Steven Paul 
I’ve lived six months in Bangkok and two months in Chiang Mai as a digital nomad. I’ve also stayed in 15 other cities in Asia. Today I want to discuss how Bangkok and Chiang Mai compare and contrast, from my perspective. Keep in mind: I’m a single male American digital nomad in his 30s. I … Read more
I’ve lived in Cebu City for about 2 months and in Manila for 1 month as a digital nomad. I’ve also stayed in 15 other cities in Asia so far. In this post, I’d like to explain how Manila and Cebu City stack up, from a digital nomad’s perspective. As of yet, my experience is … Read more
Bangkok and Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) are two of my favorite places I’ve stayed as a digital nomad. As two mega-cities in SE Asia, they offer a lot of the same perks, with big city energy and convenience at relatively low prices. But what are the differences between Bangkok and Saigon? And how can … Read more
So far, I’ve lived 6 months in Bangkok and 3 months in Phuket as a digital nomad. I’ve tried out staying in different areas of each, so I feel I have a decent perspective on what each place has to offer for someone like me. So, how does life differ in Bangkok vs Phuket? And … Read more
I’ve lived in Ho Chi Minh City (a.k.a. Saigon) for about 3 months as a digital nomad. I’ve stayed in various parts of D1, D2, D4, and Bình Thạnh. Overall, it’s one of my favorite cities in Southeast Asia, and I plan to spend a lot more time there. Saigon is one of the “mega … Read more
I recently tried living for 1 month in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Manila, Philippines. I had heard that BGC is basically the richest, nicest area in the whole Philippines, and I was intrigued. As it turned out, I did like BGC a bit more than Cebu City, the previous city I had tried in … Read more
I’ve lived about 5 months total in Bangkok as a digital nomad, spaced out across multiple stays. It’s become one of my favorite places to stay, almost a “home away from home” in Asia. I often describe Bangkok as “50% international mega city, 50% Thailand vibes.” You get all the convenience, amenities, and energy of … Read more
Near the beginning of my digital nomad journey, I lived in Chiang Mai, Thailand, for a little over two months. In fact, it was the first place I had my sights set on, due to its fame as a “digital nomad hotspot.” In the end, I found that Chiang Mai is not my personal favorite … Read more
Phuket will always hold a special place in my heart. It was my first-ever destination in Asia, and I got to experience it during COVID, when the beautiful beaches were nearly empty. As a digital nomad, I’ve returned to Phuket many times since then, staying in four different parts of the island—Patong, Karon, Rawai, and … Read more
Last year, I went and lived for two months in Cebu City, Philippines, while working online. Overall, I had a good experience, and I’d like to return sometime—but honestly, it also had more downsides than other cities I’ve tried in SE Asia. Below, I’ll share my personal list of 5 of the biggest pros and … Read more