My month in Vietnam with Gotoco

I could not have wished for a perfect first time in Asia. I was unsure what to expect and as a fan of solo travelling Asia seemed difficult to approach. Teaching with Gotoco in Vietnam gave me the freedom to explore and discover as i wanted but also the support to ease me into life in Vietnam.

I had already been with Gotoco in Colombia and thought it would be pretty similar but this experience proved unique.

I shared a large room with one other person on the project and we became incredibly close. We were given bikes which we made full use of during weekends and free time to explore. We very cautiously began sampling local foods and our host was incredibly helpful from inviting us to meals at her house and speaking with her family to helping us book busses for weekend trips. She was incredibly kind we even had a bit of kareoke at her house!

It was a great small town vibe and a big change of pace from city life. I taught older students 17+ and they are eager to learn about the UK and I was excited to learn more about Vietnam.

After teaching ended I was so happy to see Ha Long Bay at sunset which was on my bucket list. After that a couple of the gotocoers i taught with and I had a great time exploring Thailand we're pretty inseparable.

I initially only went on my first project with gotoco because my university suggested them so i thought they would be safe. They don't hold your hand too much either which is fantastic for a feeling of accomplishment but you have to do a lot for yourself. I personally love it because it involves overcoming anything and everything.

My advice if you're unsure about the project speak to the co-ordinator of international opportunities at your university and they should be able to provide confirmations.
Second tip is that you do not know what life in another country is like so keep amd open mind, talk to everyone and see the most beautiful places in the world!