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Lifestyle and FoodWhat Expat Life in Phuket Is Really Like in 2026
I've lived in Phuket for years. This is what daily life is actually like here, the good bits, the annoying bits, and the things I wish someone had told me before I moved.
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Lisbon vs Porto vs Madeira for Expats and Digital Nomads (2026)
Lisbon gives you reach, Porto gives you rhythm and Madeira gives you room to breathe. The best Portuguese base depends on which compromise you can live with after the first beautiful week.
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What Expat Life in Chiang Mai Is Really Like in 2026
Chiang Mai is calm, affordable and absurdly good at making a normal Tuesday feel pleasant. It is also smoky, seasonal and not quite the digital-nomad cheat code the internet keeps selling.
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Lifestyle and FoodDo Not Move to Phuket Because It’s Cheap
Cheap is a bonus. Cheap is not a strategy. If that is the main reason you're moving here, you're probably going to get it wrong.
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Lifestyle and FoodThe Problem With Expat Facebook Groups in Phuket & Thailand
Useful for a quick name or a rental lead. Bad for almost everything else. If you let expat Facebook groups shape your view of Phuket or Thailand, you're going to get a warped picture.
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Julian Nevin, Founder of SocialGryd: In Conversation
A decade of travel, a converted campervan, a dive school in Bali, and finally a base in Phuket. The SocialGryd founder on finding your tribe, and the irony of going quiet to build something about connection.
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Phuket Networking Events, Meetups & Making Friends (2026)
Phuket has plenty of events and no single front door. This is how to find the right room, avoid dead listings and turn a polite introduction into people you would actually call.
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