Starting Over in Chiang Mai, Thailand
How I Rebuilt My Life in Northern Thailand and What You Should Know Before You Do the Same. By Chris Taylor
Length2h 27m
About this audiobook
What if starting over in another country could help you rebuild your life?
Starting Over in Chiang Mai, Thailand is a practical and personal account of creating a new life in Northern Thailand after burnout, uncertainty, and a major life change. More than a travel book, this is a real-world guide to living abroad, building stability, and finding purpose in one of SE Asia’s most popular destinations for expats, remote workers, and digital nomads.
Inside, you’ll discover:
• What daily life in Chiang Mai is really like
• Visa, housing, healthcare, and cost-of-living essentials
• How to build routines, community, and income abroad
• Common mistakes people make when moving overseas
• The realities of “escape living” and starting again
• How to decide if Thailand is right for your next chapter
Perfect for travellers, expats, remote workers, digital nomads, and anyone dreaming of a slower, more meaningful life abroad. This is not a fantasy about escaping life. It’s about rebuilding one.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir, Self-Help
Length2 hrs 27 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 6, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Preface
2Starting Over in Chiang Mai, Thailand
3Introduction: Why Chiang Mai, and Why This Book
4Chapter 1: When the Old Life No Longer Fits
5Chapter 2: Why Chiang Mai?
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6Chapter 3: Arriving With Nothing (and Why That’s OK)
7Chapter 4: The First Few Weeks: What Actually Matters
8Chapter 5: Culture Shock, Kindness, and Quiet Confusion
9Chapter 6: Finding Somewhere to Live
10Chapter 7: The Rhythm of Life Here
11Chapter 8: The Entertainment Scene of Chiang Mai
12Chapter 9: Healthcare, Ageing, and Peace of Mind
13Chapter 10: Supporting Yourself in Thailand: Working
14Chapter 11: Living Safely and Legally in Thailand
15Chapter 12: Visas Without the Panic
16Chapter 13: Chiang Mai and the Surrounding North
17Chapter 14: The Essential Experiences of Chiang Mai
18Chapter 15: When This Is Home, Not a Holiday
19Chapter 16: Loneliness, Community, and Finding Your People
20Chapter 17: What Changes When You Stay
21Chapter 18: Nine Years Later: Was It Worth It?
22Extra Info -Getting Around Chiang Mai
23Author’s Note
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