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• Hangout Like a Local at Huay Tung Tao Lake in Chiang Mai

  

  Now that we live in Chiang Mai, the way we travel and spend money is much different from when we first vacationed here on our honeymoon two years ago. Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2015 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• A Peek Into a Thai School Sports Day

  

  One of the most fun and exciting days of the year for Thai students, whether at grade school or a university, is Sports Day. But a Thai school Sports Day goes... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2015 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• How to Eat Thai Food 101

  

  With friends visiting from out-of-town, we thought that now would be the perfect time to explain how to eat Thai food. Although we won’t be diving into the... Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2015 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• How to Deal with Chiang Mai’s Smoky Season

  

  The time of year infamously known as Chiang Mai’s smoky season has arrived. Perhaps one of travelers’ biggest worries is planning a trip to northern Thailand an... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2015 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• The Battle Against Thailand’s Bugs

  

  Chris hates spiders. I hate cockroaches. So before we moved to Thailand, we never believed that one day we would actually live in harmony with these creatures.... Read more

  Posted on 24 January 2015 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• A Day in the Life in Chiang Mai, Thailand

  

  We’re a couple who shares our experiences about living and traveling in Thailand and helps others learn how to do the same throughout blog. So you can probably... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2015 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Thai Re-Entry Permit Explained

  

  Did you know that, in some cases, you can leave Thailand and come back on the same Thai visa? A Thai re-entry permit is a convenient (but necessary) stamp that... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2015 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Our Best Instagram Photos of 2014

  

  We can proudly say that 2014 was our first full calendar year living in Thailand. As we step into 2015, we looked back through our best Instagram photos of... Read more

  Posted on 04 January 2015 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Driving Tips for Thailand

  

  After driving around Thailand for almost a year, we’ve learned a lot about the unspoken rules of the road. At first glance, Thailand’s infamous “driving dance”... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2014 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Three Cheap Thai Food Options

  

  Want to know where to look for cheap Thai food? Some of the quickest, tastiest meals can also be the most affordable food options. Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2014 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Resigning from My Job and Moving to Thailand

  

  Today, one year ago, I said my goodbyes to my comfortable government job of five and a half years in pursuit of a dream to live in Thailand. Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2014 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Hiring Agencies in Chiang Mai: Teachers Wanted

  

  “I want to teach English in Thailand. Do you know of any teaching hiring agencies in Chiang Mai?” For those of you who plan to use hiring agency to help you lan... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2014 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Monk Blessing Ceremony in Thailand

  

  We were delighted to be invited to a traditional Thai monk blessing ceremony as the 2013 year came to a close. This celebration was on behalf of our good friend... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2013 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• Living As Young Expats in Chiang Mai, Thailand

  

  If someone told us three years ago that we would be unconventionally living as young expats in Chiang Mai, Thailand we would have laughed. Read more

  Posted on 17 December 2013 EXPAT, TRAVEL

• 9 Myths About Thailand That Worry Your Family

  

  As your family and friends find out that you’re moving to Thailand, are they convinced you will be stranded in some undeveloped country with limited access to... Read more

  Posted on 04 December 2013

• Rong Kluea Market in Sa Kaeo, Thailand

  

  In September we had the opportunity to stop off at Rong Kluea Market in the Aranyaprathet District of Thailand’s Sa Kaeo Province. Read more

  Posted on 25 November 2013

• How to Teach Yourself Thai

  

  Being expats in Thailand, Chris and I understand the long-term benefits and practicality of learning the Thai language. We will definitely enroll in a Thai... Read more

  Posted on 22 November 2013

• Shipping a Cat to Thailand

  

  Considering bringing your cat with you to Thailand? If you are like us, then you consider your cat to be a member of the family and aren’t comfortable putting... Read more

  Posted on 18 November 2013

• Saving a Woman From Being Run Over By a Minivan

  

  We are still pretty shaken up and in disbelief from the position that we were thrown into this afternoon. A typical ride home after picking up Angela from schoo... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2013

• Chiang Mai Hair Salon Review: New York New York

  

  I recently got the courage to cut off my long wavy blonde locks, but I didn’t want just anyone to hack them off. New York New York Hair Studio, a professional... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2013