Kevin Cook

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Living in China vs. Thailand: Which is Better for Westerners?

Let’s be honest. As a westerner, living in China vs. Thailand is an unfair fight. Thailand will win any day of the week because...

The Dirty Truth About Blogging

As a blogger you’ve gotta ask yourself: Who’s actually reading my work? Arguably the most rewarding aspect of blogging is building an audience. I...

Things I Miss (and Don’t Miss) About America

Four months ago I left America to pursue a life of perspective and personal growth and I’m certainly finding what I set out for....

English Camp in Thailand: My Annoying First Experience

Managing an English camp at a Thai school can be an exhausting trial of improvisational grit. At least that’s how I’d describe my first...

Why Living Abroad is a Better Travel Lifestyle than Backpacking

Backpacking and living abroad are not the same thing. Backpacking involves frequent migration to new cities and countries until your savings are depleted. Living...

ESL Teacher: Full-Time Game Show Host

Imagine that you’re the only teacher in a classroom of 45 rowdy Thai high school students. They’re texting on their phones, screaming in a...

How to Catch a Bus the Dangerous Way in Bangkok

BANGKOK—My cross-country bus heading 700 km to Pua is scheduled to depart Bangkok in 30 minutes. I’m standing on the sidewalk, cars gridlocked on both...

3 Reasons Why Small Town Living in Thailand is Better than Bangkok

No doubt, Bangkok’s bright lights have a tempting allure. But don’t forget about small town life in Thailand. For those who enjoy clean air,...

First Day of Teaching English in Thailand

The first day of teaching English at a Thai school is intimidating. With a 120-hour TESOL course behind me and no prior teaching experience,...

5 Reasons Why I Left America to Live in Thailand

Out of 193 possible countries to inhabit, why live in Thailand? A good question. Check out these 5 reasons why I left America to...

Leave America to Gain a New Perspective

Leave America to gain a new perspective in a foreign country. It’s a bit extreme, but the idea of it creates clarity of mind...

The Privileged Life of an American Living in Asia

If you’re an American living in the United States, I’m sorry, but you probably aren’t using your nationality to its fullest potential. Sure, you...

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