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
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
Thai Life & House Projects – June 2025
3 month update to June 2025 on RAce Country Cottage & Thai living in rural Isaan. 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
Retirement Reimagined: Thailand & My Odyssey 