It feels chaotic, but for me there's peace in it. I'm in flow with it. Rush, rush — it matches my energy.

Tuk-tuks, rickshaws, motorbikes, black vans, gridlock. Walking diagonally through traffic on my own two feet. I forgot what a big city feels like. I missed this.

I'm back in the city, moving with it — and it moves with me.

https://whothefami.substack.com/p/the-city-moves-with-me

#PhnomPenh #Cambodia #SoloTravel #Expat #CityLife

Money isn't real — it's just a currency, and only marginally better than the Lao kip, which the government can print endlessly.

Burning through Bitcoin in a bear market while living abroad. It feels chaotic. But I'm free regardless of the dollar amount on my phone. Learning new perspectives, new languages, making new friends. Writing more than I ever imagined.

Next year will be better in the markets. And I'll have a book.

https://whothefami.substack.com/p/burning-bitcoin-in-southeast-asia

#Bitcoin #SoloTravel #Expat #Writing #Freedom

Above the Clouds: St. Regis Zhuhai and the Dazzling Skyline of Macao Pt.1

云端之上：珠海瑞吉酒店与澳门璀璨天际线 Pt.1

Perched high above Zhuhai, the St. Regis Hotel offers an unforgettable perspective of the Pearl River Delta. From its elevated vantage point, floor-to-ceiling windows frame a mesmerizing contrast: the tranquil coastline of Zhuhai unfolds below, while across the shimmering waters, Macao’s dazzling skyline rises with its gleaming towers and iconic landmarks. The view captures the dynamic energy of the Greater Bay Area, where two vibrant cities meet in a single, breathtaking panorama—all wrapped in the understated elegance that only St. Regis can provide.

珠海瑞吉酒店高耸于云端之上，为您呈现珠三角地区令人难忘的壮丽景致。从居高临下的 vantage point，落地窗勾勒出一幅迷人的对比画卷：珠海宁静的海岸线在脚下徐徐展开，而对岸波光粼粼的水域旁，澳门璀璨的天际线耸立着闪亮的塔楼与标志性建筑。这幅全景画卷展现了大湾区的蓬勃活力，让两座充满生机的城市在此交汇——一切尽在瑞吉酒店优雅从容的格调之中。

St. Regis Hotel is within this building:

Views from Zhuhai of Macao:

Views of the Zhuhai side:

What’s your favourite way to experience a city—from ground level or high above the clouds? Have you ever watched two dynamic cities like Zhuhai and Macao come together in a single skyline? Share your thoughts or your own memorable high-rise view below!

你最喜欢用什么方式感受一座城市——是从地面漫步其中，还是从云端俯瞰全貌？你是否曾见过像珠海与澳门这样两座活力之城在天际线下交汇的景象？欢迎在下方分享你的看法，或你记忆中难忘的高空视野！

Let's see how quickly I can work a room and find a new local mart I can banter with."
Every time I set foot in that store I'm playing the game — what will I do next?

I told the girls, "Okay, you can pay for me this time." The poor girl looked shocked. Then I said, "Just kidding."
I'm leaving Siem Reap. Time to find a new game.

https://whothefami.substack.com/p/the-local-mart-game

#SiemReap #Kyrgyzstan #SoloTravel #Expat #LocalLife

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