When one of my favorite bloggers posted recently about the cost of living in Seville, Spain, I thought it would be fun to join in! Much credit to Kemkem at Next Bite of Life, as she let me borrow her great idea for a blog post. You MUST go check out her blog and leave a comment saying I… Read more →
We have been in quarantine this week… Yep, the people in this house have been sick, sick, sick lately. Except for me! Well, except for my appendicitis, but that was over a month ago and I am fully healed (even able to do push-ups again, woo hoo! Well, 8 push-ups, but it’s a start). I am just so thankful that… Read more →
It was our dream for many years to travel the world and then settle in Thailand. We did it. We traveled through Europe, Taiwan, and finally made it to Thailand after a year of being on the road. There are so many reasons to move to this amazing country, low cost-of-living expenses, delicious food, wonderfully balmy hot weather, and a… Read more →
Living in Thailand is an eye-opening experience in many ways, but driving here is a whole other thing. These 3 things are the most interesting and strange to me. 1. Who Needs a Car? ~~When you can have a scooter instead?~~ This one amazes, scares, and infuriates me all at the same time. There are many people who own cars here,… Read more →
I got some really exciting news a few days ago… MY MOM IS COMING TO VISIT!!! Her tickets are booked and she will be here in just a few weeks!!! Just in time for Z’s 4th birthday. It is bound to be a grand time with much fun had! I have lots planned for her… and much of it will… Read more →
One of the awesome things about visiting (or living in) Thailand is being able to stay at amazing resorts on the cheap. A couple of weeks ago, Chad, Z, and I re-realized this when we went on a spontaneous trip to Koh Kho Khao. Our destination for our time in Koh Kho Khao was The Sunset Beach Resort. (**DISCLAIMER: The Sunset… Read more →
This is a handy guide for how to cross the border fromThailand into Malaysia by auto via the Sadao checkpoint in Danok,Thailand. Before You Start Your Trip: Make sure to get about 100 Malaysian Ringitt at a bank, there is no where to get it until far after the border crossing and you will need it at the border to Malaysia. We researched… Read more →
By Chad M. Stepping into the shoes of my illustrious wife is always daunting. She keeps up the blog with devotion and drive, and sticks to the schedule with a perseverance I can only admire. I am the erratic one. The “this is a good idea” for a moment sort of man. Check out my blog. I recently deleted all… Read more →
Here in Thailand, Christmas day is almost over. What a great day it has been, too! As our Christmas comes to an end, I am thinking of all of my family and friends back in North America. You are all just starting your day and I hope that you get all the fun, laughter, and good food that you can… Read more →
I think I may just have to stay in Thailand forever. Well, at least for the next three months. If the rest of the three months are as fantastic as the first week has been, I am in for a wondrous time. We left Bangkok by the public train in the early afternoon last Thursday on our way to HuaHin.… Read more →