By Caitriona Potter ‘The farther you travel, the closer you get to yourself’. For me, that closeness came in the far reaches of Isaan. There is something primal and soul- stirring about being a part of the raw power and grit that is authentic Muay Thai. The discipline, culture, tradition and whole- hearted respect are […]
What Muay Thai Training in Rural Thailand Taught Me About Life Read More »
If you had told me a year ago that I’d be waking up to the sound of temple bells and motorbikes in Bangkok instead of the loud, honking horns and sirens of Brooklyn, I probably would’ve chuckled— my toasted bagel with a schmear in hand. Before my trip to Thailand, my life was a whirlwind
From Brooklyn to Bangkok: My Unexpected Leap into Teaching, Travel, and Transformation Read More »
By Colin Croughan Teaching at a 114 year old school has been such an enriching experience, and I couldn’t have asked for a better training ground to begin my teaching chapter. As I walk these historic halls from class to class everyday, thanks to SINE, I find myself frequently taking in the scenery; the grand
Memorable SINE Teaching Moments: The Hallowed Halls of Wat Suthi Read More »
By: Yoliswa Mbathu I have always known myself to be courageous, a risk taker and everything that embodies being anoptimist and this was truly a period where i got to see that i am fearless and filled with so muchfaith. October 2023, i decided to officially resign from my Retail Corporate job. I left a
By Devin Johnson If someone told me a few years ago that I’d trade my hustle and bustle lifestyle for slow mornings and sunrises over the coastlines of some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, I’d have laughed and kept editing videos until my eyes burned. But life has a funny way of
By Colin Croughan Secrets out! I’ve moved to Bangkok, Thailand indefinitely to pursue a new career chapter as an English Language Teacher with Sine Education! I’ve been flirting with the idea of making a pivot to teaching for years. Through my recent community workshop and training work with nonprofits, and within marketing, I pivoted to
As I stand at the window of my 19th-floor bedroom, gazing out over the sprawling cityscape below, I can’t help but reflect on my time in Isaan—my first teaching placement three years ago. Back then, I never imagined I’d be here, in the heart of Bangkok, yet it’s the memories of Isaan that often fill