(written around December 2022) by Sebastien H. Brousseau. Trekking in Nepal. That’s what I wanted to do when I first left Thailand in October 2022. Maybe I lived too long in Isaan. I felt like I needed some fresh air. I spent 3 months in Nepal and I really enjoyed the country, especially Pokhara. I…
What a month in Bali actually costs in 2023 – honest numbers for accommodation, food, transport, and the lifestyle that makes tropical long-stay living worth it.
Bali is three destinations in one – Tourist Bali, Local Bali, and Digital Nomad Bali. Which one you visit changes everything. Here is how to tell them apart.
An honest one-month stay in Phnom Penh – what works, what doesn’t, the food, the heaviness, and why I left with more respect for the city than I arrived with.
After 29 days in Saigon I still prefer Hanoi for food – but Ho Chi Minh City has its own pace, its own neighbourhoods, and its own version of Vietnam that earns more than three days. Notes on District 3, Cu Chi, cooking classes, and sidewalk coffee.
Two months living in Pokhara: what it costs, how it feels, and why this lakeside city under the Himalayas is one of Asia’s best long-stay destinations.
The Mardi Himal trek is one of Nepal’s most beautiful and least-known routes – a ridge walk above 4,000m with unobstructed Annapurna views and almost no crowds.
Koh Kood: Thailand’s Most Beautiful Undiscovered Island Thailand has no shortage of beautiful islands, but most of the famous ones – Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh Phi Phi – have been developed far beyond their natural carrying capacity. Koh Kood (also spelled Ko Kut) is something different: one of Thailand’s largest islands, fourth in size nationally,…
Takka Floating Market: Traditional Thailand Without the Tourist Gloss Thailand’s floating markets have become iconic ? and many of the most famous ones, particularly near Bangkok, have become so thoroughly optimized for tourists that little remains of their original character. For visitors wanting the real thing ? a market where Thais actually sell to other…
Staying Healthy in Thailand: A Practical Guide for Expats Thailand is a wonderful country to live in or visit, but staying healthy requires some awareness and preparation – especially for newcomers. The good news is that Thailand has excellent healthcare infrastructure, particularly in Bangkok and major cities. With a few sensible precautions, most expatriates live…