Category: International Travels
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Our five-night stay in Chiang Mai: hotel review, restaurant favorites, and practical tips for navigating this laid-back yet tradition-rich city.
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What we didn’t do in Bangkok—and how we made the difficult decision on what to see vs what to skip in Bangkok.
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A full-day Bangkok tour of temples, royal sites, canals, and cultural traditions—plus what we learned about Thai etiquette and Buddhism.
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Our first stop in Thailand: where we stayed, what we ate, and how jet lag and spicy papaya salad defined our first days in Bangkok.
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Our long journey to Thailand, navigating time zones, exchanging money, and staying connected with our kids from halfway around the world.
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Why we used a travel company for Thailand and practical tips on weather, dress codes, customs, and what to expect before visiting.
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How we chose Thailand over Iceland and Egypt—and the simple Thai phrases that helped (and sometimes didn’t) during our first international trip after Covid.
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Traveling internationally expands perspective, deepens gratitude, and renews curiosity—reminding us how capable, connected, and fortunate we are when we step beyond what’s familiar and see life through a wider lens.
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Read more to find out how we’d do a repeat visit of Peru – what we’d see again and what we’d see for the first time.
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A detailed itinerary of hikes, tours, and cultural experiences across Machu Picchu, Cusco, and Lake Titicaca.