If you have booked a beach holiday you will no doubt be asking why there is rain when it is supposed to be sunny? Well, just like otherplaces on earth, our island needs rain too. Its the rain that gives the island its fresh green color and keeps the eco-system in balance. Statistically, November is the wettest month, however if you are coming to Koh Samui at any time of year; expect some rain at some point and plan ahead! As we live here, we are used to rain - anything fro

(or activities for families with teenagers, on Koh Samui)! Just recently my brother was visiting from the UK with his teenage kids, aged 17 and 15 years. My twins are 12, and all are at the age where parents are uncool, activities are boring and mornings are non-existent. The non-existent mornings suited us well as the adults got to have a leisurely breakfast, lengthy catch-ups and peaceful swims in the pool overlooking the ocean. My brother stayed at Villa Red Samui - a sup

So we have arrived via Bangkok to our new home, at least for the next 6 weeks. Last week's studying had to accommodate two days of traveling (we drove to Bangkok), as well as a change of country and timezone (albeit only an hour). We arrived in Bali two days ago. We fell in love with Bali two years ago, when we came here to celebrate our 50th birthdays and since then we have hopped over whenever time allows to enjoy the surfing, yoga and amazing food. So - mainly the surfing

We are frequently asked about schools and nurseries on the island, as more and more of our clients consider taking a sabbatical here in Koh Samui or even relocating permanently. We are well-served for educational establishments here, with plenty of schools available, providing education for kids from 2-18. To help you consider your options, Samui Nannies has compiled a list of schools and kindergartens. Some of those schools and nurseries will also welcome your children if

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly This week has proven even more challenging than last, in the world of homeschooling. The children have successfully managed to maintain their unenthusiastic demeanor each day, almost as if there is a possibility that if they show enough resistance, then we might just give up on this foolish endeavor. This inevitably leads to the loss of patience on our part and a reminder (in polite terms) of our agreement. If only this were the case... but our