Background of Fanfan and Allan Wilson the happy couple bloggers of Live Less Ordinary. From family to marriage and day-to-day life.
Many people ask about my website’s title ‘Live Less Ordinary’ apparently it’s confusing but in truth everything is there in the name (idiots). To beef it up a bit…. it is about my decision to ‘live a lifestyle less ordinary to others’. Of course this can be in infinite ways but here, on my website, […]
Moving to Thailand? Best Decision Ever. Read More »
This is an earlier experience of life in rural Thailand, which shares the initial setting for a book we wrote called a Potato in a Rice Field: A Year Living in Rural when we went back to basics to live a rustic simple life in Thailand’s rural rice fields. As Fanfan was born in rural Thailand
Simple Living in Thailand (Isaan) Read More »
A late round up of 2013’s travels. Having been travelling through China the past couple of weeks we have only now arrived back to Bangkok in preparation for the New Year 2014. Happy New Year by the way. Blogging-wise we couldn’t be happier with two unexpected awards; Wanderlust Travel Blog of the Year 2013 and
Review: Best of Travel 2013 Read More »
Live Less Ordinary chronicles the lifestyle of Allan and Fanfan; living in Bangkok and eating through Asia. Don’t expect bland and boring. Do expect obsessive food posts. Meet our Live Less Ordinary Bloggers. (Here for contact details and advertising or contact us at alv@hotmail.co.uk). Name: Allan Wilson Hometown: Bangor, Northern Ireland, UK Inspired by unfamiliar in 2002
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Wishing a Merry Christmas to all our readers (mum) from Xian, China. This post has been scheduled weeks in advance, while I would love to be in contact over Christmas we cannot guarantee it. Times, schedules, blocked websites in China, will we have internet? There are too many uncertainties. For the first time we will
Merry Xmas from China Read More »
I am a Northern Irish Travel Blogger. I was born in Bangor, Northern Ireland in the UK. My mum is from Edinburgh, Scotland and my dad from Bangor, Northern Ireland. I travel with a British passport and tell people I am from the UK. Being Northern Irish abroad is complicated. Being Northern Irish Abroad Coming
Northern Irish Identity Crisis Read More »
After a month of travel through Europe, our engagement in Wicklow, Ireland and wedding in Bali, Indonesia we arrive in Bangkok City to complete the legal part of the marriage. By far the most tedious of proceedings but also the most important. Legal marriage in Bangkok involves a three-part process; first obtain an “Affirmation of Freedom
Dotting I’s and Crossing T’s Read More »
Surrounded by rice paddies, valley canopies and an intimate gathering of close family and friends. On April 25th Fanfan and I tied the knot in the beautiful Ubud region of Bali. After two years of living and travelling together, we had no hesitation or doubts on making the long term commitment. It was an easy decision. From the
Our Simple Balinese Wedding Read More »
Following two weeks in Europe through Rome, Paris, London and Belfast I find the perfect moment to propose to Fanfan. While the Eiffel tower or Trevi Fountain may be thought of as the perfect scene for the occasion; trust me they are not. My original intention to propose in Paris was scuppered by touristic, unromantic and
Engaged in Wicklow, Ireland Read More »
Some of my most treasured travel memories are those when travelling with mum. I love travelling with mum. She makes the perfect travel partner. Not because we have similar interests but because she pays for everything and allows me to choose the travel itinerary. While mum treasures memories of Ceylon tea in Ella tea hills
Extreme Adventures with Mum Read More »
