Moving to Thailand is very different from visiting. After years of travelling here and four years of calling it home, these are the things I wish I had known before making the move.


Moving to Thailand is very different from visiting. After years of travelling here and four years of calling it home, these are the things I wish I had known before making the move.

I’ve been travelling for 13 years, and a lot has changed. From hostel dorms and giant backpacks to slower itineraries and enjoying my own company, these are the travel rules I follow at 40.

The author reflects on their evolving travel philosophy, shifting from a packed itinerary focused on seeing everything to embracing moments of simplicity, connection, and presence. They emphasize valuing personal experiences over checklists, ultimately finding joy in the journey itself.

Solo travel in Laos gave me far more than beautiful temples and waterfalls. From the ease of travelling alone to quiet café afternoons and unexpected kindness, these are the five things I loved most about my time there.

I’ve rebranded more times than I’d like to admit, but this time feels different. I’m not chasing perfect or keeping up with algorithms — I’m simply coming back to the words. Maybe it’s not a new beginning at all… just a return to who I was always meant to be.