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

A Suitcase Situation

Would you laugh if I told you that I've stressed for months about what to pack for Thailand? Go ahead, laugh. It sounds ridiculous--I know--but it's true... 😉 Let's be clear, my stress isn't stemmed from an indecision on which bikini to wear or what sundresses to pack, rather, I've been in a daily battle about whether… Continue reading A Suitcase Situation

Hawaii, Maui, Risky Business, Travel

Maui Monday: Zippin’ Down Haleakala

The massive dormant volcano on Maui, known as Haleakala, is famous for its breathtaking sunrises and out-of-this-world landscapes, and last year close to 800,000 visitors* explored the boundaries of Haleakala National Park. While nicknamed The House of the Sun, Haleakala is more than just a place to watch the sunrise--you can enjoy one of the many challenging… Continue reading Maui Monday: Zippin’ Down Haleakala