Steven Paul 
I’ve been a digital nomad for the last two and a half years in Asia. And I often chat with expats in the countries I frequent. I’ve learned a lot from them—but even though we’re both “foreigners,” we really live a very different lifestyle. Today, let’s discuss the differences between digital nomads and expats. We’ll … Read more
As a digital nomad who’s been living in Southeast Asia for the past 2 and a half years, I’d say that living here is mostly awesome… But honestly, sometimes the heat can get exhausting. So today, let’s take a look at some of the colder cities in Southeast Asia. None of them are cold enough … Read more
Vietnamese is a “Hard Language” according to the U.S. Foreign Services Institute. They say it takes 1,100 class hours to learn. That means if you earned just $15 an hour, you could earn $16,500 instead of learning Vietnamese. So, is it worth it to learn Vietnamese? What are the benefits of speaking Vietnamese? Will it … Read more
According to the U.S. Foreign Services Institute, it takes 1,100 “class hours” to learn Thai. Realistically, it’ll take longer to be truly fluent. And that means, if you earned just $15 an hour, you could earn $16,500+ instead of learning Thai. So, is it worth it to learn Thai? What are the actual benefits of … Read more
Here’s a question for you: If a woman weighs 50 kg (110 lbs) at 160 cm (5’5″) tall, is she “fat”? In America, the answer would be “No way!” And in fact, the question itself is a bit rude. But in China, some people would say “Yes.” Today, we’re looking at what is considered “fat” … Read more
Did you know: The average female K-Pop idol is ~165 cm tall (5’5″) and weighs only ~45 kg (99 lbs). Now that’s slim! In a country with strict beauty standards and thin celebrities like this, have you ever wondered what counts as “fat” in South Korea? According to numerous Koreans interviewed, the “ideal weight” for … Read more
Did you know that Japanese women are 22.3 kg (49 pounds) lighter than American women on average? It’s true. Japan has one of the lowest obesity rates in the world, with only about 1 in 23 adults being obese. But today, we’re looking at what is considered “fat” in Japan. Obviously, opinions will vary—but by … Read more
Traveling in Asia as someone who only speaks English, you’re bound to face some language barriers. Granted, most tourist areas will have a decent amount of English. But outside of those spots, it depends a lot on the country. Personally, I’ve been living as a digital nomad in Asia for over two years, and I’ve … Read more
If you wanted to travel a lot in South America, it would be useful to learn Spanish. It would help you get around most countries—and even Brazil has a similar language, Portuguese. But the situation is not so simple in Asia. There is not one “Asian language.” There are many. So, you might be asking … Read more
Thailand is one of the safest-feeling countries I’ve traveled to in Asia. In fact, the “Safety Index” rating for Thailand is ~61/100. That’s better than many western countries like the U.S., Canada, Australia, the U.K., Ireland, and France. However, Thailand still has some safety issues—including one category in which it ranks as the #1 most … Read more