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Travel Day: Phuket to Sydney

Travel Day: Phuket to Sydney

Yesterday morning we left our little surf shack at Nai Harn Beach in Phuket and started off on our way to our next stop in Sydney, Australia. We left Nai Harn Beach at 9:30 am in a private airport transfer van, which we booked on 

Lesson Learned: When Planning Travel, Always Trust Your Gut

Lesson Learned: When Planning Travel, Always Trust Your Gut

We spent the last month lying low in a little beach shack in Nai Harn Beach, Phuket. We had been to Phuket once before and, honestly, it didn’t blow us away the first time and we weren’t in a hurry to come back. But due 

Beach Shack Living: Our Phuket Airbnb

Beach Shack Living: Our Phuket Airbnb

Our Airbnb in the Nai Harn Beach area of Phuket is a two-bedroom, one-bathroom “beach shack” set a few houses back from one of the main streets, about a 15 minute walk from the beach. It has polished concrete floors, a concrete kitchen (i.e. all 

DECEMBER BUDGET: COST FOR A MONTH IN CAMBODIA AND THAILAND FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR

DECEMBER BUDGET: COST FOR A MONTH IN CAMBODIA AND THAILAND FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR

In the month of December, we spent time in three separate locations (Koh Chang, Siem Reap, and Phuket), so we incurred some additional transportation expenses, but our food and accommodation expenses have remained very affordable. MEALS, GOOD, AND SERVICES COSTS Our expenses for meals, goods, 

What is Phuket Like?

What is Phuket Like?

If you’re looking to visit a beach area in South East Asia that has a lot of energy, loads of amenities like restaurants and bars, malls, water parks, animal sanctuaries, app-based food delivery, easy transportation, boat tours and excursions, and beautiful beaches, then Phuket may 

First Impressions: Nai Harn Beach, Phuket

First Impressions: Nai Harn Beach, Phuket

We arrived in Nai Harn Beach, Phuket, a few days ago, and so far neither Mr. nor Mrs. WorldSmith are loving it (yet). Perhaps it’s just because our recent experience in Koh Chang was so incredible, and it’s still so fresh in our minds — 

Travel Day: Siem Reap to Phuket

Travel Day: Siem Reap to Phuket

Yesterday, we relocated from Siem Reap to the Nai Harn Beach area of Phuket. The trip took approximately 11 hours door-to-door. We hired a driver from one of our Angkor tuk tuk tours to get from Siem Reap to the local airport (he had a 

A Bucket List Experience: Exploring Angkor Wat

A Bucket List Experience: Exploring Angkor Wat

This week we made the pilgrimage to Siem Reap, Cambodia, to explore Angkor Wat and the many other temples within the Angkor Archaeological Park — an experience that has been on our “bucket list” for a long time. Angkor is the largest religious structure in 

The 10 Best Angkor Wat Temples to Visit with Kids

The 10 Best Angkor Wat Temples to Visit with Kids

This week, we spent two full days exploring the temples of Angkor Wat, and in that time we managed to visit more than a dozen temples, including most of the larger, more popular temples as well as a few that were more off-the-beaten path. Little 

The Best Things to Do with Kids in Siem Reap

The Best Things to Do with Kids in Siem Reap

We spent a full week in Siem Reap and had an amazing time — it’s such a vibrant city, and so much more than just a bedroom community for visits to the Angkor Archaeological Park. Here are some of our favourite things to do in