Wanderlustress

Life in Laos through the lens of a diplomatic wife raising twin toddlers.

Tag Archives: expat life

Around Here Lately

A glimpse into our life in between tantrums, sibling rivalry, an overworked dad, and a cranky mom trying to keep it all moving right along… Follow me on Facebook: Wanderlustress … Continue reading

March 17, 2013 · 3 Comments

My Nagging Curiosity

Driving around Vientiane I often see something and ask myself, “What IS that?” and I don’t have enough time to stop and find out, nor do I always have my … Continue reading

March 15, 2013 · 2 Comments

Cuteness Update

With job applications submitted and big loud Lao-style outdoor party thrown, time to catch up here on this blog. I kind of enjoy the waiting phase of a job search, … Continue reading

January 29, 2013 · 3 Comments

A Christmas Moment

Celebrating the Christmas holiday season while living overseas can sometimes feel…to be honest…a little forced. With a fake tree and tropical heat, and no close friends or family to celebrate … Continue reading

December 31, 2012 · 5 Comments

Rest.Home.Family

Rest. Is there such a thing as too much travel? Add “…with kids?” and all parents will certainly agree with me when I say “yes”. Three wonderful, memorable and fun … Continue reading

December 5, 2012 · 3 Comments

Buddha Park (again)

Three months is a l-o-n-g-t-i-m-e to be without a car in a city and environs with so much to explore, and the inconvenience of having to make at least three … Continue reading

October 6, 2012 · 8 Comments

Past Weeks in Pictures

I am either at a loss for words, busy, tired, slightly depressed or a combination of all the above. Before this slump set in, I was going great guns making … Continue reading

October 3, 2012 · 10 Comments

Additions to the Garden

As a follow up to my previous post about having a tropical garden already in place and beautiful when we arrived in Vientiane, I’ve been adding a few more plants … Continue reading

September 24, 2012 · 6 Comments

Japanese-Lao Fusion in Vientiane

When compared to a vacation abroad, settling in and living in a foreign country for two years sounds like a long time. It is. And it isn’t – real life … Continue reading

September 22, 2012 · 6 Comments

Friends Make All the Difference

There is a very nice playground at the Ambassador’s sports field that we often take the kids to. It was constructed a few years ago and it’s pretty awesome as … Continue reading

September 19, 2012 · 6 Comments

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