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Staying at Tango Luxe Villas in Koh Samui
I’m currently typing this blog post from Tango Luxe Beach Villas on a beautiful day looking out across the ocean to the Big Buddha temple. From here you have a direct line of sight to the most iconic landmark on the entire island. It’s an honor to collaborate with the marketing manager in exchange for accommodation in their most exclusive Balinese-style villa with private swimming pool.
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…
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.
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.
Crossing the Border into Myanmar
Did you know Thailand is 95% Buddhist? It’s like a different world (more peaceful and enlightened). I think it’s awesome! That’s one of the reasons I’ve decided to stay another 30 days in Thailand. Which is also why I find myself on this bus right now. There’s still lots of places I want to explore in this beautiful country. I spent the majority of my first month in Southern Thailand (Phuket, Koh Lanta, Krabi, Koh Tao, etc). Now it’s time to travel around the Northern part. There’s so many amazing temples, national parks, waterfalls, not to mention interesting people to meet.
Greetings from Koh Lanta, Thailand!
I’m currently typing this blog post from my hostel on Koh Lanta, an island off the coast of Krabi, Thailand. I arrived here a few hours ago via speedboat, checked into Hub of Joys Hostel, and immediately walked straight to Long Beach just a stone’s throw away. I’m only 33 years young and often feel like I’m semi-retired even though I have less than $2,000 in my bank account. It’s unnecessary to be a millionaire to fulfill your dreams of traveling the world. I truly believe richness is a state of mind.