We moved to a care center in Thailand in our 70s. It's like an insurance policy for whoever is left.

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Peter and Rita Millard lived in countries across Europe after they retired. In 2023, they decided that Chiang Mai, Thailand, is where they want to grow old.

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I moved to 3 countries in 5 years searching for the perfect remote-work base. One city made life feel easy.

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Elka Requinta lived in three countries over five years and decided to settle down in Thailand.

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An American couple left Texas to retire in Thailand. They focus on getting 'one thing done a day.'

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Tye and Chip Pierpont left Austin and moved to Chiang Mai, Thailand, to retire.

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I run a business while traveling the world. I couldn't have afforded to scale it while living in the US.

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Ryan Garrido runs a business and travels the world as a digital nomad.

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He burned out, moved to Thailand with his family, and found early retirement didn't suit him

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Jona Dunning moved from Seattle to Chiang Mai, Thailand, with his wife, Mary, and their two kids.

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My family and I visited Bangkok for the first time. The trip was amazing, but it would've been better if we avoided these 5 mistakes.

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I wish my family and I had avoided these five mistakes while visiting Bangkok for the first time.

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He turned 50 and realized the entrepreneur grind wasn't worth it. 2 years later, he retired to Thailand.

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Arinjay Jain retired early in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

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I quit my job because I couldn't afford to rent or buy a house. I then moved to Thailand, where the cost of living is cheaper.

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The author moved to Thailand for a more affordable lifestyle.

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I took a risk moving to Phuket as a single mom. It paid off.

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Cheska Hull posing in a blue dress in Phuket, Thailand.
Cheska Hull decided to call off her wedding and move to Phuket, Thailand with her son.

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I've been traveling across Asia for 10 years. These are the 3 cities with the best food — and one that disappointed me.

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A woman eating a bowl of noodles in Bangkok.
Sophie Steiner has been traveling around Asia for over 10 years, trying a lot of great food along the way.

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