Seeking Better Abroad
Dive deeper than flashy Top 10 lists ... there is always more to the story. Unpack your things, and unpack the place to learn what it really looks like. How it really works. Discover hidden secrets through the eyes of a seasoned traveler. Join the search for the best places to stay, retire early for cheap, to be a digital nomad, to slow travel and solo travel, to be an expat living or working from abroad. Or at least get a smarter start. Go beyond the typical tourist traps, with insider tips for smart, slow travel that will enrich your experience. Learn how to navigate efficiently, immerse yourself in local culture, and make the most of your resources. From budget-friendly hacks to off-the-beaten-path gems, get equipped with practical advice rarely found in standard travel guides. Whether you're a digital nomad, aspiring expat, foodie, considering retirement overseas, or culture enthusiast, these pro tips will help your experience be closer to local.
SURVIVAL GUIDE (START HERE!) Ha Giang, Vietnam: Chill Zone Before the Chaos
STAIRWAYS for the GODS: Terraces of Vietnam's Mountain Town in the Clouds in SAPA
CAN'T-MISS Adventure PARADISE on Cat Ba Island (Beyond Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay) Vietnam.
INSANE Hanoi, Vietnam: Where to Stay (Longer)
Cambodia TOP 4 PLACES: Impressions & Lessons for Expats, Nomads, Retirees
WILD Rides Around Battambang, Cambodia
SECRET Cambodia Hideaway: Kampot & Kep Beach
ULTIMATE Tour Guide: Phnom Penh, Cambodia .... for Expats, Nomads, Retirees and Travelers
CITY NIGHTS in Siem Reap, Cambodia (part 3/3)
DARKER SIDES of Siem Reap, Cambodia (part 2/3)
LIGHTER SIDES of Siem Reap, Cambodia (part 1/3)
WHY is an American in Vietnam Anyway?! After all this time, what are you searching for?
First Impressions of Vietnam from an American Traveler
Thoughts on Malaysia part 2: for Travelers, Nomads, Retirees, and Expats
HAUNTINGLY Beautiful Landscapes of Ninh Binh, Vietnam
Hue, Vietnam: The Citadel
Da Nang, Vietnam for Travelers, Nomads, & Expats. Touring Costs & Tips for Beginners and Pros
TRAVEL in TIME: Ancient, Lantern-Lit Gem... Hoi An, Vietnam
21 SMART Packing TIPS in 10 Minutes
4 STEPS to ACTUALLY take the Adventure You WANT
Nha Trang, Vietnam for Travelers, Nomads, & Expats. Touring, Costs, Tips for Pros.
ELECTRIFYING Streets of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Thoughts on Malaysia (part 1/2) for Expats, Nomads, Retirees, and Travelers
HIDDEN NIGHT MARKETS in Kota Bharu: Malaysia
MYSTERY & INTRIGUE in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia
Malacca, Malaysia: COLLIDING EMPIRES & CULTURES
UNDERRATED Kuala Lumpur: HIDDEN GEM in Malaysia
EASY GETTING AROUND Kuala Lumpur ... Explore Malaysia Like a Pro
Ipoh, Malaysia: Simmering Potential
Penang: Worthy of the List? Malaysia for Travelers, Nomads, Expats