Our New House in Chiang Mai

Our New House in Chiang Mai

By popular request, we’re sharing the details of our new house in Chiang Mai. It’s cozy, it’s modern, and it’s a place where we feel completely comfortable. We can’t help but feel excited to share what we call home these days! When our...
Chiang Mai Monthly Expenses

Chiang Mai Monthly Expenses

So what’s our spending like in Chiang Mai now that we’ve lived here for a year and a half? It’s been twelve months since our last full budget report, so here’s the latest in what we spend living a good life in Thailand. Onward to our Chiang Mai monthly expense...
Our $500 Per Month Townhouse in Chiang Mai

Our $500 Per Month Townhouse in Chiang Mai

Curious about housing costs in Thailand? Before moving to Thailand, we were always excited to learn about the different long-term housing options and what we could expect to pay. It helped to confirm our desire to move to there! Now it’s time we share our...
Chiang Mai Monthly Bills

Chiang Mai Monthly Bills

One thing you can be sure to look forward to in Thailand is less monthly bills. Not only are utilities cheap in Thailand, but if you are like us, you may find yourself paying for fewer recurring expenses each month because of a change in lifestyle. Here’s a snapshot...
Thailand Budget Mistakes

Thailand Budget Mistakes

In March 2013, we each had our one carry-on and two checked bags and a plan to move to Thailand and live on $1000 a month. We were ready to embrace a new lifestyle in Chiang Mai that included plates of food for a dollar and rent for only a few hundred bucks. It turns...
Veterinarian Cost in Chiang Mai

Veterinarian Cost in Chiang Mai

Some travelers or those looking to start a life abroad may be wary of the level of care available from Thai animal hospitals, or wonder if they exist at all. We recently experienced a mini midnight emergency with our cat, MooShu, and visited two clinics that provided...