Tag Archives: living in Thailand

Paying Attention

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Heather

Lately I’ve been enjoying various posts in the blogosphere about the arrival of spring, and I feel like I’m missing out, since I live in the tropics. All those lovely photos of crocus buds and cherry blossoms online remind me … Continue reading →

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Haven’t Been There. Haven’t Done That.

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Heather

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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What’s Your Sentence?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Heather

A few nights ago, after the kids were in bed, R plopped the laptop between us. “Take a look at this,” he said, bringing up a video from Daniel Pink’s web site. Normally, the part of me that wants to … Continue reading →

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IKEA By the Numbers

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Heather

Back in November 2011, IKEA opened its first store in Thailand. “Come When You Are Ready,” read the ads in the Bangkok Post at the time, given that much of the country was inundated with its worst flooding in decades. … Continue reading →

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