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Wish We Were There: Songkran 2013

Wish We Were There: Songkran 2013

Posted on 13. Apr, 2013 by .

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There are a lot of things we miss about travelling but this has to be right up there with the best of it. Songkran!

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Ask Poi and Kirsty Anything: Is it easy to get a teaching job?

Ask Poi and Kirsty Anything: Is it easy to get a teaching job?

Posted on 03. Apr, 2013 by .

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Since being home we’ve been asked quite a few questions about our experiences away, so I’ve decided we should start posting some of these along with our answers. First one how easy is it to find a teaching job in Thailand…

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Dear Bangkok – A Goodbye Letter

Dear Bangkok – A Goodbye Letter

Posted on 20. Mar, 2012 by .

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After a year living in Bangkok it’s time to say goodbye and these are my final thoughts on our time in the city.

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Where to eat on Khao San Road: Shoshana Restaurant

Where to eat on Khao San Road: Shoshana Restaurant

Posted on 15. Mar, 2012 by .

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Another recommendation of where you should be spending your time if you’re staying on Khao San Road. More yummy food…

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A year of teaching English in Thailand – Kirstys thoughts

A year of teaching English in Thailand – Kirstys thoughts

Posted on 06. Mar, 2012 by .

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As our time in Thailand comes to an end Kirsty reflects on a year teaching English in a Thai Kindergarten.

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Koh Chang – So maybe it’s not that bad…

Koh Chang – So maybe it’s not that bad…

Posted on 28. Feb, 2012 by .

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It’s been quite a while since our last visit to Koh Chang and if it wasn’t for some persuasive friends I don’t think we ever would have ever gone back. I’m glad we did…

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What to expect on a train in Thailand

What to expect on a train in Thailand

Posted on 16. Feb, 2012 by .

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What to expect on a train in Thailand – What sort of seat can you expect and how comfortable are the beds? Is food and drink available and what time will you be told to shut up?

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Getting a Bamboo Tattoo in Thailand

Getting a Bamboo Tattoo in Thailand

Posted on 06. Feb, 2012 by .

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I like tattoo’s and being in Thailand for this long and going home without getting something done with bamboo would have been crime to myself.

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Diving on Koh Tao with Davy Jones Locker

Diving on Koh Tao with Davy Jones Locker

Posted on 30. Jan, 2012 by .

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That’s right after far too long I finally got round to diving, many many months after I planned to but nonetheless I’ve started now and what better place than Koh Tao…

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Christmas Past, Present & Future

Christmas Past, Present & Future

Posted on 21. Dec, 2011 by .

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Planning for our second Christmas abroad but how does it compare this year to last and what are we looking forward to most?

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Why Go Pee Pee?

Why Go Pee Pee?

Posted on 14. Dec, 2011 by .

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We were lucky enough to have an extended holiday during the floods and got to check out some more of the Thai islands – so what can you expect on Koh Phi Phi?

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