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Shopping in Koh Lanta?

Wait. Just to avoid confusion: when I say “shopping,” I don’t mean going out for a shopping spree. I’m referring to household shopping, groceries for cooking, fruits, vegetables, cleaning supplies, etc. When we lived in Israel, we had our go-to places for doing our regular shopping: a big supermarket for bulk purchases, a neighborhood store …

טיול ליד הבית

Is it a Trip or a Journey?

From the moment I started writing my blog, I’ve repeatedly emphasized that we are not on a trip or a vacation, we’re on a journey.And why does that matter? Because there are fundamental differences between the two, and the way we go about things is completely different. Our Trips Until now, we had always gone …

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Mae Hong Son Loop

Introduction:After (almost) four months of traveling, during which Saar and I walked (and also flew, drove, and rode) hand in hand, I found myself alone.Wait, wait, don’t let that sound like something negative. I chose to stay in our rented apartment in Chiang Mai while Saar set off on a three-day motorbike trip to do …

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Thailand’s Markets

If you’re a shopping lover, Thailand is the place for you.Everywhere you go, you’ll find shops, both big and small. In the big cities, you’ll also come across malls, sometimes more than one, but the real highlight is: the markets.These might be local food markets, clothing markets, or touristy ones full of trinkets. What they …