Year: 2015

The First Day Teaching in Thailand

The first day teaching in a new school or new country can be full of anxiety and confusion. I recently moved down to Songkhla, Thailand to start my adventure of teaching English abroad. It is a small, southern city full of charm with lots of beautiful beaches and lovely people. Read on for what my […] Read more…

Cap Lamandou Hotel, Jacmel: A Review

When I traveled with my family to Jacmel, Haiti last winter, we stayed at the lovely Cap Lamandou hotel. Located just outside the busy downtown area, down a small and quiet road, this hotel is truly a gem and an excellent place to stay when visiting beautiful Jacmel. The Room We booked two rooms for […] Read more…

10 Things to Do in Bangkok

Bangkok is a vibrant city filled with wonderful temples, palaces, and culture. Check out my list of 10 things to see and do while visiting this one of a kind city in Thailand! And if you are interested in reading an article I wrote on the best neighborhoods to stay in when visiting, check it […] Read more…

Visiting Wat Pho in Bangkok

In Thailand, the predominant religion is Buddhism, which means that temples, or wats, abound. Because there are so many temples, it cn be hard for visitors to know which ones to visit. The largest and oldest temples in Bangkok, Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, is one of these temples. The Temple Located […] Read more…

Getting a Thai Massage at Health Land

Before coming to Thailand, I had heard of the famous thai massages that were available everywhere for very cheap. I love getting  massages, so I was super excited to find a spa that would meet all my expectations. The Spa Having gotten a recommendation for Health Land from several people, I decided to check it […] Read more…

Learning to Cook Thai Food in Bangkok

One of my favorite activities in Bangkok was my visit to a Thai cooking school for an afternoon class! I had an interest in learning how to cook some of my favorite Thai dishes since I will be living here for at least a year and found recommendations on this particular cooking class through TripAdvisor. […] Read more…

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