Healthy holidays
It’s that time of year again! The expat school year is coming to a close and many of us are wrapping up last minute details, packing up our belongings and heading out of Thailand for a holiday amongst family and friends. It’s the greatest time of the year! But, let’s face it, it can also be a […]
The Rong Island at the right time
With all this talk about ASEAN integration and the AEC (ASEAN Economic Community), you’d think that driving a Thai vehicle into Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar or Malaysia would be easy – but it isn’t. As we approached the Cambodia border down a narrow finger of Thai territory, we still weren’t sure if we had all the necessary documents. […]
Myanmar – a fading culture?
If you live in Asia and have three plus days you can use on vacation head to Myanmar before it is westernised and commercialised beyond recognition. We had the good fortune to recently visit Myanmar for nine days. We developed our itinerary from a friend who lived and worked in the capitol city of Yangon, so we were in […]
“She roams alone” – Mint Monthon Kasantikul:
– On the female rise of Thailand’s backpacking culture, why you shouldn’t be afraid to ditch the luxury hotel, and her newfound online fame – Finding home in each journey and overcoming fear – Travelling solo as a woman, adapting to change – The girl who finds home/family in every land she goes – How a […]
Contemporary World Film Series
‘Contemporary World Film Series’ at TK Park Next film, in OCTOBER ‘VEVE’, KENYA, 94 Mins, directed by Simon Mukali, on SUNDAY 1 OCTOBER, at 4 pm. This Kenyan-German film is the fourth production of a collaboration between well-known German Director Tom Tykwer, his wife Marie Steinmann, their company One Fine Day Films and Kenyan production-house […]
Breaking boundaries The growing influence of women in sailing in Thailand
Most sports around the world are segregated by sex. There are women’s teams and men’s teams, women’s competitions and men’s competitions. Never the twain shall meet appears to be the unwritten rule in sports, however, that’s not true for all sports and in the case of sailing, it is a sport where men and women can compete equally. In […]
The AWC 2nd Annual AWC Scholarship Run
The AWC 2nd Annual AWC Scholarship Run for Dek Thai 2017 is going to be BIG and EXCITING this year! AWC has set a goal of 4,000 runners and walkers at its annual family fun run/walk event at Lumpini Park, Sunday, October 1st at 5pm. Our theme is a Superhero theme because let’s face it, when you give […]
“Five Best Life Changing Spots When you visit in Ho Chi Min City”
“Five Best Life Changing Spots When you visit in Ho Chi Min City” When you bump into a whole bunch of crocodile meat on the table while strolling the Food Market or having a Vietnamese coffee from the top of Bitexco Financial Tower, it’s no ordinary short vacation. Because the extraordinary is what visiting the […]
“LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM”
“LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM” “ No one is born smart, athletic, or artistic but if you choose to be open-minded, kind, positive, and hard-working, you will succeed. These are the ideal traits of an ABS student” a powerful statement that defines the animating purpose of one’s school. This mission alignment was absolutely marked in my […]
The three stages of repatriation
Reverse culture shock can be the worst thing about returning from a stint abroad, but nurturing a continuing relationship with your expat country can help in surprising ways. Zoey Ilouz, a native Californian, has been an expatriate in Israel twice. Keen to experience her father’s country, she first moved there post-university (and post-break-up) to […]