holiday energy savings tips

Holiday energy savings tips that will help keep your electric bill low

Sometimes it’s okay to be a Scrooge. And with the holiday season now upon us, being stingy on electricity can mean more money for...
spring cleaning tips

7 spring cleaning tips to make your house feel new again

The thing about living in Southeast Asia is that there isn’t really a proper spring. At least not one that resembles what you see...
cost of living for expats

Currency corrections see cost of living for expats fall in Bangkok and Hanoi

The cost of living for expats in Bangkok, Hanoi and many other locations across Southeast Asia fell. That was due is most part to...
interior design trends in Southeast Asia

3 interior design trends in Southeast Asia to watch in 2023

Out with the old and in with the new. With the calendar changing over, so too are interior design trends in Southeast Asia. This...
security deposit in Southeast Asia

4 things you MUST do to get your security deposit back in Southeast Asia

The most nerve-racking aspect of moving out has to be getting the security deposit back. While some landlords are honest and forthright during the...

Mining for energy in the dump also stops plastic waste leakage

Plastics are unavoidable in Southeast Asia. Plastic waste leakage into the ocean continues to be a major problem for many countries in the region....
condo clean during rainy season

6 hacks to keep your condo clean during rainy season

Keeping your condo clean during rainy season is a difficult task. Water, mud and dirt surround us during these months and they almost always...
Chiang Mai

Guide to real estate and life in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is one of the more unique destinations in Southeast Asia featuring a special blend history, culture and nature. While hot in the...
Typhoon Mangkhut

How to help victims of Typhoon Mangkhut in the Philippines

Typhoon Mangkhut passed through the Philippines, but its impact will continue to be felt for the weeks and months to come. According to government...
Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa

Applications open for new Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa as BOI hopes for success

Attempts at creating a successful Thailand Long-Term Resident Visa have proven to be problematic in the past. A THB10 million investment visa implemented in...

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