Category: Cost-of-Living
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Monthly Breakdown for Visa Sufferers, Temple Wanderers, and Unexpectedly Charmed Souls I came in with zero expectations and left feeling… oddly healed. There’s something about Kathmandu that feels untouched by time. But make no mistake — it’s not all mystical alleyways and spiritual cafes. It’s also cash-only, credit-card-rejecting, visa-line chaos. I learned the hard way,…
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Monthly Breakdown for Food Chasers, Chill Walkers, and Ximending Addicts Taipei is still one of my top picks in Asia. Night markets? Elite. Shopping? Dangerous. Weather? Perfect for late-night strolls with fried chicken in hand. I stayed in Tamsui this time — quiet and by the water — but trust me, the city never feels…
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Monthly Breakdown for Beach Lovers, Return Visitors, and Travellers Who Miss the Quiet I used to love Da Nang — the quiet beaches, the low-key charm, the way everything felt just a little slower. But coming back after two years… it’s changed. The rise in tourism is great for the locals (and they deserve that…
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Monthly Breakdown for Surprise City Crushes, Cafe Crawlers, and Wedding Weekenders I was only in Malacca for a week — came for a friend’s wedding, stayed for the food and weekend energy. I didn’t think much of it before the trip, but I ended up enjoying the slow pace, good eats, and charming little cafes…
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Shenzhen, China Cost of Living: How I Spent SGD4,050 in One Month (But Mostly Worked from Hong Kong)
Monthly Breakdown for VPN Survivors, Cross-Border Workers, and Brave Experimenters I only stayed a week in Shenzhen — and let’s just say Gmail wasn’t having it. Even with a paid VPN, I struggled to get my work tools up. So yes, I ended up taking the bullet train into Hong Kong every day just to…
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Monthly Breakdown for Introverts, Early-Stage Nomads, and Nature Walkers This one’s a little hazy — it was early in my full-time travel days and I was in full hermit mode. I didn’t do much, didn’t see much, but I was there. Some trips are like that — slower, quieter, and more about the pause than…
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Monthly Breakdown for Border-Hoppers, Nostalgic Singaporeans, and Cafe-Hopping Creatures Funny how the place closest to home was the last one I considered for long-term living. But when a friend mentioned they were based in JB — and I had a personal event in Singapore — it all clicked. I used to pop over as a…
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Monthly Breakdown for Winter Wanderers, Onsen Seekers, and Christmas Market Lovers Sapporo in December has a very specific kind of magic — snowfall, twinkly lights, and steaming hot food when your fingers can’t feel anything. I always find myself back here around Christmas. It’s peaceful, pretty, and has enough festive vibes without being overwhelming. 💰…
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Monthly Breakdown for First-Time Remote Travellers, History Buffs, and Market Wanderers Phnom Penh was where it all began. It was the first country in Asia that didn’t require tests or quarantine when borders were still closed — so I booked a one-way flight and started my full-time remote travel life here. It turned out to…
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Monthly Breakdown for Pet-Sitters, Beach Walkers, and Quiet Season Travellers I first discovered Newcastle through a pet-sitting gig. That assignment was only for a week, but I ended up staying for a full month with my own accommodations elsewhere. This was during the early days of my travel life, where I was still figuring out…