One Day in Thailand on Christmas Eve, This Happened... The lights casting the Ko Phi Phi beach aglow suddenly are put out and the MC of this dinner party come across the speakers. “Look to the ocean, everyone!” Tom and I scan the ocean beyond the palm trees wrapped up to … [Read more...]
Preventing Sand Flea Bites While Traveling in Thailand
Attacked by Sand Fleas in Ko Phi Phi Living by the beach in California means I’m not a stranger to sand flea bites, however I wasn’t prepared for the onslaught of bites I’d get in Ko Phi Phi, Thailand. The first night Tom and I were there we had dinner on the beach and the … [Read more...]
Hiking up to Ko Phi Phi Lookout Point
Stunning Views from the Ko Phi Phi Lookout Point It took about a billion steps, two emergency bottles of water bought at the rest stop, and constant gasps for breath, but Tom and I made it to the top portion of the famous Ko Phi Phi lookout point. It was worth the near … [Read more...]
What to Expect on a Longtail Boat Ride to Ko Phi Phi Leh
One Day in Thailand, This Happened... I took a rocky and wet longtail boat ride the gorgeous island of Ko Phi Phi Leh The longtail boat in front of me is narrow and wooden, with a wide curved board sticking out of the end closest to me. Inside, ropes and random baskets lie … [Read more...]
Couple Travel Tip: Separate Beds
Separate Beds: The Key to Blissful Couple Travel? The spacious bungalow had a large walk-in shower, a stone floor cool under our feet, a massive balcony with chairs to lie out on, and a stunning view of the turquoise ocean sparkling beyond the tropical green trees framing … [Read more...]