The Travel Gap

Thailand: Week 25 - Report

My Final Week in Thailand

Once again, I apologize for the missed deadline, but between my thirty hours of flying and my case of jet lag, life got in the way. Also, this will be my last weekly post. I’m still planning on writing more posts about Thailand and any future adventures I have, but from now on, they’ll be on an irregular basis.

Posted by Isaac on Thursday, March 2, 2023

Thailand: Week 24 - Report

International Student Exchange

This week, the Thai Baan Association hosted an international exchange with some Thai and Japanese students. From teaching about life in Plaboo to showcasing different parts of Isan culture, it was a busy week of fun, learning, and a lot of languages.

Posted by Isaac on Sunday, February 19, 2023

Thailand: Week 23 - Report

Adventures With Some Teacher Friends

After-school Adventures After finishing up class at Baan Dang school on Thursday afternoon, two of the teachers, Kru Boopee and Kru Pem, took me out on a mini adventure around Roi Et. They really wanted to get me something to thank me for my time at their school, so the first stop was a silk shop downtown.

Posted by Isaac on Sunday, February 12, 2023

Thailand: Week 22 - Report

Appreciating the Little Things

Letter Cutting The Thai Baan Association has been busy preparing for a major event that’s supposed to take place in two weeks (you’ll have to wait for the Week 24 Report to read more about that), which also means that I’ve been given special tasks to do when I’m not teaching.

Posted by Isaac on Sunday, February 5, 2023

Thailand: Week 21 - Report

An Afternoon in Maha Sarakham

Pa Lam, two kids from the village, and I traveled to Maha Sarakham, the capital city of the province bearing its name. Here, we went to the university, a popular temple, and had a few places in between. From eating delicious food to fun sightseeing, it was a great afternoon in the (local) big city.

Posted by Isaac on Sunday, January 29, 2023