A Slice of Daily Life in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Which one will I choose? I am selecting a ‘picture on a plate’ cake from the amazing array at the dessert buffet at the Dhara Dhevi Hotel in Chiang Mai, Thailand. No, not one but five delights are...
View ArticleThings to Do in Krabi, Thailand
Anyone who thinks that the southern Thai province of Krabi isn’t a great place to visit simply hasn’t been there. The area offers a variety of outdoor activities, such as scuba, trekking, mountain...
View Article5 Ways to Enjoy a Healthier, Happier Life in Chiang Mai
1. Food, Glorious Food Walk down any supermarket aisle in Australia and the shelves are lined with preservative-laden items marketed as ‘food’. They may be edible, but that doesn’t mean they’re good...
View ArticleRetirement Rankings 2019: Three of the Best
When it comes to choosing your perfect piece of paradise overseas there’s a whole lot of factors to consider. That’s why the International Living Australia Global Retirement Rankings is so...
View Article5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Moving to Thailand
Having been an expat for a few years now in the vibrant, culture-rich city of Chiang Mai, there’s a few things I can tell you about expat life. One is that making the decision to live or retire...
View ArticleDental Tourism in Phuket: $8,000 Savings and Paradise Island Perks
According to recent research, Aussies, especially those aged 45 to 55, have led the boom in Phuket medical tourism with dental care one of the top three most popular treatment segments. Dental tourists...
View ArticleExpat Adventures in Beach Town Thailand
Selling up almost everything we owned in Australia, packing up what little was left and taking off to Thailand eight years before my prescribed retirement age was a significant risk. My wife Vivien and...
View ArticleTeaching English as a Foreign Language
When my partner and I decided to move to Barcelona many years ago, I spent some time planning what I was going to do with my time out there. He was a musician and travelled a lot. I needed something to...
View ArticleAt Home on Koh Samui: Rent $705 a Month
In July 2016, I arrived on Koh Samui for the first time and instantly it felt like all my stresses were sucked away. I quickly fell in love with the island on that reconnaissance trip and returned to...
View ArticleThe Best Restaurants in Chiang Mai
I am sitting in Faces Restaurant (the Clay Studio) in the Old City in Chiang Mai. I’m surrounded by wonderfully aged, moss covered, gnarled walls with carved reliefs and thousands of chards of old...
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