Where do I even begin? A year ago I spent New Year’s Eve on a rooftop bar in Bangkok, Thailand. This year, I spent it in my bed in America. A year ago I was wondering how to teach tiny humans in a predominately Muslim and Buddhist community about Christmas. I was missing my family… Read More 2017: The Best Year of My Life
It’s hard to believe that five months ago I was driving to the airport to embark on my journey to teach in Thailand. Although so much has happened between now and then, I still vividly remember everything about that day. I remember that I hadn’t finished packing until 20 minutes before leaving for the airport… Read More Teach in Thailand: The Final Chapter
It’s been 90 days since my first day of teaching. 90 days of singing, laughing, crying, yelling, and just about every other emotion you can imagine. Teaching has been a lot of things to me over these last 90 days. It’s been a job. A challenge. A reward. An outlet. A pain in the ass. … Read More Teach In Thailand: 90 Days In
It’s been just about six weeks since I had my first day in the classroom and I feel just about as clueless as I did on day one…kidding. I’ve definitely come a long way since I had my rather eventful first day (you can read more about that day here), but that’s not to say… Read More Teach in Thailand: The First 6 Weeks
For most people that come to Thailand, Samet Nangshe is not on their list of places to go. While they are certainly missing out, I’m not complaining. Part of the beauty of this place is that it does not attract a lot of tourists. While it has become more popular in recent years, it is… Read More What To Know Before Visiting Samet Nangshe Viewpoint