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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...
Thai Culture: The Do’s and Don’ts
You’ve booked your flight, packed your bags, and are ready to embark on this new adventure with XploreAsia—teaching English in Thailand. This once in a lifetime opportunity attracts people from all over the world, and for good reason. Teaching abroad will change your...
What to Pack for Thailand: Packing Tips for ESL Teachers
Preparing to take your TESOL course and teach English in Thailand is not a one-step process by any means, but it can be simpler than you might realize. For chronic over-packers, there is the 3-pile process: one of necessities, one of maybes, and one of...
Donald Trump: What He Might Have Learned if He Taught Abroad
Make the World Great! Although no one can argue with a desire for America to be a great country, in today’s reality, being a great country means working to make the WORLD great, not just America. Donald Trump does not seem to understand this fundamental reality....
4 Things To Do On Your Summer Break Abroad
Like any other teacher in the world, instructors abroad are not immune to the summer break countdown. The cramming of finals, make ups, and sporadic graduation events leave an individual aching for the oasis of “me time.” Therefore, as the calendar fills with slashes...