Nestled in the lush jungle, just 50 meters across a suspended bridge from the road, you will find an oasis like no other. Only one hour out of Chiang Mai, you will find the affordable family friendly Eco Resort, Chia Lai Orchid. But this is far more than just a resort, there is a story […]
Accommodation Spotlight – The Chai Lai Orchid Nature Bungalows Read More »
Who doesn’t love something colorful and handcrafted? Well, just about 9 km outside of Chiang Mai, on San Kamphaeng Road is “the handicraft highway”. Here you can find many handicrafts. We were seeking out the umbrellas, but you can also find silk, weaving, silverware & gem factories and showrooms. Thanks to our fellow traveling friends, the
Bo Sang Village – Saa Paper Umbrella Making Chiang Mai Read More »
We’ve just completed our first 4 weeks of homeschool and thought we would share our progress and routine with you. As you know, we had a homeschool plan, but did we stick to it?
Time to get up close and personal with a few more animals. This time we got to feed the hungry hungry hippo at the Chiang Mai Zoo and Aquarium. It is about a mile from our house, so early one morning we walked over and checked it out. Upon arrival, it was nice to
Hungry Hungry Hippo – Chiang Mai Zoo and Aquarium Read More »
Yes, it’s another first for me in Thailand. One of my birthday gifts was to get a massage; my first Thai massage. Now when you think of Thai massage, what comes to your mind? No, I’m not talking about THAT kind of massage. I’m talking about the real kind.
Twists, Turns, Pokes, Oh My! Alan’s First Thai Massage Read More »
No matter where we travel, we usually wind up doing some driving. Heidi and I have the whole driving thing down to a science. I’m usually the driver, and she’s the navigator. We rarely get lost, and when we do, it’s more of a “controlled lost“. And even when we get really lost, it’s not
Driving in Thailand Tips and Tricks – You Can Do It! Read More »
If you recall, prior to hopping on the train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, we’d already spent over 10 hours traveling. Yes, that was already 10 long hours in heavy rains, on the shuttle, ferry, and bus, just to reach Bangkok from Koh Chang. We also didn’t have any luck with purchasing tickets in the sleeper
Night Train From Bangkok To Chiang Mai Thailand – An Experience Read More »
Heading in to this adventure, while seemingly confident on the surface, underneath I was a little worried. Worried about how the family would acclimate to Thailand, the food, weather and culture.
Humidity, Toilets, Critters and More – Adjusting To Thailand Read More »