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Swimming in Translation, Innumerable Dramas, and Baby Clubbing
We got up at around 9am and headed for the hotel’s breakfast. I stuffed myself with a chip and bacon butty (alright, you got me – four chip and bacon butties). I had the distinct suspicion that the stone and a half I’d lost was going to go straight back on at...
Your Handy Guide to Teaching English in Hanoi
Hanoi is the Marmite of Asia. That’s a sentence that I never expected to find myself typing. But it’s true; for those of you unfamiliar with the yeast-based British condiment, it’s a product that is either loved or hated by everyone. Hanoi is just as divisive; for...
A very windy beach, a panic over my flight ticket and a hatred for Vietnamese airlines!
Hoi An Day Three I was awake at 6am and lazed around in bed until 9am, which was amazing!! I love holidays. I hired a bicycle and cycled to the beach, past the rice fields and over a little lantern bridge, it was lovely, so peaceful! I had to pay 5000 vnd to...
Dress Shopping In Hoi An
Hoi An Day 2 I met a nice elderly couple from England at breakfast time and invited them for dinner that evening. This isn’t something that I would normally do, but after being invited out by the Vietnamese family, I decided it was a nice gesture. I was...
Have you got it covered?
If you are going to come and visit this amazing country, or decide to take the plunge, change your life and teach English, then you are going to need travel insurance. Yes, I know. It's expensive and feels very insignificant while sat in the comfort of your own home,...
A rocky ride from Cham Island!
Hoi An Day 1: I got a very early morning transfer to Hoi An from Da Nang to do a tour to Cham Island, but we managed to miss the coach. I have still not worked out whether they forgot to pick us up (our friends who were picked up at a different hotel said the...
Hanoi clubs and nightlife
Ready to Party? Our Guide to Hanoi at Night, your complete guide to Hanoi nightlife in Vietnam! Are you looking for the best night clubs in Hanoi?! Here is our Hanoi Night Life Guide just for you! Hanoi during daylight hours is a place of wonder and adventure,...
My Trip To DaNang Continued…
Day two I took a taxi to the beach but ended up at Marble mountains, which is fine because that’s where I was going to go in the afternoon. It was beautiful, full of caves with marble sculptures everywhere and amazing views. I loved being on my own and did the...
Six Breath Taking places to visit in the middle of Vietnam
Hue The ancient capital of Vietnam is a pleasant river city, it has the ruins of a huge walled citadel as its centerpiece. Here at Teacher’s Friend – Vietnam, we consider the monasteries and tombs outside of the city to be the real attraction. These peaceful...
Teaching English in Vietnam: Salary
When teaching English in Vietnam, salary is one of the many major perks. The salary for teaching English in Vietnam is definitely very persuasive! Team that with low living cost and you can save a very pretty penny or two. But how much you make (and save) varies...
Motorbiking around Vietnam
Vietnam by Motorbike - The Essential Guide When you find people who are in love with Vietnam, nine times out of ten they found that love while riding on a motorbike. Whether that was in the labyrinth of alleyways that make up Hanoi, next to the remote beaches...
ESL jobs in Ho Chi Minh
Your Handy Guide to the English Teaching Jobs in Ho Chi Minh City “Ho Chi Minh City”, “HCMC”, “Saigon”, whatever you want to call it, one thing is certain, teaching English in Ho Chi Minh is great! While Hanoi is technically Vietnam’s capital city, many ESL/EFL...
Teaching Qualifications Needed for Vietnam: TEFL, CELTA and TESOL Compared
Teaching ESL in Vietnam is awesome, and it's even better when you do it legally - after all, no one wants to live with the fear of being deported. However, the options for gaining your ESL qualification can seem a little overwhelming. TEFL, CELTA or TESOL? What's the...
The Cost of Living in Vietnam
One of the most common reasons people choose to teach English in Vietnam is the cost of living compared to potential earning, but just how cheap is it to live and work in Vietnam? The cost of living in Vietnam varies depending on where you are, so we're going to take...
A Trip To DaNang
Day One I decided that it was time for a holiday and have a trip booked to DaNang! (The one I paid large amouns of money for… ooops.) It had better be worth it! I’d been warned that the airport would be heaving with holiday-making Vietnamese people, and sure...
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