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Visiting the Chichen Itza Pyramid

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Swimming with Whale Sharks In Mexico

September 16, 2019

Back to Worldschooling!

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Best Activities To Do in Cancun

August 28, 2019

Best of Charleston, SC

August 19, 2019

Visiting Old Port of Montreal

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Road Trip From Boston to Quebec

July 26, 2019

Exploring Boston in 4 Days

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We are so use to rules and order in the States that when we visit developing countries like Thailand, we are constantly in awe at the ways people/things operate there. What does not seem possible is indeed possible!⠀ ⠀ The Maeklong Railway Market is a must-see if you visit Bangkok. As you see in the video, the narrow train track is surrounded by market vendors. As the train goes through at its precise timing several times a day, these market vendors quickly transform their stalls to make way for the moving train and it’s just absolutely mind blowing to watch it all unfold, especially when the train passes you just inches away!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #visitbangkok #visitthailand #bangkokthailand #travelwithkids #seasia #explorebangkok #takethekids #worldschooling #travelkids #travelfam #getoutandexplore #adventureseekers #theglobewanderer #asiatravel #seetheworld #worldschoolers #globetrotting #girlswhotravel #huffposttravel #traveldeeper #traveltheworldwithme #bangkokspirit #bangkoktrip #wheninbangkok Traveling is fun, exciting, and remarkable. It is also exhausting, bewildering, and humbling.⠀ ⠀ Instead of doing a bike tour around central Bangkok, we opted to do one in the “back alleys” of Bangkok, where the neighborhoods of local Thai families are hidden from most tourists. We wanted to experience how the locals get around every day, through the narrow streets, uphills and downhills of these smaller suburbia hoods outside of Bangkok. It was definitely an exhausting, but worthwhile experience.⠀ ⠀ Along the way, we were invited inside the home of a sweet Thai family, who graciously cooked us a bowl of delicious noodles from their secret family recipe. Then, we were invited to the home of another local Thai family, where the mother spent over 12 hours a day making a Thai dessert to be sold in the markets. Their living environments seemed, in our Western standards, unsanitary and uninhabitable. But there they were, families big and small, living and working in close quarters, yet still seemingly joyful and positive in their spirits. The young kids ran around the small spaces, picking up anything and everything around them that could be used creatively as a temporary “toy.” Neighbors would visit, and the adults sat on the floor chatting gleefully with one another. Nobody seemed bother by the dirt or the messes around them at all. Despite the lack of space and the communication barrier, they kept welcoming us to join them. We were so in awe at what we witnessed, and I couldn’t help thinking...⠀ ⠀ What are we missing in our first world countries? What exactly is limiting so many people from having this gratitude, joy, and contentment that we keep seeing in others who work a lot more and have way less?⠀ ⠀ Make time for community. Nurture a heart of gratitude. Love others. ❤️ . .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #travelfamily #familytravel #takethekids #worldschooling #travelpassion #passportlife #travelthailand #explorethailand #bangkokthailand #seetheworldwithme #travelgirls #traveldeeper #strongerthroughtravel #wandergram #traveltheglobe #discovertheworld #stayandwander #passionfortravel #borntotravel #neverstoptravelling #livetotravel #roamtheworld #travelmoments #travelingfamily Any unicorn lover out there that can relate to this unicorn craze of Bridgette’s? 😅⠀ ⠀ She’s going into her third year of this unicorn craze I think, and there are no signs of it going away just yet. On her cafe bucket list is, ofcourse, the one and only Unicorn Cafe in Bangkok, Thailand. She was giddy with excitement the moment we walked into this unicorn wonderland, and made herself right at home.⠀ ⠀ What could be better than to sit in a unicorn cafe surrounded by your favorite majestic animal, while eating pastel colored pasta and crepe cake? 😂 See our Bangkok stories highlight for more pics of this very pink place.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #unicornparty #unicornlove #unicornlover #unicorncafe #explorebangkok #bangkokthailand #bangkokcafe #visitbangkok #unicornlovers #unicorn #unicorns #travelgirlsgo #travelinggirl #travelgirls #worldschoolers #pinkoverload #cutecafe #unicorneverything #unicorn🦄 #unicorngirl Do you like doing touristy stuff when traveling? I don’t usually like it as much, because I prefer the more authentic cultural immersion experiences, and to go off the beaten path. But prior to visiting Bangkok, Bridgette read about the floating markets in her travel research, and really wanted to experience it in person, so off we went to this very touristy activity. 😋 We drove over an hour to the Damnoen Saduak floating market, the largest and oldest one in Bangkok, which was established way back in 1866. While there were indeed A LOT of tourists, we ended up quite enjoying the experience! We loved watching the local merchants conduct their business in their little row boats, and especially appreciated their joyful and positive spirit even when we kept declining their products. We felt so welcomed by them! It was a reminder that we always need to keep an open mind as travelers. . . . . . #worldschooling #visitbangkok #travelthailand #bangkokthailand #bangkoklife #floatingmarket #familytravel #traveladventure #travelgirls #adventurers #adventureanywhere #chooseadventure #peoplewhoadventure #adventureislife #getoutandexplore #adventureenthusiasts #asiatravel #exploreasia We left the noisy city of Bangkok to experience farm life at an active coconut farm. It was probably our favorite part of the trip, but it was in no way easy! Under the very hot and humid sun, we worked tirelessly for hours to water and peel coconuts, all while getting bitten by a million mosquitoes. 😫⠀ ⠀ Still, we wouldn’t have traded this experience for anything. We got to work beside the local farmers, who were all so joyful and content despite working 14 hour days 7 days a week. It reminded us that having a heart of gratitude, and a positive spirit, goes a long way no matter what we are doing in life.⠀ ⠀ During one of our breaks, we rode bikes along the rice fields, and couldn’t help stopping to admire the beautiful views stretched before our eyes. I will always remember that moment of serenity as my favorite moment of our trip. ❤️⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #visitthailand #thailandtravel #thailandonly #thailandinstagram #Travelthailand #farmlifebestlife #farmlifestyle #worldschooling #weareworldschoolers #discovertheworld #stayandwonder #travelmoments #exploretheoutdoors #lifeoutdoors #livelifeoutside #lovetheoutdoors #outdoorculture #goneoutdoors #lonelyplanet #traveldeeper #theglobewanderer #dametraveler ⠀ ⠀ Our next stop after Tokyo was Bangkok, and boy, was it vastly different in terms of cleanliness, order, and costs, amongst other things! Had we not been to Thailand previously, we probably would have had to deal with some culture shock. 😆⠀ ⠀ One of our favorite ways to get around Bangkok is to ride in a Tuk Tuk, a 3 wheel urban rendition of a rickshaw. Bangkok traffic is awful all day, everyday, and sometimes, these Tuk Tuks can successfully maneuver between cars to go a tad faster.⠀ ⠀ Bargaining is the name of the game in Bangkok. You can be sure that prices quoted to you by drivers, food stalls, or street vendors are jacked up, some more than others. Honestly, it gets tiring after awhile trying to figure out how much to bargain and always having to wonder if we’ve been ripped off. I think I much prefer countries like Japan where prices are fixed and there’s no need to play the guessing game. But, part of traveling is learning and adapting to every culture, so we were pretty diligent about that even in Bangkok.⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #bangkokthailand #bangkokspirit #Bangkoktrip #bangkokcity #visitbangkok #tuktuk #Wheninbangkok #travelbrood #Streetscapes #cityscene #Jetsetters #travelfun #traveltheglobe #globewanderer #neverstoptraveling #Tuktukthailand #Southeastasiatrip #motherdaughtertime #familyadventures #peoplewhoadventure #goatworthy #adventuretravel #guardiantravelsnaps #igworldclub_cityscape #travelstoke⠀

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