I’ve been staring at my computer for a while now, trying to figure out how to sum up an entire year of adventure. This year was truly a remarkable experience for all of us. I’m so thankful we had this opportunity and that we were brave enough to take it. We have been back home…
Category: Thailand
Family Gap Year Survey: Same Trip, Different Eyes
I mentioned before that my sister created a survey for us to complete about our year of adventure. Here are the questions and everyone’s answers. This was such an incredible way to reflect on the year and my sister came up with such interesting questions. It captures our highs, our lows, and is full of…
Thailand Recap
Thailand is a place that quickly felt like home to us, similar to Guam. We were relaxed, got an excellent dose of nature, and established one of the best workout routines we’ve had since being gone. This month went faster than any other so far this year. Time really flies when you’re having fun! Thailand…
The Alexis Angle – Thailand
Thailand is the eighth stop on our gap year and one of my top three. I don’t think any place could compare to Japan, but I really enjoyed staying here! These are some of the things in Thailand that really stood out: The Elephants Thailand has a slight obsession with elephants, and when I mean…
Schools Around the World – Thailand
The Thai public school system is overseen by The Ministry of Education. We have seen numerous different schools around the Chiang Mai area, whether on foot or riding in a Grab. We see college students all the time while walking around Chiang Mai University, and we ran into so many students during our trip to…
Climbing Into A Cave and Climbing Waterfalls: A Day In Northern Thailand
For Field Trip Friday yesterday we went on a day tour in the mountains about one hour north of Chiang Mai. We got to explore a huge cave, climb what they call the “sticky waterfalls”, gaze at a natural spring, and enjoyed spending a full day in the mountains of Thailand. The waterfalls are something…
A Birthday Far From Home: Alexis Turns 14 in Chiang Mai
Happy Birthday, or as they say in Thailand – sùk-sǎn wan-gèrt, to our sweet girl! Alexis turned 14 today and we had a great time celebrating. It’s hard to turn 14 without your friends around, but in her true spirit she embraced the positive and had a wonderful day! Turning Fourteen Halfway Around the World…
Our Evening at Chiang Mai’s Famous Sunday Night Market
Last night we visited Chiang Mai’s famous Sunday Night Market. This is considered the best night market in Chiang Mai and we were all excited to check it out. We LOVED night markets on Guam and went every chance we got. This market starts at Tha Phae Gate and runs about 1 kilometer through the…
Chiang Mai Adventures in Learning: Conversations with Monks and The Planetarium
During a conversation with the family we met from China, we were discussing education. They expressed that school in China is very rigorous. The school day often starts around 7am and does not end until 9pm. When they inquired about what our kids are currently doing for school, I don’t think they truly understood. I’m…
Chiang Mai: Beyond the Tourist Trail
I am currently feeling a level of comfort that I haven’t felt since our time on Guam. While Braxton and I were on a walk this afternoon he said “I really like it here, it feels calm”. When an eleven year old boy is picking up on that you know a place has a relaxed…