Thailand
Equal parts chaos and calm, old and new, layered with luster and grit that somehow all work together. One minute it’s sweaty temples and traffic that makes you question all your life choices, the next it’s a quiet alley café or a sunrise that resets everything. I’ve been here long enough to know Thailand doesn’t fit into a tidy box… It’s layered, nuanced, unpredictable, and still rewiring the essence of everything I thought I knew.
Shit You Probably Haven’t Thought Of… But Should Know: Pattaya
Consider this a candid companion to your Bangkok adventure, highlighting the shit you probably haven’t thought of… but should know… as you navigate this vibrant and captivating city.
Best Bangkok Bites
Okay, by now it’s pretty clear that I’m *not* your typical travel blogger. I also wasn’t blessed with a fine or discerning palate (unlike my son), and even before I went vegetarian, I was never the most adventurous eater. But…
Failed Plans, Skydiving, and the Art of Starting Over
It’s been a minute, hasn’t it?! A lot of things have happened since my last real-life update post after my trip to Cambodia back in June. And while, once again, things didn’t go quite according to plan…
The Journeys We Don’t Plan…
Last year, I arrived in Barcelona seeking an escape from responsibilities, past choices, and the chaos that has become the perpetual byproduct of life in the United States. Over a year later I find myself…
Visa Runs, Bankruptcy, and Unlikely Plot Twists
On May 18th, I’ll have been in Thailand for 90 days, so if you know anything about international travel and the dangers of overstaying your legal welcome, you know it’s time for me to…
Bangkok Earthquake: The Matter of Moments
This was supposed to be just another simple blog and reel, highlighting the week of a regular digital nomad trying to conquer the world from the amazingly diverse and humid streets of Bangkok, Thailand. Friday’s earthquake changed that.
Shit You Probably Haven’t Thought Of… But Should Know: Bangkok
Consider this a candid companion to your Bangkok adventure, highlighting the shit you probably haven’t thought of… but should know… as you navigate this vibrant and captivating city.
Forty Years Late… Yet Somehow, Right on Time
I landed in Bangkok on February 18, the day I turned 40. However, this “milestone” didn’t come with a big party or any fanfare. There was no glitzy photoshoot with an overly dramatic dress, shiny…
By the Numbers: What I’ve Spent, Saved and Blown
UPDATED WEEKLY: When I originally started this series, it was meant to serve as a tracker of all money in and all money out while I embarked on my journey to pay down my debt while traveling the world. However, for various reasons the last six months have been anything but financially viable. Given this, I’ve decided to restructure…
