http://teachtravelasia.com Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:12:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://teachtravelasia.com/2012/01/5739/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2012/01/5739/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:46:09 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://teachtravelasia.com/?p=5739 The Teach Travel Asia teaching team posing after the first day of the English Camp in Pranburi Forest Overview It all began on Sunday January 8th, 2012. The January Group met Kevin Meldau and Jaco Kleinloog in the lobby of the Ratchada Hotel in Bangkok for their debriefing. After a little question-answer session, the group headed back to their rooms, in preparation for the journey to Hua Hin on Monday morning. All of the students shared 2 minibuses for the two-hour drive down the coast. As soon as they arrived, everyone had a choice between three different accommodations. 12 of the students ...]]> http://teachtravelasia.com/2012/01/5739/feed/ 0 http://teachtravelasia.com/2012/01/december-report/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2012/01/december-report/#comments Wed, 11 Jan 2012 04:42:26 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://teachtravelasia.com/?p=5216 Some of our December students pose for a picture after an exhausting but exhilarating day at our non-profit English camp. Overview Most of the students made their way from Bangkok down to Hua Hin on their own, at separate times. This was because several clients arrived in Thailand early and did not want to stay in Bangkok long because of the high hotel prices. On their first star-filled Friday evening in Hua Hin, the students and staff came together for a South African style Welcome Braai! Complete with BraaiBroodjies (almost like a grilled cheese sandwich with onions and tomato), beef kebobs, plenty of ...]]> http://teachtravelasia.com/2012/01/december-report/feed/ 0 http://teachtravelasia.com/2012/01/adventure-and-a-teaching-certificate/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2012/01/adventure-and-a-teaching-certificate/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:57:48 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://teachtravelasia.com/?p=5091 http://teachtravelasia.com/2012/01/adventure-and-a-teaching-certificate/feed/ 0 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/12/november-2011/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/12/november-2011/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:22:58 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://teachtravelasia.com/?p=4717 Some students from Tedsaban Ban Takiap performing a traditional Thai dance as a part of the Railway Anniversary Festival. Overview The first cultural experience our students were exposed to was a wonderful celebration for the 100 year anniversary of the Hua Hin Railway Station (one of the most beautiful in Thailand) where all the participants dressed in the fashion of olden days to take us all back to the past. The November group arrived in Thailand on November 12th and 13th. Students were picked up at the airport and taken to a hotel in Bangkok. They traveled with Kevin Meldau to Hua-Hin on Monday ...]]> http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/12/november-2011/feed/ 0 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/11/braai-with-sa-embassy/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/11/braai-with-sa-embassy/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:37:20 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://teachtravelasia.com/TeachTravelAsia2Beta/?p=4022 At Teach Travel Asia we not only focus on providing the most comprehensive and well balanced Online and In-Class TESOL Courses, but also in creating adventures for all of our clients! We are constantly running exciting events and creating awareness around important environmental causes such as the preservation and conservation of the Elephant population in Thailand and excursions to cultural heritage sites in Thailand. Incorporating the essence of adventure into what we provide as a product like our one week Thai Culture and History Introduction Course which is combined with a full month of intense Muay Thai Training at Sor. Vorapin ...]]> http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/11/braai-with-sa-embassy/feed/ 2 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/11/i-was-taken-care-of/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/11/i-was-taken-care-of/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 06:11:45 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://teachtravelasia.com/TeachTravelAsia2Beta/?p=3963 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/11/i-was-taken-care-of/feed/ 0 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/11/october-2011/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/11/october-2011/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2011 06:11:09 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://teachtravelasia.com/TeachTravelAsia2Beta/?p=3859 Excited kids on their way to the camp stations to start the Teach Travel Asia English Camp. Group and Logistics The October TESOL group included the following Adventure seekers: Rene Roux Hugo Lambrechts Sean Paice Lisa Kruger Michael Bihl Enes Mbewu Promise Masokameng Karen Barkley Natalie Stanley Johannes Prinsloo Our October Teachers outside our partner school in Hua Hin. Overview The October group arrived in Thailand between October the 8th and 9th. Students were picked up at the airport and taken to a hotel in Bangkok. They travelled via mini-bus to Hua-Hin on the 10th. All students stayed at the Baan Ton Mai accommodation. They all chose to hire ...]]> http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/11/october-2011/feed/ 0 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/11/august-2011/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/11/august-2011/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 05:41:24 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://teachtravelasia.com/TeachTravelAsia2Beta/?p=3524 Group and Logistics Most of the students in this group arrived in Bangkok on July – August. The group of students was picked up at the airport and taken to a hotel in Bangkok. They traveled via mini-bus arranged by Teach Travel Asia to Hua Hin the next day. All students stayed at the Baan Ton Mai accommodation. Another group of three students (Estelle Smidt, Peter Botha and Holly Forsdick) arrived two weeks into the course. This was an exceptional case as these students were already in Thailand on vacation and requested to join the July-August group so that they could start ...]]> http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/11/august-2011/feed/ 0 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/11/september-2011/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/11/september-2011/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:47:41 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://teachtravelasia.com/TeachTravelAsia2Beta/?p=3496 Smiling kids hurry to the next station at the Teach Travel Asia English camp Group and Logistics This TESOL group included the following individuals: Thalenta Mahlangu Porta Mahlangu Michelle Naude Magdorine Squara Charmaine Frederick Alan Forbes Malinda Bell Veolin Naicker The September / October group arrived in Thailand between September 12 and 13. Students were picked up at the airport and taken to a hotel in Bangkok. They travelled via mini-bus arranged by Teach Travel Asia to Hua-Hin the next day. All students stayed at the Ban Thon Mai accommodation. Only one student arranged a motorcycle. All the other students made use of local public transport in the form ...]]> http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/11/september-2011/feed/ 0 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/kings-polo-cup/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/kings-polo-cup/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 07:47:21 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://teachtravelasia.com/TeachTravelAsia2Beta/?p=2214 Nestled in a beautifully relaxed beach community a mere 2.5 hours drive south of Bangkok, Hua Hin plays host to many exciting events throughout the year. The King’s Elephant Polo Cup was a grand event that brought style and class to our humble shores and gave us all something to cheer about.   Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the King’s Polo Cup ran from the 4th to the 11th of September and proved to be a great attraction. The tournament was started and hosted by Anantara Resorts and was ...]]> http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/kings-polo-cup/feed/ 0 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/teach-travel-asia-teaching-china-easy/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/teach-travel-asia-teaching-china-easy/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:28:08 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://testimonials.teachtravelasia.com/?p=662 After I graduated from University College London, I knew that I wanted to move to China. I had a friend teaching in South Korea and he suggested looking into opportunities for English teachers in China. The more I researched, the more questions I had. How does the visa process work? What will my job be like? Should I use a recruiting agency? You can find so many terrible stories on the internet from people who end up in bad teaching positions. So I wanted to make sure I had all the facts to make an informed decision. I applied to several ...]]> http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/teach-travel-asia-teaching-china-easy/feed/ 0 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/dreaming-teaching-asia-give-confidence/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/dreaming-teaching-asia-give-confidence/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:24:02 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://testimonials.teachtravelasia.com/?p=660 Teach Travel Asia has made this a great beginning to an amazing journey. When I found them via the internet, just by looking at their professional website and the research they had to offer, I knew that I was going to be taken care of. Teach Travel Asia was a great help right from the start. If it wasn’t for their guidance and advice, I do not know where I would be right now. Thus far, it has been very rewarding to teach English abroad and I am so glad I have found people that I could trust and count ...]]> http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/dreaming-teaching-asia-give-confidence/feed/ 0 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/overwhelming-process-extremely-easy/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/overwhelming-process-extremely-easy/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:21:05 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://testimonials.teachtravelasia.com/?p=658 I really want to thank you for all of your help. You made what could have been an overwhelming process extremely easy. Also, the school we’re at is amazing! The kids are great and all of the teachers are awesome! They’ve walked us through everything from going to the grocery store to taking us out at night. Also, our director is awesome! We’ve only been here a month and he’s already taken everyone out for 3 staff dinners. Things really are awesome here and I want to sincerely thank you for your help. When I first heard about Teach Travel ...]]> http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/overwhelming-process-extremely-easy/feed/ 0 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/team-teach-travel-asia-enormous-amount-helpthe-team-teach-travel-asia-enormous-amount/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/team-teach-travel-asia-enormous-amount-helpthe-team-teach-travel-asia-enormous-amount/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:18:31 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://testimonials.teachtravelasia.com/?p=656 Korea is such an amazing country! If it wasn’t for Teach Travel Asia, I have no idea what my experience here would have turned out like. They made everything seem so easy and all of the paper work went by super fast. My location, school, co-workers and students are absolutely fantastic! I couldn’t be happier. The team at Teach Travel Asia were an enormous amount of help and I thank them so much for answering the endless amount of questions I had with such detail and with real examples. I can’t wait to see what Kevin and the team have ...]]> http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/team-teach-travel-asia-enormous-amount-helpthe-team-teach-travel-asia-enormous-amount/feed/ 0 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/teach-travel-asia-move-korea-comfortable-easy/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/teach-travel-asia-move-korea-comfortable-easy/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:16:56 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://testimonials.teachtravelasia.com/?p=654 We expected that the training would be fun and exciting, as we had to work with many new friends on a variety of creative assignments. What we didn’t come prepared for was the energy and vitality, of our lovely trainer. Each day of training sped by when the room was filled with laughter and joy. Teach Travel Asia made my move to Korea so comfortable and easy!! They helped me with every step and always answered any questions very quickly and comprehensively. I am having a wonderful time in Korea. I have fallen in love with my students and getting to ...]]> http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/teach-travel-asia-move-korea-comfortable-easy/feed/ 0 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/teach-travel-asia-finally-step/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/teach-travel-asia-finally-step/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:13:22 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://testimonials.teachtravelasia.com/?p=652 Before the Teach Travel Asia program, I had a good job – high salary, only worked until 2 pm. Sounds great? Well maybe, but I wasn’t satisfied. I wanted more and I needed a change. I’ve always been good with children and they seemed to like me. I’d heard of Teach Travel Asia and it sounded like a good idea. After getting all my ducks lined up in a row finally, I did the course in March ‘08. I really enjoyed the course and I received SO MUCH from Kevin (my teacher trainer!). By the end of that week, not ...]]> http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/teach-travel-asia-finally-step/feed/ 0 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/teach-travel-asia-wealth-expertise/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/teach-travel-asia-wealth-expertise/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:09:31 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://testimonials.teachtravelasia.com/?p=648 EFL Teaching can be something of a Lottery in Thailand. I suggest you don’t leave it to chance. Put yourself in the hands of experienced experts who can pave the way for you, based on a thorough knowledge of all the processes and cultural hurdles you will encounter. Teach Travel Asia have a wealth of expertise in solving the challenges of finding a good responsible school that will provide a genuine opportunity to teach in a supportive and encouraging environment. There are too many things that can go wrong to leave it to chance. Awm and Naam made my entrance in ...]]> http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/teach-travel-asia-wealth-expertise/feed/ 0 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/teach-travel-asia-side-step/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/teach-travel-asia-side-step/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:06:55 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://testimonials.teachtravelasia.com/?p=646 Teaching is such a big responsibility I wanted to be sure that I was getting the support and knowledge that I needed in order to make the right impact when I first entered the classroom. From start to finish Teach Travel Asia have been by my side every step of the way, offering not just answers to the plethora of questions but also support and cultural tips to help me step into my new role without too much drama. Kevin took care of all my arrangements to get me there and I felt I was in a safe pair of hands. ...]]> http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/teach-travel-asia-side-step/feed/ 0 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/highly-recommend-tta-method/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/highly-recommend-tta-method/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:03:45 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://testimonials.teachtravelasia.com/?p=642 Working as a Teach Travel Asia teacher is advantageous as the Teach Travel Asia courses and venues continue to expand across the globe. As a teacher, one can virtually work anywhere in the world where English is in demand. It offers the opportunity to have a flexible job where one can really excel, undertake another career path or combine teaching with another career, reaching out to the local community, and meeting international parents and children. I highly recommend the Teach Travel Asia method and am delighted to be part of a professional, motivated and innovative group of teachers. Kevin and his ...]]> http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/highly-recommend-tta-method/feed/ 0 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/sincerely-trust-kevin-teach-travel-asia-team/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/sincerely-trust-kevin-teach-travel-asia-team/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:01:41 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://testimonials.teachtravelasia.com/?p=640 Brilliant!! What word better describes the whole package prepared by Teach Travel Asia? From the seminar to touching down on Vietnamese soil I felt like I was in great hands and had a partner in my adventure. Teach Travel Asia made sure I was in sound accommodation and had all the details I needed to make a good impression when I arrived at the school. A little cultural awareness goes a long way in South East Asia and Awm had made sure I knew how to conduct myself to create a positive impact on meeting my school Director and colleagues. After ...]]> http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/sincerely-trust-kevin-teach-travel-asia-team/feed/ 0 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/training-preparation-received-invaluable/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/training-preparation-received-invaluable/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:59:19 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://testimonials.teachtravelasia.com/?p=637 Leaving familiar surroundings for a completely different way of life is always going to be exciting. Having bilingual ‘friends” who understand your challenges and can see problems before they impact on you is one major benefit of having the Teach Travel Asia team beside you. Having someone to guide you through the maze of getting settled in is a major bonus. When I talked to teachers not on our programme, some of their horror stories would have put me off for life. I was lucky to have found an organized and professional outfit to ease me into Asian life. As my ...]]> http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/training-preparation-received-invaluable/feed/ 0 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/tta-programs/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/tta-programs/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:49:46 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://testimonials.teachtravelasia.com/?p=630 What can I say to express how right you were about my placement? It was exactly what I was looking for and just as you described! I knew I was going to have challenges. That was the point. Being prepared to meet them was what I needed from Teach Travel Asia and you came through on your promise to do that. From landing on Thai soil I felt I was being prepared for the culture shock all the way and having basic arrangements taken care of like initial accommodation and currency exchanges made the transition a lot more seamless. Sure there are ...]]> http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/tta-programs/feed/ 0 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/tta-induction-training-proved-invaluable/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/tta-induction-training-proved-invaluable/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:47:12 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://testimonials.teachtravelasia.com/?p=628 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/tta-induction-training-proved-invaluable/feed/ 0 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/wealth-experience-tta-team/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/wealth-experience-tta-team/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:45:11 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://testimonials.teachtravelasia.com/?p=626 Dear Team, I felt compelled to write to you while the experience is still fresh in my mind. I have just returned from a captivating experience in Thailand through the Teach Travel Asia program that sent me to the back and beyond, Isaan in the North East of Thailand. Isaan is NOT like tourist Thailand; it is more like “Purist” Thailand. It is a truly authentic setting in which to really get to know Thai people and their rich and diverse culture. I’m so glad we decided to capitalize on the experience of an established team (Teach Travel Asia) because I had ...]]> http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/wealth-experience-tta-team/feed/ 0 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/working-teach-travel-asia-great/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/working-teach-travel-asia-great/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:41:53 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://testimonials.teachtravelasia.com/?p=623 What kind of person graduates from Kings College, London in Medicine and then goes halfway around the world to teach English? I’d have to say one who is sold on a life changing experience. After way too many years in a classroom you’d be forgiven for thinking that’s the last place I would want to spend my year out. Well I can tell you that being on the other side of the desk is a most rewarding experience and has given me empathy with my many teachers who I have a new found respect for now! Korea is an incredible place ...]]> http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/working-teach-travel-asia-great/feed/ 0 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/couldn%e2%80%99t-team-teach-travel-asia/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/couldn%e2%80%99t-team-teach-travel-asia/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:39:28 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://testimonials.teachtravelasia.com/?p=621 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/couldn%e2%80%99t-team-teach-travel-asia/feed/ 0 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/teach-travel-asia-all-backup-it/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/teach-travel-asia-all-backup-it/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 09:30:56 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://testimonials.teachtravelasia.com/?p=613 I am writing in the hope that more people will be moved to take up this fantastic opportunity. After my acceptance for a position in Thailand I was excited and a little nervous, but after meeting the team on my arrival in Thailand, I immediately felt confident in these vastly different surroundings. I was looking for a complete change of scene and I certainly found that here. Discovering Asia outside of the package holiday is an amazing experience! The balance of self reliance and guidance provided by the Teach Travel Asia team both at home and on location make for a ...]]> http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/teach-travel-asia-all-backup-it/feed/ 0 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/jen-teacher-teach-travel-asia-graduate-you-experience-this/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/jen-teacher-teach-travel-asia-graduate-you-experience-this/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 07:42:34 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://testimonials.teachtravelasia.com/?p=671 here ]]> http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/jen-teacher-teach-travel-asia-graduate-you-experience-this/feed/ 0 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/civic-education/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/civic-education/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:12:20 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://teachtravelasia.com/TeachTravelAsia2Beta/?p=2363 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/civic-education/feed/ 0 http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/red-teach-travel-asia-tesol-absolutely-amazing/ http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/red-teach-travel-asia-tesol-absolutely-amazing/#comments Sun, 04 Sep 2011 10:47:30 +0000 Kevin Meldau http://testimonials.teachtravelasia.com/?p=677 here ]]> http://teachtravelasia.com/2011/09/red-teach-travel-asia-tesol-absolutely-amazing/feed/ 0