You don’t need a diploma, a trust fund, or a cushy remote job to start a life overseas. You need Wi-Fi, hustle, and a willingness to get uncomfortable. I left the U.S. with no plan, no special degree, and no savings to speak of—and I still managed to carve out a life abroad. If you’re…
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Why I’m an Atheist
People talk about belief like it’s something you decide to pick up, as though its a hobby. Like you wake up one day and say, “Yeah, I think I’ll believe in God now.” But for some of us, belief doesn’t work like that. For some of us, it never has. I’m an atheist. Not because…
Late Stage Capitalism Is Slavery
The American Dream was always a lie. At least, that’s how it feels when you’ve spent years grinding away, barely making ends meet, only to look up one day and realize you’ve got nothing to show for it. Sure I had some nice tools, a decent truck, a nice motorbike. But what is that other…
Never Enough
No Matter What I Did In USA, I Was Never Enough When I first decided to leave the USA, I never thought I would miss it. I was so sick of it all—sick of the traffic in LA, sick of the politics, sick of the rising costs of everything. Gas prices kept climbing. Groceries were…
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Meditation Beats Faith
For decades, addiction recovery has been dominated by faith-based programs that insist on surrendering to a higher power. However, there is no scientific evidence that a higher power exists, nor that belief in one contributes to addiction recovery. In contrast, mindfulness meditation has been extensively studied and proven to support long-term recovery through measurable neurological…
Why It’s Time To Leave the US
Turn on the news, pay your bills, go out to eat, or genuinely examine life in USA compared to any other place in the world and you’ll quickly see why it’s time to leave the US. Nobody is enjoying the pangs of late-stage-capitalism in the US besides the ultra-elites, and everyone else who claims they…
Cambodia’s Dual Currency System
Cambodia operates on a dual currency system, where both the Cambodian Riel (KHR) and the US Dollar (USD) are widely accepted. This unique system allows for financial flexibility but also presents challenges for both locals and foreigners navigating daily transactions. The Riels are basically treated as change, while the Dollars are treated as bills. This…
English is the Lingua Franca
In today’s globalized world, English has emerged as the dominant lingua franca—a bridge language that enables communication between people from different linguistic backgrounds. From business and academia to travel and entertainment, English plays a crucial role in connecting individuals and cultures worldwide. This global role of English is especially apparent in international hubs, where it…
Dating in Cambodia as a Foreigner
Dating in Cambodia as a foreigner comes with its own set of challenges. The country is welcoming and filled with warm, friendly people, but the dating scene can be a mixed bag, especially when navigating cultural differences, economic disparities, and the influence of Cambodia’s tourism-driven economy. Tinder and Online Dating: The Good, the Bad, and…