From desolate island beaches of the Maldives to our next exotic location, we journey to the jungles of Thailand, where we feel re-energised through the country’s array of citrusy and spicy aromas.

Southeast Asia awaits as you wander through Thai herb gardens and soak up earth’s natural scents. Let a fusion of kaffir lime and ginger immerse you into a world of all that is zesty, spicy and warm with our Thai Garden scented candle.

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For both of us, Thailand signifies a time of energy, youth and exploration. Whilst Nicole travelled around Thailand with a friend at the age of 18, Lauren saw the incredible scenery at the age of 21. It was one place we never travelled to together but we each had our very own memorable experiences, soaking up everything the country has to offer.

In Lauren’s words…

‘Thailand is still to this day one of my favourite locations in the world. The friendly locals, the beautiful weather and a plethora of things to see and do made a firm stamp in my memories. What makes the place so interesting is that you can go from the mainland to the islands and experience a completely new culture. What I saw in Bangkok and Chaing Mai was vastly different from what I witnessed on the islands of Koh Tao, Koh Pha-ngan and Koh Phi Phi.

In Chaing Mai I absolutely loved the cultural hits that I gained from visiting the local food markets and attending cookery schools, making famous Thai dishes such as my ever favourite Thai green curry, to visiting elephant sanctuaries and spending time with the mahouts. Yet I experienced something entirely different when I saw life on the islands, from following trails and getting lost in the jungle (scary at the time!) and seeing the underwater safaris when I did my PADI scuba diving course. The beaches were absolutely incredible and it was amazing to visit the location of where “The Beach” (starring Leo DiCaprio) was filmed.

Most importantly, though, my time in Thailand is emblematic of a time where I felt very independent – it was the first trip that I took all on my own and I felt so brave. A huge step out of my comfort zone, it was a time where I felt like I was overcoming a lot personally (my symptoms of M.E/CFS where getting better and I felt like I was conquering so much when it came to my wellbeing), and I was able to meet so many friendly fellow travellers and friends that made a firm impression along the way. Thank you Thailand, for bringing so much colour into my life. I cannot wait to return!’

 

In Nicole’s words…

“For me, my days travelling around Thailand with one of my best friends is an experience I will remember until I’m old and grey. It was my first time travelling abroad without my family to a place so far from home. I felt care-free, exhilarated; I was literally living my best life.

Whilst I could share so many fond memories of my experience there, there was one feeling and day I still hold onto, which was travelling from Chiang Mai into the mountainous jungles of Pai on a moped. Travelling through sun and tropical storms, whilst trying to decipher the foreign road signs, and navigating the winding cliff-side roads of the jungle, this place was so scenic, so surreal.”

We captured the scents energy through the citrusy and energising locally grown plants…

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