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Expat Life and Travel Advice in Koh Samui, Thailand
Despite being only 230km² Koh Samui (Thailand’s second largest island) is one of the world’s top holiday destinations, pulling in tourists from across the globe… so popular in fact that people often don’t want to leave! The beautiful beaches, laidback lifestyle, and plentiful amenities are just a few of the attractions that inspire people to pick up house and relocate to this idyllic island.
Top 10 Travel Destinations in Thailand (w/ Photos)
Here’s my Top 10 Travel Destinations in Thailand I highly recommend checking out when you get the chance to visit “The Land of Smiles”. Listed in the order I visited them during my travels around this beautiful country for over 4 months…
How To Travel the World as a Digital Nomad
Enjoy my latest blog post! I enjoy the digital nomad lifestyle for its financial freedom, career flexibility, and location independence. It’s now achievable to work from anywhere in the world! All you need is a laptop and a decent wi-fi connection. Here are my top 5 bite-sized techniques to travel the world as a digital nomad. Tim Ferriss would approve!
Why I Decided to Extend My Visa in Thailand During Coronavirus
The Coronavirus outbreak is actually an interesting case study for the digital nomad work-lifestyle at the forefront of encouraging others to work remotely or from-home. Tech giants including Amazon, Google, Facebook, and Twitter announced earlier this week, that most of their staff are mandated to work remotely due to the Coronavirus.
Traveling During the Coronavirus Outbreak
In this blog post I'm laying out a rational unapologetic explanation why I'm continuing to travel in Southeast Asia during the Coronavirus outbreak. I believe the mass hysteria and fear-mongering is more dangerous than COVID-19 itself. In the prophetic words of FDR, "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself".
Riding Mae Hong Son Loop in Northern Thailand!
I’m excited to announce that starting tomorrow I will be embarking on the Mae Hong Son Loop — a 600km motorbike ride along the Golden Triangle (Chiang Mai-Mae Sariang-Mae Hong Son-Pai-Chiang Mai) in Northern Thailand. This epic adventure takes a minimum of 4 days if you follow the loop without making any detours to visit the many beautiful attractions along the way.
Top 5 Awe-Inspiring Temples in Chaing Rai w/ Photos
Here’s my official list of the Top 5 Buddhist temples to see in the cultural city of Chiang Rai, which is arguably home to the most fascinating and beautiful temples in Thailand.
