You probably all know about AirBnb. Their history and how they transitioned to the current model is interesting by itself and you can read about it on their Wikipedia page. Today, TheNextWeb had an interesting article by Jon Weatley titled “In 2012 I bought an apartment specifically to rent out on Airbnb. Here’s how I’ve done so far.” that caught my attention. It reminded me of something I had noticed during my trip to Japan. Continue reading
A selection of backpackers hostels with dormitories in the South of Phuket. Continue reading
Image Credits: Heather Cowper
Five rules to follow when you come to Thailand and want to have a smooth ride. Continue reading
My clients and my friends ask me sometimes what the best policies are for password management. I don’t know if these are the best but this is what I do and recommend. Continue reading
When you’re a digital nomad, running a paperless business is not really an option. You don’t have a fixed postal address where you can receive snail mail anymore, you cannot store paper, and bringing along a printer or a document scanner is kind of a bummer. Continue reading
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Just a small follow-up on my earlier post about how I learned English because I noticed I forgot to talk about how I use Google too :) Continue reading
I am French, and French people are known to be poor English speakers. However, I am not so bad at it and people I meet are often surprised and ask me why I speak English so well.
When I was twenty something I always had a joke to crack. I though it was cool to be the funny guy so I always had something funny to say, especially during conversations I was not a part of (kind of a way to join in you see). It took me some time to realize I was obnoxious and that when people did not get my jokes, trying to explain them what just making things worse. Continue reading
Going from Phuket airport to the most famous beaches on the island can be a painful experience if you arrive unprepared. Transportation in Phuket is peculiar at best (some would say a hold-up) and is often discussed in local forums and newspapers. I decided to put together this little resource to help newcomers avoid the traps and know what to expect once they’ve landed.
Before I went to Japan I had heard that internet connectivity would be a problem. And, as surprising as it can be given Japan is one of the most connected country in the world, if you go unprepared it can actually be an issue because free wifi is not really that common. Continue reading