Jia and I recently completed our first month as digital nomads in Bangkok, Thailand. Honestly, we were blown away by the quality you get when living in Bangkok for $1,000 a month. This was one of the most affordable, high-quality major cities that we’ve ever been to, and absolutely a…
Bangkok
The BEST Iced Coffee in Bangkok, Thailand
Move over Thai iced tea! Iced coffee is what you really want to try next time you’re in Thailand. Luckily for you, we recently found the best iced coffee in Bangkok, Thailand, at a tiny little neighborhood stand outside the Riverside Chapter condo building. Thai iced coffee is a very…
Bangkok
Eating Everything in Sight at Iconsiam Bangkok: The Best Mall in Southeast Asia
One of the best ways to pass the time in Bangkok is by indulging in some good, old-fashioned consumerism. Pretty much all of the big cities in Asia are great for shoppers, but Bangkok stands out among the rest. If you’re a shopper or simply interested in seeing the best…
Japan
What to Do on a 23 Hour Layover in Tokyo, Japan
Getting the most out of your layover in Tokyo is tricky. Earlier this month, Jia and I started our journey as digital nomads by hopping on a flight from Chicago’s O’Hare Airport to Bangkok, Thailand. It’s a place we’ve always wanted to visit, and, because of it’s world-class infrastructure and…
Texas
Finding the Best View in Houston, Texas
If you’re looking for the best skyline view in Houston, Texas, these four awesome Houston spots are exactly what you’re looking. They’re sunset, picnic, and date-tested. We spent countless hours during our time in Houston just sitting in this spots, staring, and taking it all in. One of the first…
Japan
How to Get Your Suica Card to Work (Tokyo, 2023)
Preparing for a long trip is incredibly stressful. When we were prepping everything to leave for Bangkok on a one-way flight, we put off loading up our Suica Card for the Tokyo metro (we had a 23 hour layover there) until the night before. This was a massive mistake (yes,…
Colombia
Taking a Day Trip to Villa de Leyva: Colombia’s Artsy Hidden Gem
Situated in the middle of the Colombian mountains, you’ll find Villa de Leyva. A few hours north of Bogotá, this quiet cobblestone town is famous for its artisan products and handmade gifts. Villa de Leyva was my first-day trip that I took from Tunja. I went on a weekday after…
Japan
Getting Scammed in Tokyo, Japan
I know this is going to be a controversial post because of how much people love Tokyo, but this wouldn’t feel like an honest post if we didn’t mention the fact that we ended up getting scammed in Tokyo during our 23-hour layover in Japan. It wasn’t the biggest scam…
Colombia
Finding the Best Milhoja in Colombia
First of all, what even is a ‘Milhoja’? It’s probably something most people back in the West have never even heard of. Well, a Milhoja is simply God’s greatest gift to mankind. Constructed by 1,000 little layers of flakey puff pastry dough, smothered with whipped cream, drizzled with sweetened condensed…
Canada
Moving to Toronto Chinatown on a Whim
The summer of 2022 was one of the craziest times of my life. I had secured a great internship as a product manager at an exciting, Nebraska-based startup and had spent the school year mentally preparing for a summer of survival living in the Cornhusker capital of Lincoln. And then…