by Georgie | Feb 12, 2019 | Teach, Vietnam
It’s the time of year when teach, travel and TEFL companies are going to be bombarding you with all of the awesome opportunities out there for 2019. It’s a really exciting time to be planning your next adventure, or better still, to change your life. However, a lot of...
by Georgie | Jan 21, 2019 | Ex pat life, Vietnam
Today was my trip to Halong Bay! When I got to Grant’s, I realised he was bringing his eight-month-old son, and that Hien’s friends were bringing their three-year-old kid. Oh dear, I was not aware of this! I slept most of the way to Halong Bay, which is a good thing...
by Georgie | Jan 14, 2019 | Ex pat life, Vietnam
After a formidable effort, a great amount of gesticulation and a bunch of clarification, I finally managed to get the contraception pill sorted. After a few phone calls with the pharmacist, I’d managed to find my pill (under a different name). Here’s to hoping that...
by Georgie | Jan 7, 2019 | Teach, Vietnam
It was the kindergarten’s open ceremony and that meant it was my job to deliver a speech to all the parents. Luckily for me, I have a drama degree. As you can imagine, some of the stuff they used to make us do during my drama course was pretty nerve racking. Plus,...
by Georgie | Jan 1, 2019 | Vietnam
Hue The ancient capital of Vietnam is a pleasant river city, it has the ruins of a huge walled citadel as its centrepiece. Here at Teacher’s Friend – Vietnam, we consider the monasteries and tombs outside of the city to be the real attraction. These peaceful...
by Georgie | Dec 31, 2018 | Hanoi, Vietnam
Happy New Year everyone!!! To celebrate the end of another year, and another year of Teacher’s Friend, I am going to look back on one of my my scariest and fondest memories from Hanoi. Have a great 2019 everyone!!! White Knuckles, Classy Entrances and...