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A guide to Thailand's THIM App

A guide to Thailand's THIM App

Thailand's new THIM app puts the digital arrival card on your phone. Here is what it does, how long-stay travellers and digital nomads use it, and what is changing in 2026.

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Do You Really Need a Travel Budgeting App?

Do You Really Need a Travel Budgeting App?

For a short single-currency holiday your bank app may be enough. Here is when a travel budgeting app actually earns its place, and when it does not.

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Vietnam's Health Declaration: A Guide for Travellers and Nomads

Vietnam's Health Declaration: A Guide for Travellers and Nomads

From 1 July 2026, all travellers to Vietnam must complete a health declaration. Here is what it covers, how long-stay travellers and digital nomads file it, and the seven-day deadline.

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Vietnam's Digital Arrival Card

Vietnam's Digital Arrival Card

Digital Arrival Card for Ho Chi Minh City (and soon nationwide). Here's exactly how to do it.

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Thailand to End 60-Day Visa-Free Stay

Thailand to End 60-Day Visa-Free Stay

Thailand has reviewed the 60-day visa-free period and decided amid concerns about misuse and security, to reduce it to 30 days.

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Best Travel Insurance for Southeast Asia

The best Travel Insurance for travelling Asia in April 2026

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Best Travel Insurance for Southeast Asia

China Arrival Card Online: Full Guide for 2026

China introduced a digital arrival card in 2025, replacing paper entry forms. Here’s everything you need to know before arriving in China in 2026.

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China Arrival Card Online: Full Guide for 2026

Full Guide to Europe’s Digital Nomad Visas in 2026

Is Europe the new Southeast Asia for Digital Nomads in 2026?

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Full Guide to Europe’s Digital Nomad Visas in 2026

Yi Peng Lantern Festival Thailand 2026: Your Complete Guide

A full rundown of what you need to know for Yi Peng (Yee Peng) Lantern Festival 2026

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Yi Peng Lantern Festival Thailand 2026: Your Complete Guide

News & Events


From The Founder: April/May Update

BudgetBro's progression throughout April and May.

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From The Founder: April/May Update

Hantavirus: What Travellers Need to Know

Travelling? Should you be worried about Hantavirus?

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Hantavirus: What Travellers Need to Know

New India e-Arrival Card for Travellers

e-Arrival Card introduced in India from April 2026

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New India e-Arrival Card for Travellers

Is Sri Lanka’s New Digital Nomad Visa Worth It?

One year Digital Nomad Visa for 18+ earning $2k monthly from outside Sri Lanka.

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Is Sri Lanka’s New Digital Nomad Visa Worth It?

New Ha Giang Loop Border Entry Permit Requirement

Since the 1st June 2026, foreign travellers on the Ha Giang Loop require a border area entry permit. This article covers what it costs, where to get it, and how checkpoints will enforce it.

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New Ha Giang Loop Border Entry Permit Requirement

Split the Bill With Siri in iOS 27

Apple just announced splitting a dinner bill with friends will get easier, straight from your iPhone.

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Split the Bill With Siri in iOS 27

ETIAS is Coming

The EU's new travel authorisation launches in late 2026.

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ETIAS is Coming

Cambodia Khmer New Year 2026

If you've experienced Songkran in Thailand and expect the same thing here, you'll be surprised.

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Cambodia Khmer New Year 2026

Sri Lanka's Holi Festival in 2026

Holi... Festival. All bout Sri Lanka's Hindu festival in March 2026.

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Sri Lanka's Holi Festival in 2026

Electric Daisy Carnival December 2026

EDC is back again in Phuket, Thailand, this December.

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Electric Daisy Carnival December 2026