OUR BLOG
Traveling Alone as a Woman in Asia
I had flown alone before, but my current trip to Asia was the first time I truly traveled alone. On my trips to France, Ireland, and Mexico I had people to pick me up at the airport, and an instant group of friends awaiting me when I arrived. While I knew...
Why I Choose to Work Abroad Instead of Just Vacation
When I was twenty, I went abroad for the first time. I spent six weeks studying in Aix-en-Provence, France. That trip ruined simple vacations for me. Although I was only there a short time, I felt like I truly got to know Aix. I learned my way...
TESOL Interview – Rebecca Illingworth
We interviewed Rebecca during her TESOL course to get her thoughts on the XploreAsia experience, teaching overseas, and advice to all future teachers! Right: Rebecca with her partner Keanu, during orientation week in Hua Hin. Have you lived or traveled abroad before?...
Teaching Overseas, a Viable Career Path.
Jobs are harder to find, the market is more competitive than ever, and minimum wage is well, still rather minimum.. Are you looking for that competitive edge, a gold star on your resume perhaps? Do you seek fulfilment, happiness, personal growth, or simply a...
Teach in South Korea: Erin’s Experience
Teach in South Korea! Teaching abroad can be a huge challenge. Not only do you teach your students, but you also embark on a voyage of self-discovery, giving you a new bank of skills and uncovering talents you never knew you had. When Erin graduated fro...
Teach Thailand – July 2016 – Thank You for the Memories!
July has been a whirlwind of adventure and education here at XploreAsia, and with the end of the month already here, we just wanted to take a second to say thank you to everyone who got involved with one of our programs, and helped us make the endless stream of...
Michael Volpe Welcomes you to XploreAsia
Meet Michael Volpe, founding director of XploreAsia. Michael has years of experience working and living in Thailand, and he has studied Thai culture for over a decade. Michael wants to welcome you to XploreAsia, an organization dedicated to helping others achieve a...
What Sets XploreAsia Apart from The Rest?
If you have ever found yourself researching TESOL companies, you know that there are numerous ones to choose from all over the world. How can you possibly make a decision? What makes XploreAsia stand out? Here at XploreAsia, we do many things that set us apart, but...
An update, finally.
I’ve been in Thailand for just about a month now, and I have finally moved to my placement in Trang City and found an apartment! But let me back up just a second real quick. The past month in Chiang Mai has been the longest shortest time of my life. I feel like I’ve...
Quiz: What Kind of Traveler Are You?
We are all so very unique, and every traveler has their own style. Maybe you’re the type to plan everything out to a T, or maybe you just pack the essentials and see where the wind takes you! I am most certainly the latter, if an opportunity comes knocking I will take...