOOHOO!! I still can’t believe I’m... keep reading

Put the "how" in housing with five tips to find an apartment in Madrid!

Let's state the obvious: packing to move abroad for a year can be very overwhelming! At the end of the day, trust the fact that whatever you bring and whatever... keep reading

So much has happened since my last blog, and I can’t wait to catch you up! I applied for my visa at the BLS office in Chicago, and after eight... keep reading

Travel, especially female solo travel, can be intimidating, but you don’t want to miss out on opportunities just because you don’t have someone to travel with. So, I have some... keep reading

Before I moved to Madrid, I read what felt like EVERY single blog on what to pack. Upon reflection, I wound up packing for an extended vacation and not for... keep reading

What’s the cost of living in Madrid? How much should I save before moving? Learn from my financial experiences so you can feel prepared for your move abroad.

How you say goodbye to Madrid is in many ways how you say hello. You walk the streets, you drink in plazas, and you realize you did something right to wind up here.

During my time living abroad in Madrid, I visited 14 countries and 24 cities. (Check out this post for my recap of all the places I visited). So, I have... keep reading

So… what is TEFL, exactly? TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language — and as of Monday, June 16th, I officially completed my 150-hour TEFL course through CIEE... keep reading