I Walked Away: An Expatriate's Guide to Living Cheaply in Thailand Review
Not much of a guide with only 140 pages. Book was in perfect condition except for highlighted areas. It was a nice story and I got several chuckles because I have had similar experiences.
"I Walked Away" is just over 1/2 the size and more than Double the cost of "Retiring in Thailand" by Philip Bryce. After seeing the book I was shocked at the price being near . For what? I would recommend the latter not the former if you really want a guide. Mr. Zeising's book it very realistic and interesting but it is not complete. It is just a nice story and severely outdated with Baht to $ value. Skip it.
I cannot believe I paid for this book.
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Customer Reviews
For The Compleat Beginner - Karlos Marxus - Florida
I like Michael Ziesing. He's an interesting guy. But unless the idea of going to Thailand for a vacation just hit you on the head like an apple falling out of a tree, this book isn't going to give you much in the way of practical advice. It's pretty much a validation of a lot of stuff you already know, if you've ever been to Thailand and have a modicum of common sense.
Don't get me wrong. It's a pretty good read, and Ziesing, as I said earlier, is an interesting and entertaining guy. But it's more Ziesing's tale of his experience in Thailand, with a few lessons drawn from the experience, than it is a "guide" to anything.
Still, if the musings of an ex-community college philosophy professor on his new low maintenance lifestyle in a Buddhist country sounds like something you'd like to read, then buy the book. You won't be disappointed. There's not a whole lot out there coming from anywhere near the social/financial perspective of Ziesing about living in Thailand.
Come to think of it, these days there's not a whole lot out there coming from Ziesing's perspective on anything. Buy this book and help change the zeitgeist.
Great first look at living in Thailand - S. M. Bonsangue - Fullerton, CA USA
As a person who loves to go to Thailand 2 weeks at a time, I thought exploring the idea of living there full time would be interesting if nothing else. This book is a great guide on how to be a decent American when traveling abroad (not just in Thailand). Much of what I read in the book I already knew from studying the culture. I wish I would have read this book before my first trip to Thailand. a good book of realistic concerns That westerners should know and understand before even vacationing in Thailand!
I did it. - gerald r janelle - warwick, rhode island United States
The book is great. In fact I bought the book and I did it. I went to Udonthani (in Northeast Thailand), met and married a beautiful Thai girl. I intend to move their next year. Buy the book you won't regrt it. There is a lot of valuable advice in the book. In fact I outdid the author - my is 30 years younger than me. Definitly its worth the money. And the author was correct in saying that Thai people are nice friendly people. Thailand is like being in another world - nice, friendly, unpretentious people. Buy the book. I should write one myself!
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