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Heather is an American writer who moved to Bangkok in 2005. A failed blog attempt, one master’s degree and two kids later, she’s now writing about her experiences in the Land of Smiles. Heather has never ridden an elephant or eaten fried grasshoppers from a street vendor, but she is learning how to navigate her car in infamous Bangkok traffic.
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Category Archives: to-do list
“Acts of Kindness” Tip #17: Learn to Say Thank You in a New Language
As I’ve discussed before, I love lists, especially ones I can tack to my bulletin board, like 101 Things to Do With Your Toddler and Meditation for Difficult Times, lists I can quickly scan and use in the future. The other … Continue reading
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Haven’t Been There. Haven’t Done That.
Everyone knows the expat’s favorite line when discussing their enviable lifestyle and the travel opportunities that many only dream of: “Been There. Done That.” Ridden an elephant? Check. Trekked in Nepal? Check. Tasted local delicacies (as in monkey, fried insects, … Continue reading
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Progress Report: New Year’s To-Do List
Last week, signs of Chinese New Year were all around, from people shopping for the best fruit at the local grocery stores to the wearing of red and the occasional burst of fireworks interrupting the day. Although it’s only been … Continue reading
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Random New Year’s To-Do List
I admit, I’m a fan of lists. Like many people, if I don’t write something down, even if it’s something fun and exciting, like trying a new restaurant, it’s more than likely I’ll have forgotten it by the end of … Continue reading
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