Sala Keoku: The Other Buddha Park
Exploring sculpter Luang Pu Bunleua Sulilat’s even more ambitious and enigmatic Thai sculpture park follow-up to his famed Buddha Park just across the river in Laos.
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Udon’s Quirky Nong Bua Lake
A fun morning spent exploring newly refurbished and uniquely Chinese Nong Bua Lake and Chalom Phrakiat Park on our way out of Udon Thani.
Udon Thani
A rare skip across the Mekong to Thailand for BB2’s 20-week anatomy ultrasound—and a weekend of sampling oddities of the industrialized world…
Baby Overboard
Finally, the post you’ve all been waiting for… Noe (and friends…but mostly Noe) in Railay!
Railay Night Life
When the sun sets at 6pm, even Noe gets a sampling of the beach nightlife. And when the grandparents are in town, mom and dad get even more.
Reasonably Unseasonable
We spend five days on the Railay Peninsula with Grammy, Grampy and friends, soaking up the beach life and warm company, despite an unexpected visit from Old Man Winter.
Meet Me in Railay
Heading down south to one of our favorite places on the planet for five fun-filled days with four of our favorite people on the planet.
In Search of the Perfect Beach
We venture to the far south of the island to Wai Bay. Could this prove to be the perfect beach we’ve searched for all these years? We’ll find out!
Ko Samet Cove Hopping
On some islands, you beach hop. On Ko Samet, you cove hop. Today, we visit five distinct coves without setting foot on a lick of blacktop.
Island Life on Ko Samet
Awake early in the small Thai fishing village of Ban Phe with a couple of unhappy stomachs. Nothing that some tropical beach time won’t cure!
Island Escape: Bangkok to Ban Phe
With work obligations finished, we’re off on our long overdue first beach holiday since moving to Southeast Asia!
Adventures Along the Sukhumvit Line
Noe and I explore Bangkok on our own while Lori attends a physical therapy conference … until we decide to sneak our way into the conference, posing as Dr. Singha and his esteemed colleague, Professor Peepoo.
Bangkok, Old & New
Starting the week on old Rattanakosin Island, before relocating into the exploding high-rise jungle of Eastern Bangkok.
The Ancient Siamese Capital of Ayutthaya
Ayutthaya. For over four centuries, the magnificent center of the Siamese kingdom. Say it three times fast and you just may give yourself TMJ.
Khaosan Road and the Temple of Dawn
Continuing on our Saturday out in Bangkok, we catch a ferry to the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) and cool down with some drinks along Bangkok’s infamous Khaosan Road.
Bangkok, Baby
After nine months of living in Laos, we finally make it down to the Big City, a mere 400 miles south of Vientiane (but a world apart).
Ayutthaya: Fun & Easy DIY Day Trip with Baby
Thinking of visiting the ancient UNESCO city of Ayutthaya on your own and—dare I say—with a baby? Here’s our trip report, including how to get there and what to see and do.
The White Temple of Chiang Rai
Wat Rong Khun was by far one of the most unique temples we visited in Thailand — it is also one of Thailand’s newest. Construction began in 1996 and is not due to be completed until 2070!
