We have been home for just about two weeks but strangely it feels like we've been here longer. Unsure of what to expect upon returning home I was surprised by how fortified I felt. Often through the winter months I struggle with feelings of sadness and anxiety but for...
We are a little late with starting our observance of Lent this year. Lent started on February 18th, which was only a day after we returned from our month long trip to Thailand. Being waylaid by the affects of jet lag we are only beginning to rediscover the rhythm of...
This will be my last post about Thailand. Sigh...so sad. I've decided to include a list of ten experiences that our family will remember for a long time. At first I tried to prioritize them and then I realized that would be practically impossible, so they are in no...
Below is our packing list for one month of travelling in Thailand. I realize that this is not a particularly exciting read but I found it quite helpful to have a packing list to refer to when deciding what-to and what-not-to pack for Thailand. Now that I have a better...
When you travel in Thailand you are bound to discover a few surprises along the day. For first time travelers, such as ourselves, we were definitely a little surprised by the Thai toilet culture.Toilet PaperThe first thing we had to get use to with the toilets in...
There are many things about Thailand that you will read about in travel books and blogs but some that you don't. Below is a list of thing that made an impression on us during our month long trip with our three young children. Some of our observation are positive,...
After more than thirty-five hours of travel, which included three international flights and a five hour drive, we are finally home. Walking into our home after such a long journey from the other side of the world felt both strange and comforting. Even though we are...
With only one day in Bangkok before returning home we had to prioritize the things that we wanted to see and do. Actually, our list was fairly short which made decision making quite simple. We wanted to explore Bangkok Sea Life Ocean World and shop at MBK...
We spent our last night in Phuket watching the sun set on Nai Harn beach. It felt right to spend our last evening there since that was the first beach and first sun set that we saw in Phuket over a week ago. While we watched the sun set the children played in the...
I am in official countdown mode now. With only one day until our departure from Phuket and four days until we leave Thailand our time here is rapidly coming to an end. We are enjoying our last couple days in Phuket by checking out a couple popular sites, lounging on...
With only a few days left in Phuket we set out to discover another beach. This time we went a little further south to Ya Nui beach. On our way there we stopped at the popular Phromthep Cape viewpoint which overlooks Nai Harn beach to the right and Ko Kaeo Kai to the...
In the last week we have been exploring Nai Harn beach and Ao Sane beach. Ready to try something new we drove a little further north to Kata Noi beach. Kata Noi beach is relatively quiet with soft sand and clear turquoise water. The water gets deep quickly and there...
As we have been travelling through Thailand we have been exploring its various markets. Our first night market experience was in Bangkok. It was a bit of a culture shock but I found that I felt excited and energized as I wove through the stalls. In Chiang Mai we went...
We have officially passed the half way mark of our trip. I will admit that despite the various challenges that come with travelling with young children I am trying to ignore the fact that we will be returning home soon. I understand now what motivates people to leave...
Nai Harn beach was beautiful today. It was slightly overcast which gave us a little bit of protection from the hot sun. The water flowing from the lagoon was a clear hue of tropical green and was so inviting. We spent the better part of our afternoon flowing down and...
When you travel abroad it is important to prepare for the eventuality of being unwell. Getting health insurance, scheduling proper immunizations and packing a good first aid kit are three absolute necessities before going abroad. My friend Amy wisely told me that...