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 Christi: Balancing the Challenges and Benefits of AI in Education
As a youngster, I vividly recall the excitement of getting ready for a new school year by covering my books and selecting the perfect stationery. I will never forget the classroom buzzing with the sound of pens scratching against paper as we were all taking notes. I’m certain many of my fellow educators share these […]
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 Mariam: A New BFITS Teacher’s Tale on Navigating the Whimsical Journey of Relocating Abroad
Ah, the thrill of adventure beckons, and what greater adventure is there than moving to a new country? Yet, amidst the excitement lurks the dreaded hassle of paperwork, accommodation hunts, and the looming uncertainty of job hunting. Fear not, fellow wanderers, for I come bearing tales of a breath of fresh air amid this chaos […]
Be like Christi: Honoring SPIM BFITS Teachers Highlights with a 2023-2024 Memory Capsule
The 2023/2024 school year has passed by faster than a caffeine-fuelled Monday morning! It’s crazy how time flies when you’re having fun. As I bid farewell to another chapter, I can’t help but grin from ear to ear; I have made so many memories and learned so many life lessons this year. Joining the vibrant […]
Be like Christi: Celebrating A Year Overflowing with Joyous School Festivities!
If there’s one thing that truly gets my heart racing with excitement, it’s diving headfirst into the different cultures across the globe. Before living in Thailand for a year, I had mostly travelled in Latin American countries but my desire to explore every corner of our planet is driven by the fact that I know […]
