I’m always hesitant to write a post about a place I don’t know much about. Travel blogs can be great sources of information, but too often bloggers tend to share information and tips for a place they’ve barely spent time in. Instead of their posts really being about the “Best Places to Eat in…” wherever, […]

One of Thailand’s greatest dichotomies is how centuries-old traditions seem to live alongside high tech trends. Thais are tied to their smartphones, clamor to buy new cars and seem to use an unnecessary amount of plastic bags and bottles. Yet at the same time, a large portion of the goods I buy and use are […]

There’s something about water that’s recharging for the soul. Even more so when it’s the bright, crystal clear waters of the Andaman Sea. After weeks of searing heat, smoky skies and Songkran splashing, escaping to Koh Lanta on the west coast of Thailand for five days was a welcome change. In this funny time between the […]

This week’s guest post for the ‘Day-to-Day’ series comes from Alison, a Canadian woman who’s currently working and living in Kuwait with her husband.  When I tell people that I live in Kuwait, most of them vaguely nod not knowing exactly where it is.  Then I clarify and tell them we’re neighbours with Iraq and Saudi Arabia, and eyes usually go […]

I’ve been back in Thailand for more than two months now (I swear time goes more quickly in Chiang Mai…). I never meant for this site to become a ‘living in Thailand blog’ but then again, I never expected to be staying here so long with. The questions and my answers/experiences below are a follow […]

There’s a ton of information and resources out there about traveling in Southeast Asia, butI tend to find a lot of it generic or outdated. Whenever I’m traveling around Thailand or the rest of the region however, I always consult these websites and resources because I know they will be helpful and and accurate as […]

As a foreigner, when you hear or read about Songkran, you often hear about the crazy “largest water fight in the world”. It can get really crazy. For three days to celebrate the Thai New Year (which is based on the lunar calendar and actually celebrated throughout much of Southeast Asia) businesses close, workers get […]

This week’s guest post for the ‘Day-to-Day’ series comes from Marie, a French woman who’s currently working and living in Hong Kong. Originally from South France, I now live in Hong Kong. My average day starts with an early wake-up, a jog in the waterfront when the weather is nice (and when my motivation awakened too!), a shower and a […]

It’s no secret that I love Thailand. I simply love it and that’s that. As with any place though, after being here for a while, I do start to become settled in the familiar or desensitized to things that used to surprise me. You know how you never actually go to an activity or attraction […]

It’s that time of year again…Songkran is almost here and that means high temperatures and lots and lots of water. I wrote this post last year, but the information and recommendations still hold true. (I’ve also added in some more tips as well as a section featuring posts from other bloggers who know Songkran well.) […]