I never fully grasped how influential Buddhism was in Thailand until I was able to experience life as a teacher here. 

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Learning a new language is one of the advantages of working abroad.

What my average day working abroad in Siem Reap looks like, from start-to-finish. 

Fitting travel and quality family time into only 21 days of annual leave.

Tried-and-true advice from one ESL teacher. 

How to find financial balance while working abroad.

Who? What? Where? A few tips on choosing an environmental volunteer program.

Long-term adventures can be expensive. Here's how I make it work. 

If you're thinking about working in Thailand, here's how you can prepare yourself to be the best teacher you can be.