Category Archives: Travel Stories

Which is better, Thailand or the U.K?

One of the teacher’s we recruited to Thailand, Rob James, has shown himself to be quite the writer, so with permission we have been allowed to post his recent blog entry.  To see the original entry on his own blog, click me. The 5 best things about living in Thailand 1. Affordability.  Whether you want to...

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Crazy town!!

The Bangkok and UK TEFL Heaven team have collaborated to tell you why we love Thailand… As Kerry wisely says, “it all just feels normal now” • the socks and sandals combo • wearing pajamas outside, at any time of the day or night! • ice cream and bread • being called ‘sir’ when you...

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It’s the year 2554, and everyone is really chilled out.

Coming over here to teach can be a very different experience to visiting on a holiday because hopefully people get to see the real Thailand and not just Khao San Road. (I love Khao San road by the way for a real foreign injection!) Leaving England (or any Western country) and landing in Bangkok can...

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The transition from TEFL trainee to actually, like, being a teacher….

Tessa Finn writes about her experience of the transition from being a trainee TEFL Teacher. An emotional steamroller to say the least…. Sometimes when you are training it doesn’t even feel real that you will actually be teaching in the next month. It feels so surreal. It can be the most anxious time of your...

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A ‘sneak peak’ at a week-in-the life of our Heavenly September Interns….

Have you ever wondered what it is like to travel abroad after your degree and embark on a journey of EFL teaching? Read here first hand how our TEFL Heaven September Interns feel about leaving home, studying for their Tefl qualification with us and preparing to become teachers in Thailand. Throw in a beach resort...

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