I have compiled a 1st Anniversary house build progress & update video on YouTube. I have also published an “EPhoto Book” highlighting key building elements with pictures, Read More
Change – Press on, & Move Forward – Hello 2026
Our “Tranquil in Thailand” accounting of how the retirement year ended for Ace & me, and what’s on the horizon going into 2026 Read More
Reflections, 12 Years of Retirement in Thailand
Today, as I look back on over a decade of life in Thailand, I realize that the most successful retirees aren’t those who found the “perfect” spot, but those who mastered the art of the cultural pivot. Read More
Exploring Isaan: Sisaket, Ubon, & Surroundings
We packed up the wheels & took to the road to explore the Isaan heartland around Sisaket, Surin and Ubon Ratchithani, Read More
Kathina Ceremony & Stuff
We attended Wat Hua Don in That Phanom early Sunday morning, on 12 October 2025, to observe the Kathina Ceremony. We attended in support of relatives of Ace’s family who were sponsors & donated a large money tree to the temple. Read More
Night Out, Illuminated Boat Procession
We ventured out for a change of pace to check out a popular festival in Nakhon Phanom. We went late afternoon for dinner by the Mekong at a favorite restaurant – always good food – before going to the festival Read More
RAce Cottage Landscaping – Update Video
Welcome viewers. The rainy season in That Phanom is doing wonders for our home garden landscape. Over the past 3 months everything has become a lush green, the grass has thrived & trees/bushes have grown nicely. Read More
Bangkok, Khon Kaen & It’s Official – Aug/ Sept 25
Sharing our Thai life update on the return trip to Bangkok, subsequent journey to Khon Kaen for medical stuff in Aug/Sept 25, and a big announcement. Read More
Escape the Countryside – Bangkok – July 2025
Bangkok Trip July 2025 for medical, logistical & mini-break. Read More
Unexpected Passing – LEX – Oct 13 to July 25
Our English Cream Golden Retriever passed away unexpectedly LEX was 12 yrs. We are mourning his loss. Read More
Thai life & Landscape Projects – March 25
This a an update on retired life in Thailand, March 2025 & our new house landscaping involvong laying grass planting trees, shrubs & plants. Read More
Post Thai House Build & Settling In – January 2025
This is about finishing our building & settling in activity over weeks 37, 38, 39 & 40 over December 24/ January 25.It covers; a final construction cost breakdown. Read More
Thai House Build Weeks 34, 35 & Final Week 36
This is update of our Thai house build activity for weeks 34,35 & 36 – covering 2 – 22 Dec, 2024 – & some post build January 2025 activity Read More
Retired in Isaan Thailand – Oct 24
It has been 7 months since moving from Chiang Mai to the rural Mekong River town of That Phanom, Thailand. It is a tranquil, slow life & laid back experience. Read More
Khon Kaen Mini Trip
Our builders took 7 days break so we took a few day as well. Coinciding with our – 25th anniversary together – we treated ourselves to a nice mini break. Read More
Retired Tranquil in Thailand – May 24
It is two months since we left Chiang Mai and settled into – That Phanom retirement life – in NE Thailand. This is a update on our rural life over the past 2 months. Read More
Thai House Build -1st Post Ceremony
Our build site has been formally surveyed, cleared, some land fill & leveling. We had the Buddhist ceremony raising the first and second columns conducted by monks. Read More
The Move – Chiang Mai to Isaan Thailand
After 10 wonderful years in Chiang Mai Thailand an opportunity presented itself to relocate to the northeast region and settle in the Province of Nakhon Phanom, Thailand. Read More
Chiang Rai Retreat
This week we travelled to Chiang Rai for some relaxation & relaxation by enjoying the Le Meridien Resort. Read More
Khao Yai – Road Trip
Here are highlights of our journey exploring Khao Yai area and National Park, Thailand Read More
Doi Ang Khang and Nor Lae Border Village
Road trip to Doi Ang Khang and Nor Lae border village in northern Chiang Mai Provice. Some nice memories of the way of life in the North of Thailand. Read More
Mae Sot, Sukothai – Road Trip
It was a 20 years anniversary celebration outing that involved taking to the local highways in our ride to explore some new areas of Thailand not visited before. Read More
Retirement Reimagined: Thailand & My Odyssey 