Well for all the fans that love the North of Thailand, here you go. Part 3 of my road trip to Lampang.
Continue ReadingJC’s Road Trip – Living as a RIPper in a Smaller City — Lampang, Thailand Part 2
Well for all the fans that love the North of Thailand, here you go. Part 2 of my road trip to Lampang.
Continue ReadingChiang Mai — Excellent Italian Pizza Restaurant Second Location Open in Old City
I am happy when I find information fans have requested or that I think is an exceptional value or maybe just a real treat.
Continue ReadingThailand — Eating Foreign Snacks at Thai Prices
Let’s face it. We all have certain things that make us feel… well, comfortable. This includes our favorite snack foods.
Continue ReadingHappy New Year 2013 — JC Reflects on the Past and Looks to the Future
Just thought I ‘d give some thoughts about making the move to become a RIPper (Retiree In Paradise) a reality.
Continue ReadingCost of One Bedroom Apartment Rentals Chiang Mai
Say you have a monthly income of between $750 – $1000 a month. I call you all Cat 2 RIPpers (Retirees In Paradise). What could a Cat 2 RIPper look forward to living in?
Continue ReadingRetireCheap.Asia Members Talk about Moving to Thailand
I interview a married couple who are members who made the leap to pack up and move to Thailand having never been here.
Continue ReadingJC Update — How Bruce Made it Back to Thailand to Retire Permanently
A lot of people say they are going to retire in an exotic place like Thailand but many never make it to their goal. What strategies could you use to make your dream a reality?
Continue ReadingGetting Around with Disabilities — Chiang Mai
Don’t worry too much about the accessibility for the disabled in Thailand. Don’t let it be a deterrent to getting “more life for less money”.
Continue ReadingRealistic Expectations of the Category 1 Rentals in Chiang Mai
What do do really think you will get on a Category 1 budget for living accommodations? Are you shooting for the moon?
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