Go-To Teaching Materials for a Low-Tech Environment

Go-To Teaching Materials for a Low-Tech Environment

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Four things you'll always find in my TEFL toolkit. 
3 Reasons to Teach English in Isaan, Thailand

3 Reasons to Teach English in Isaan, Thailand

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Move over Bangkok and Chiang Mai; Isaan may be the ultimate destination for English teachers. 
How Teaching in Thailand Taught Me How to Let Loose

How Teaching in Thailand Taught Me How to Let Loose

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Leaning in to my "inner performer" wasn't part of the job description.
Why I Decided to Teach English in Thailand

Why I Decided to Teach English in Thailand

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I'm the first foreign teacher my school has ever had in one of Thailand's most remote corners.
The Realities of Managing a Chronic Health Condition Abroad

The Realities of Managing a Chronic Health Condition Abroad

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    Emergencies Abroad: Dealing with a Chronic Health Condition

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    I was born with cystic fibrosis. Here's what that means for travel. 

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I was born with cystic fibrosis. Here's what that means for travel. 
How to Learn Thai in Thailand

How to Learn Thai in Thailand

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For anyone living and working in Thailand, learning the language will help deepen your understanding of the culture.
Facing a Serious Medical Diagnosis Abroad

Facing a Serious Medical Diagnosis Abroad

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    Facing a Serious Medical Diagnosis Abroad

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    Receiving an unwanted health diagnosis is never easy. But what if you're living overseas?

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Receiving an unwanted health diagnosis is never easy. But what if you're living overseas?
A Gap in Volunteer Gigs Showed Me That Meaningful Travel Has Many Forms

A Gap in Volunteer Gigs Showed Me That Meaningful Travel Has Many Forms

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"Travel with purpose" can happen anytime and anywhere. 
The Mindful Farm

The Mindful Farm

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A farm in Thailand where food and mindfulness grow in abundance. 
A Day in the Life of a Teacher in Thailand

A Day in the Life of a Teacher in Thailand

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What life is really like as a full-time "kru" in Korat. 
Is There a Right Age to Teach Abroad?

Is There a "Right" Age to Teach Abroad?

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TEFL is often considered a young person's pursuit. Here's why that should change. 
Disco Fevers Dead, But Dengue Fever Isnt

Disco Fever's Dead, But Dengue Fever Isn't

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Here’s how I dealt with getting the dreaded illness in Thailand.
The 4 Stages of a Relationship Abroad

The 4 Stages of a Relationship Abroad

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Every traveller has entertained the idea of a romance far from home. Here's what you can expect if you find it.
A Thai-dal Wave of Temples

A Thai-dal Wave of Temples

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I never fully grasped how influential Buddhism was in Thailand until I was able to experience life as a teacher here. 
What Does It Take to Be a Good Teacher Abroad?

What Does It Take to Be a Good Teacher Abroad?

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If you're thinking about working in Thailand, here's how you can prepare yourself to be the best teacher you can be.
Eating at The Mall in Thailand: An Underrated Culinary Adventure

Eating at The Mall in Thailand: An Underrated Culinary Adventure

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It's not just "mall rats" who eat there—locals and foreigners alike come together to enjoy the quality local vendors.
TEFL in the Land of Smiles: How to Teach English in Thailand

TEFL in the Land of Smiles: How to Teach English in Thailand

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A veteran TEFL teacher's best tips for getting work in Thailand.
Why Friendships Define Your Time Abroad

Why Friendships Define Your Time Abroad

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The people you meet overseas will be integral to the kinds of experiences you have, and here's why.
Respect in the Thai Classroom

Respect in the Thai Classroom

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Four unique customs that teachers will encounter in Thailand. 
Teaching in Thailand: What to Expect When You Arrive

Teaching in Thailand: What to Expect When You Arrive

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Welcome to your new life abroad. Here's what you need to know. 

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