I used to think of Taipei and Taiwan as an extension of China. In my ignorance (before I visited) I expected an island version of mainland China. There is some truth in this, but that doesn‘t tell the whole story. The Taiwanese people are descendants of Chinese (there are indigenous tribes but
I have to admit, I’m not a great photographer. My camera makes my photos look good. Or rather, the camera helps make it look like I know what I’m doing. I spent a year and a half in Bangkok and took some amazing (in my own words) photos. Purely by accident,
After a year and a half of living and working as a digital nomad in Bangkok, my curated list of the best coffee shops in Bangkok for working should help other digital nomads. It’s an opinionated list, of course. Coffee and workspace environments are subjective. Bangkok is one of the
Let’s start with the bad stuff. The traffic is awful. Filipino cities are the epitome of gridlock. Traffic moves slower than a glacier and it’s a common problem in every large city. Too many cars and no infrastructure. The heat is intense and relentless (30 degrees Celcius for most of
Bangkok is one of my favourite places in the world. It’s a vibrant city with a relatively low cost of living and is a great base for exploring Asia. It’s also one of the most budget-friendly major cities in Southeast Asia. But there are plenty of places in the city
Looking for a great new destination for a Thai visa run? Run out of ideas for a short trip to get another 60-day tourist visa? Spending time in Thailand but want more than the 30-day visa on arrival? Travelling to a city that has a Thai embassy to apply for
Let me tell you a secret (but don’t tell everyone else). Get your 60-day tourist visa for Thailand in Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)! The entire process is easier than in other popular visa run cities. Add to that the fact that Yangon is a lovely place to visit for a few
Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, and the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi, are two popular destinations in South East Asia. They are separated by less than two hours of flying time and are often compared by food, culture, and livability. Which is the better city to visit and to live in long-term? If
