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5 Things No One Tells You About Teaching in South Korea
Picture This: You’ve decided to start teaching in South Korea, and the first week you’re here, everything seems fascinating. You’re trying out new food and visiting new cities. However, a month goes by and you’re starting to miss home. It's harder to communicate with...
When to Teach Abroad
Deciding to teach abroad is already a big leap, but if you’ve gotten this far and are now determining when to go, that in itself can be another big decision. To help alleviate some of the stress, here is a breakdown of how we like to filter our favorite places to go...
Celebrating Solo Female Travelers in the XploreAsia Community
This March, we celebrated International Women’s History Month by highlighting some incredible women who became teachers through our programs! At XploreAsia, over 75 percent of our participants are solo female travelers and some of them have shared with us some words...
The Twelve Days of Christmas in Thailand at Rescue P.A.W.S.
Celebrating Christmas in Thailand can feel strange for westerners who may be used to building snowmen and having snowball fights. Although you may not be able to ride a sleigh through the snow, there are many ways to celebrate the holiday in the...
How to Reduce Your Environmental Impact In Thailand
Picture this: I’m walking down the street in sunny San Diego with an iced almond latte in one hand, proudly sporting my stainless steel tumbler and straw. I feel as though I'm saving the world with my farmers market tote in the other hand. Fast forward one month and...
Reasons to Volunteer: A Look into the Pala-U Orphanage
At XploreAsia, we are dedicated to helping people discover the life-changing adventure of working and volunteering abroad. Our aim is to provide cross-cultural interaction that fosters greater empathy and wisdom. Furthermore, we believe there are countless reasons why...
A Day in the Life of an English Teacher in Hanoi, Vietnam
Ellie graduated from XploreAsia's accredited TESOL course in August 2018. Learn more about her experience as an English teacher at an English Writing Center outside of Hanoi, Vietnam! Over the last few months I have lived and worked in Hanoi as an English Teacher...
Volunteer in Thailand: An Interview with Rescue P.A.W.S.
In 2013, XploreAsia co-founded Rescue P.A.W.S., an animal relief organization based in Hua Hin. This creates a unique opportunity for animal lovers to volunteer in Thailand while also contributing to our mission at XploreAsia. Rescue P.A.W.S. is made up of...
Work in Thailand: Orientation Week at XploreAsia
Work in Thailand Whether you’re coming to pursue work in Thailand as an English teacher or through one of our various internship programs, your first week will always include a cultural orientation. At XploreAsia we believe that immersing yourself in the...
Thailand Budget Tips for ESL Teachers
So, you’ve come to Thailand to teach English and now you want to use your weekends to explore and travel, really discover those hidden gems of Thailand. There is only one slight problem – you’re living on a Thailand budget and need to ensure your rent and bills...