Early Retirement Slow Travel



South East Asia 2025

We're slow traveling through South East Asia, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.


Flying Cathay Pacific To Singapore and checking out the Jewel at Changi airport

Chris and I are flying from Vancouver, Canada to Singapore via Hong Kong on Cathay Pacific, to kick off our slow travels through South East Asia. In this video about our check-in experience with Cathay Pacific and some of the issues we faced, how we handled the very small 7kg carry-on limit, what the flights to Hong Kong and Singapore were like, all the forms we needed to fill out to land in Singapore, how our transfer through the Hong Kong (HKG) airport went, what the waterfall at the Singapore airport was like, and how we got from Singapore's Changi airport to our hotel. Check out our blog post for all the details.


3 Days in Singapore: Costs, What We Did, and Where We Stayed

Chris and I are kicking off our slow travels through South East Asia here in Singapore. Normally we stay in places for a few weeks or longer, but Singapore is not a cheap city, so we're only staying in here for a few days. This blog post is all about how much we spent on food, accommodations, activities, and transportation here.





Koh Lanta, Thailand: Breaking Away from the Usual Slow Travel Lifestyle

We're taking a break from our usual slow travel lifestyle in Koh Lanta, Thailand. We always like to remind friends that a slow travel lifestyle is not a vacation. But in this video, we're breaking away from our usual routine and going on vacation to beautiful Koh Lanta! Koh Lanta is known to be quieter and less touristy than some of the other more popular Thai islands, but there is still a lot to do here! There are plenty of food to try, beaches to check out, and day tours to join. Check out our blog post for all the details!


Cost of Living in Krabi-Town, Thailand for Slow Travelers

Krabi Town seems to be an overlooked destination in southern Thailand. Everyone is always talking about Phuket, the Phi Phi Islands, and surrounding beaches and it seems like Krabi Town gets left behind. We don't know why as it has delicious food, access to stunning beaches, great hiking opportunities, and it's more affordable than many surrounding areas. And we found the prices to be lower than other nearby places. In this post, we talk about the prices and cost of living in Krabi Town, Thailand, that we noticed as slow travelers. We'll look at the cost of accommodations, food and eating out, personal care, transportation, and activities and tours and then give the total cost of living for a month of slow travel in Krabi.


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