by Amber Hoffman | Jan 18, 2019 | Southeast Asia, Thailand
During one of our first trips to Bangkok, Eric found a fabulous Bangkok spa close to our apartment rental. What we didn’t know at the time was that Dahra Spa offered not only one of the best Thai body massages, but also the best couple massage Bangkok, Thailand,...
by Amber Hoffman | Jul 16, 2018 | Food, Southeast Asia, Thailand
When we first started traveling to Bangkok I always felt intimidated by the Bangkok street food. Then, two things happened: First, we took a Taste of Thailand Food Tour. Second, we lived in Bangkok for about 18 months. In this Bangkok food blog post, I will share how...
by Amber Hoffman | Mar 30, 2017 | Luxury, Southeast Asia, Thailand
We spend a lot of time getting massages. It is one of the prime benefits of living in Southeast Asia, and one of the things we miss when we are eating our way around Europe. We’ve enjoyed half-day couples spa treatments at our favorite Bangkok spa. But, more than...
by Amber Hoffman | Mar 23, 2017 | Accommodations, Luxury, Southeast Asia, Thailand
About a year ago, I was excited to settle down into our new life living in Bangkok. We had our little apartment, a group of friends, and a city full to explore. After almost 18 months, though, I needed a break from the big city. Big time. I needed rest, relaxation,...
by Amber Hoffman | Feb 27, 2017 | Food, Southeast Asia, Thailand
Mexican is comfort food for us. The lack of decent Mexican around the world is one of the hardest things for us about being a long-term traveler. The existence of a fabulous Tex Mex place in Bali, Taco Casa, is one of the things that saved us while living in Ubud....
by Amber Hoffman | Feb 23, 2017 | Luxury, Southeast Asia, Thailand
What do a luxury wellness resort and Anthony Bourdain splayed out on a marble slab being pounded by a Uzbekistani man have in common? Not much other than it explains my (unfounded) expectations from a Thai hammam spa treatment in Phuket, Thailand. What is a Hammam Spa...
