Thailand is not the easiest country to be a long-term tourist or expat in, and one of the reasons for this is the necessity for constantly renewing your visa—which often means a trip to outlying countries for a few days. All of this can get a bit tiring and bothersome—not to mention that sometimes misfortunate things just happen—and as a result, many allow their visa to expire and […]
I hope you never have to deal with the police in Thailand—or any country for that matter—but the reality is that in the course of life, things do happen. Things get stolen. Violence occurs in a pub or a club. We get pulled over. We witness an accident. Or maybe we are just stopped on the street for a conversation.
First off, the police in Thailand […]
Backpacking around the world, whether in Southeast Asia, Europe, or South America, is a dream that so many citizens of first world countries indulge, yet so many never act on these dreams. You are one of the few who is embracing life and going to see the world, and that right there is an amazing step. You’ll see things you’ve never dreamed, do things you’ve never though […]
I wrote some time ago about the political situation here in Thailand—well, actually, I haven’t covered the actual politics of the political situation, because frankly, I don’t think I know enough about it to comment and often Westerners who live here and voice opinions about the government can often be frowned upon. I can understand why some would voice their opinions anyhow because they do live here, but in […]
There are so many amazing places to go in Thailand and Maya Bay should be one polace you do not miss out on. Although it’s nice to travel off the beaten path this is just one of those tourist hot spots that everyone who visits the South of Thailand should to go to spend the day. If you are the type of person who doesn’t want to do the normal […]
One of the most difficult things about staying in this country, or any poor country, are the beggars (or I suppose, to be more accurate, the poverty). You’ll find them trolling any of the tourist areas and even around the university bars here in Chiang Mai, going from bar to bar with their cups and bowls and asking for change. Some are mothers with babies in their arms. Some are […]
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One great aspect of living or traveling for longer periods of time in Thailand is its prime location. While Bangkok is an international hub and this country is one of the most livable (while still affordable) in the Southeast Asia region, there are some really fascinating destinations that are a cheap flight and a few hours away. If you have the time, it would really pay to go check out […]
