New Blog For 2023!

19.06.23

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Hi Al!

So, here we are again, another year and another blog from me! 

I can’t quite believe it’s been 9 months since my last post.

What a turbulent and difficult winter/spring we’ve had: Energy crisis, cost of living crisis, climate crisis, Tory crisis, ongoing Brexit crisis! In short a bit of a shit show. 

I decided to go back to Thailand again this year. This was for several reasons: it’s beautiful, the people are lovely, the food is amazing and it’s Cheap! 😃 I also found it incredibly relaxing last year, which I needed and definitely need again this year. 

As I’m visiting the same country, I’ll try not to bore you all with the same stuff. I will be visiting different parts of Thailand, although to begin with I will be back in beautiful Chiang Mai, staying at the same hotel, possibly even the same room! 😂 I find it quite reassuring knowing where I’ll be and what to expect. I also plan to travel to different areas later in my trip.

I left Newquay a week ago and have been staying in Hertford and Stevenage catching up with all my lovely friends and family (unfortunately I didn’t get to see everyone!) 

Thank you to Tish & Ken, Hayley and Tracey & Jaques for looking after me, plying me with beautiful food & drink, driving me places, letting me use your cars and generally being awesome 😍It means the world to me. 

I am currently sitting in the lounge at Terminal 2waiting for my Flight to Singapore. I managed to get a great deal on my flights, perhaps because I have a 12hr layover in Singapore 😬Singapore airport is fantastic, so my plan is to go to the butterfly garden (yes, they really do have one) walk around the gardens, go for a swim the the last 5 hours will be spent in a lounge trying to get some sleep before my onward flight to Bangkok. 

I booked an onward flight from Bangkok to Chiang Mai several months ago and then discovered on Wednesday that my onward flight is from a different airport!! 🤦‍♀️ Luckily for me I have 6hrs between flights which should be enough time to get to Don Mueang airport by free shuttle or a taxi! I will finally arrive in Chiang Mai on Wednesday afternoon I hope. 

Right guys, that’s it for now. Once I get settled in Chiang Mai I will start blogging more regularly.

Have a great evening. 

I’m not going to add pics to this as the WiFi is a bit pants here! 

Take care

Xxx

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Author: hereandthereclaire

Hi, my name is Claire and I am 60 years young, welcome to my blog. I am new to the whole travel and blog writing world, so no judging! I recently made some big life changes, leaving my job in education and moving myself and my younger children to Newquay in Cornwall, I then started a business with some fantastic friends #coffeeonthecornernewquay. And now I am about to embark on my first big travel adventure...I would love to share this with you. Since starting this blog in 2018 I have made more changes, and now in 2024 I will be traveling full time for the next year! Please join me in sharing my Big Adventure! ❤️

14 thoughts on “New Blog For 2023!”

  1. Hello! How lovely to read this. I no longer have FB so have lost contact with all my dear friends.
    Have a wonderful time on this year’s adventure trail. I look forward to following your blog.
    Take care.
    Xx

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  2. Hi Claire,
    Great to hear you’re off on your travels again and I hope you have a fantastic time.
    Looking forward to reading your blog as always.
    Safe travels and take care.
    Karon xx

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