The Ultimate Thai Visa Guide
byMost western tourists will be able to arrive to Thailand without a visa, and will be given ‘visa exemption‘ on arrival, guaranteeing a 30…
Expat Life
Life and living in Bangkok as an expat. From buying condos to daily life,shopping and cooking.
Bangkok’s Controversial Street Food Ban
byLike most people, my reaction to the Street Food Ban in Bangkok was one of disbelief, anger and swearing, but I also find that…
Expat life and why I miss the UK
byWith a visit back home, I can say there is one thing I am really looking forward to. This, undoubtedly, is the NHS. For the…
Living Cheap in Bangkok
byThe original plan for this somewhat extreme budgeting challenge was for one full month, living cheap in Bangkok. A plan which was quickly scuppered…
Frying Fish in Fanfan’s Kitchen
bySomething not yet mentioned on this blog is that I don’t only eat lots of food, but I also cook it… or at least…
The Evolution of Street Food
byThis epiphanic moment follows a grumbly stomach and a yearning for fluffy pork and chilli stuffed crepes. It also starts on a seemingly ordinary…
Surviving Bangkok Power Outages
byPower outages in Bangkok tend to be an almost regular occurrence; generator explosions, deafening booms which leave my cat hidden in the bathroom all…
Our First Year of Marriage
byIf ‘the first year of marriage is always the hardest’ then I can say our marriage is definite for the long run. Since our…
Moving to Thailand? Best Decision Ever.
byMany people ask about my website’s title ‘Live Less Ordinary’ apparently it’s confusing but in truth everything is there in the name (idiots). To…
VISA Extension in Bangkok
byFor those travelling on a 60 day tourist VISA in Thailand there is always the option of a further 30 day ‘VISA extension’. This…