Rain, Rice & Retirement
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Thaid Down & Loving It
Join me as I begin a new chapter of life in Thailand. From street food discoveries to cultural moments and everyday adventures, this blog follows my journey into retirement in the Land of Smiles—one curious, flavorful, and unforgettable experience at a time.
A few of my favorite spots
I love Southeast Asia—its people, food, culture, and spirit—and I can’t wait to share my travels, discoveries, and everyday adventures with you.
Thailand
Krabi
Cambodia
Angkor Wat
Vietnam
Hoi An
In case you missed these…
Life is full of adventure. You don’t even have to go looking for it – it’s right outside your door. Here are a few of my recent journeys. I’m glad to have you along!
More Than Just a Food Fest
One of the things I have come to enjoy about my newly adopted hometown of Hua Hin is that there seems to be no...
How I Earned My Pad Thai Degree
If you ask me, the next best thing to eating Thai food is learning how to cook it. Fortunately, Thailand makes that...
Tiger Cave Temple Peak – Or the Day I Cried Uncle
It was about day five of my trip to Krabi when I decided to take a break from island-hopping and explore some of the...
The Buddha Who Refused to Be Forgotten
One of the things I enjoy most about exploring Thailand's ancient cities is discovering that every crumbling stone...
A Quiet Lesson From Ayutthaya
There are places in Thailand where history announces itself with trumpets. Ayutthaya isn't one of them. Here, history...
Beginner’s Guide to Cicada Market (or: How to Lose Yourself – Happily- in Hua Hin)
Just three short blocks from my condo sits one of my favorite discoveries in Hua Hin: the ever-delightful Cicada...