RE: ⏺ Message to most people: Throw your phone away! Part 1

[enazwahsdarb]

That's so cool that you're in Thailand :D Do you live there permanently or just a shorter time?

Those phones are genius!! That's all you really need. No complications. Yeah, I mean, there are many addictive things on our mobiles nowadays. For me, I still spend time on this online, technological platform, but it's FAR better than those other stuff.

Thanks for your insight. That was interesting :)

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[fitinfun]

I have been in Thailand for about 18 months, and I am pretty much just wandering now. I had the idea of going off to see the world after my son was grown, but then I came to this fabulous place first and can't seem to make myself leave :) Malaysia might be next, but I have no firm plans except to find a swimming pool. This is the only lack I have now.

I'm interested to see your Part 2 on this subject.

[enazwahsdarb]

WOW serious? :D So Thailand has you addicted hahaha. How's the pricing there? I want to start traveling, but do not know where to start with budgeting.

[fitinfun]

Yes, you could say I'm addicted to this place :) It's extremely cheap compared to California where I was. I pay about $300 for monthly rent and about $30 a week on everything else. I live out in a Thai neighborhood and don't do tourist stuff or drink so that cuts my costs a lot.

Then every 60 or 90 days here I need to leave the country and come back in, so that trip is 200-300 each time.

The advice I give for traveling is:

• pick your dates and a few locations
• research visa issues and the costs for your locations and pick one
• Make a budget with some extra money in it
• get your passport
• buy plane tickets - usually 2-6 months out is the best price
• make hotel reservations

That's it! After the first time - you will be a pro :)

[enazwahsdarb]

That was such a Lady-Boss answer! Thank you very much my friend! :)

I feel 100% more confident about my traveling ambitions right now!

I'm still not 100% sure what to include in the budget though..

[fitinfun]

Thank you! What a boost :)

You first need to find the place(s) you want to go and then look at budget. Every place in the world has cheap/expensive ways to go. I am cheap, so I can help you there :)

Here in Bangkok, you can find places for much, much more than I pay and also much, much less. The high end condos are $1000 a month +++.

I know a guy here paying only $80/month inclusive for a place he loves near the airport. He travels for his work and just wanted a quiet place that did not cost a lot of time and money to get to his frequent flights. No one wants to live near the airport, so he lucked out.

What are your top three dream destinations off the top of your head? Don't self-censor!