Author: Traci

Trying New Things In Northern Thailand

June 4, 2018

“I like it,” said Evie.  “Me too,” said Jack because Jack always says me too no matter what Evie says… for now.  Internal eye roll from me.  My whole being was crying out, “I can’t stand this ****,” but I slapped a smile on my face and tried to fake cool confidence.  “Great!  Wow! What…

Heading To Chiang Mai, Thailand

May 31, 2018

Public bus from Ayutthaya to Chiang Mai (10 hrs) – doesn’t that just sound sweet?!  {That’s a “Hell, no!” from Scott too.  It’s half dozen of one, 6 of the other to the kids (for now).  Down south they would something like, “Bless your heart,” to me.  I take the path less traveled.}  I’ve heard…

Ayothaya, Ayutthaya, Ayudhya Thailand

May 24, 2018

Evie to me, “Why do people keep wanting to take my picture?”  Me, “No idea.  Maybe they like oddball looking people around here. ”  Eye roll, tongue out.  You’ll thank me someday, Evie. When it was time to leave Lisa and Joe in Bangkok, things got real local real fast. To be clear, this is…

Arriving in Thailand

May 22, 2018

If I have a superpower, it’s picking the cream of the crop when it comes to friends.  Seriously.  It’s my strength.  (I also collect weirdos, misfits and creatives so… you know… if you’re reading this and we’re buds, just know you fall into one of those 4 fun categories.) The difference between getting off a…

Bangkok By Way Of Istanbul

May 20, 2018

We’re a traveling family.  It’s been hard to find anything to write about that is even remotely related to travel… since we haven’t really been doing much of it for the past year.  That all changes today.  Our hang-out-at-home streak is broken. Bangkok.  I’ve had my eye on you for some time now. We took…