Green Seas and Island Paradise: Trip to Pattaya

"Wait - Thailand has beaches!?  Islands?!  THE OCEAN??!"  

Okay, maybe you already knew this, but if you've been reading my prior posts, you may have noticed that I live nowhere near these things and have certainly not visited them.  Well, that has now officially changed!  Over a long holiday weekend, I had the wonderful opportunity to travel 700 kilometers (450 miles) south to visit the ever-famous city of Pattaya.  Grab a swimsuit and some sunscreen, and come along to...

Pattaya & Koh Larn (Coral Island)

Eat with Me: Thai Food TREAT Day!!

I am in one of the best culinary destinations in the world, and I am taking advantage!  This post documents a day that I decided to treat myself to all of my favorite foods in this wonderful place.  Grab a plate and join me for my glorious and delicious Thai food treat day!!

My Happy Place: The Classroom

For those who do not know, I live and work in Thailand as an English teacher for 700 wonderful elementary school children.  I love my job more than I ever dreamed I could love an occupation.  This post shares some of my experiences as an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher in Nong Khai, Thailand.

A Video: Why I Love my Life in Thailand

I made something I’m insanely proud of and in love with.  

Watching it brings joy to my heart and tears to my eyes.  This started as a souvenir for myself, because I saw a beautiful sunset and thought, hey I should take a video of this.  It became a two week project, in which I just filmed little clips here and there of moments in my daily life that made me happy.  The result is 3 minutes and 33 seconds of... well, I’ll let you watch and see for yourselves. ♥️

Link to video

China, Dinosaurs, and Surprising Foods: Sunday in Udon Thani

This Sunday, my good friend Phil took me to Udon Thani, the province south of Nong Khai.  We spent the day exploring temples, parks, and markets, and of course eating glorious food.  Come along with us!

Let's hop in the car and travel 60 km south to...

Udon Thani, Thailand

Beach, FOOD, and Family: New Year in Chiang Khan

"Suhk san wan bpii mai!!" -"Happy New Year!!," we shouted from the balcony of my dear friend Teacher Phil's home in Chiang Khan, Loei Province, NE Thailand.  Fireworks boomed over the horizon as 2018 turned to 2019, and I felt gratitude from the depths of my being for all of the causes and conditions that led to that moment, to me being in Thailand, in this wonderful home, with this wonderful friend, in this wonderful life.

This post documents the second half of my New Year holiday weekend, spent in the enchanting city of Chiang Khan.

Camping, Temples, and Epic Views: Trip to Sangkhom

For the New Year holiday weekend, my Thai teacher friend took me on a trip to her home in Loei, the neighboring province to Nong Khai.  On the way, we went through Sangkhom, the western district of Nong Khai.  We camped at the coolest campsite I've ever seen, visited so many incredible temples, and saw some views beyond compare.  Come along to Sangkhom with me!