Vietnam, Street Scene

The Vietnam Visa Options for Western Foreigners in 2026

ByJon CantonJun 29, 2026

Why I Wanted to Write This Article I want to start by being honest about my position on Vietnam, because the rest of this article only makes sense if you understand where I am coming from. As I have explained…

Phnom Penh City

Staying in Cambodia Long Term Is a Breeze: How To Get the Yearly Business Visa

ByJon CantonJun 28, 2026

Why I Wanted to Write This Article I wanted to write this article because Cambodia, for all its…

Manila Skyline

The Philippines Economy Is Under Pressure in 2026

ByJon CantonJun 27, 2026

The Numbers That Should Worry Anybody Considering the Philippines Forget the brochure. Put aside the BGC sunset photos.…

Vorayuth Yoovidhya

The Red Bull Heir Case in Thailand Still Haunts the Justice System

ByJon CantonJun 26, 2026

I have covered plenty of stories from Thailand that show the gap between how the country sells itself…

An old house in Penang, Malaysia

The History of Penang in Malaysia Is Fascinating

ByJon CantonJun 25, 2026

Why I Want To Write About The History of Penang Today I want to write about the history…

Thailand Boat and Flag

The New Thailand Expat Reshaping the Country

ByJon CantonJun 24, 2026

I have touched on this subject before, but I think it deserves a full article of its own,…

Singapore CBD

Singapore Has Priced Out the Old School Expat

ByJon CantonJun 23, 2026

Why This Needs to be Said We all know Singapore as a global financial city that attracts the…

Philippines Expat Dream, El Nido

The Philippines Dream Is Getting Too Expensive

ByJon CantonJun 23, 2026

Why I Want To Have A Different Conversation I want to have a different conversation in this article…