Angthong National Park
Asia, Thailand, Travel

Island Adventures and Hidden Lagoons in Ang Thong National Marine Park

After spending our first couple of days relaxing at our new favorite resort, we reluctantly pulled ourselves away from our poolside loungers to do some exploring. I mean we can't go all the way to Thailand just to hang out at the pool all day, right...? Located in the Gulf of Thailand, just west of Koh… Continue reading Island Adventures and Hidden Lagoons in Ang Thong National Marine Park

BoPhut Resort
Asia, Lodging, Thailand, Travel

Luxury on the Beach

After 30 hours of continuous travel--including four flights, three layovers, and two car rides--we arrived just after sunset at the Bo Phut Resort on the North shore of Koh Samui. (In Thailand, the letters "Ph" are pronounced with a hard "P" sound, so Phut is pronounced "Poot." Interesting, right?) The open air lobby of the Bo Phut… Continue reading Luxury on the Beach

Koh Samui sunrise
Asia, Thailand, Travel

An Escape to Thailand

Sawadee Ka (hello) friends! We returned from Thailand last weekend, however I'm still trying to get back into the groove of things--both at the office and at home. Our experiences in Thailand were unlike any other, and I'm grateful that we had the opportunity to explore such an interesting (and beautiful) place in the world. Thailand was full of striking contrasts: at… Continue reading An Escape to Thailand

Ko Nang Yuan
Asia, Thailand, Travel

Fourth Anniversary Adventures

June 4  Four years ago today I married my best friend, and I can easily say that it was one of the happiest days of my life. We've been through a lot in four short years--some things we excitedly expected and hoped for, and others threw us for a loop--but each and every day together… Continue reading Fourth Anniversary Adventures

Asia, Thailand, Travel, Travel Tips Thursday

13 Hours

If I told you that I was excited for our 13 hour flight over to Southeast Asia I would be flat-out lying... I'm actually a little bit anxious as the longest flight we've taken was from Toronto to Copenhagen, and if I remember correctly that was around eight hours. 13 hours. Twice the time it takes to get… Continue reading 13 Hours