Priced out of Austin, he bought a one-way ticket out of the US. Now, he lives on a Thai island for a fraction of the cost.

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A man posing at an outdoor table in Koh Samui, Thailand.
Mike Holp left the US because of the high cost of living. Now, he's living in Koh Samui, Thailand, and has no regrets.

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I thought my only choice was to grow up, get a job, and start a family. Instead, I moved to Thailand.

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A woman sitting in a Thai cafe with bamboo on the walls. She has a coconut with a straw on the table in front of her.
Martina Smidova quit her job and moved to Koh Samui, Thailand, in search of a slower and more meaningful life.

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