Here is a story of a trip I took to Thailand back in March 2019. It was the first time I’d ever taken a trip to Asia. I was unsure if it was safe to travel alone to Bangkok, so because of this, I never visited Thailand until I was 56. One day I watched…
After returning to Thailand later in life, one retired American reflects on a long marriage to his Thai wife, the choices that brought them together, and the practical lessons he believes helped them build a life together. Returning to Thailand After Divorce So to start with, I need to take you all the way back…
Pattaya is probably one of the easiest places on earth to lose track of your spending, and that’s even more so when you are going out every night for the nightlife. A beer here, a bar fine there, a taxi, some food, another bar, and before you know it you’ve gone through a few thousand…
Thailand dating guide I’m from Canada and when my friend asked me to come along on a trip to Thailand, I wasn’t exactly rushing to say yes. I’m all for adventures, but hopping on a plane for hours and traveling halfway across the world just didn’t feel like the smartest way to spend my time…
My name is Tamas. I was born in Romania and I lived in multiple European countries escaping poverty. I started working at the age of 13 in construction while also going to school. So I can relate to Thai girls who do everything for their family for a better life and their struggles. At the…
I started traveling to Thailand about 15 years ago, when I did not have the resources we have now. I made my share of mistakes. I have many stories from my experiences, but most of them are the usual ones involving bar girls, freelancers, go-go girls, tuk tuks, taxis, and massage shops. Meeting Eureka and…
I was eating next to the BTS in the Ratchaprasong district at a Thai oriented business that looked a bit like a canteen, with very cheap meals under 100 baht including a drink. I was seated next to what looked like a Korean tourist. He paid the bill, and the newcomers were two Chinese ladies…
I grew up poor on a farm in British Columbia and was working since I was 10 years old, which lit a fire in me to never have to live like that again. With years of 80-hour weeks, huge risks, and some losses, I managed to retire at 31 with high seven figures in cash…
I was naive, 28 years old, traveling around Asia with my then fiancée Lisa, who was 21. It was our first trip ever to the Land of Smiles, the first of many for me. There are no words to describe that feeling you get as soon as you step off the aircraft in Bangkok. After…