Another aquarium? Indeed. It’s something that our whole family can enjoy together and every one we’ve visited has been different from the previous ones.

Nai Harn beach in Phuket, Thailand is wonderful for many things, but sunrises aren’t one of them. Elena and Bill Carmody ventured over for long walks on the sand and an incredible breakfast at Rock Salt Cafe.

When traveling the world for a year, it’s easy to miss your pet(s). Thankfully, there are cat cafes all over the world where Elena, Will, Violet and Bill Carmody can get some pets from borrowed cats abroad.

The Carmodys return to Andamanda, Phuket, this time with Will Carmody. Yes, this is a repeat of an epic day together, only this time we add our son, Will, along with Elena, Violet and Bill Carmody. Splash!

For the last several days, Elena and Bill Carmody have got up at 5:30am to go for an early morning walk in Phuket, Thailand and greet the sun as it rises.

Since our son Will missed the Thailand temple tour back in November, Elena and I took him to see one of the “must see” temples near where we’re staying.

Will Carmody, my son, wanted to check out the bird park here in Phuket, Thailand. This turned out to be such a cool day including Violet, Will and Elena feeding an ostrich.

Bill Carmody celebrates 3 years of sobriety on March 13, 2026 and reflects on the last three years without alcohol (and the continued gifts of sobriety).

What to watch on a 17 hour travel day? This is definitely a “Netflix and Fly” day. Season 2 of One Piece just dropped, so I’ll start there and see how I feel after bing watching this season.

Elena, Will, Violet and Bill Carmody say Bula one last time in Nadi, Fiji as we spend our final night at an airport hotel to avoid a 3am drive before a 17 hour flight via Sydney to Phuket.

Last day in Pacific Harbour, Fiji. What should we do with this beautiful day in the sun? Elena and Bill Carmody go back to The Pearl resort for one last day playing in the ocean together.

It’s here! The shark video that totally captures the essence of what Elena, Will, Violet and Bill Carmody just did here in Pacific Harbour, Fiji. Epic!

Don’t know what you’ve got until it’s GONE. Like water from the tap. Once it’s gone, you realize just how great our lives are with free flowing running water.

Elena, Will, Violet and Bill Carmody swing by Korotogo, Fiji to check out the Outrigger resort near our original AirBnb location. Grateful we’re not staying here after all.

Elena, Will, Violet and Bill Carmody head to The Pearl for authentic Fijian fire-walking, torch lighting and dance — not just watching, but participating. Epic!

One of the best dives of my life and that’s counting more than 150 dives over the past 33 years. Elena, Will, Violet and Bill Carmody scuba dive with Beqa Adventure Divers. It. Was. Awesome!

First sunny day in Fiji, so Elena and I head to The Pearl to get a day pass and enjoy the beach and pools here in Pacific Harbour, Fiji. Sun, we’ve missed you!

Bill Carmody and Elena walk to the Fijian Cultural Center and explore the sights including bure kalou, Fiji’s tallest traditional temple, built to honor the spirit and craftsmanship of ancient Fijian architecture.

Fiji has an endless supply of fresh coconuts. The only challenge is how to get into them. Luckily the AirBnb we’re staying in has a machete.

With Tropical Cyclone Urmil headed to Fiji, the rains are heavy (like buckets), bur rather than staying in doors, Will and Bill Carmody took out the machete and cleaned up the back yard jungle trails.