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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 Da Nang 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...
A Balanced Look at Expat Life in Vietnam
While ‘Marketing 101’ tells us that we should paint a picture of Vietnam as expat paradise, we feel it’s important for you to know that living in Vietnam can come with great difficulties as well as great joys. Your wellbeing is our number one concern, so here’s...
Types of Teaching Jobs in Vietnam
Teaching jobs in Vietnam can seem a little overwhelming at times, with work permits, visas and qualification requirements to juggle, and that’s before you even begin to think about the new language and culture you’ll be immersing yourself in. And now you also have to...
Regional Food Specialities
Vietnam is an unmissable destination on any foodie-traveler’s bucket-list. It is nigh-on impossible to resist the alluring aromas of garlic, chili, and lime, from hidden eateries on every roadside. As a rule of thumb, food gets fresher and spicier...
How Buying a Package with Teacher’s Friend Will Save You Money
“Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer” - There’s a lot of wisdom in that phrase, and with a TFV package it gains a much more literal meaning too. Most savvy travellers know that a little money can go a long way when you are abroad. You might...
Finding the Ideal Teach-Abroad Program
Finding the ideal teach-abroad program can be a difficult process for first-timers, second-timers, and old-hands. There are so many factors to consider that it can make the process feel overwhelming. As well as avoiding dodgy programs that do not prioritise the...
Teaching English in Vietnam
So you fancy teaching English in Vietnam? Living in Vietnam, teaching English is the best thing I ever did! Vietnam provides unparalleled opportunities for teaching English. The fast growing economy for being a Vietnam English teacher means a high demand...
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