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Fisherman Village Koh Samui (Thailand): Travel Journal
Planning a trip to Thailand? – Plan to buy a SIM card to have internet access – Book your activities in advance with Civitatis – Protect yourself with insurance that offers good coverage. For example, with Heymondo (5% discount by using this link) After two weeks in the quiet south of Lamai, we decided to head to a livelier area near Fisherman Village, recommended by a fellow nomad. Part 1: Travel JournalPart 2: Practical Tips Part 1: Travel Journal Accommodations Not Suited for Digital Nomads There are no hotels with two work desks in Fisherman Village itself, so we chose to stay at the condominium Replay Residence, which is full…
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How to apply for a 30-day visa extension in Thailand? Koh Samui Immigration Office
JB already told you about the risks of overstaying in Thailand (hint: prison). I’m going to tell you about the 30-day visa extension, which every tourist normally gets without any difficulty in Thailand. As you know, we came to Thailand thanks to a 45-day visa exemption (30 days turned into 45 days “thanks” to the 14-day quarantine). Upon arrival, we had to fill out the TM6 form, and a stub of this form must be kept with us until we leave Thailand (the “departure card” stub). Documents to prepare: photocopy of your passport, then sign on the photocopy photocopy of the TM6 given to you upon arrival, then sign on…
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South of Lamai, Koh Samui (Thailand): Two digital nomads over forty
As you know, after two weeks of quarantine in Bangkok, we took the first flight to get to Koh Samui, one of the paradise islands in the Gulf of Thailand. We visited Koh Tao , and Koh Phangan during our first round-the-world trip, but we carefully avoided Koh Samui (too touristy), until Covid emptied the island of its usual crowds. Part 1: Travel JournalPart 2: Practical Tips Part 1: Travel Journal I’m glad I found a moment to write this travel diary. JB and I are swamped with work and are in “pad thai, work, sleep” mode or “need to be taken care of” mode, meaning we’re in such a…
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My Current Favorites [May June 2021] Missed Connections by Sophie Blackall
Seeing a “Missed Connection” pop up on my Instagram today reminded me of this beautiful book by Sophie Blackall that I’ve read and reread dozens of times. Sophie Blackall is a children’s book illustrator. One day, after an encounter with a charming stranger who told her to find him on “missed connections,” she discovered the concept and decided to illustrate one “missed connection” a week on her blog. The blog gained traction and a book was published (Amazon link) A “missed connection” is an encounter between two strangers – or two people who knew each other – but for some mysterious reason, or out of shyness, neither of them dared…
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[Review] reMarkable 2, my best Purchase Ever
Contrary to what one might imagine, I’m much more of a gadget person than JB. I’m often the one who buys things if I think the new technology is cool, and it can save us work time. However, I am far from being an early adopter. I often wait for the 2nd, 3rd versions… before deciding. Recently, I discovered reMarkable 2, the tablet that allows you to take notes but with a paper-like feel. It is trendy among engineers and managers. So I bought it for JB. JB really likes taking notes. He tried to do it on a normal tablet (iPad), but the touch is not the same, so…
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After state quarantine (ASQ) in Thailand, where to go? Koh Samui, Krabi, Phuket…
Good news! Right after leaving state quarantine (ASQ), you can go anywhere in Thailand. Be aware that some regions are stricter than others, and currently (June 2021) they require a PCR test less than 72 hours old from those coming from red zones (Bangkok, where there are many Covid cases). So if you go there on the very day you leave quarantine, and even if your PCR test is more than 72 hours old (since it was done on the 12th day of your quarantine), that’s not a problem, you can still go. The regions requiring this PCR test include, but are not limited to: Phuket Surat Thani (Koh Samui,…
