Lex Cowan

Lex Cowan

Lex Cowan is a 31-year-old South African living and working as a teacher in the south of Thailand. He loves travelling and spends his free time exploring Southeast Asia.

TEFL is often considered a young person's pursuit. Here's why that should change. 
Every traveller has entertained the idea of a romance far from home. Here's what you can expect if you find it.
If you're thinking about working in Thailand, here's how you can prepare yourself to be the best teacher you can be.
The people you meet overseas will be integral to the kinds of experiences you have, and here's why.
I kept asking myself what I "wanted" to do. It turns out I was asking the wrong question. 

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