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 Chris: Embrace the Adventure of Teaching in Thailand as an Irishman
“There’s nothing worse in life than getting up in the morning and hating what you do.” I can attribute that quote to Mr. Moran, my 3rd-year secondary school (high school) metalwork teacher from almost 25 years ago now. I wasn’t a particularly studious or even interested student in his class, but that message from him […]
Be Like Chris: Forging Positive Relationships With Fellow Teachers and Students in Thailand
Forging meaningful connections with both students and colleagues plays a huge role in making teaching in Thailand an enriching experience. Building these relationships not only creates a more engaging learning environment but also enhances our personal growth as educators. Today, let me share how I’ve cultivated positive connections in and out of the classroom. Inspiration […]