Big Decisions It’s obvious that some decisions that we make in our lives can have huge impacts and lead to completely different outcomes. Living overseas is one such decision. Sliding door moments can alter our paths and we may reflect and think ‘What if …?’. A few people thought I was crazy to leave a […]
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Part 2: A Slow Boat And A Beautiful Town The first part of our Northern Thailand-Laos journey had ended and the next part began when we arrived at the Thai-Laos border By around 3 pm we had reached the border. This is a very low-key border crossing. I’m pretty sure we were the only people
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Part 1: Bangkok to Chiang Mai This summer (July) I decided to do some things differently For the past 20-odd years the wonderful month of July has been my holiday month. As an international school teacher, I have been in the fortunate position of having a mid-year break of 6-7 weeks from mid-late June. This
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I’m inspired by the work of so many people that I have come across in my life. Many of these are colleagues who live a life true to their life mission to make the world a better place. My previous school was chock a block full of them. I could name them but they would
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Songkran, also known as the Thai New Year, is a festival celebrated throughout Thailand in mid-April every year. Having lived in countries that celebrate the Lunar New Year, I’m used to the extra New Year celebration. But those have mostly been around February. This was mid-April. It is a time for family reunions, religious ceremonies,
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GETTING HERE I have a finance website and a blog that tries to give advice about money. I also teach this stuff to my students in my real job. But I’m not exactly the best example of someone who has always mastered the art of managing their financial life. We live and learn. And I’ve
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I recently enjoyed my first trip to Phuket. It’s strange that I hadn’t been before. But there are so many gorgeous beaches and islands in Southeast Asia that there will no doubt be many that I miss. Having been to Krabi earlier in the year and loving it, I was keen on a comparison
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When I was younger. I used to hear the phrase “Life begins at 40”. I recall wondering why that might be true. As someone who even felt a little ‘down’ at reaching thirty, this was an interesting idea. I hoped that it was true. Now that I am actually looking back at my forties, I
Can A Teacher Become A Millionaire? Most teachers probably won’t ever imagine becoming a millionaire. Sure, there are benefits that come with our profession, but accumulating huge wealth doesn’t appear to be one of them, at least compared to many other professions. But there are always exceptions, and one such exception is renowned ex-teacher, Andrew
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Why Teach Overseas? Teaching overseas at an international school can be a life-changing experience. It was for me and maybe it can be for you too. Whether you’re an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge or a recent graduate looking to start your teaching career, there are numerous advantages to teaching at
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