
Life in Thailand, beyond the holiday
A little less rush.
A little more
Thailand.
We’re Dave & Kim. Follow our everyday adventures, explore the places we love, and plan a Thailand life that feels like yours.

our home in Thailand.
Make yourself at home
Hua Hin, Pranburi & everyday living
Take the scenic route
Places, road trips & travel notes
Learn from our journey
Homes, moving & lessons along the way
Come along with us
The latest from our channel

We Spent $400 on a Crab Buffet in Bangkok Thailand... Was It a Scam?
David and Kim try Kani Tengoku in Bangkok, spending over $400 for two. Explore the meal’s value and the questions to ask before booking a crab buffet.
▶ Watch & read the storyUseful, before and after you arrive
A good place to begin
Hua Hin Beaches and Day Trips: Our Local Favorites
Living near Hua Hin, these are the beaches and day trips we keep returning to: Sai Noi Beach, Phraya Nakhon Cave, Khao Takieb, Khao Kalok, and more.
Read the guide →EXPAT LIFEPak Nam Pran and Pranburi: The Quieter Side of Hua Hin
Why we live in Pak Nam Pran: beaches, Khao Kalok, cycling the beach road, markets, and the fishing village feel, 30 minutes south of Hua Hin.
Read the guide →EXPAT LIFEHow We Retired in Thailand: Our Story
Who we are, why we chose Thailand and the Hua Hin area, and what retiring abroad is really like, from the couple behind Almost Retired in Thailand.
Read the guide →Meet Dave & Kim
We came for a new chapter.
We stayed for the everyday.
Our channel follows the real experience of living in Thailand: the homes, the errands, the discoveries, and the trips that turn into stories worth sharing.

