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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.

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

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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 English teacher in Thailand making $1K a month and now a a self employed guy making a very good income while living abroad. It took years to make it happen, it was stressful at times (at my worst I was

How To Apply For a Re-Entry Permit in Thailand

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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 visa all

How to Get to Thai Immigration in Bangkok

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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 Thailand. One thing is for certain,

8 Reasons Why Connecticut Sucks

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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 popular search terms because

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

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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 boarder 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've done

What's a Full Moon Party Like?

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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 nut shell a full moon party is like an out door

How To Get a 1 Year Tourist Visa For Vietnam (Americans Only)

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How To Get a 1 Year Tourist Visa For Vietnam (Americans Only)

Update: This post was written in 2019. I'll update it once it becomes clear what the process for getting a longer term visa is. If you want to enter Vietnam now you can. You can apply for a 30 day e-visa [https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/trang-chu-ttdt#:~:text=Vietnam%20E%

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

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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

Cost of Living for Bangkok Thailand

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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.

Bangkok vs Chiang Mai Compared by an Expat

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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 totally live