One of the most frequent questions people ask me about living in Bangkok is about what strange things I have encountered, which honestly feels like a trick question. I mean, how do I find one unsettling encounter in a sea of them? The things I find strange are so numerous that, like the bizarrely dressed
Tag: living abroad
A Guide to (Play) Dating Abroad
Dating these days; it is no easy feat. Finding the right app to suit your romantic preferences, crafting a profile that is a fitting presentation to the world, matching with someone who doesn’t suffer from severe halitosis or isn’t a serial killer, I’m not entirely sure how you single people do it. And yet… here
I tried Kuala Lumpur for the weekend and here’s what happened
One of the best things about living in Southeast Asia is the ease of travel from country to country. The spouse and I recently found an excuse (in the form of a boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Lucas Matthyse) to get away to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the weekend. Whether you’re a boxing enthusiast
4 Tips for settling into a new city, country, or planet
Starting fresh in a new place can be intimidating. Everyone you meet seemingly has the cheat codes for navigating the area because they have been living there at least a year longer than you. It’s easy to feel lost in the shuffle the first few times you venture out on an errand; especially if you
4 Things You Won’t Be Prepared for the First Weeks After a Big Move
I can probably count on one hand the number of people I know who moved abroad after college. Unlike me, whose childhood invincibility is already on the decline, they were at the height of young adulthood. I’m sure that moving away from the people, and things you know and love are scary no matter your