1. ”So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservatism, all of which may appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality nothing is more dangerous to the adventurous spirit within a […]
Lanta Thai Cookery School: Good smell, Good taste
I admit it. I’m a fraud when it comes to anything and everything related to Thai food. My tom yam soup has come from the frozen aisle of Trader Joe’s and my pad thai has been take out from the Thai restaurant down the street. Lanta Thai Cookery School took a gamble on a Chicago […]
Photo Tour of Maui, Hawaii
A photo tour of our trip to Maui, January 2010. More Maui photos here.
My 30 Minute Coconut Juice
The streets of Ko Lanta are busy with vendors blending up fruit juices for 30 baht. The fruits are ripe and the juice is a refreshing necessity on the 36 degree days. The first day on the island I tasted the heartiest, sweetest all-natural coconut shake I have ever had. I am sure the woman making it […]
Q5: Would You Rather?
Would You Rather…Splurge on food or Accommodation?
Thailand Overnight Bus: The Good, The Bad, and The Smelly
It started with the good. We took our flight to Singapore from Bali to connect and go on to Bangkok. In Singapore we were lucky to enjoy the Cathay Pacific Sky View lounge where we caught up on the lack of food from the last 24 hours and enjoyed the coffee and other beverages. We […]
I Retired at Age 26
Josh recently wrote an article about how he quit his job. He and I are both lucky to have retired at such a young age. We have 74 work-free years ahead of us. I don’t want you to get the wrong impression, I am not averse to work, but for many, their work has turned […]
Oceans 5 Dive Resort [Bungalow Review]
Name: Oceans 5 Where: Gili Air, Lombok, Indonesia When: March 2012 Price: 450,000 – 600,000 IDR / night (Low Season) Who helped us? [Service] We have stayed at guesthouses were everyone is actually family, and here at Oceans 5 you get the same feeling. Everyone that works here becomes family by the end of your […]
How to Get to the Gili Islands
Adding in the Gili Islands was an unexpected trip that came with additional travel expenses in both transportation and activities. Trying to travel on a budget is tough but you always have to weigh the cost, time and convienence. Our first thought when we decided to come to Gili Air was to take the inexpensive […]
Saying Goodbye – Ripping the Band-Aid Off Slowly
Saying goodbye is never easy. Your personality and who you are saying goodbye to plays a big role in how you leave. In reality you can’t see everyone. Some people you have to send an email or a quick phone call. Today most news gets around via Facebook or Twitter. This is an easy way […]
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