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Thinking about moving abroad, traveling long-term, or living overseas?
We share real experiences, costs, visas, and strategies to help you build a life outside your home country.


Thailand Now Checking Cash at Airports? What Tourists Need to Know (20,000 Baht Rule)
Think you can enter Thailand with just your debit card? Think again. Thailand is stepping up enforcement of a rule that’s been around for years… but most travelers ignore it. And now people are getting caught at the airport. The 20,000 Baht Rule (Yes, It’s Real) If you’re entering Thailand as a tourist, you’re technically required to show proof of funds. Here’s what that looks like: 20,000 baht per person 40,000 baht per family 10,000 baht per person (visa on arrival) That’s
docandbean
2 days ago3 min read


Second Citizenship Explained How to Get It, Why It Matters, and Our Personal Story
Hey… let’s talk about something most people don’t think about until it’s too late. Second citizenship! For a long time, this felt like something only the wealthy or ultra-connected people had access to. But that’s changing fast. More people are starting to realize that having a second passport isn’t just about travel. It’s about options, flexibility, and in some cases, security. And for us, this is personal. Doc and I didn’t just learn about second citizenship, we actually ha
docandbean
5 days ago3 min read


Thailand May Cut Visa-Free Stay to 30 Days. What Travelers Need to Know
Thailand Visa Update 2026 | 60 Days May Be Reduced to 30 Days What’s Being Proposed Thailand is currently reviewing a plan to reduce the visa-free stay from 60 days down to 30 days. Right now, travelers from 90+ countries can enter Thailand without a visa and stay for up to 60 days. That includes people coming for tourism or short business visits. Under the proposed change: Visa-free stay would drop to 30 days A government committee is reviewing the details Officials have alr
docandbean
6 days ago3 min read


Why Financial Advisors Said We Were Too Young to Retire
Hey… let’s talk about this Because this is something we heard over and over again. “You’re too young to retire.” “You need more money.” “You should wait.” And on paper… it probably made sense to them. But we didn’t want to wait until 65 to start living our life. Who We Are We’re Doc and Bean. Bean retired after 20 years as a 911 operator and police dispatcher. Doc spent over 30 years working in IT. We did what we were supposed to do. Worked, saved, stayed consistent. But at s
docandbean
6 days ago4 min read


Why We Moved to Thailand | Our Story, Cost of Living & Starting Over
We Didn’t Just Move to Thailand… We Changed Our Entire Life Hey… so let’s talk about it. Because a lot of people think moving to Thailand is just about cheaper rent, good food, and a better life. And yes, that’s part of it, but that’s not the real story. The real story is we didn’t just move to Thailand, we changed our entire life. Before we ever booked a flight, we were already questioning everything. Working, saving, repeating the same routine, and still feeling like someth
docandbean
6 days ago3 min read
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