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Hello Reader from super sunny Thailand, After our wild Bangkok earthquake experience, we didn't end up doing too much over the next few days. However, Miss S. and I did take a super fun Thai cooking class. I highly recommend this easy & fun class (they even train professional chefs upstairs). Everyone got to choose their own 5 dishes to make, plus they gave us mango sticky rice for dessert. She did amazingly well, as we each had our own cooking station where we did all the cooking ourseslves. One of my daughter's highlights was making the curry paste from scratch with a mortar and pestle. Not to mention the food we made was soooo good. We even got to take the leftovers home for Derek to try. β π» Community UpdatesI've been updating and adding some new articles to the site. Here are a few of my favorites this week: βTop 10 Favorite Things To Do in Phu Quoc, Vietnam This is a not to miss destination in our opinion. Lovely beaches and interesting attractions (world's longest cable car anyone? Plus unique European themed areas, and amusement / waterparks for the kids). β β25 Fun Campfire Snacks That Taste Better Outdoors It's getting to be that season. We love a good campfire snack, especially a mix of salty, sweet, crunchy, healthy and of course s'more inspired treats. β βBest whale watching tours from Victoria, BC Canada It's whale watching season, and if you're visiting Victoria, it's our #1 not to miss thing to do. We loved using this local, ethical tour company, even though it was one of the rare occasions they didn't see whales that week. Murphy's Law, of course. They even kept us out extra time to try and see them. We do get to go again for free, so I'll let you know how it goes. β Here's a few more fun posts to check out:
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An ever curious traveler with a passion for making memories with my family. I give families the tools to experience the joys of travelling, no matter your budget. Through quick, practical solutions. Join me if you'd like to make more memories confidently travelling with your kids, without straining your finances, going into debt, or feeling like you'd have to sell off a kidney to fund your next vacation.
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