About Nomad in Asia

Why we exist

Most travel content is written to rank, not to help. Nomad in Asia flips that: we answer the questions people actually type — what does a month in Chiang Mai cost, does the Thai DTV visa work for you, is Canggu still worth it — using verified numbers, dated checks and honest trade-offs. If a fact changes, we update the page and stamp the date. No filler, no recycled listicles.

How we work

Every guide follows the same discipline: costs quoted as ranges with a verification date, visa rules checked against official sources, neighbourhood advice tied to how you'll actually spend your time. Our /live/ guides go deeper than tourism boards dare — rent, wifi speeds, healthcare, the downsides included.

Where we're headed

We're building out Asia city-by-city — Thailand and Bali first, then Vietnam, Malaysia and beyond — plus data pieces comparing costs and visas across the region. Follow along, tell us what to cover next, and argue with us in the comments. That's what they're for.