The day started as usual except there was 1 major item on the to-do checklist: pack the suitcase. This tasks is assigned to Alena as she can't stand my packing habits. My task was (as usual in this case) to keep Alisa occupied or asleep so she doesn't 'help' packing process. Helping in Alisa's word...
It has been a good choice for us to start in Phuket. Initially we thought that it will be a vacation rather than full blown parental leave (whatever that means). Basically we planed not to care about anything and just enjoy the time (I hope we will continue doing that in other countries as well).
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We have spent in Thailand about 2 weeks now and, to be honest, I was expecting a bit more turbulence with health. I am not worried about us, adults. We can always go to a pharmacy and get the strongest antibiotic to kill the bacteria causing headache, running nose and throat pain. It is a lot harder...
Alena spent some time investigating which stroller we should have with us in Asia. We had a few requirements (based on tips from our friend who spent some time in warm countries with a little baby). The stroller should be:
- very maneuverable to avoid bit pits and wholes in the road (Asia is not...
I already mentioned the ATMs which try to rob you every time you touch their buttons. Shops and restaurants do pretty much the same thing. There has been a limited amount of places one can pay with a card. And of course you can forget about card payment at the local night markets. But places like bi...
The food is great
When I think about it there is not many ingredients that are used to make food in Thailand (maybe I am wrong), but it is mostly noodles (different kind), chicken and rice. But the amount of dishes one can have with these ingredients is amazing.
This is one of the things I li...
One of awesome things about Thailand (and SE Asia in general) are the food markets and food courts in malls. There is so much good food to choose from and the prices are very affordable (specially if you go to local place and not 'for tourists').
The local markets with fruits and veggies are gre...
Remember next time when you are hungry and want to eat some local dish - stay away from touristic places! Go where the locals go! This is so intuitive, if you want local food - just eat where locals eat.
The fewer european faces the better!!!
Based on today's experience when we stopped by a tou...
COFFEE
why the hell it is so expensive here? You guys grow it on the back yard, but still a cup of cappuccino has the same price as in Sweden!! well, not really the same, but very comparable. An espresso in a relatively OK place (a place where you can be somewhat sure that what you will get will b...