During our last few months living in Chiang Mai the Covid situation in Thailand escalated. As a result we were limited to traveling within the province of Chiang Mai. Lucky for us the province of Chiang Mai is over 40,000 square km so we had lots of options when it came to areas to explore. … Continue reading Exploring Chiang Mai – Staycations with a difference
The Monk's Trail is a short and relatively easy hike that will take you up to Wat Pha Lat temple. It takes roughly 45 minutes to get to the temple. Originally this route was used by the monks to get to the temple. Since the route became popular with tourists they have created a new … Continue reading Exploring Chiang Mai – The Monks Trail Doi Suthep
Potential to Make and Save Money One of the big draws to teaching English abroad is money! Choosing a country with low cost of living can allow you to save huge percentage of salary. Salaries vary from country to country but it is usually in line with cost of living. On top of your basic … Continue reading 7 Reasons Why You Should Teach English Abroad
First week of teaching in the classroom is now complete! Who knew teaching was such a physically demanding job!!! If you have been following our blog you probably know we have been living and teaching in Thailand for nearly 6 months. However, only now (August 2020) have we completed our first week of classroom teaching. … Continue reading First Week Teaching in a School in Thailand
Huay Kaew Waterfall is the closest waterfall to the city of Chiang Mai. The waterfall is located near Chiang Mai Zoo at the bottom of the mountain. There is no entrance fee and is completely free to adults and children. Huay Kaew Waterfall is a small waterfall measuring around 10 meters tall. The waterfall is … Continue reading Exploring Chiang Mai – Huay Kaew Waterfall
During our time in Chiang Rai we drank our fair share of coffee. Northern Thailand is a hub for excellent coffee shops due to the large number for coffee plantations in the region. While in Chiang Rai we decided to do our own self drive of some coffee shops. we only scratched the surface, but … Continue reading Chiang Rai Thailand – Our Coffee Shop Tour
Since arriving in Chiang Mai over 5 months ago we finally ventured little further afield. With everything that has been going on in terms of the pandemic we had been reluctant to travel too far from our newly adopted home of Chiang Mai. Since arriving in Chiang Mai we have actually not left the city … Continue reading How to Travel From Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by Bus
Baan Kang Wat is a quaint crafts village located just outside Chiang Mai City. It is about a 10 minute drive from the west side of the old city. The easiest way to get there if you don't have your own mode of transport is by tuk-tuk or songthaew (red taxi van). Baan Kang Wat … Continue reading Exploring Chiang Mai – Baan Kang Wat Craft Village
If you have been keeping up to date with our blog or following us on Instagram then you probably already know we are currently living in Chiang Mai Thailand where we are working as teachers both online and at a local international school. Teaching English in Thailand was one of the best decisions we made. … Continue reading TEFL Certification – How to Become a Teacher Abroad
The Wat Phrathat Doi Kham temple is situated on top of a mountain in Mae Hia sub district of Chiang Mai. It is not a typical tourist stop, more of a reason to add it to your list. This temple is popular with the local residence and will give you insight the local way of life. Wat … Continue reading Exploring Chiang Mai – Wat Phrathat Doi Kham
To The Airport...And Beyond 