Becoming an English teacher in Thailand is one of the most popular ways to legally live in the Land of Smiles and stay there long-term. Every year thousands of people apply for teaching positions in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and other towns and cities. Despite the strict visa regulations Thailand receives a steady stream of English […]
After 2 years the time has come to leave Chiang Mai. Later this month I will be moving to Vietnam. I feel excited about this new chapter, but also sad as I grew to love Chiang Mai. This has been the first place in my life (not counting the town I was born in) where I truly felt […]
As a total movie buff, I never want to miss the next big, Hollywood blockbuster. Luckily, there are many English language screenings of the latest movies available in Thailand and even Thai movies often come with English subtitles. Prices for movie tickets range between 100-250 Baht ($2.50-$6.50), which makes going to the cinema in Chiang […]
Chiang Mai has always been popular with travellers. It attracts visitors with its old town, beautiful temples and Thai culture, which you can experience here in many ways. I have been living here for 2 years now and during the last year, I have discovered many wonderful things to do in Chiang Mai. I experienced […]
Chiang Mai doesn’t embrace, nor celebrate Christmas, at least not as much as the cities in the western world. There are a few lights here and there and shopping centres have decorated their windows with Christmas trees. Other than that it is business as usual in Chiang Mai. Don’t let that stop you from doing […]
I have been putting away buying my expat medical insurance in Thailand for a long time now. I always thought it was an unnecessary expense. I had my travel insurance after all and I just didn’t really want to spend an extra amount of money on something I wouldn’t use. I was immortal and I […]
Wow! Another mile stone! I have been teaching here for almost a year now. I started last June, at the beginning of the new school year. Today, I have submitted the grades and have 3 weeks of just sitting at school and waiting for the 31st of March when I will be allowed 2 months […]
Being single in Thailand has its ups and downs. Luckily, there are more better things than bad. One of them being that you can date anyone you want…Well, unless they are Thai. I have 3 teachers at my school that obviously like me. Unfortunately, they are so shy that they only could express their admiration […]
Chiang Mai is a buzzing, filled with tourists city. It’s also a place, where a lot of foreigners choose to stay for longer. Expats and digital nomads flock to Chiang Mai every single year to work, travel and relax. Despite tourism, it’s a great spot to live. Wondering how to move to Chiang Mai? Read […]