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I'm an expat and travel for fun. I enjoy living abroad and taking a few weeks off here and there to explore somewhere new. Here, I share advice and wisdom from what I've learned over the years with living life as an expat and traveling part time.

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How to (Properly) Visit Bang Krachao - The Green Lung of Bangkok

From the beautiful rooftop of my condo building I would always see this massive, green area of Bangkok while doing my outdoor workout as I like to call it (pull ups, dips, leg raises). Totally undeveloped. Dang, I always wondered what it was and why it was like that. Kind

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Koh Larn Near Pattaya is Totally Worth Visiting - 6 Useful Travel Tips

Alright, I've written about Pattaya before and the TLDR is that I'm not a big fan of the place. Full of fat, bald, old guys, past their prime bar girls and Indian sex tourists. It's overall not a place I really vibe with, but

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Thailand vs Vietnam - Long Term Living Breakdown From an Expat

I lived in both countries for years, not weeks. Here are my thoughts on Thailand vs Vietnam.

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Shopee vs Lazada (Thailand)

Shopee vs Lazada in Thailand. Which one is best?

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The Passport Pill- 5 Uncomfortable Truths For Men

Tucker Carlson is getting passport pilled right before our eyes. As any expat knows, life abroad is fun, dynamic, and often more affordable then when compared to good ole America. When I lived in Vietnam I was working from lovely cafes, going out with friends, drinking great beer from all

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Hanoi Girls Tinder Scam Explained

Hanoi Girls Suck (Sorry not sorry).

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Muay Thai Visa in Bangkok - Everything You Need to Know

I'm now on a one year, Muay Thai visa in Bangkok and I'm going to explain how it works and what you need to know if you're looking for a long term way to stay in Thailand that is both fun and beneficial. Yes,

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How to Become a Digital Nomad - Live and Work Abroad

I’ve been a digital nomad since 2017, when I finally transitioned away from teaching English abroad. As I mentioned in my about page, I got my start first in the world of corporate finance in Connecticut and then quit my job to teach English in Thailand. I loved every

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11 Remote Working Tips For Expats Abroad

I’ve been doing the digital nomad, remote work lifestyle thing for 10+ years now. As the concept has only grown in popularity since I started (passport bros is now a thing), I thought I would share a few hard-won tips to help you be successful, happy, safe and productive.

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I Can't Print My Vietnam e-visa - What To Do

I just landed in Vietnam on my 4th e-visa. I visit for a few weeks every few months and so far I've had no issue entering Vietnam until this last time. I suspect it's because I applied for a 30-day e-visa right before the launch of

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My Thoughts on Dating Girls in Thailand, Vietnam and The Philippines

I've been watching David Bond in the Philippines and he confirms my personal experiences after having traveled to, and lived in South East Asia. I break down my personal experiences after 10+ years of being an expat and debunk a lot of myths and assumptions men who don&

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The Teacher Trap - Going Abroad and Getting Stuck as an ESL Teacher

I've been on both sides of the coin; a broke AF English teacher in Thailand making $1K a month to now being a self employed guy making a very good income while living abroad. It took years to make it happen, it was stressful (at my worst I

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How to Get Unlimited Internet for 1 Year in Thailand (DTAC+AIS)

I'm currently based in Bangkok Thailand. I love this country, I understand the language, culture and you get great value for your money. One such instance of "value" for your money is how you can get unlimited internet for one low price. Dtac 10 MBPS Unlimited

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How To Apply For a Re-Entry Permit in Thailand

Thailand currently offers multiple entry visas and single entry visas. Multiple entry means you can leave an re-enter the Kingdom as many times as you like. A single entry visa means that once you leave, your current visa will expire and you'll need to apply for a new

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How to Get to Thai Immigration in Bangkok

So you're planning on staying in Thailand for a few months or up to a year? Maybe you're wanting to get an education visa, perhaps you're simply wanting to extend your tourist visa or are in the process of becoming an English teacher in

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8 Reasons Why Connecticut Sucks

I was watching this YouTube video of Joe Rogan talking about why Connecticut sucks and I nearly spit my coffee out all over myself laughing because it was so funny and so spot on (but obviously over the top). "CT sucks" and "Connecticut sucks" are pretty

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The Ha Giang Loop Vietnam - Yep It's Really That Incredible

Ha Giang is a stunningly beautiful, northern most province in Vietnam where you can find the border with China. It used to be quite a dangerous drive through the mountains, but over the last 5 years it has developed into one of the most beautiful, scenic motorcycle adventures I'

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What's a Full Moon Party Like?

So what's a full moon party like? This post will break down your basic full moon party in Thailand in a few different ways. Consider this your "what to expect" guide. Please note I went in 2017. In a nutshell a full moon party is like

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Vietnam Visas for Americans

Update: This post was first written in 2019 when Vietnam offered a 1 year tourist visa for Americans. I'll update this periodically to keep it accurate. You can apply for a 30 day e-visa. This is currently the only option unless you intend to get a job in

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3 Things You’ll Love (and Hate) about Living in South Korea

I love South Korea. So far it’s been one of my favorite countries to visit. After a few years of getting a little to stuck with Thailand (Thailand has a way of hooking you in), it was wonderful to and refreshing to see a new place. Refreshing because the

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Cost of Living for Bangkok Thailand

Alright alright, I’ll get the generic statement out of the way first. Yes, your cost of living depends on your spending habits, your current debt and any credit card payments. It also depends on what you would find acceptable and what you would consider to be a sacrifice. Done.

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Bangkok vs Chiang Mai Compared by an Expat

I’ve lived in both as a digital nomad so I have a unique perspective on the pros and cons of each places. If I had to pick one or the other however I'm choosing Bangkok. Chiang Mai vs Bangkok Both these places are awesome and you should