Category Archives for Thailand
The Struggles of an Un-American Dreamer
It’s amazing what one year outside of the US will teach you. You will learn things about yourself you never knew. Your priorities will change. Your standards will lower. You will grow into someone
Continue readingKrabi Hotel Review: Ao Nang Orchid Resort
When my best friend announced she was coming to visit me from the States, I knew a trip to the beach was an absolute must. I hadn’t been to Krabi yet, but I immediately knew this was where I wanted
Continue readingPai in Pictures: A Photo and Video Essay
Pai is a chill mountain town in northern Thailand, about 3 hours outside of Chiang Mai. It is favored by backpackers for its relaxed, hippie vibe and delicious food. Don’t be fooled though, there
Continue readingMotorbiking 101: How NOT to Drive a Motorbike in Pai
If there is one thing that we learned during our weekend trip to Pai, its that there is a good business opportunity in that small, mountainous hippie town: motorbike lessons. The amount of motorbike accidents
Continue readingTips for Saving Money in Thailand
The low cost of living in Thailand is one of its biggest draws. This is no secret, after all it is consistently ranked as one of the top countries for expats, considering quality of life and economic
Continue readingWhen is the Best Time to Visit Thailand?
One of the most common questions we get asked by our readers is “when is the best time to visit Thailand?” Truth be told, there is no straight-forward answer to this question. It really depends
Continue readingVideo Post: Celebrating Songkran in Chiang Mai
Songkran is a festival held in Thailand in celebration of the traditional Thai New Year, April 13-15. Traditionally, the tossing of water onto one’s shoulder was a symbol of washing away the bad
Continue readingSibsongpanna: Traditional Lanna Cuisine & Dancing in Chiang Mai
Every night we watch the tour buses roll in with hoards of people, market stalls lining the parking lot, and the lights of lanterns twinkling above our home as they are sent off into the night sky. Sibsongpanna
Continue readingLiving in Thailand: 6 Months Later
It’s hard to believe it’s been 6 months already. 6 months since we’ve seen our family face to face. 6 months since we’ve spent an afternoon on the boat, lounging at the springs with a Publix
Continue readingHotel Review in Khon Kaen: Piman Garden Boutique Hotel
The Piman Garden Boutique Hotel is by far the best choice for accommodations in Khon Kaen. While we usually stay at a mediocre budget-friendly hotel when visiting KK
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