Be Like Vic: Celebrate Teaching Life in Thailand with Philly-Style Veggie Tacos
There’s something about cooking that keeps you grounded. After a long week in the classroom, sometimes the best way to unwind isn’t going out — it’s staying in and recreating flavors that remind you of home. Living and teaching in Thailand with the BFITS Program has allowed me to blend two parts of my life: […]
Be Like Vic: Transform Aging into Energy and Purpose Through Teaching in Thailand
Getting older hits differently when you’re living abroad. Responsibilities stack up, random aches show up uninvited, and suddenly your body sounds like bubble wrap when you stand up. It makes you wonder — can you slow it down? Reverse it? At least make it less… loud? Living and teaching in Thailand has forced me to […]
Be Like Vic: Balance Teaching in Thailand While Exploring Must-Try Restaurants in Pak Kret
There’s a moment after work when you open the fridge, stare inside, and realize… yeah, that’s not happening. No leftovers. No ingredients. Just hunger. Living in Pak Kret while teaching in Thailand with the BFITS Program has taught me that balance isn’t only about lesson plans and grading. It’s also about knowing where to eat, […]
Be Like Vic: Discover Koh Muk as a Hidden Island Escape While Teaching in Thailand
Teaching in Thailand gives you more than a classroom experience—it gives you access to a country filled with landscapes that feel untouched and deeply personal. For those of us in the BFITS Program, school breaks become the perfect opportunity to explore beyond the usual tourist routes. If you’re like me and prefer tranquil beaches over […]
Be Like Vic: Recharge After Teaching with the Best Burgers in Bangkok, Thailand
Yo! Wassup, everyone! It’s Vic again. Teaching in Thailand can be incredibly rewarding, but after a full week in the classroom, sometimes you just need something comforting, familiar, and seriously satisfying. For me, a former chef turned educator with the BFITS Program, that recharge often comes in the form of a great burger. If you’re […]
Be Like Vic: Discover Everyday Bangkok Through Real Life and Local Moments
Welcome to Bangkok. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re already here—or still figuring out how this city fits into your life. Bangkok can feel overwhelming at first, but it has a way of revealing itself through small, everyday moments. For me, one of the easiest ways to connect with the city has been through […]
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 […]
Be like Heather: Celebrating Thai Festivals and Participating in Local Traditions
Thailand LOVES a celebration, and even after a few years here, I still find myself surprised by how frequently they roll around. It’s one of the many things I love about living here – there is always an event, tradition, or festival to get involved in. The great thing about working as a teacher in […]
Be like Chris: Experience Thailand’s Epic Songkran Festivities in Buriram
It’s finally here. The big one. Thailand’s biggest and most widely celebrated festival of the calendar year. A time when families are reunited. When friends get together in great numbers. When good people who work tirelessly all year round finally take some time off. When the streets are awash with water, though not a drop […]
