Adventures of a girl on a budget
Do you want to teach in Thailand? It can be an amazing adventure! I taught for two years there; first at a small public school in the southern part of the country, and afterwards at an international pre-school in Bangkok. Both offered me a way to make money while traveling all over South East Asia. I have written posts on what my first day was like as well as a typical day teaching. I also have posts on what to wear while teaching Thailand to help those who are trying to pack for their adventure abroad. If you are unsure how much money you need to save before moving, make sure to read the post on budgeting. Finally, there are posts on different activities I took part in at my schools as well as 10 reason why Thailand is a much better place to live than the USA!
The first day teaching in a new school or new country can be full of anxiety and confusion. I recently moved down to Songkhla, Thailand to start my adventure of teaching English abroad. It is a small, southern city full of charm with lots of beautiful beaches and lovely people. Read on for what my […] Read more…
Bangkok is a vibrant city filled with wonderful temples, palaces, and culture. Check out my list of 10 things to see and do while visiting this one of a kind city in Thailand! And if you are interested in reading an article I wrote on the best neighborhoods to stay in when visiting, check it […] Read more…
In Thailand, the predominant religion is Buddhism, which means that temples, or wats, abound. Because there are so many temples, it cn be hard for visitors to know which ones to visit. The largest and oldest temples in Bangkok, Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, is one of these temples. The Temple Located […] Read more…
Before coming to Thailand, I had heard of the famous thai massages that were available everywhere for very cheap. I love getting massages, so I was super excited to find a spa that would meet all my expectations. The Spa Having gotten a recommendation for Health Land from several people, I decided to check it […] Read more…
One of my favorite activities in Bangkok was my visit to a Thai cooking school for an afternoon class! I had an interest in learning how to cook some of my favorite Thai dishes since I will be living here for at least a year and found recommendations on this particular cooking class through TripAdvisor. […] Read more…
Most people have a floating market on their ‘To Do’ list when visiting Thailand, especially Bangkok. While the most well known floating market is Damnoen Saduk, it has become overrun with tourists and scammers. For a more authentic floating market experience, the Amphawa Floating Market is your best bet. The Market The Amphawa Floating Market […] Read more…