Go To The Beach

You maybe have seen me wear this dress before for work but obviously this time, I've styled the dress a lot different. Thailand is the perfect place to bring a long maxi to throw on. I love how versatile this dress is just by how I can tie the halter. And lemmie tell ya, this thing is so comfy it should be illegal; the last thing you wanna be on vacation is uncomfortable. But even with comfort, I still felt like a goddess wearing it - especially next to these amazing turquoise waters! 

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Black and White

I know this isn't the most exciting outfit but it's all about the kimono. It's the most delicious filmy, gauzy material and the fringe is too fun, even if it does go all over the place. And of course, it protects my pale Irish skin from too much sun exposure. This 'outfit' was my go-to for hanging by the pool in Thailand. The resort we stayed at had a bar in the pool, which was a first for me. In my humble opinion, every pool should have a bar (complete with snacks, too!)

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Bubble Gum Bohemian

Y'ALL. This dress. This dress. This dress!! That is all I really have to say on the matter. It's bubble gum pink tie-die and it has the largest bell sleeves everrrr. I got it at a boutique in Bali and have been dying to show y'all. It was the perfect thing to throw on and run out to gorge ourselves on yummy Thai food (the dress conveniently having an empire waist). Bonus: except for the deep V in front, it covers up a lot of skin which is a MUST for this pale gal. 

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Summer Words

Last week my boyfriend graduated from his Master's program (which he totally kicked BUTT IN; so proud. Waaaaahooo!!!) so we dashed over to Thailand for a long weekend to celebrate. This is the balcony of the resort we stayed in. The grounds were so gorgeous and we could see the turquoise ocean water from the balcony. My favorite part of the resort was listening to the waves crash as we fell asleep; much different than the noise from our Singaporean bedroom window! My favorite part of the trip was both of us turning off our phones for three days and just relaxing together.

It's also fun just to wear a swim suit for 3 complete days. I threw this oversized tank top and bright skater skirt over mine on our first day to the pool/beach. I don't usually get to show off my tattoo so I was excited to wear this outfit in Thailand - a place where people go purposely TO show off their ink! I got mine my first year in Korea. It says in French "one vie passionnante" which means a life of passion.   Pair it with the "love is blind" tank and "art as canvas" tote (what does that mean…?) and I got a lot to say as I walk down the strip! ;-) 

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My favorite way to pack: All the beach accoutrements and not much else! 

A few weeks back my boyfriend's sister, Megan, came to Singapore the same time that we had a weeklong vacation. Megan really wanted to see tigers and we knew Thailand was just the place for that. It was a super-duper hardship going back to Thailand and all but hey, what are families for?! ;-) We didn't stay very long - just long enough to soak up some sun, grab some delicious cheap food & drinks, stroke some big kitties, and get tons of cheap massages before we jumped back on a plane to check out Malaysia (photos of that to come!)

Can't start vacation without the obligatory yummy, fruity drink. And come on! It was two for one! 

Me, my boyfriend, and our 10 billion freckles. 

Patong Beach. A crowded beach but I love the vibe. 

Megan at Tiger Kingdom. These weren't even the biggest cats! They weren't drugged so they were pretty alert and frisky half the time. The other half of the time they acted like any other cats - lazy and totally unimpressed by us. 

I don't know who looks more cuddly - my bf or the big kitty! Also, I am kicking myself that I didn't get an OOTD photo of this gorgeous tropical dress for y'all. 

Patong's night life is craaaaazy. I have never seen so many sequins and heels at a beach town in my life. It's awesome for people watching. 

One of the beautiful corners of Thailand. 

On the beach at night you can buy lanterns to make wishes. Then you watch your wishes fly off into the stars. 

Second day in Phuket, Thailand. 

We ate so well at this place! Margaritas, steaks, creme brûlée. Mmmm!! Can't get a feast for that price in Singapore. 

Also cheap massages. Stephen maxes out on these like no one I've ever seen. He's in full princess mode but who can blame him?

Bye, Thailand! Until next time. <3

Instagram Travel Photo Journal

This is my last post about my trip to Thailand last week. I recently got a new phone (HTC One) which I LOVE and what better way to get acquainted with a new camera than by taking ten million photos of vacation? Here are some of my favorite photos. To see more of the vacation or what I do on a regular basis as an expat, go to http://followgram.me/lindseydish (on your computer) or http://instagram.com/lindseydish (on your phone). 

1. Best way to travel in an airport - super duper light! 

2. The restaurant attached to our bungalows had all these cool skulls decorated everywhere. And they still had all their christmas and new year's decorations up. I loved it!

3. The view from our breakfast table. 

4. No question about it - this pale irish girl's gotta have a sunhat ALWAYS. 

5. Mandatory beach sunset. 

6. Everywhere around Koh Lanta is hand painted signs. It gives the island a very kitschy, crafty feel. Good stuff. 

7. Me and my boo enjoying midday cocktails - that's what ya gotta do on vacation! 

8. Another view of "our" restaurant - lounge pillow-chairs and a great beach view. 

9. Oh, ya know. Just another gorgeous beach sunset.

1. Our 10th time scuba diving! 

2. One of the best things about scuba diving is getting to hang on the boat all day - and watch other boats go by!

3. Not on an actual instagram photo, just regrammed from one of the professional divers that accompanied us on our dive. 

4. Our dive had beautiful rocks, caves and cliffs above and below the water. 

5. Hanging on the boat. 

6. Our boat broke down, so we took many, many naps. 

7. Starting the 2nd morning by laying by the pool. 

8. All the swim suits! Cheap shopping in Thailand. 

9. The goodies I bought - love my high-waisted $30 suit!