Episode 24: Family Travel: Part 2 - Amed Coast, Sanur and Bangkok

Part Two of our Family Travel special moves straight from Ubud to Bali’s Amed Coast and onwards to Sanur and finally Bangkok’s mega-city energy. Ashleigh and Michael snorkel with turtles, talk safety and reviews, and unpack why simple tech plus trust still wins for local operators. In Sanur they reflect on value, calm seas and working-holiday realities. Bangkok brings Skytrain rides, river ferries, Wat Pho in the heat, and a DIY Chinatown street-food tour curated with a little help from AI.

They discuss medi-tourism, observe Thailand’s evolving regulatory landscape, and discuss how diversified demand keeps destinations resilient. The pair close with practical takeaways on slow travel, ethics in animal experiences, and how to design services that work for families as well as P&L.

In this episode:

• Amed by boat: hiring local, reading the water, and staying safe

• Reviews, WhatsApp, and the power of simple systems

• Sanur’s family-friendly value and beach-path cycling

• Bangkok by BTS and boat, plus a street-food sprint in Yaowarat

• Medi-tourism, destination diversification, and policy signals for operators

Whether you’re a hotel owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or just fascinated by where hospitality is heading, this one’s for you.

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