Why She Left the U.S. for the Dominican Republic (And Won’t Go Back)

What would make someone leave everything behind in the United States and start over in the Dominican Republic? In this episode, I sit down with a female expat from Virginia who made the decision to move to Punta Cana, and two years later, she’s sharing the real truth about what that journey looked like. We…

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Living Alone in a $70 Apartment in a Chinese Ghost City

Inside the apartment I rent for just $70 a month in a Chinese ghost city. I live in a community with many buildings, but very few residents. Places like this are often called “ghost cities” in China. This apartment is about 75 square meters, with 3 rooms, a kitchen, and a balcony. It’s simple, quiet,…

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15 Ways Tourists Quietly Waste Money in Thailand

From booking flights to hidden hotel fees, currency conversion and shopping, this video covers 15 hidden costs draining your Thailand travel budget in 2026. 🔗 NordVPN – https://nordvpn.com/thebangkokguide (use coupon code ‘thebangkokguide’ for exclusive offer + 4 months free) Chapters Intro 0:00 Flights 0:21 Hotels 1:48 Dynamic Pricing 2:33 Packing 3:54 Currency Exchange 4:41 ATMs…

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Are we colonizers because we want to buy property abroad?

Are You a Colonizer for Wanting to Move Abroad? Let’s Set the Record Straight. You saved. You sacrificed. You climbed — only to watch the ladder get pulled out from under you. You’ve done everything right, and yet the life you were promised keeps moving further out of reach. So when the idea of moving…

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24 Hours in Penang 🇲🇾 | George Town Food, Clan Jetties & Trying Durian for the First Time

We spent 24 hours in Penang, Malaysia exploring the vibrant streets of George Town, tasting some of the island’s most iconic Malaysian street food, and finally trying durian for the first time! 🇲🇾 After eating our way through Kuala Lumpur, we took the train north to Penang to see what we could experience in just…

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Married Couple Left New Orleans for a Wholistic Life in Chiang Mai | Inside Their $300/Month Condo

In this episode, we meet @daveezenn & @MaleeahJayy who left New Orleans. We tour her $300 apartment in Chiang Mai and discuss the decision to move abroad. David & Jazz Links: https://linktr.ee/mahleeahjay https://daveezen.store I’ll be launching “The Plug Abroad” community March 1st. Subscribe to the newsletter for early access and updates. 📩 Join the email…

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