Comments on: What Living in Bangkok Taught Me

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:03:42 +0000

That’s my goal – to motivate people to get going!

By: gina morra

gina morra — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 02:20:28 +0000

I LOVED this post. It’s exactly what someone who wants to move somewhere different needs to hear. These types of articles are a great inspiration to me. Even though I’m a bit of a scardy-cat when it comes to taking that leap, I know each time I read such a personal, beautiful story like this I’m a little bit closer to that move…

By: Margaret

Margaret — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:19:57 +0000

I smiled as I read this because so many of these lessons hold true here in Chile as well… it’s discovering the wonderful in living outside our comfort zone can be so rewarding! Good luck in your next adventure!

By: Working Nomad

Working Nomad — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:19:38 +0000

Very true about first impressions.

I disliked Bangkok when I first arrived there, big time in fact! and thats having been to India before. but the city has grown on me and I feel at home in that there are other lost lonely souls there too.

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 04:49:29 +0000

@tom: I always go back to Bangkok. I’m in Thailand every few months

By: Tom

Tom — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:05:51 +0000

So awesome to hear that Bangkok has really changed someone for the good. It’s my home city and it always brings a smile to me when I hear it’s reached it potential. Awesome!

Come back soon.

By: Mark H

Mark H — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:21:46 +0000

Great summary of a city that I spent five weeks in waiting a visa for a nearby country. At first I hated it too, especially the pollution, but the city really grew on me – the friendly people at the places you ate at regularly, the amazing temples, the life on the river, the happiness in so many of the people,,… And you are dead right about the health issues – it is no coincidence that westerners now suffer from more allergies than any time in history.

By: Reb

Reb — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:37:04 +0000

I enjoyed reading your blog on Bangkok , because I too lived and worked there for about 18 months a couple of years ago. You’re right that it takes a bit of time for Bangkok to get under your skin, but once it does, it never goes away. IEven when I had a really bad day there, something always happened to remind me why I was still there: particularly the kindness of strangers.
And although I was ready to leave when I came back to the UK, I still feel a huge sense of loyalty to Bangkok and can’t wait to visit again.

By: Mitch

Mitch — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 05:26:55 +0000

Great post! I took my first international trip to Bangkok, Thailand, staying in the city for a week. I found myself, just like you, itching to get out into the country or a nice beach to escape the smell and dirtiness. But after a few days, I began to fall in love with the city — taking the BTS everywhere that I could and exploring my surroundings. I can’t wait to go back.

By: Talen

Talen — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 03:23:55 +0000

Best of luck in Taipei .

It’s always nice to read articles like this because too many people just play it safe and ask what if. You’ll never know what is possible until you try. So many people want to do something in their lives but are afraid to take the first step.

I think it should be mandatory for everyone in the world to pick up and move to a foreign country at least once in their life.