10+ reasons to hang out in Hua Hin — with or without a partner
A great beach town in Thailand.
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What it cost us to travel in Asia for 1 year
Exactly what it cost in the new normal with COVID, war, and inflation.
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Expat health care while traveling without insurance
See a foreign itemized hospital bill.
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Cost of living in Thailand for expats on a budget
When you see how affordable this is, you’ll pack your bags!
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How to enter Malaysia from Thailand over land in 2022
We were among the first Americans to enter this way.
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Cheap Airbnb in Hua Hin, Thailand
Kortan’s Crib! Video tour of our monthly rental.
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Grocery prices in Thailand: Hua Hin
The prices of coffee, cheese, milk, meat, and more!
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Bangkok slow travel budget breakdown 2022
Exactly what we spent for a month-long stay.
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Bangkok to Hua Hin by bus in COVID era
Behold: a beach bargain!
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Budget slow travel cost in Bangkok 2022
On budget in the ‘new normal’ for budget slow travelers.
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Kortan’s Crib: Bangkok edition
See inside a $700 Airbnb rental in a good location of Thailand’s capital.
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Review: GuruWalk Bangkok free walking tour
Our first ‘free’ tour in the COVID era.
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Kortan’s cuisine: Easter brunch in Bangkok
After mass, Theo finds his favorite street food.
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Thailand elephant debate: Gentle giants and their care
This travel commentary is based on living with elephants in northern Thailand.
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Awesome 2020 Southeast Asia travel spots without too many tourists (yet)
Skip Ubud, Chiang Mai, Hoi An and other spots with overtourism issues for these less-crowded, authentic alternatives.
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Odd visa policies in Southeast Asia for expats
One simple way to make sure you don’t overstay.
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What it cost to retire in Chiang Mai
Living on the cheap in Chiang Mai.
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Lucky day at the Chiang Mai market
A button, a seamstress, and 50 baht.
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