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Pattaya for Digital Nomads

Pattaya's sordid reputation stretches far and wide. Does that mean it's not a great place to come as a digital nomad?

Taking a Bus from Pattaya to Khon Kaen

Do you want to travel between Pattaya and Khon Kaen? I bet you're thinking that you have to take a bus into Bangkok and change. You fool!

Athens for Digital Nomads

Known for its ruins and its history, how does Athens fare for the more modern lifestyle of a digital nomad?

Budapest for Digital Nomads

Hungary's capital Budapest is an architectural joy, but once its beauty has worn-off, what are you left with? How does it feel to stay here as a digital nomad?

Taipei for Digital Nomads

Ever considered Taiwan's capital Taipei as your next destination? Then perhaps you should.

Airbnb Checklist for Digital Nomads

Have you ever booked an Airbnb, then regretted it when you started living there? Yeah, me too. That's why I wrote a checklist of things to look for before booking.

Bangkok for Digital Nomads

Bangkok is the travel hub of South-East Asia so people often use it as nothing more than a stepping stone to get elsewhere. How does it fare for the digital nomad who chooses to stay here?

Huahin for Digital Nomads

Huahin doesn't get the same attention as other beach towns in Thailand, but does that mean it should be avoided by digital nomads? Maybe you should consider coming here instead of Phuket, Pattaya, Krabi or any of the islands.

Khon Kaen for Digital Nomads

Foreigners tend to avoid Isaan. Even its big cities like Khon Kaen don't make it onto most people's Thailand itinerary, which makes it a very appealing place if you want to get away from the tourism and go somewhere local. How suitable is it for a digital nomad?

Vientiane for Digital Nomads

Laos' capital Vientiane is so close to the Thai border that it's the obvious place to come for a visa run, but what does it offer for those who choose to stay longer? Should you forget Thailand and come straight here instead?

Udon Thani for Digital Nomads

Udon Thani is one of the four 'big' cities located in Thailand's Isaan region, a huge area of the country largely ignored by foreign tourists. Not being ruined by tourism, Udon retains the friendliness that Thailand is famous for. Don't dismiss it just because everyone else does.

Taking a Bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Udon Thani

Despite being two of Thailand's biggest cities, there's a lack of online information for travelling between Nakhon Ratchasima and Udon Thani. Once you know how, it's a pretty easy journey. Here's how I did it.

Nakhon Ratchasima for Digital Nomads

Nakhon Ratchasima is the biggest city in Isaan and the third biggest city in Thailand, yet there's barely a foreigner in sight. Why is that? What does this city offer to those who dare to venture here?

Taking a Bus from Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima

Is there a direct bus from Pattaya to Nakhon Ratchasima? As it turns-out, yes, but it's not very easy to find. This article has everything you need to know.

Is Airbnb Legal in Thailand?

Make sure you don't run afoul of the law when booking accommodation in Thailand. Unlike many other countries, there are limits to where you can stay as a short-term visitor.

Why I Became a Digital Nomad

Is being a digital nomad right for you? There are many different reasons for choosing this lifestyle. These are mine.

What is a Digital Nomad?

A term used so loosely it makes Kim Kardashian seem pure, but what does it actually mean? Who is a digital nomad, and who just likes how it sounds?

Sofia for Digital Nomads

Bulgaria doesn't spring to mind when you think of tourist destinations in Europe, and its capital, Sofia, doesn't spring to mind when you think of tourist destinations in Bulgaria. Does that mean that it's not a good place for a digital nomad?

What to Pack as a Digital Nomad

Starting as a digital nomad but not sure what to pack? This is the definitive list of everything you need in your suitcase.

Bucharest for Digital Nomads

Romania is one of cheapest countries in the EU, so appealing to anyone with a European passport, but it's not in the Schengen zone, making it an ideal cooling-off destination for non-Europeans who've used their 90-day Schengen visa. What does its capital, Bucharest, offer for digital nomads?

How to Choose an Airbnb

The number of rooms available on Airbnb can sometimes be overwhelming. How can you filter through them and decide which one is best place for you?

Loei for Digital Nomads

Loei is a small, non-touristy town in Isaan, far from the Farang trail in Thailand. Does that mean you should avoid it? Or is it actually a hidden gem and a secret digital nomad paradise?

Taking a Bus from Udon Thani to Loei

Travelling from Udon Thani to Loei? There's a lot of misinformation about the locations and times of which buses depart. This article is everything I learned while figuring-out this journey for myself.

Getting a Visa Extension in Huahin

How do you extend your Thailand tourist visa in Huahin? How does it compare to doing it in other parts of the country?

Getting from Bangkok to Huahin

There are so many ways to travel from Bangkok to Huahin that it can be a little overwhelming. In this article I'll break it all down.

Siem Reap for Digital Nomads

Most people come to Siem Reap for a fleeting visit as a way to see Angkor Wat, but how does it stack-up if you stay longer term?

Ho Chi Minh City for Digital Nomads

Vietnam is somewhat of an outlier among South-East Asian countries. Ho Chi Minh City is its biggest city, so is the obvious choice to come as a digital nomad, but should you?

How Does Money Work in Cambodia?

Cambodia uses two currencies; dollars and riel. Which one is more useful? Which one should you bring with you?

Phnom Penh for Digital Nomads

Phnom Penh is Cambodia's capital and its biggest city, but how does that translate as a place for digital nomads?

Travelling from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City

Thinking of travelling from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh City? This article has everything you need to know about visas, travel and arriving in Ho Chi Minh.

Chiang Mai for Digital Nomads

What's it like being a digital nomad in Chiang Mai? Read my thoughts on Chiang Mai as a digital nomad city, where I stayed, what the food was like, how to be sociable and where to run.

Chiang Rai for Digital Nomads

Chiang Rai is Thailand's often overlooked northern-most city, but what does that oversight mean for a digital nomad who likes a bit more peace and quiet?

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