Note: This guest post was written in 2015 and reflects the cost of living in Krabi at that time. Prices have changed considerably since then, so the figures below should be treated as a historical snapshot rather than current costs. Beach Near Krabi, Thailand One...
What is Betel Nut? When you have spent a bit of time in Myanmar — after you have gotten used to the spectacular landscapes, the incredible temples and the colorful characters — you begin to notice little things: pleasant aromas emanating from the tea...
I receive many emails from people that telling me that they admire the traveling semi-nomadic, minimalist lifestyle that I have chosen for my retirement, but they also say they wouldn’t be able to handle the ‘sacrifices’ I make living on the road less traveled. Yes,...
Red Lotus Sea in Thailand For three months a year, Lake Nong Harn near Udon Thani in Northern Thailand (about 350 miles north of Bangkok) becomes awash with millions of vibrant pink lotus flowers. It seems appropriate that the peak time for witnessing the display...
Patuxai Arch or the Arc de Triomphe of Vientiane As I mentioned in an update a few weeks ago, it was quickly becoming time to take this retirement adventure to another venue. Almost since Sarah and I met nearly a year and a half ago we have been discussing what we...
Note: This guest post was written in 2015 and reflects the cost of living in Beijing at that time. Prices have changed considerably since then, so the figures below should be treated as a historical snapshot rather than current costs. Overall, living in China is a...
Aerial View of Wat Ban Rai from Drone Thailand’s Elephant Temple is HUGE The first thing you notice about Wat Ban Rai, also known as the “Elephant Temple,” a temple located in Thailand’s Dan Khun Thot district is how immense it is. You may feel like you...
Note: This guest post was written in 2014 and reflects the cost of living in Bangkok at that time. Prices have changed considerably since then, so the figures below should be treated as a historical snapshot rather than current costs. Life in Bangkok can come on...
