TEACHER TIME: WORLD EDITION

Gin khao rue yang? Have you eaten yet? This phrase is a popular way amongst close friends and family in Thailand to ask, how are you? Most people know that Thai food is one of the best cuisines in the world, renowned for its intense flavors; from spicy to sour to sweet, Thais know how to create a well-seasoned meal. But, one thing that is often overlooked, is why food is such a major player when it comes to Thailand's culture. The reason is, Thai people focus on food and eati

As international teachers, we keep a fairly stocked bucket list of destinations to visit. They usually end up on our list when we hear something slightly interesting about a place and I ask Nolan, “Could we go there?” and Nolan goes, “Yeah, baby.” We have already checked off many of these South American destinations, starting in our first year seeing Brazil for Carnaval, then the next year going to Colombia and, uhhhhhhh, Prague (hi Paige!), then spending time this past summe

For all international teachers, the Fall of a new school year is a crucial time. Not only are we getting to know our new students,...

When we decided to stay in Ecuador for a third year, one of the top reasons for doing so was so that we could visit more of our top...