Around the World – it was the best of times, it was the worst of times
December 31, 2009One of the most common questions since we got home from our speedy trip around the world is “What was… Continue reading
Category: Round the World
Around the World in 96 days – 2003
Dublin: The Homecoming
December 4, 2009As expected, the flight home is a tough one. At 13 hours straight, it’s the longest flight yet. The airplane is… Continue reading
Bangkok: The Final Hours
December 3, 2009All through the last year our departure date felt so far off in the distance that it didn’t seem real.… Continue reading
Bangkok: Last Stop
December 2, 2009With some reluctance we find ourselves preparing to leave Phuket and start the long trek home. We settled in very… Continue reading
Phuket: Sunsets and Speedos
December 1, 2009We’re left with two more days to enjoy at Kata beach, and no appointments to keep. We weigh up the… Continue reading
Phuket: Thai Massage – It’s all about the pin
November 29, 2009Thai massage is also known as ‘lazy yoga’. This is because a lot of the massage techniques involve stretches and positions… Continue reading
Phuket – I upgraded you
November 28, 2009We have a long, tough day getting to Phuket. It starts at 6am when we drag ourselves out of bed,… Continue reading
Koh Lanta: Time for Lime
November 27, 2009Attending a Thai cooking class is almost a rite of passage for the many tourists passing through Thailand. On our… Continue reading
Koh Lanta: Lazy Cornetto Days
November 26, 2009We’re treated to a good breakfast spread at the Boutique Bootcamp. With military precision they produce tea, coffee, eggs, toast,… Continue reading
Koh Lanta: Welcome to Bootcamp
November 25, 2009Our last morning in Chiang Mai sees us being waved off tearfully by Arnie. We ask him to get us… Continue reading