Thailand Reality Check: Expensive, Lonely & Overwhelming

I finally made the move to Thailand, but things haven’t gone exactly as I expected. After dreaming about this move for months, I’ve been hit with some unexpected realities. Bangkok is more expensive than I imagined, everyday services like hair, nails, and dining out can cost much more than social media makes it seem, and…

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The Philippines is NOT what we expected…(first day in Manila)

We came to Manila not knowing what to expect… What we didn’t expect was how the people would make us feel. From the moment we arrived, strangers welcomed us like friends, conversations happened effortlessly, and every interaction felt genuine. Traveling through Asia, we’ve experienced many cultures, but the warmth here in the Philippines is something…

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