It's a Drama Podcast

We desperately wanted to bring you an upbeat, humorous podcast to kick the year off, but sometimes life just doesn't turn out that way.

So you are getting the alternative. The real stuff. A conversation between a husband and wife trying to navigate life.

You are also getting PART 3 from the first chapter in Liz's upcoming book (which I still can't think of a title for?!).

Thank you for being here. Thank you for creating a space where we feel safe enough (and brave enough) to share the things that others might hide.

Thank you.

Links Mentioned in The Show:

Podcast episodes:

How to Stay Married When you Work Together 24/7

How we Afford to Travel the World

A Ruthless Response (including pt 1 of Liz's book)

The Ghost of Brian's Past (including pt 2 of Liz's book)

The One Thing (By Gary Keller)(Amazon affiliate link)

Liz's Book Update

The manuscript is currently with the editor. I need to get a cover design, think of a title and then... voila! It should be ready to release in March! Keep listening for more sneaky peaks, and I will let you know when you are able to pre-order! Remember, you can email me at [email protected] if you would like to know more about the book.

My Newsletter

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We LOVE Housesitting. Want to Try it too?

If you have been following this podcast for a while, then you will know that we have just returned for six months in Europe and Asia. While we were there, we did a lot of housesitting. We are constantly asked how we did this and if we can share the website that we used. So here it is:

The initial 'looking part' is free. You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around the world that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (As I say, looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content).

Then, if you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), then sign up to Trusted Housesitters HERE and use Code: SITTERLIZ to get your 20% discount!

Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx $80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!

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More Brilliant Podcast Episodes From It's a Drama:

A Ruthless Response

The Harsh Realities of Returning Home

It's scary, but it's done

Tossing and Turning in Thailand

She's Gone. was it a SECRET or a LIE?

Feeling Emotional. The Next Step.

Italian Men Pigs, And Pigeons

Drenched, Bothered And Bewildered

Travel The World For FREE. All About Housesitting

We're Leaving New Zealand.

Why I'm Terrified to Travel.

How We Afford To Travel the World

Greece?? For a Month?? How Much Does THAT Cost??

Up, Down And BUST

England We Love You...Sort Of

Every year is the same. October rolls around, and, without fail, the same futile conversation takes place.

"Let's make a pact!" Me and Bri say cheerfully as we slurp on our pumpkin soup, "This Christmas, we will...

1. Not go overboard on presents. After all, the holiday season is about being together, not scanning the presents like scavvy vultures to see who's spent the most. Hurray!
2. Keep the meal nice and simple. No foo-fah for us.
3. Turn off all devices. We will play board games and talk after dinner. Be like the Waltons.
4. Go easy on the alcohol. (Not sure why). Just because it's more organic and healthy. Yippee!
5. Smile and be happy. Always.

And every single year, the same thing happens.

We...

1. Spend shit loads of money, then get mad when each child doesn't fall at our feet with gratitude and say, "Wow! Thank you! I know how hard you work. I can't tell you how grateful I am for this box of Ferrero Rocher."
2. Spend all day slaving over the stove making a stupidly fancy creme caramel recipe that is far too hard and involves separating eggs. Which, when served at dinner, is assumed to be shop bought.
3. Take out the phone a billion times a day and say. "Oh wait! let me video it! I'll need to remember this when you leave home, and I'm sad and dead".
4. Sulk because the kids don't say how wonderful and scrumptious your creme caramel is.
5. Get pissed.
6. Get in a mood. Cry. Be miserable. Moan. Feel guilty for mentioning death at Christmastime. Cry a bit more.

This is the last podcast episode of 2022, so we thought we'd go out with a band. No holding back with this one...!

Today you will discover the reality of the holiday season in the Deacle family household, Brian's French run-in with the runs and why Liz will never feel the same about a certain perfume ever again...

Sending you many and much of everything lovely and bright.

Liz and Bri x

Links Mentioned in The Show:

My Newsletter

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Our Moving to NEW ZEALAND Podcast, NZ Ahead

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Here is the D&G Perfume "Pour femme" that we talked about! (It's actually a beautiful perfume!)

Email us!

Remember! if you would like us to tell the story of the Parisian dinner party, then email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. We personally reply to every email! Drop us a line to say hi!

We LOVE Housesitting. Want to Try it too?

If you have been following this podcast for a while, then you will know that we have just returned for six months in Europe and Asia. While we were there, we did a lot of housesitting. We are constantly asked how we did this and if we can share the website that we used. So here it is:

The initial 'looking part' is free. You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around the world that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (As I say, looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content).

Then, if you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), then sign up to Trusted Housesitters HERE and use Code: SITTERLIZ to get your 20% discount!

Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx $80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!

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More Brilliant Podcast Episodes From It's a Drama:

The Ghost of Brian's Past (Book Reading Episode)

A Ruthless Response

The Harsh Realities of Returning Home

It's scary, but it's done

Tossing and Turning in Thailand

She's Gone. was it a SECRET or a LIE?

Feeling Emotional. The Next Step.

Italian Men Pigs, And Pigeons

Drenched, Bothered And Bewildered

Travel The World For FREE. All About Housesitting

We're Leaving New Zealand.

Why I'm Terrified to Travel.

How We Afford To Travel the World

Greece?? For a Month?? How Much Does THAT Cost??

Up, Down And BUST

England We Love You...Sort Of

For years, Brian and I have disagreed over what Christmas morning should look like. What traditions we should pass down to our young children. Presents wrapped or unwrapped? Gifts given or hidden? Tree artificial or real? Mummy sloshed or sober?

Decisions, decisions...

In this week's Christmas special, we let three ghosts out of the bag...Take a skeleton out of the closet and treat you to a third reading of Liz's book. This is a snippet from Chapter one, where Liz introduces you to her kids and tells you why she threw everything in the air to backpack the world on a shoestring with the family.

Whatever you are doing this holiday season, know that we send you peace, love and happiness and wish nothing but the best for you in 2023.

Enjoy!

Links Mentioned in The Show: My Newsletter

Sign up HERE, and I will send you my free weekly newsletter. It is filled with nothing but goodness and thought-provoking stuff. You will love it. But be warned. Sometimes I cry and drink wine while I'm writing. All at the same time. If that sounds like your sort of thing, then sign up here, and we will be lifelong friends

We LOVE Housesitting. Want to Try it too?

If you have been following this podcast for a while, then you will know that we have just returned for six months in Europe and Asia. While we were there, we did a lot of housesitting. We are constantly asked how we did this and if we can share the website that we used. So here it is:

The initial 'looking part' is free. You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around the world that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (As I say, looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content).

Then, if you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), then sign up to Trusted Housesitters HERE and use Code: SITTERLIZ to get your 20% discount!

Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx $80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!

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Moving To NEW ZEALAND?

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More Brilliant Podcast Episodes From It's a Drama:

A Ruthless Response

The Harsh Realities of Returning Home

It's scary, but it's done

Tossing and Turning in Thailand

She's Gone. was it a SECRET or a LIE?

Feeling Emotional. The Next Step.

Italian Men Pigs, And Pigeons

Drenched, Bothered And Bewildered

Travel The World For FREE. All About Housesitting

We're Leaving New Zealand.

Why I'm Terrified to Travel.

How We Afford To Travel the World

Greece?? For a Month?? How Much Does THAT Cost??

Up, Down And BUST

England We Love You...Sort Of

I'm still trying to figure out if telling someone that they'll never amount to anything makes them stronger and more determined, like a lioness on rollerskates or defeated and beaten. Like a tired old bow-wow.

This week Liz was picked to pieces by someone she respected. And it hurt.

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Doing Something That Scares The Pants Off You

I have been working on my book for almost two years. Last month I completed it. And so it was time. Time to let an editor take a look.

Gulp.

Handing it over to a "proper writer" (someone who has actually finished and published their work as opposed to someone who dilly-dallies around and spends most of her days fantasising about signing hardbacks in the foyer of WHSmiths) was probably one of the hardest things I have ever had to do.

But I did it.

In this week's episode, not only will you be treated to a reading of the opening chapter of my book, but I will also share what happened when the editor responded. Stand by...

Links Mentioned in The Show: My Newsletter

My most thought-provoking writing is shared in my weekly newsletter. With the people that I care about the most. I would love to welcome you into that cherished space.

Sign up HERE, and I will send you my free weekly newsletter. It is filled with nothing but goodness and thought-provoking stuff. You will love it. But be warned. Sometimes I cry and drink wine while I'm writing. All at the same time. If that sounds like your sort of thing, then sign up here, and we will be lifelong friends.

We LOVE Housesitting. Want to Try it too?

If you have been following this podcast for a while, then you will know that we have just returned for six months in Europe and Asia. While we were there, we did a lot of housesitting. We are constantly asked how we did this and if we can share the website that we used. So here it is:

The initial 'looking part' is free. You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around the world that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (As I say, looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content).

Then, if you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), then sign up to Trusted Housesitters HERE and use Code: SITTERLIZ to get your 20% discount!

Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx ($80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!

Follow us on:

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Typical. All around the world without so much of a sniff, and then you come home and get Covid. And not only that, you're not coping with being home as well as you thought you would...

I'd never really given much thought to what is known as the vacation blues. Until now, that is.

We warn you. This isn't the most uplifting episode. But it's real. And that's all that matters.

Links Mentioned in The Show:

Liz's Quora profile, where she is currently finding an outlet to relax and be creative (Don't forget to follow!).

WITCH Theatre Company in Wellington (Where Tessa has just landed a role in their next show - Into The woods).

We LOVE Housesitting. Want to Try it too?

You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around the world that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (Looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content).

If you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), then sign up to Trusted Housesitters HERE and use Code: SITTERLIZ to get your 20% discount!

Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx ($80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!

Join My Newsletter

My most thought-provoking writing is shared in my weekly newsletter with my circle of friends. I would love to include you in that group. Sign up below.

Sign up HERE, and I will send you my free weekly newsletter. It is filled with nothing but goodness and thought-provoking stuff. You will love it. But be warned. Sometimes I cry and drink wine while I'm writing. If that sounds like your sort of thing, then sign up here, and we will be lifelong friends.

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Tossing and Turning in Thailand

She's Gone. was it a SECRET or a LIE?

Feeling Emotional. The Next Step.

Italian Men Pigs, And Pigeons

Drenched, Bothered And Bewildered

Travel The World For FREE. All About Housesitting

We're Leaving New Zealand.

Why I'm Terrified to Travel.

How We Afford To Travel the World

Greece?? For a Month?? How Much Does THAT Cost??

Up, Down And BUST

England We Love You...Sort Of

Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You!

World Travel. What Nobody Ever Warns You About

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Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.)

We're back. After six months of complete freedom; swanning around Europe and Asia doing exactly as we please, we are back home to New Zealand. And boy did we land with a bump.

In this week's show, we wanted to share the realities of long-term travel. Give you a glimpse into the nitty gritty truths of what returning home to normal life after being on the road for six months looks and feels like.

This show is dedicated to our beautiful girl Pandora. The best cat a family could ever ask for. RIP sweet girl.

Links Mentioned in The Show:

The book that you will hear me read is my own. I am yet to publish it. If you like what you hear and would like to read more (and get very private insights into my world and a ton of inspiration), then click this link and join my free private newsletter to share my book-writing journey. I would be honoured to have you with me.

Total Cost to Travel Europe & Asia For 6 Months

We talk about this briefly on the show but I wanted you to know the exact cost of our 6 month trip.

Our total cost for the six months trip came in at $33,000 NZD. That's an average of $176 NZD a day (excluding flight). This included, accommodation, food, petrol and entertainment.

This is $20,000 USD and £17,000.

I think that you'll agree that this is pretty incredible.

We were able to make massive savings by housesitting. When we evaluated our costs we discovered that housesitting (in the UK and Europe) saved us approximately $16,000 USD.

To hear more about how we saved this money by housesitting ( and how you can too!) check out this podcast:

How We Managed to Stay in Tuscany, Italy For 6 weeks For FREE

We LOVE Housesitting. Want to Try it too?

You can oggle all of the beautiful houses around the world that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (Looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content).

If you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), then sign up to Trusted Housesitters HERE and use Code: SITTERLIZ to get your 20% discount!

Still not sure about paying for a Housesitting membership? Remember that the cost of a yearly membership (approx ($80 using the discount code above) will be paid back (and more) on the first housesitting night. It really is that simple!

Join My Newsletter!

My most thought-provoking writing is shared in my weekly newsletter with my circle of friends. I would love to include you in that group. Sign up below.

Sign up HERE, and I will send you my free weekly newsletter. It is filled with nothing but goodness and thought-provoking stuff. You will love it. But be warned. Sometimes I cry and drink wine while I'm writing. If that sounds like your sort of thing, then sign up here, and we will be lifelong friends.

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Moving To NEW ZEALAND?

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Want More Brilliant Podcast Episodes Like This?

Tossing and Turning in Thailand

She's Gone. was it a SECRET or a LIE?

Feeling Emotional. The Next Step.

Italian Men Pigs, And Pigeons

Drenched, Bothered And Bewildered

Travel The World For FREE. All About Housesitting

We're Leaving New Zealand.

Why I'm Terrified to Travel.

How We Afford To Travel the World

Greece?? For a Month?? How Much Does THAT Cost??

Up, Down And BUST

England We Love You...Sort Of

Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You!

World Travel. What Nobody Ever Warns You About

Travelling With kids. How to Stay Sane (ish) Until Wine O'Clock

How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap.

Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.)

This week's episode is brought to you from Chiang Mai in Thailand. As this will be the last episode that we do while on this six-month trip, we thought that we'd make it an extra special episode for you.

We have decided to do/say/talk about/share a few things that make us both feel rather uncomfortable. Especially me. But. You will love it. We know you will. And that makes the uncomfortableness all ok.

So sit back, enjoy the show and let us wow you with what we are about to share!

PS: Can we just say a HUGE thank you! thank you for being here with us for the past six months, for sharing our highs and lows and for supporting us along the way. You are wonderful. Thank you x

Remember that you can email us at any time. We love it when people reach out. Why not say hi and let us know what you thought of this week's show? - I'll wait for you! [email protected]

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Links Mentioned in The Show:

The book that you will hear me read is my own. I am yet to publish it. If you like what you hear and would like to read more (and get very private insights into my world and a ton of inspiration), then click this link and join my free private newsletter to share my book-writing journey. I would be honoured to have you with me.

The condo that we are renting in Chiang Mai is called the Astra. Check it out on Agoda here.

Want to take the train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai? You can buy tickets here.

We LOVE Housesitting. Want to Try it too? Here's a Discount Code:

Don't forget, you can oggle all of the beautiful houses around the world that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (Looking is completely free, so gander to your heart's content!)

If you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), then sign up to Trusted Housesitters HERE and use Code: SITTERLIZ to get your 20% discount!

Looking for the BEST Travel Credit Card?

If you are off on your travels and need to transfer money internationally or are just looking for a great travel debit card to pay for things, Transfer wise is the BEST!

It's the only card Bri will use (and believe me when I say...he has done his research!)👇

Click HERE To receive a FREE FEE transfer on your first $900

The Wise Card is amazing for travel and as a budgeting card when at home. The app is great as it knows what type of purchases you are making: Fuel, food etc.. so you can view at the end of the month how much you have spent. The exchange rates are good as money is sent from your own bank account. There are NO hidden charges that banks tend to charge when you transfer money while abroad. The Wise Card really has been our best friend, and we highly recommend setting up a Wise account for travelling overseas. It's fabulous! 👍

Join My Newsletter!

My most thought-provoking writing is shared in my weekly newsletter with my circle of friends. I would love to include you in that group. Sign up below.

Sign up HERE, and I will send you my free weekly newsletter. It is filled with nothing but goodness and thought-provoking stuff. You will love it. But be warned. Sometimes I cry and drink wine while I'm writing. If that sounds like your sort of thing, then sign up here, and we will be lifelong friends.

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Moving To NEW ZEALAND?

If you are moving to New Zealand and are in search of the BEST New Zealand content in the world then check out our other fabulous Podcast - NZ AHEAD

Want More Brilliant Podcast Episodes Like This?

Tossing and Turning in Thailand

She's Gone. was it a SECRET or a LIE?

Feeling Emotional. The Next Step.

Italian Men Pigs, And Pigeons

Drenched, Bothered And Bewildered

Travel The World For FREE. All About Housesitting

We're Leaving New Zealand.

Why I'm Terrified to Travel.

How We Afford To Travel the World

Greece?? For a Month?? How Much Does THAT Cost??

Up, Down And BUST

England We Love You...Sort Of

Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You!

World Travel. What Nobody Ever Warns You About

Travelling With kids. How to Stay Sane (ish) Until Wine O'Clock

How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap.

Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.)

Bit of a cheeky one this. Bri gets a bit frisky.

It must be all that dental work he's had done. Or the fear of going to the hospital on Friday...

This post may contain affiliate links. They cost you nothing, but we make a small commission. Please see our Disclaimer.

Links Mentioned in The Show:

The condo that we are renting in Chiang Mai is called the Astra. Check it out on Agoda here.

Want to take the train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai? You can buy tickets here.

We LOVE Housesitting. Want to Try it too? Here's a Discount Code:

Don't forget, you can oggle all of the beautiful houses around the world that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (Looking is completely free so gander to your heart's content!)

If you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do), then sign up to Trusted Housesitters HERE and use Code: SITTERLIZ to get your 20% discount!

Looking for the BEST Travel Credit Card?

If you are off on your travels and need to transfer money internationally or are just looking for a great travel debit card to pay for things Transfer wise is the BEST!

It's the only card Bri will use (and believe me when I say...he has done his research!)👇

Click HERE To receive a FREE FEE transfer on your first $900

The Wise Card is amazing for travel and as a budgeting card when at home. The app is great as it knows what type of purchases you are making: Fuel, food etc.. so you can view at the end of the month how much you have spent. The exchange rates are good as money is sent from your own bank account. There are NO hidden charges that banks tend to charge when you transfer money while abroad. The Wise Card really has been our best friend, and we highly recommend setting up a Wise account for travelling overseas. It's fabulous!

Join My Newsletter!

My most thought-provoking writing is shared in my weekly newsletter with my circle of friends. I would love to include you in that group. Sign up below.

Sign up HERE, and I will send you my free weekly newsletter. It is filled with nothing but goodness and thought-provoking stuff. You will love it. But be warned. Sometimes I cry and drink wine while I'm writing. If that sounds like your sort of thing, then sign up here, and we will be lifelong friends.

Follow us on:

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Moving To NEW ZEALAND?

If you are moving to New Zealand and are in search of the BEST New Zealand content in the world then check out our other fabulous Podcast - NZ AHEAD

Want More Brilliant Podcast Episodes Like This?

Tossing and Turning in Thailand

She's Gone. was it a SECRET or a LIE?

Feeling Emotional. The Next Step.

Italian Men Pigs, And Pigeons

Drenched, Bothered And Bewildered

Travel The World For FREE. All About Housesitting

We're Leaving New Zealand.

Why I'm Terrified to Travel.

How We Afford To Travel the World

Greece?? For a Month?? How Much Does THAT Cost??

Up, Down And BUST

England We Love You...Sort Of

Can't Wait To Travel Again? Here's Some Inspiring Content For You!

World Travel. What Nobody Ever Warns You About

Travelling With kids. How to Stay Sane (ish) Until Wine O'Clock

How to Travel The World For Free. Or at Least Very, Very Cheap.

Italy Travel (Like You've Never Seen Before. In Your Life.)

Click HERE To receive a FREE FEE transfer on your first $900

The Wise Card is amazing for travel and as a budgeting card when at home. The app is great as it knows what type of purchases you are making: Fuel, food etc.. so you can view at the end of the month how much you have spent. The exchange rates are good as money is sent from your own bank account. There are NO hidden charges that banks tend to charge when you transfer money while abroad. The Wise Card really has been our best friend, and we highly recommend setting up a Wise account for travelling overseas. It's fabulous! 👍

Join My Newsletter!

My most thought-provoking writing is shared in my weekly newsletter with my circle of friends. I would love to include you in that group. Sign up below.

Sign up HERE, and I will send you my free weekly newsletter. It is filled with nothing but goodness and thought-provoking stuff. You will love it. But be warned. Sometimes I cry and drink wine while I'm writing. If that sounds like your sort of thing, then sign up here, and we will be lifelong friends.

Imagine travelling with your spouse for six whole months.

Living together, working together, sleeping together. Skipping along the seashore holding hands. Discussing what brilliant ideas you can implement into your online businesses to generate even more cash.

What joy.

Laughing together. Planning together. Smooching below the stars...Never once saying "Why are you wearing THAT disgusting T-shirt again? I hate it. It's hideous." Or: "Oh, do me a favour will you and button it. Who do you think you are? My 'effing Mother?"

No. Never saying that. Uh-uh.

How To Stay Married

Brian and I are used to being together. We've owned and run a handful of businesses, moved to the other side of the world, and built our own home. We even took our teenager's backpacking around the world for a year and never spent a day apart.

But that was different. Each of those experiences involved someone else. The kids. My mum. A friend, The builder. The dog. Anyone.

Travelling, Living, Working With Your Spouse. How To Stay Married

For the past five months, we have been travelling Europe. Me and Brian driving around the continent like Noddy and Big ears in our little red car. Just us. And now we are in Thailand. Just us. Spending five weeks in a swanky apartment. And it's very romantic.

Mostly.

I share this post because the last couple of days has been tense. Taut. Not taut as in perky and pert and attractive. But taut as in strangling and suffocating and rigid.

(Let's just say that we've exhausted Thailand's supply of Hong Thong Whisky).

So we thought we thought that we'd record a podcast. Sharing some of our excellent tips. On how we stay married.

Because after thirty-three years we are still going strong. Madly in love. And here's how we manage to do it...

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f you have ever dreamed of visiting Thailand but have been put off because you've heard stories about how hard it is to travel in Asia (and let's face it we've all heard those stories), then you will love this podcast! Because taking a trip to Thailand is easy. Easy peasy. If we can do it, you certainly can.

Just know that you might have to prepare for a few teeny dramas...

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Liz and Brian are finally in Thailand. Living it up in the city of Chiang Mai.

Phew. They made it.

But not without a few hiccups. Such as being captured in the checkout line by two old biddy drug smugglers disguised as harmless grandparents for example. Bri suddenly developing Insomnia. Or causing the security guard's mouth to fall open when we showed up at the posh condo gate in a cattle truck...

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That sleep app that I promised you? Here it is. If you have problems going to or staying asleep, then this little meditation will be your friend for life.

The condo that we are renting in Chiang Mai is called the Astra. Check it out on Agoda here.

Want to take the train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai? You can buy tickets here.

We LOVE Housesitting. Want to Try it too? Here's a Discount Code:

Don't forget, you can oggle all of the beautiful houses around the world that are waiting for YOU to look after them. Take a sneak peek here! (Looking is completely free so gander to your heart's content!)

If you are serious about using Housesitting as a tool to travel the world for free (as we do) then sign up to Trusted Housesitters HERE and use Code: SITTERLIZ to get your 20% discount!

🟩 Looking for the BEST travel insurance?

There is only one company that we use (and only ever use when we travel), and that is World Nomads. Over the years we've made three claims (sorry guys), and each time the service has been superb. Get your Instant FREE quote now!

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Taking the Train From Bangkok to Chiang Mai (I wrote this post 4 years ago after we did the trip with the kids. Pure hell. Very honest post.)

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