Chiang Mai is the cultural heart of northern Thailand, combining historic temples, excellent food and easy access to mountain scenery. For a first visit, staying inside the Old Town is a practical choice, especially around Tha Phae Gate, because many of the city’s most interesting streets are walkable from there. The Old Town was founded…
I wanted to share my story on how and why I recently went to Thailand. I got married right out of high school and was married for 12 years before getting divorced in 1996. After getting divorced I kind of went crazy with the United States version of freelance girls (in brackets street girls) meeting…
Swim With Black Tip Reef Sharks at Shark Bay One of the most memorable activities on Koh Tao is swimming in the shallow water at Shark Bay, at the southern tip of the island. You do not have to swim far from shore to see black tip reef sharks moving through the clear water. These…
I’m a guy in my early 30s, originally from South America, but for the past 5 years I’ve been living and working in Australia, specifically on the beautiful island of Tasmania. My engineering job allows me to work on a FIFO roster 7 days on, 7 days off. So using some annual leave, I was…
I thought I had it all figured out. I told myself I would not make the same mistakes, that I would be smarter and more careful. For a while, I believed it. Life eventually found a way to humble me. My story began in August 2024, on my first trip to Thailand. I was married…
Table of Contents Toggle Lease Terms That Renters Must Understand Choosing the Right Thailand Rental Location Checking for Hidden Rental Costs Inspecting a Thailand Rental Before Signing Security Deposits and Refund Policies Budgeting for Thailand’s Air-Conditioning Costs Communicating with Landlords and Agents Confirming Internet and Connectivity Understanding Local Rental Laws Checking Building Management Quality Pet…
One thing I noticed straight away is tattoos. I’m not talking about small butterflies on the shoulder. I mean girls who are heavily covered in random tattoos that look like they were done in backstreet shops. It might sound harsh, but tattoos done in dodgy places often mean dirty needles and that can spread disease….
Thailand Is Not Always Cheap for Long-Term Residents People arrive thinking everything costs almost nothing. Then they discover things like visas, health insurance, imported food, private hospitals, and Western restaurants can be expensive. Now, I’m sure you’ve all seen those videos on YouTube and TikTok and Facebook where some guy jumps in and says,…
“A little bit about me. I’m 58, divorced twice. I have three kids two girls and a boy. I live with my son; he is 15, and we live in Hawaii. I was in the US Army and I traveled a bit.” My story starts in Australia, where I was vacationing with my sister….