Courtesy of Myles Simms-Aur
- Myles Simms-Aur, 26, moved to Bangkok from Maryland in December 2023.
- He left his job, where he was earning $70,000 annually, to live as a student in Thailand.
- He said the low cost of living abroad helps him save money and travel.
Myles Simms-Aur had a $70,000 salary, a nice car, and a stable routine living in Maryland.
But he wanted to experience the world and felt financially restrained by the cost of living in the US .
After trips to Mexico, Brazil, Portugal, and other countries, Simms-Aur was convinced he could adapt to life abroad . In December 2023, Simms-Aur moved to Bangkok.
Simms-Aur, 26, said the low prices for housing and food in Thailand allow him to save more money and have a better peace of mind than he did living in the US .
“The things I was afraid to let go of, such as my nice car, nice job, and nice place, were all holding me back from my personal financial goals,” Simms-Aur said. “Now that I have released those things, the ability to save, invest, and travel full time has increased exponentially.”