Doing Life Differently in Thailand
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Doing Life Differently in Thailand

One Woman Ditching the Daily Grind, Living Solo and Making Memories

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Doing Life Differently in Thailand

One Woman Ditching the Daily Grind, Living Solo and Making Memories

About this book

THE REAL TREASURE LIES WITHIN THE JOURNEY ITSELF

Realising in her early fifties that she needed to do life differently for a while, Mel seizes the opportunity of a few months with no responsibilities in her happy place, Thailand.

Among the sun-soaked streets of Phuket's Kata Beach, she discovers the joys of solo travel and embracing new experiences. From the aromatic flavours of Thai food to the restorative power of the ocean to learning more of the language and the fun of immersing herself in the vibrant culture, Mel takes you with her every step of the way.

 The resilience and kindness of the Thai people she befriends have a profound impact on her. As her days unfold, Mel candidly reflects on love, loss and the passage of time, and sees how essential it was for her to simplify her life.

 At its core, this book is a celebration of courage and curiosity, where each moment is infused with possibility and wonder, inspiring readers to step outside their comfort zones, live life to the full, accept the warmth of genuine human connections and create lifelong memories. It's a reminder that travel has the power to awaken the senses and nourish the soul.

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Information

Publisher
PublishDrive
Year
2024
Print ISBN
9780975618509
eBook ISBN
9780975618516

Table of contents

  1. Title page
  2. Contents
  3. Foreword
  4. Introduction
  5. 22 February 2023 Hobart-Melbourne-Singapore | Kata Beach, Phuket
  6. 23 February Kata Beach | Mani-Pedi | Uniforms
  7. 24 February Kata | Fresh Food Market and a Massage
  8. 25 February Laundry | Sunbaking | Wai
  9. 26 February Oranges or Mandarins | Cat Woman | Cannabis
  10. 27 February Street Stall Eating | Cha Yen
  11. 28 February Fish Spa | Nai Harn Beach | Long Sentences
  12. 1 March Language Lessons | Tattoos | Ice Cream
  13. 2 March Old Phuket Town | Pink Eggs | Crying Tiger Pork
  14. 3 March Super Surf Bars | Night Hawkers
  15. 4 March Power Cables | Imploding Footpaths | Mango & Sticky Rice
  16. 5 March Motorbikes Versus Walking
  17. 6 March Jai Yen Yen | Work-Life Balance
  18. 7 March Chalong | Paddle-Boarding Hound
  19. 8 March Makha Bucha Day | Broom & Feather-Duster Seller
  20. 9 March Curve Balls | Meeting the Locals
  21. 10 March Self-Care | Dissolving Inhibitions | Choosing the Beach
  22. 11 March Croc-Wearing Gardener | Fresh Seafood
  23. 12 March Moving On | Phuket Town | Apple’s Carport Restaurant
  24. 13 March Pool Time | Lego Man | Naka Market
  25. 14 March Thai Boyfriend | 3D Museum | Phuket Sunday Street Market
  26. 15 March Local Living | Central Phuket Shopping Mall | Coconut Ice Cream
  27. 16 March Excess Words | Hair Sparkles
  28. 17 March Sino-Portuguese Buildings | Pink Night Skies
  29. 18 March Joys of foodpanda | What’s For Dinner?
  30. 19 March Street Smells | Real-Life Connections
  31. 20 March Unwinding | Nothing Changed | Picnic For One
  32. 21 March Karon | Table For Two
  33. 6 April Team Phuket | Blu Pine Villa | Fruit Smoothies
  34. 7 April Kata Noi | Khun, Phii and Nong
  35. 8 April Vitamin Sea | Triggerfish
  36. 10 April Navel Oranges | Spot the Poser
  37. 11 April Lotus Flowers
  38. 12 April Spicy Papaya Salad | Pizza
  39. 13 April Songkra | New Year Celebrations
  40. 14 April Online Shopping | Microbusinesses
  41. 15 April Hills | Jungle | Tsunami
  42. 16 April Together Time | New Precedent
  43. 17 April Swimming in the Rain | Bye-Bye Husband
  44. 18 April Kanom Krok | Sun-Lounge Heist | Computer Says No
  45. 19 April Living With Less | Education | Giving
  46. 20 April Alpha Language School | Kruu Noi
  47. 21 April People Watching |Colourful Clutches | Khun Sak
  48. 22 April Politicians | Kunya & Manfred
  49. 23-24 April Singapore Luxury | Food, Glorious Food
  50. 25 April Intensive Thai | Department of Immigration
  51. 26 April Khao Lak | Khun Sa
  52. 27 April Tattoos | Supernatural Powers
  53. 28 April Meditation | Chasing Butterflies | Life Choices
  54. 29 April Stormy Show | Big Buddha
  55. 30 April Friendly Faces | Mixing Two Flavours | Veggie Flowers
  56. 1 May Pui | Renovations | My Passport Stamp
  57. 2 May Picture Postcard | Daydreaming
  58. 3 May Thai Time | Win Win | Sharing Struggles
  59. 4 May Frangipani | My Local Bar
  60. 5 May Chicken Soup Noodles | Mr Redwine
  61. 6 May Doing Nothing | King & Country
  62. 7 May What I’m Missing | Walking Loop | New Friends
  63. 8 May Student Again | N’Bow & His Family
  64. 9 May Missing Fruit Seller | Drunken Male Termites
  65. 10 May Protein Sources | No Swimming | Drain Covers
  66. 11 May Fluffy White Waves | Taxi Ride With a Smile
  67. 12 May Solo Sisters | Rewind: 12 May 1989
  68. 13 May Seafood Noodles | Blue Hour | Gutsy
  69. 14 May Lesson in Weed | Garlic Chicken
  70. 15 May Move Forward Party | BeBo
  71. 16 May M&M’s for Breakfast | Lazy Monday | Khun KK
  72. 17 May Noisy Neighbours | Name Changes
  73. 18 May Time to Think | Woo-Woo | Beach Seduction
  74. 19 May Cooking With Kunya | Georgia Arrives
  75. 20 May Painted Toenails | Swimming in the Rain
  76. 21 May Friendships | ‘How Much You Pay?’ | Sanook with Pui
  77. 22 May Bad Luck Be Gone | Phuket Noodles | Fried Bananas
  78. 23 May Ellieephants | Relaxed Vibe
  79. 24 May Strength | Loyalty | Longevity
  80. 25 May Thai Doughnuts | Aprons & Bandannas | Scoooooop
  81. 26 May Limestone Cliffs | Dancing on the Footpath
  82. 27-29 May Khao Lak | FoG | Treasured Friendship
  83. 30 May Coconut Milk Sweets | Bye For Now | Cherished Memories
  84. 31 May Non-Routine Routine | Pampered Pooches
  85. 1 June Empty Nest | Lottery
  86. 2 June Kunya Love | Kev From Wollongong | Going It Alone
  87. 3 June Community | Connections | Solitude
  88. 4 June Birthday Colours | Happy Place
  89. 5 June Khaow Nieow Sunkyar | N’Bow’s Phone
  90. 6 June Time Standing Still | Lured by the Ocean | Nong Nong
  91. 7 June Staying Longer | Love Language
  92. 8 June Neat & Tidy | ‘You’ve Come Alone, Really?’
  93. 9 June Can Do | Lifeguards | Not My Rules
  94. 10 June Language Breakthrough | Beach Club | Sisterhood
  95. 11 June Supermarket Visit | Fairy Lights
  96. 12 June Shoulder Knots | Cold Red Wine | Funny & Sexy
  97. 13-14 June 40,443 words | 80% Thai, 20% Australian | Opening Night
  98. 15 June Blue Bus | Pineapple Biscuits | Hot Dusty Mess
  99. 16 June No Red Flags | Curvy Gal | Nobody Cares
  100. 17 June Bar Signage | United Nations | Cricket
  101. 18 June Kuala Lumpur | Guilty Drug Mule
  102. 19 June Grounded | Queen of Durian | Golden Sun
  103. 20 June Renewed Buzz | Life Appointments | Blank Pages
  104. 21 June Antarctic Midwinter | 38 Degrees | Community
  105. 22 June Me | Sitting on the Sand
  106. 23 June No Power | Durian Gone Viral
  107. 24 June Early Waves | 50% Ocean Time | Piercing
  108. 25 June Phang Nga Bay | Water Goddess | Bioluminescence
  109. 26 June Cake | Jai | Greng Jai
  110. 27 June Chut Thai | 2,000 Screaming Kids | Vivid Memories
  111. 28 June Dog Rescue | Spirits | Beliefs
  112. 29 June Brekkie Goodies | Peeling Back the Layers | Life Audit
  113. 30 June Best Pad Thai in Phuket | Chicken Feet
  114. 1 July Neon Lights | Saxophone | Getting My Dance On
  115. 2 July Switch Off Your Phone | Choices | Shimmering
  116. 3 July Unlucky in Love | Catching Customers
  117. 4 July When Time Doesn’t Matter
  118. 5 July Beach Hawkers | Sun Lounge Men
  119. 6 July Ear Infection | Lip Balms | Herbal Inhalers
  120. 7 July Suffering | Courage | Cherishing the Little Things
  121. 8 July Warm and Fuzzy | Helping Friends | Kindness Matters
  122. 9 July Snakes | ‘I Love Thailand’ Tat | Lady Boys
  123. 10 July Gigolo Hub | Spontaneous Ice Cream Curls
  124. 11 July Sunrise Offerings & Blessings | Fourteen More Days
  125. 12 July Greener Green | Bluer Blue | Soft Sea | Sans Selfie
  126. 13 July Kata Temple | Thai Gold | Kitchen Utensils
  127. 14 July Yar Kit Mark | Hints of Apricot | Frugal Living
  128. 15 July The Metro | Upscale Clubbing | Freddie Mercury
  129. 16 July Low Profile | Indigo & Peach | Duck Crackling
  130. 17 July Final Week | Cards | New Plans
  131. 18 July No Cooking | Coconut Cake | Clubbing With P’Sak
  132. 20 July Girl, Not Monkey | The Whole Street Knows You, Madam
  133. 21 July N’Bow | Raspberry & Passionfruit | Salt Water
  134. 22 July Packing | Kunya Kisses | Not Letting Go Yet
  135. 23 July Monsoon Clouds | Curtains of Rain | One Last Dance
  136. 24 July Bye For Now | Missing You Already
  137. 25 July Unsettled Heart | Tears & More Tears
  138. 25-26 July Singapore-Melbourne-Hobart | Home Sweet Home
  139. Epilogue
  140. Thank You - Korp Khun Kha
  141. About the Author

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