Say you have a monthly income of only about $500 a month. What are your living accommodation choices?
Continue ReadingCost of Buying a Used Motorcycle at Thai Prices — Chiang Mai
There are many things to see and do around Thailand. I f you decide to stay a while or retire in Thailand then you should purchase your own transportation.
Continue ReadingJC’s Day Trip Cruising the 100 km Samoeng Loop, Thailand
One of the most fun outdoor activities in northern Thailand is cruising around the country roads that wind through the hills around Chiang Mai.
Continue ReadingJC Interviews 6 Month a Year Retiree In Paradise (RIPper)
You might remember an interview I did almost a year ago with Gary who shared the costs of some medical procedures with us in an interview. Well, he’s back again
Continue Reading6 Affordable Places to Retire Abroad in 2012
There are many benefits and advantages of retiring overseas. Launching a new life in a new country at this stage of your life can mean better weather, new adventures and opportunities, and new friends.
Continue ReadingWant to Roast, Grind, Brew and Drink Fresh Coffee in Chiang Mai?
Did you know that Thailand is a coffee nation, ranked fourth (after Vietnam, Indonesia and India) in Asia in annual raw coffee production.
Continue ReadingThe Average US Citizen Lost $21000 in Savings This Summer!
The average US household lost $21,261 of net worth this summer, the largest decline in family wealth in nearly three years.
Continue ReadingGetting a Colonoscopy in Thailand — An Expensive Pain in the Butt?
We all have heard that after you reach 50 you should start to get a colonoscopy to reduce the chances of geeting colon cancer.
Continue ReadingJC’s Day Trip to Chang Dao, Thailand
Just because you live in a city doesn’t mean you have to stay in the city.
Continue ReadingThailand — 3rd and Last Interview with a Future RIPper (Retiree In Paradise) Before Leaving
I interviewed Bruce twice before.
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