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Thailand Hua Hin to Pattaya
Andrew Leeson

A Tale of Two Cities – Hua Hin to Pattaya

This week we take a look at two amazing Thai cities that offer very different ex-pat experiences. We travelled from Hua Hin to Pattaya for the last week of our trip to Thailand. In my opinion, it’s worth visiting both. Although I understand why some will turn their noses up at Pattaya.

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Drinks on the beach
Andrew Leeson

Back in Thailand – What’s New?

Back in Thailand again after my last trip back in February. Things have changed since then. Thailand is back to normal as is most of the world. There is one change though that I didn’t see coming, and it’s EVERYWHERE.

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Romblon Philippines
Andrew Leeson

The Philippines – Two Lesser Travelled Destinations

I love being in the Philippines. For me, it’s kind of like two countries in one. There are the main cities and central hubs for each region and the main tourist spots. Think Boracay (boy has that place changed since I was first there 18 years ago), then there is ‘everywhere else’.

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Thailand Retirement Options
Andrew Leeson

Thailand Is Open!

Thailand is leading the way in opening its borders to the world. Of course it does come with added obligations, but they are not as onerous as you would think….

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