Learn to Dive in Koh Tao, Thailand

Learn to Dive in Koh Tao, Thailand

**Disclaimer: I received this Open Water dive package for free through a partnership with Go Beyond Asia. I enjoyed myself so much that I paid for the Advanced Open Water Certification with my own money and received no additional discount beyond the usual offer from...
The Gripping Fear of Reality

The Gripping Fear of Reality

Escape to Thailand When I left for Thailand, I made no secret about the fact it was a one-way trip with no end date in mind. That wasn’t meant to say that I was going to stay here forever, though I think some people thought that. Who am I kidding? That’s what I...
Quick Visa Run to Singapore

Quick Visa Run to Singapore

It’s hard to believe I’ve been here for two months already. My original 30-day tourist exemption is long over, and I extended that an additional 30 days by renewing at the Chiang Mai Immigration Office. I certainly could have done a border run and got...