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James Bond Island Day Trip

James Bond Island Day Trip

On our last full day in Phuket we went on another day trip, this time to Phang Nga Bay. We chose a sunrise trip with a tour company called “The Beach” and it was definitely worth getting up early.

Day Two in Seoul

Day Two in Seoul

Itinerary 10am-1pm: Korean War Memorial 1.45pm-2.30pm: Changdeokgung Palace 2.30pm-3.30pm: Guided tour of Secret Garden (Huwon) 4pm-4.45pm: Namdaemun Market 5pm-6.30pm: Namsan Tower The Details The first activity on day two in Seoul was the Korean War Memorial. We got on a bus headed in that direction. 

Day One in Seoul

Day One in Seoul

My two day stay in Seoul was really just a long layover on the way to Thailand. Since to goal of the trip was to escape the cold and the weather in Seoul was very similar to home I just made a quick stop, but 

Graham Cracker Nutella Macarons

Graham Cracker Nutella Macarons

I’m one of those people who has to eat every few hours or else I’ll get hangry. Around the time I usually get home from work, I’m in desperate need of a snack. One of my go to snacks is nutella on graham crackers – 

Lavender Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze

Lavender Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze

Two days ago it was 60° and sunny. While I was out running errands, I stopped at Whole Foods to replenish my stash of dried culinary lavender. Lavender is one of my favorite spring/summer flavors and the beautiful day had me inspired. Then yesterday we 

Visiting Elephants in Phuket – Ethically

Visiting Elephants in Phuket – Ethically

Today was the day! The day I had been most looking forward to. The day we visited the Phuket Elephant Sanctuary.