Expat Communities vs. Living Like a Local (or Somewhere in Between)
On message boards when I see someone asking, “What’s the best place for American expats to live in?”, what they’re often really asking is, “Where can I move to …
Category: Travel
What Will Budget Thailand Travel Be Like After Reopening?
In a post at the end of Q1 in 2021 I wondered aloud about when we’ll be able to travel in Southeast Asia again and the answer was basically, …
Responsible Tourism and Travel: What Helps the Locals (and What Doesn’t)
Now that people are getting back out there and thinking about traveling abroad again, many are hoping that a more responsible tourism industry will emerge. Even if it …
The Ultimate Guide to the Best Water Purifiers for Travelers
If you’re at all concerned about the state of your planet and how much garbage is floating around in our oceans, do your part and carry one of the …
How Living Costs Drop in Half: What Is Drastically Cheaper in Other Countries
Sometimes when doing an interview about living abroad I get pressed for specifics with the question, “Why would your expenses drop in half by moving overseas?” Which expenses drop …