Three nomads told me to go. So we booked two months in Chiang Mai, mid-June to mid-August, dodging the burning season. We enjoyed khao soi, a five-story gym, and cute cafés in this nomad haven.
Ryan Li — Self-Taught Polyglot and Privacy-First Nomad in Asia
August 11, 2026
At nineteen, Ryan sold his car and flew to Japan with no plan. Twenty years and a dozen countries later, he speaks several Asian languages and runs his companies from Qubes OS. We talked identity, visas, and the bank account he closed on day one.
Using Thai QR PromptPay Payments as a digital nomad
August 4, 2026
To pay by QR in Thailand, I used a Malaysian app. That took a local SIM, a KYC check, and two conversions. Absurd, and still the best option I found. Here's the setup and what actually worked.
Buatong — climb like Spider-Man on Sticky Waterfall near Chiang Mai
July 28, 2026
A waterfall you climb up, not swim in. Barefoot on limestone that grips like spider web. No slipping, no shivering, no water shoes needed. Ninety minutes from Chiang Mai, Buatong turned my morning into the strangest climb of my Thailand stay.
How to find accommodation as a nomad?
July 21, 2026
Accommodation doesn't have to be nomad's biggest expense. After years on the road, I cut my lodging costs in half without downgrading. Rooms, colivings, apartments, direct rentals. Here's my unconventional approach to a place to stay.
Beeper — messaging app for power users
July 14, 2026
Clear communication is everything to me as a nomad. WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram, Slack, Signal, Discord, etc. Dozen apps, one me. Beeper bridges them all into one inbox, so I meet people where they already are. Here's why it earned a spot on my phone.
Regular check-ins keep nomad friendships
July 7, 2026
Loneliness is the quiet tax of nomad life. We meet our best friends in colivings, then scatter across the globe. But I built a simple 3-hour weekly habit that keeps those bonds alive, no matter the distance.
What AI videos can't do?
June 30, 2026
Last week, I made the case that AI can improve filmmaking. Like past inventions, it'll democratize the process. However, it shouldn't replace humans. And in this article, I'm showcasing what AI videos are achieving and how we limit them.
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