52 Running a tourist business in high season on a Thai island is not easy... We are busy!
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- High season started and it's great but not easy! Even though we live on a beautiful island, we are struggling to manage the work, the kids, the household and everything around it. Sounds familiair?
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So glad you put everything out as it is, too many wonderful UA-cam channels that are not what it really is, I've been in Asia over 32 years so can see the difference. You go girl !
If you've been here so long, you know! 🤣🤣🤣
I think it’s so smart to just film whatever comes up day to day with family + wrk! Your life is different + interesting to many. 💜
Thanks so much for this tip. It was quiet on our side but I'm just preparing to start posting again very soon, like next month!
I real miss you am happy you are back watching from Africa Kenya
Good to see you again . I am watching you all the way from Jamaica in the Caribbean.
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Such is the life of a working mother. Either, here in the 🇺🇸 USA or in Koi Lanta. Don't be so hard on yourself. When you look back at this time in your life you will be proud of the example you have been to your children. They will have a strong work ethic and learn how to balance it with family. UA-cam can wait until low season. Wishing you and your family the Happiest of Holidays! Peace be with you 🙏
You're so kind to me. And yes, i think this time of combining work with young kids is probably the busiest time in our lives. Many of us have been through it ❤️❤️❤️ and it shall pass....
I'm retired I would love to be a nanny, I love children and I live in the US. I have been watching other videos about Thailand, it looks absolutely beautiful.
I also watch Lilly's Expact, I live vicariously through her videos as it looks phenomenal there. Everyone seems to help one another. Different from living in the US. Merry Christmas 🎄⛄🎄😊
I left Germany 2001 with 18, stayed 4 years in Spain and Argentina, than from 22 I spent 7 years in Egypt, than 6 years in Qatar and now 3 years in Ghana. Just got 40 this months. I wish I would have documented my journey and be as brave as you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
It's never too late! I also feel sometimes sad that I don't have any videos of all the other amazing stuff I did in my life, like living in Myanmar for 3 years. But it's really never too late I found myself at 40s 🤣🤣🤣
Wow, that is so amazing and interesting. I am Asian (from the Indian Subcontinent) and have lived in many countries including in Thailand (five and a half years). I studied in the U.S. and decided to leave and explore the world. I worked in many different countries and the exposure and insight I gained from other cultures truly cannot be expressed in words. I now live in Germany. I like many things about Germany and its culture but I also feel very restricted and the system is very rigid and inflexible and therefore less freedom. I love traveling, living and working in different cultures because I feel that it is my way of exploring life. I have not been to Africa yet but would love to visit a few countries in Africa. How do you find life in Ghana and do you work there? I wish you all the best with your future plans and dreams. I am in my mid 50's now and I would like to find a home away from Germany very soon. I am still thinking of going back to Thailand to live long term because of the sense of freedom I had when I lived there.
You don‘t have to be perfect! Being authentic is enough😉.
We are sick of perfect paradise vlogs 🏝️ 👙🍹 with a touch of romantic sunsets 🌅 🤣🤣🤣
Courage Mayaan courage! You’ve been through so much and you are allowed to speak out your stress every now and then. We are all just human. Not complaining is just hiding all frustration inside oneself, which might not be healthy at all. Island life is definitely good for children who might not have all the “luxury” as city kids but I am sure nothing compares to the learning and growing experience your kids have. 💪be strong be happy Mayaan❤
Thanks so much! Yeah I feel the same way about complaining but don't tell Mon 🤣🤣🤣 he rather keep it inside...
My husband is Latin American and sometimes (most of the time?) he will interpret my complaining as a criticism of him, or that he is supposed to “fix” it, or that I am unhappy in our life together. Nearly 30 years together, and still I have to remind him I’m just “letting it out”, with no expectation from him other than to be loving and understanding (which he is). But, like Mon, if I complain too much, it certainly brings him down. So I have to find a balance.
@@mwiebe2663 yes, it is all about how we balance in life. Too much of anything can be harmful.
@mwiebe2663 very well-said. I read your comment out to Mon and he was listening carefully and then said "perfect". 😂😂😂😍😍😍
You are so inspiring with your beautiful energy! I watch almost all the videos you published (the first one was the story of the Swedish lady who returned to Thailand and found a way to live with her love). Your stories give me hope for making my own dreams true. I am in love with a wonderful African man in a beautiful sunny country that is also plagued by wars and conflicts. Nevertheless I keep hoping for the better and one day I wish to tag you as source of inspiration in our video showing a bountiful farm growing food and spreading seeds of peace and understanding all around us.
Wow that's such an amazing comment to read. I wish you strength and wisdom and that all your dreams come true! Big hugs!
That same video about the Swedish woman who went back to her Thai man that got me hooked on your videos.
How nice to see you again! You are authentic, that makes you sympathetic. The benefit to live on the island is, it’s like a holiday, but the life does not only contain the holiday. I can understand your emotions, keep going to be your selves, to love the people around you. Watching from Germany 🇩🇪 ❤🏝️ 😊
Thanks so much, that's my point exactly ❤️❤️❤️
Nice place , I am gong this upcoming March , will stop over and visit and book for a night , have a short trip to Khabi , can’t stay for long in Thailand . I am worry about my dogs lol , great to see you on UA-cam again , Merry Christmas and have a wonderful New Years
Beautiful, the full spectrum of life. I find myself complaining (I call it venting, just sometimes need to get it out and let it go), then remind myself of how privileged and blessed I am. I love the closing with those beautiful little girls on an amazing sunset beach. What a fantastic childhood that will give them strong roots for growing the rest of their lives.
Yes it's always about the balance, a bit of complaining (venting) and appreciating and then we're good. 😍😍😍
hello mayan, love your blog's, your family are amazing,kids lovelier, your husband quite creative in his cooking class,i personally admired you both are so determined, focus towards a brighter future, despite of so many hurdles came along during pandemic,but you still able to do much around at your business vecinity,,now glad to see that buisness is back busy roaam around this island,and yet juggling your time also with your kids,god bless you & your family keep it up 🙏🙏🙏😇
I see it's your first comment on my channel. Wow! What an amazing comment to get from someone. Thanks so much for all your kind words. Please tell memore about yourself, would love to know something about who you are as well! If you have a moment...
That dog Diva is beautiful! And wow, what a hectic day for you. Thank u for giving us insight into your daily life as a business woman, and a mother n wife
Oh my gosh, those children esp Layla, she is so pretty and smart. Infact all the kids are lovely.
Diva is such a beautiful "pup", glad you took him or her into your home. It sounds like you have a thriving business - ie, "resort cottages". Its lovely and inviting............and Mon being such a fabulous, fun culinary teacher for his cooking classes.
So happy you're back! And it's great to hear that Green Pepper is doing so well. I do agree that you need a maid or nanny coz you have way too much responsibilities. I mean you run the resort AND take care of he kids AND do the laundry And take videos for youtube too. Also, I hope that Manu will adjust to Thai school and enjoy himself more eventually.
What a beautiful couple, perfectly matched ...kind honest, loving, peaceful, handsome beautiful great parents... yes what a treasured life
❤️❤️❤️ so sweet, thank you
I missed you guys! I kept waiting for new videos, but I did figure you were busy with the resort. Nice to see your resort is booked though! The renovations look great! Keep up the great work and making more videos when you can!❤️
How wonderful working at such a beautiful resort or to be a Nanny like Nam! I’m a retired teacher, I could help teach the children! Goodness, all the possibilities and reasons to move to paradise! ☀️🌴
Mmmm... we can definitely talk about it if you're serious. Not sure which way we go but talking is always possible. Please find a way to contact me and send me more info about you and your plan if you're really considering this.
You are doing the best that you can,. and yes, you can complain, it helps to leave the stress behind. You have alot to deal with day to day, love yourself, give yourself the permission to vent. You have a good life, but are a woman first, a partner second , and a mom. Love our vlog and happy to see your back. Blessings.
Love this! So fun to see a busy “day in your life” vlog. As always, your storytelling is perfect making day to day activities even interesting! 😍
Maayan, no wonder I haven’t heard from you in a while. Looks so beautiful there. Keep the videos coming, they are beautiful. Love your family.
Mon makes cooking fun! His class will be a great success.
Glad your back. You are so real!
Nice to see you back Mayaan and Mon, for taking out time in your busy life to make a video. I am sure getting someone to help with the house and children will help you a lot especially in high season. Take care of yourself 💕🌻🙏
Beautiful resort. Beautiful winning story
I think an electric dryer for laundry would be great help for the family and also the resort
ฉันว่า สามีคนนี้โชคดีที่ได้ภรรยาฝรั่ง เพราะ ฝรั่งค่อนข้างจะใช้ชีวิตที่มีวินัย มีระเบียบ รักธรรมชาติ และเอาวัฒนธรรมไทยจากสามีมาผสมสาน นี่คือความลงตัวของความรักของครอบครัวนี้ เริ้ดดจ้าา
หายไปนาน คิดถึง ขอให้ประสบความสำเร็จนะจ้ะ
I am very happy to get back you. Watching from Kerala India🇮🇳
Good to see you again. Seasons Greetings from beautiful Jamaica 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
Wow, you did a great work, to bring family and business together is a never ending power act ! and the new family member doggy is a lovely gift. ❣👍everything is running well, the cooking class with Mon is hilarious ! You deserve my greatest respect, you both are amazing. Thank you for sharing all your troubles and highlights 🙏🍀Good luck & happiness for you and family!
You definitely need a NAM, a good fruend and Assistenz.
Nam❤
As with any new venture, there are "growing pains". Thank-you Maayan for a true & authentic look at what days are like in your family's life. I wish you, Mon & the children a beautiful holiday season. Much love to you all!❤️🇨🇦
Wow thanks so much for so much love and kindness. Big hugs to you! A new subscriber?
I have been subscribed for quite a while, I love what you are doing! Big hug!❤️
It's great to see that you found time for a new video. It's fun to see the little ones, Mon and you.
lots of love ❤️🌹
Good to have u back! ❤
Such a busy life!! Thank you for still making videos. I love your energy.
A video on the job. Loved it that the opportunity for the business worked out the way it did. You took a risk and it is now paying off which is sensational. Mon's cooking class looks so much fun and very popular. Welcome back guys. I really enjoyed watching this one. Noted from his channel that Chai and Ilona are arriving on Koh Lanta soon so no doubt will catch up with you guys. That will be nice. Have a lovely Christmas guys and take care 🍷🍷🍷 🤩 🥳🥳🎉🎉
Yeah, our friends Chai and Ilona thanks to you! Soon some content together!
At Cooking with Mon everything looks beautiful .. the dish you taught them looks delicious.. thank you for your recipes! GLAD YOU ARE BACK with your beautiful family!
Delicious Pad Thai! I'm sure you will love it here Jaylene, you will feel straight at home on the island ❤️❤️❤️
So happy you are back. I love your vlogs. Made my day…. You are so talented and creative ❤
Just saw this video in my feeds, loved the content and subscribed it. You were made for each other and it is telling that you guys have open communication, trust and feel safe to be with each other which is great. I am in the same situation relationship and everyone said it wil not last but we r happily together for 16yrs now.
Wow amazing! Thanks so much for sharing! But also for subscribing to our channel. Feel free to tell us something about you! As a new subscriber. We would love to get to know you.
Manu is mini Mon. So cute
You're videos are beautiful Maayan. It's just real life, and everybody knows that only real life is real life. Instagram life isn't real life. People relate to your real life, so even though it's busy/crazy whatever, just document your real life. So good to see u and Lanta when I'm away. I will see u all soon xx
Hi my sweetie. Thanks so much, really appreciate your feedback. Big hugs to you and see you soon!
@@SweetLifeLanta s'ok xx
Thanks for this one, Maayan! What a lovely memory of our cooking class - it was really one of the highlights of our 2 month trip.
Oh hi! Is that you Therese? Oh another participant on our cooking class?
@@SweetLifeLanta Yes, it’s me. Therese Coops became ThreeScoops 😂. Loved your video!
@@threescoops2752 ahhh thanks so much! You were a dancing star on it! Big hugs!
@@threescoops2752 oh and Mon says, he is so touched in his heart that you came back for the apron. So so sweet!
@@SweetLifeLanta I am already using it!
I’m so glad your back on UA-cam. I wonder what happen to you why you haven’t had any UA-cam out. Hope everything is well with you and your family. Hope to see more of u
Oh it is so good to see you again Mayan !! I hear you have some Dutch guests ! The cooking class has a lot of fun with Mon ! I can see you have a very busy life ! Thank you for your update !! Much love from your Dutch friend in California. 💕🌷
Happy to see your new video with a day in your hectic life. The ending at the beach looked more fun and less stress. I'm very glad that high season is working out well, and the story of how you aquired Green Pepper was interesting. I'm always curious how business deals get done. Hopefully we'll hear from you more often once your days settle down later next year.
So happy to see you again Mayaan,really miss you, I was wondering what happened, love watching your videos,never get bored .Love from Malaysia to you n your family.
I feel the same way sometimes with all my work and lots of stress. You are a wonderfully made and a blessing to everyone never forget that.
Nice to see you again!!🥰🤗
I loooves diva....she's beautiful...what a gift
สวัสดีค่ะคุณม่อนมายัน สอนวิธีทําผัดไทดีมากๆเลยค่ะ ❤️👍❤️
ไม่คุยกันนานเลยนะครับ
สบายดีนะครับ
I’m glad that you guy come back to make UA-cam again, I also miss you❤
❤️❤️❤️ so sweet
Hello, I missed you. Looks like you have been off the chart busy! It seems that there are not enough hours in the day to do all that you have, and want to do. Green pepper was always waiting for you, and Beautiful Diva was too. Mon looks so happy in his zone teaching, in his Amazing Cooking with Mon cookery studio, so happy that you are doing good business, and everything worked out with renovating, and introducing new staff. So much has happened. So happy to see you all again xxx
Missed you & family..... You have such a good hearted soul! Beautiful to see you back & sharing the good, not so good & sweet serenity embrace of island 🏝️ *Sunset included 🌅. Cooking school layout is gorgeous!! May you continue to slowly show your livelihood & loving spirit 💝 ☮️✌️
Good to see you back!
Life sure has been busy for you guys! I like the new kitchen set up
It looks so nice
So glad to see your new video! Thank you for sharing your great day with us! Mayan you are so authentic and real even with Mon and your beautiful children! U just need helper nanny like Nam. Love Mon's Thai cooking class. So fun and inspiring! God bless you and family 💕🥰👍
authentic
I’m so glad I have you back on UA-cam again I really miss you and the rest of the family you always paint a smile to my heart..thanks❤❤❤❤❤
Wow beautiful sharing 👍
I just looked the pictures from green pepper on Agoda. You guys did such a beautiful job!! I may visit you this year.
Yeah! Thanks!
I really enjoy your videos. First introduce to you by Lily and then smitten by your down to earth.videos. wishing you family all of the blessings of family life.
Amazing! Thanks for much for letting us know that you are watching and like what we do ❤️❤️❤️
Thai men are notorious butterflies 🦋 I lived here 15 years they all seem to have many many partners at the same time
Well come back I miss you guys
So happy for you and your family that things are going well,she who dares wins❤️🇨🇷👍🙏
Oh I missed watching, but totally understand that Green Pepper is the priority! Just glad to watch when you post. No pressure. You are a wonderful creator with excellent content.
Thanks so much for being such a loyal viewer! I'm so touched by all the love ❤️
So lovely to see you ! Life is too busy but just do what you can when you can … all ok 😁💕
Just that indeed... what more can we do ❤️❤️❤️
Hi Maayan. What a beautiful place that you renovated. Not only is Mon an amazing cook, but his upbeat, happy personality shines through in his cooking classes. No matter where you live Maayan, life has it ups and downs. No place is perfect. I really respect your openness and honesty. It is refreshing to see a video where everyone is themselves. I hope that you will have time for more videos. I truly missed your videos and you and Mon. Take care of yourself Maayan and my best to Mon. P.S. Your children are adorable.
Hi my lovely lady! Yeah I'm really happy about how this one turned out. I feel it really reflects me and my life right now. I have so much joy making this video so I really really hope I can make more regularly. Big hugs!
Love from India🇮🇳❤️
Happy to see your videos again! You & your family are so interesting.🥰
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Nothing is perfect and always there are some strugles.. but still I Woul Love to live in theres Paradise and run bussines like yours 😊
I do understand that. ❤️❤️❤️
I pray for u 2 have strength, patience, wisdom and discernment. It's not easy. You r doing well. I like your story telling. Lilly must be luckiest girl in world having such a good natured nanny.
Yeah! I really need a Nam too!
Good evening my dear friends Maayan&Mon, I’m happy to see you again on the show call “ Maayan&Mon “ channel! Ohh dear I’m missing you a few months. You’re a challenger, I believe in you,the outcome is always successful!! You’re intelligent,hard working,and flexible,you have a whole package of your business 🎉. Enjoy life with your family! Mili is so big and beautiful, and Manu is getting tall ❤. I’m waiting to see you back on track 🦚💕💝💫✨☮️🕎🧑🎄❄️☃️
Welcome back, nice to see you and the family again.
Fantastic
Wonderful to see you again
Love to see what you have done
Thank you so much!
Success guys heel leuk dat jullie mekaar ondersteunen in goede zowel zware tijden. Leeft gelukkig mt mekaar. Success en geluk verder. Kusjes 😘😘👋👋doeiii ❤️
I sooo miss my M&Ms ! Complain all you want ..as long as you keep making your movies. I will be waiting :)
Ik maakte me een beetje ongerust. Gelukkig zijn jullie OK. Ik bewonder jullie aanpak. Werken met personeel is het ergste wat er bestaat. Combo ... kinderen en een bedrijf draaiende houden is ook een kunst. Hopelijk vinden jullie ook een nanny zoals Lilly heeft. Succes met alles ... en dat het jullie goed mag blijven gaan. Groetjes uit Aruba.
Nice to see you again! its been so long !
WOW , this touched me in such a positive way ,,,maybe im just down on my life although im very lucky and thankful in so many ways .Your very fortunate to live in such a beautiful place .Nothing comes to us easy ,it takes hard work and solid mind and determination.YOU GOT THIS !! Hope to 1 day visit .Cheer and love from from the interior of Canada BC . p.s. If you and your family ever want to visit let me KNOW ,arrangments can be made.
Hi Curt! Thanks so much for your kind messages and support! We really appreciate it! Did you just find our channel recently? Big hugs sent all the way to Canada! Hope to see you here with us one day!
I was happy to see a new video from you, I see your cooking class is well attended and this beautiful sunset wow🌄greetings from ....🇩🇪
Yes we are too lucky with these sunsets. Come visit us some day, we host many people from Germany!
“I want to make videos and never have time to do so 😢” cut to… Mon dancing like he’s in Las Vegas at a bachelor party 🤣 literally lol’d
Hahahahaha totally.. that's our style
Love your honesty and authenticity! Great to see this video! Congratulations on the new adventure!
Yoohoo! Thanks so much ❤️❤️❤️
So happy to reconnect with your channel. Amazing quality of video and lifestyle. I will come and visit sometime. I wish you every success. What a great cast of characters you have. Never a dull moment!
Yoohoo! Thanks so much!
I think your every life is great content . Life has been really tough last couple months . Your doing well.
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Everything looks great ! Send you a lot of energy and patience... 🤗
Welcome back dearest perfect thai familly. Amazing, it has get after renovating and cooking classes, I understand the cheif of kitchen enjoys. Life on sunny Koi Lanta maybe is not perfect in paradice, hard work. But really, thank you for sharing your daily life and remeber that as long you have love, respect and understanding, you have all. ❤️
כיף לפגוש אותך שוב😊
So nice to see you and the family again. You are an amazing mum!
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I have missed you guys! Great to see you back 🤗
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Tell me more about yourself please! Would love to hear from subscribers!
I think your being honest about your challenges, you should get a nany to help support your journey 🙏❤️
Loved your video very exciting what your doing 💐
We really love you guys!! ❤️Happy to see you got everything going now!!! Hope to see you guys soon again!! With love Su & Robert
Ohhhh so sweet! How great was it to meet you guys here!
I Mayaan&Mon,good to see you guys back, just do what your mind tells you, the more you come planned and the more you get your work done!
So happy you back I missed your videos, you have such a lo Ely life on the island and such a happy family 💐🏝️💕
So happy to see you back on this video although you look very busy Mon has such energy the cooking class looks therapeutic like so much fun ‘ I agree you need a Nam a beautiful humble person I need a Nam to take care guys I wish you bot a super prosperous season where you will get your place paid in 2.5 years not 8 years I really love your channel
Oh yeah! And you won't believe it, but we have 2.5 years left for paying hahaha so your prophecy will come true! Big hugs ❤️❤️❤️
@@SweetLifeLanta praise god I pray the money comes in blessing and in abundance you really both deserve it I know good people when I see them I pray every good to be your portion in life love and blessings to you and your family merry Christmas 🎄❤️
This was a great video, you are showing your real life. Our lives are so different but we feel the same!!Yes, I watch Lily's channel, love her nanny
Yes that's what I love, that we are all connected even though our lives are different and we live miles apart ❤️
Mayan your video was so beautiful raw and real I never wanted it to end. Koh Lanta is so breath taking. Things get hectic just take a breath and take one moment at a time and one day at a time. You are a great mother and wife . God bless you Mayan Mili Manu Mon. ✝️
So happy to see another video from Sweet Life Lanta! So great that you can create the feeling of the lifestyle on Koh Lanta! See you soon!
I'm so happy you get that feeling! Exactly my intention 😍😍😍
And we see you guys soon!
Welcome back and glad to see you all . Keep it coming Maayan.
Good to see you after. Long time and congratulations for the beautiful place you have I am sure you will flourish and soon popular as you people are best in cooking and hospitality good luck will come to stay at your resorts
We hope so very much! Thanks for all the beautiful blessings! 😍 and many blessings to you!
Love your channel.. Keep doing what you’re doing. I love you and your husband. Your kids are smart and beautiful. Honestly you’re on the right path. If I might add healthy issues that might seem like problems are probably cultural differences. I am an Italian American from New York City.I am to an Indonesian man. he is an amazing husband and father, but our cultural differences always encroach and cause a whole lot of misunderstandings. I’m wishing you peace sister and a wonderful holiday season. Be blessed. Good luck with your resort and with your resort 😀👍
Oh…….how I have missed you both. So happy to see your faces. I cannot wait until retirement next year. Living in Chiang Mai and having the opportunity to visit Green Pepper.
14:36 Hello from Connecticut, USA. Welcome back!! So happy to see you all. Miss you but can totally understand how hectic things can be. We can only do so much in the hours we have each day. Hugs.