Hey Reader, It's Sam here. 🤗 I know I know, I heard the collective gasps and boos, but don't worry TA will be back soon. However, as I'm a part of An Aimless Walk as well, I thought that I should at least say hello every once in a blue moon 👋 So.. hey! If you've been around for a while, you know the drill. Grab a brew and get cosy for this month's Travel Journal. ☕️ Where I'll recap our last couple of months in Thailand, and look to what's next for us. But don't worry, I'll try and keep it...
over 1 year ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader, Sam & TA here! This week we've got what's new on the blog and our best October travel tips. 🍁 If, unlike us, you're somewhere where the air is getting crisper, we hope you're enjoying all that soup and spooky season has to offer. I'm not jealous, at all 😭 ok, maybe a little. It's going to be a warm Halloween for us this year, I wonder if Phuket can match the party vibes of Maui. Not that we party any more and I'll have to come up with something better than my 'Shark Bitten Surfer'...
over 1 year ago • 5 min read
Hey Reader, We’ve had a pretty tricky month here in Thailand, between flash floods, landslides, sleepless nights and illness, it will go down as one of our tougher months on the road. Let’s get into it with this month's Travel Journal: As if Covid and food poisoning weren’t enough at the start of the trip, we had a week where we couldn’t sleep in August. Absolutely out of nowhere we just had one sleepless night after the other. Sleep is a tricky one for us, we are both such light sleepers, so...
over 1 year ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader, Sam and Teri-Anne, checking in from Thailand 👋 How are you doing? Now that summer is coming to a close, are you sad to see it go, or like me (TA), is Autumn your favourite season? 🍂 Last week, we celebrated our 4th Wedding Anniversary! What's New On The Blog? Sam has published his first article on the site! 🥳 He dives into the topic of Winter Vanlife, where he covers everything from the planning phase of your campervan build and winterising tips for your van, to vital gear and...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, It's Sam and TA here. 🤗 We hope August has been treating you well so far. If you've been around for a while, you know the drill. Grab a brew and get cosy for this month's Travel Journal. ☕️ We are very thankful for the awesome and quiet cinema in Patong! Have you seen the new Alien movie yet? 👽 Scrapping Our Flexible Schedule In July our days went like this: Check weather and tide times. Sit down to work as early as possible before mid-tide. Head out to surf around mid-tide. 🏄 Gym...
over 1 year ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader, Greetings from Thailand! We absolutely shot ourselves in the foot this week by exclaiming "Considering it's rainy season, it's been pretty dry". So, of course, the first day we decided to take a break from our 'work-gym-surf' schedule to explore, it chucked it down! What's New On The Blog Are you dreaming of a life on wheels, filled with adventure, freedom, and simplicity? This week, we're thrilled to bring you an in-depth guide on living in a van. We dive deep into everything you...
over 1 year ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader, Welcome to the July edition of our travel journal, this month we're coming to you from Phuket, Thailand. So grab a brew and settle in for this month's adventure..... 🧉 Why Thailand? Some of you may remember the purpose of our trip to Thailand. After eighteen months of Vanlife, we wanted to focus on work and studying for a while. With Vanlife being a particularly time-consuming lifestyle, it made more sense to be location-based for this part of our journey. The snag for us? We...
over 1 year ago • 7 min read
Hey Reader, Can you believe we're already midway through the year? It's time to hit the refresh button and gear up for the second half of 2024! ✨ Whether you're aiming to conquer new milestones, master a hobby, or simply enjoy the journey, now's the perfect moment to revisit those resolutions and set new, exciting goals. Goals don't have to be anything dramatic and it's ok if you're not where you thought you would be at this stage in the year. The great thing about goal setting is it helps...
almost 2 years ago • 5 min read
Hey Reader, We've swapped the rain in the UK for the rain in Thailand, but it hits different here. After five dry, smoggy days in 43ºC Delhi, we welcomed Thailand's 30ºC moist air. Grab a brew and settle in for this month's travel journal! ☕️ Ugh! Life Admin Before heading to Asia, we had loads of life admin to tackle. Sam took care of Eleven, ensuring she was serviced, MOT’d, taxed, insured, and rust-proofed. Rust is a common issue with Sprinters, something we wish we had known before our...
almost 2 years ago • 12 min read