Category: Oot & Aboot

We spent the first part of our trip in Chiang Mai, only because it seemed the easiest place to start in terms of available transport options. In hindsight, it was an excellent way to acclimate ourselves to the temperature and customs of Thailand in a slightly cooler and fairly low-pressure environment. Highlights (because if I … Continue reading Thai Travelogue Part 2: Chiang Mai Photos

When we left on our trip, we were armed with only a bunch of ideas, a guide book, our airline tickets, 1 small backpack each. No checked luggage, no advance bookings. It was awesome. Starting the trip, we were expecting the typical mediocre flight, and began to expect the worst when we arrived at the … Continue reading Thai Travelogue Part 1: Bangkok to Chiang Mai

post from Neil, because *I* would never be so smug… But hey, it’s good that your snow will finally stop melting so fast! Continue reading Winter Olympics

dear internets, thank you for calling! we are off galavanting through Thailand, and can’t take your call. while we’re away, eat your vegetables, scrub behind your ears, don’t give the housesitter any trouble, and don’t do anything we wouldn’t do! see you in march! much love, chez watercooler Continue reading Out of office

Neil and I are planning on spending about a week of our 20-day vacation soaking up the sun on a Thai beach. Obviously we can’t see and do everything with the time we’ve got, so we’d like to head for one major beach area and stick with it for ultimate relaxation, rather than trying to … Continue reading Which Beach?

Other potential titles: Concert Curator, Music Maven, Showtime Superstar. Whatever floats your boat. Duties: Identify and procure tickets for approximately 10 shows a year, within a strict budget, for this busy and clueless music lover and her husband, who haven’t been to a concert since 2006 and would love to see some great indie bands, … Continue reading Wanted: One Cultural Attaché