Be Like Chris: Experience Thailand’s Mid-Year Holidays Through Tradition and Celebration
Hello and anybody who is reading this today is very welcome to my latest blog where I plan to touch on a number of things, from how the new school year is progressing to future plans and of course, as the blog title suggests, to some of the holidays during the early part of the […]
Be like Vic: Embrace the Unknown and Discover Yourself in Thailand
Timeout! Why did you decide to leave your country of origin and come thousands of miles away to start over in a completely different setting—maybe even to teach in Thailand? This personal question can have infinite answers based on who you ask. Some people may have done it because they were bored, some may have […]
Be Like Millie: Unwind in Thailand with Weekend Trips to Koh Kret and the Green Lung
One of my favourite aspects of living in Thailand is how easy it is to travel. I love using my weekends to explore new places and uncover hidden gems. Before moving to Bangkok, I had already travelled around Thailand a bit, visiting the southern islands and the northern regions. However, now that I’m based here, […]
Be Like Chris: Discover Travel Opportunities to the World While Living in Thailand (Part 4)
Welcome back to the final chapter of this #BFITSWeekendRead travel series. As a teacher in Thailand, I’ve been fortunate not only to build meaningful classroom experiences but also to explore a world of opportunities right at my doorstep. In Part 1, we explored Bangkok. In Part 2, we ventured across Thailand’s famous islands. In Part […]
Be Like Chris: Discover Travel Opportunities to the World While Living in Thailand (Part 3)
I’d like to welcome all of my fellow educators and travellers to the third part of my blog series regarding travel opportunities while residing in Thailand. Part one covered the nation’s capital and pre-eminent city, Bangkok, while part two focused mainly on the islands of Thailand, also mentioning some more of the main tourist areas. […]
Be Like Chris: Discover Travel Opportunities to the World While Living in Thailand (Part 2)
Thailand has over 1,000 islands, located in both the Gulf of Thailand and in the Andaman Sea. Because of the abundance of beautiful scenery, turquoise waters, and affordable accommodation available on these islands, travellers flock here in their millions each year, and in this blog, I will explore some of these islands along with other […]
Be Like Chris: Discover Travel Opportunities to the World While Living in Thailand (Part 1)
“Be a traveller, not a tourist.” This is a quote I once saw attributed to the late Anthony Bourdain, the American chef, author, and, later in life, travel documentarian. Whether it is his original quote, I do not know, but I find it a fascinating and quite remarkable line that gives insight into how one […]
Be Like Claire: Inspiring Hope Through Rh-Negative Blood Donation in Thailand
Blood donation is one of the most profound ways to impact lives. For me, it’s not just about donating blood—it’s about inspiring others to see how a single act of kindness can ripple outward. Living and working in Thailand, where Rh-negative blood types are incredibly scarce, I discovered that my contribution could make a vital […]
Be like Chris: Experience the Joyful Christmas in Thailand Countdown in Buriram
“Dwelling on the past only blinds you to the future. Missing home is natural, but embrace the present and create a new place that feels just as comforting.” Embracing the Festive Spirit Away from Home Where I come from, December is a special month. The nights become incredibly long as the days are covered more […]
Be Like Chris: Sharing a Personal Guide to Living in Buriram, Thailand
30th April 2021. Almost 3 years ago now and when my current journey inside Thailand began in earnest. 3 years, but feels like yesterday. Time sure does fly when you’re having fun. Let me rewind. In the spring of 2021, I had already spent 15 slow months at home in Ireland as on-off COVID lockdown […]
