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Cashews & Old Town - 10 July 2023 Part 2
We continued onto a cashew factory. Honestly, I would have said skip it, but it ended up being very interesting. Plus, we got a lot of...
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Feb 23, 20241 min read


Phuket Island Tour - 10 July 2023 Part 1
After a late night it was hard to get up early, but we are touring Phuket today. We loaded on the bus and drove to the south of the...
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Feb 23, 20242 min read


Elephants & Nightlife Phuket - 9 July 2023
We woke up to rain. The hotel actually keeps umbrellas in the rooms. We explored a little before heading to breakfast. This place is so...
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Feb 21, 20243 min read


So Long Bangkok, Hello Phuket - 8 July 2023
Today started out slow. We had breakfast. Then packed up our stuff. Check out our fancy toilet panel. Plus, a phone right next to it. We...
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Feb 19, 20242 min read


Death Railroad & River Kwai - 7 July 2023 Part 6
When I was researching Thailand, I came across the Death Railroad and River Kwai. I had always heard of the Bridge Over River Kwai but...
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Feb 19, 20241 min read


Erawan National Park - 7 July 2023 Part 5
I love waterfalls. I have done several trips where I just drive around chasing them. So, when I heard about Erawan I knew I would have to...
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Feb 19, 20242 min read


Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Thailand - 7 July 2023 Part 4
We arrived at our next stop, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. This was the third place I was the most interested in seeing. The second...
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Feb 18, 20242 min read


Coconuts & Tigers - 7 July 2023 Part 3
Our next stop was at a coconut plantation. I wasn't expecting much but it was interesting. We learned about how coconuts were grown, and...
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Feb 18, 20242 min read


Market Train, Thailand - 7 July 2023 Part 2
Off to our next stop, which was just a few minutes' drive. We are taking the Market Train from Ban Ka Long train stop to the Maeklong...
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Feb 18, 20242 min read


Kalong Salt Fields, Thailand - 7 July 2023 Part 1
Today was a very long, about 14 hours, and busy. We traveled all over the western side of Thailand. We were picked up from the hotel by...
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Feb 18, 20241 min read


Bangkok - 6 July 2023
The excitement set in today. I think I was too tired yesterday. We started with breakfast at the hotel, which had a really nice buffet....
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Feb 17, 20244 min read


Made it to South Korea - 5 Jul 2023
We landed safely in Incheon (ICN), South Korea. We were a little tired but doing alright. We had to separate at this point. I was on a...
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Feb 16, 20241 min read


23.5 Hour Flights - 4 Jul 2023
Jamie and I arrived at Chicago ORD for our flight to Seoul, South Korea. 6635 miles or 15 hours. We are excited and ready. This will be...
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Feb 16, 20241 min read


On My Way - 3 Jul 2023
I have been so excited for this trip! I am going to Thailand! Yes, as in Asia. Whooo hooooo! My fight leaves from Chicago (ORD) so Josh...
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Feb 16, 20241 min read


Niagara Falls, Canada Good to Know
General - Niagara Falls is in Canada and New York state, with the Niagara River acting as the border. The Rainbow Bridge allows you to...
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Feb 14, 20241 min read


Niagara Falls, Canada 16 Sep 2023
Josh and I drove in last night. We are actually headed to Buffalo for the Raiders game, but I wanted to spend the day in Niagara Falls....
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Feb 14, 20242 min read


Dominican Republic Good to Know
General - Dominical Republic is a Caribbean Island that splits the island with Haiti. It's about 240 miles wide and 170 miles long....
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Feb 13, 20241 min read


Bye Punta Cana 2 Sep 2023
Today we left. We checked out of the villa. Said a sad goodbye to Callie. We almost brought her with us. She didn't understand why she...
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Feb 13, 20241 min read


Last Full Day 1 Sep 2023
Today is the last full day in Punta Cana. I worked and then we wanted more of that delicious pizza. We walked to Dolce Italia, but their...
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Feb 13, 20241 min read


Parasailing 31 Aug 2023
I worked again today. Callie was waiting this morning when we opened the door. This time she brought a friend. After work, I went...
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Feb 13, 20241 min read


Downtown Punta Cana 30 Aug 2023
I worked again today. After, we ordered an Uber to take us to the Hard Rock Cafe. The driver showed up, correct car and color. Halfway to...
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Feb 13, 20241 min read


Chill Day 29 Aug 2023
I worked again today. Callie came to keep me company (although more likely for food). At lunch time we took a walk on the beach. Josh...
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Feb 13, 20241 min read


New Work Friend 28 Aug 2023
I had to work today, so not much was planned. I took a walk around the property at lunch. The area is so pretty. A friend showed up at...
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Feb 13, 20241 min read


Monkeys & Mamajuana 27 Aug 2023
Today was terrific! We booked the Monkeyland Safari and Coffee Plantation Tour through Viator. What an amazing experience! We walked to...
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Feb 13, 20243 min read
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