In this episode, Rowan recaps some of the wildlife and nature highlights from his first few months in Costa Rica before Lucas and Rowan get to chat with three-time guest Brian Knox McGugan about his new job teaching post-secondary students. Brian elaborates on how he was able to secure a university teaching position and work permit from within Thailand, and shares some teaching and travel highlights of his own.
Learn more about the Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center on its website: https://www.rescatewildlife.org/
0:00 Intro & recap of Rowan’s travels in Costa Rica
3:29 Advertisement & Coupon Code
4:18 Interview begins
5:04 Brian’s trial-by-fire English lesson
7:35 Effective teaching tools and strategies in Thailand
8:17 How did you secure a university teaching position?
10:00 Thailand’s surprising culture of hospitality
12:00 Did you have to do a visa run for Thailand?
14:26 Advice for someone visiting Thailand for the first time?
17:16 Brian’s recent travels
18:44 What is traveling like right now?
19:43 Is Thailand affected by inflation?
21:43 Is Thailand still observing COVID precautions?
25:55 Job opportunities in Thailand
Editor: Cat Tompkins
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