Articles on travel, culture, and expat life in Thailand.
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
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
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
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
I remember one day in a busy 7-Eleven in Thailand, I looked around and I noticed I was clearly the tallest person in the whole store. I’m 5’9″ (175 cm), which is only average height for men in America, so this was surprising. But sure enough, many more such moments would follow during my life … Read more
Moving to SE Asia was one of the best decisions of my life. Overnight, I basically became “rich” due to the lower cost of living. I’ve also gotten to experience many different cultures—and even dating became more interesting. If any of that sounds good to you, then I encourage you to plan your own “Escape … Read more
I remember when I first moved to Thailand in 2021, I felt I had become “rich” overnight. I could instantly afford such a better lifestyle. I was staying in Airbnbs that honestly seemed “baller,” for the price of dirty old motel rooms in America. And you may have heard other expats say similar, about how … Read more
I’ve lived 6 months in Bangkok and 1 month in Manila (BGC) as a digital nomad. I’ve also stayed in 15 other cities in Asia. In this post, I’ll share the differences I noticed between Bangkok and Manila, and which I recommend. Keep in mind: I’m a single male American digital nomad in his 30s. I … Read more
I’ve lived for 3 months in Phuket and 1 month in Pattaya as a digital nomad. In Phuket, I also tried living in many different parts of the island. Today I’d like to share the main differences I noticed, and which would I recommend more. Keep in mind: I’m a single American male digital nomad in … Read more
I’ve lived 2 months in Chiang Mai and 1 month in Pattaya as a digital nomad. To be frank, I enjoyed both, but neither was a perfect “home” for me. In this post, I’ll share 6 ways these cities differ, and why you might choose one or the other. Keep in mind: I’m a single American male … Read more