People, Markets and crazy thing on wheels in Nong Khai, Thailand
Markets and crazy thing on wheels in Nong Khai We have lots of photos – taken over 3 months – in this post. We’ve come to love the markets in Nong Khai, especially the Saturday Night …
Things learned through 8 months of travel
Things learned through 8 months of travel You learn many things about yourself and your partner when you travel full time. Our first 9 years together, Lissette (Spanky) and I lived quite the routine …
What you can expect applying for a Thai Visa in Vientiane, Laos
What you can expect applying for a Thai Visa in Vientiane This post details the process in getting a Thai Visa at the Thai consulate in Vientiane. The below should help you know what to expect, the …
We’re not on Holiday! Differences between vacationing and travelling explained
Differences between vacationing and travelling Our recent one-week stay in Siem Reap Cambodia was fun. We would get up early and be picked up by our tuk tuk driver for our almost daily excursion to …
Photos of Nong Khai, Thailand. You’ll see why we love this town…
Why we love Nong Khai We’ve been in Nong Khai a little bit over a month now. We love this town. I’ve previously written about Bangkok and Hua Hin and how they weren’t for us. We were …
Things to consider before settling in Hua Hin, Thailand. And why it isn’t for us.
Things to consider before settling in Hua Hin We really, really wanted to like Hua Hin after our stay in Bangkok. We stayed there for 5 weeks and I held off writing this post, hoping that something …
Saving elephants one at a time at the Hutsadin Elephant Foundation
The Hutsadin Elephant Foundation There are many reasons to love elephants. They’re majestic, powerful beasts that we draw parallels to because of their deep family bonds, their soulfulness, as well as …
Cost breakdown: Montreal Vs Prague Vs Bangkok
Cost breakdown: Montreal Vs Prague Vs Bangkok Note: This post dates back to 2015. When we left Montreal last July we knew that our money would go further overseas. While not the most expensive …
Prostitution, Trafficking and the myth of “Asian Values”
Prostitution Trafficking and the myth of Asian Values You walk anywhere in Thailand and you’ll see them – older men, usually expats, walking hand in hand with younger Thai girls. We’re in a condo …