TMBA 258: Living, Working, and Adventuring in South East Asia
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This week I was lucky enough to catch up with Stuart McDonald, the founder of Travelfish, which one of the most respected sites on the web for South East Asia travel information. If you peak over the shoulder of a random backpacker in Bangkok cafes, expect to see a "TravelFish" URL along with Facebook blue.
There aren't many people that have more travel experience in the region than Stuart. Because of this, I couldn't help but ask him a lot of travel and expat-centric questions. We talk about everything from raising a family in SEAsia, the lore and adventure many westerners place on SEAsian adventures, the nuts and bolts of expat living, and how Stuart was able to turn Travelfish into a successful online business.
Listen to this week's show and learn:
The origins of Travelfish.
Tips for expatriates who are raising a family in South East Asia.
Stuart's ideal four week travel itinerary.
What's the best travel itinerary for a one month South East Asia adventure?
Koh San Road vs. Pham Ngu Lao
What has changed the most in the fifteen years in the region.
Tools and recommended reading for people who are planning to travel in the region.
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Travelfish.org
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The Beach by Alex Garland
Gringo Trails
River of Time by Jon Swain
The Quiet American by Graham Greene
Indonesia Etc. by Elizabeth Pisani
Catfish and Mandala by Andrew X. Pham
TripAdvisor
Agoda.com
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Dan & Ian