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Champagne Living & a campervan in Thailand

This is what I dream of...a beautiful beach in Thailand.

This is where I dreamed of staying.

Mon Dieu!

Ms. 5-star hotel here spent a few nights in central Thailand, shacked up in a campervan with someone she didn’t even know.

When I first received the invitation to Thailand, my mind wandered to beautiful beaches with 5-star hotels, the kind that are on stilts over the teal waters, and food that would make Tony Bourdain drool.

Then came the e-mail…it all looked amazing, until my eyes were drawn to this…

Included services: 4 campervans, English speaking guide, parking fee & expressway fees…….shortwave radio for communication.

My home while in Thailand

This was my home for a couple of nights.

STOP THE PRESSES

Did they send this itinerary to the wrong gal? What about me says campervan? Did they know that I never even camped out in my own backyard as a child? That’s right, I, Zippy Sandler have NEVER camped in my life…not in a tent, a cabin or a campervan.

I panicked

What does one wear when camping?

I know the difference between formal, semi-formal, country-club casual, etc….but what is camping fashion?

How many of us would there be to a van?

I’m the type when paired up at conferences, pays the difference so we can EACH have our own room. I don’t do roommates.

He knew I couldn't cook & was ready for me (bottled water and cooked)

I think he knew I couldn’t cook & was ready for me

Somewhere in the document it said – shopping at the open market & cooking

COOKING? You mean, I’m flying for almost 30 hrs and I can’t be waited on, or even call out for delivery?

We would be doing local crafts

CRAFTS? (same reaction as cooking) Would this involve me holding a glue gun or a paint brush? Is there a hospital next door to where we’ll be? Have you ever seen me with an X-Acto knife or a knitting needle?

It was perfect...but I TRIED MY BEST to make a Thai flower garland.

It wasn’t perfect…but I TRIED MY BEST to make a Thai flower garland.

Maybe I’m being a little over-dramatic. I do have shorts and t-shirts. The truth is I can sew, throw pottery, even sketch a bit, and I cook at least once  a week every other week.

Still…where are my beaches and my fine dining restaurants?  What about those fabulous Thai massages and spa treatments? This isn’t what I signed up for.

To be continued……

 


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About Zipporah Sandler

Zipporah Sandler AKA Zippy is a lifestyle and travel specialist who after living everywhere from Providence to Paris found herself suddenly residing in South Florida (something she swore she’d never do).

Whether it be San Pellegrino water or Louis Roderer Cristal, Zippy suggests that you keep your life sparkling and your glass full.

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