Chiang Mai is well set up for digital nomads to spend a few months at a time enjoying its cheap comforts and luxuries. Here are step-by-step instructions for how to find an apartment in Chiang Mai quickly and easily.
Video Clips
I started traveling as a lifestyle long before lifestyle travel was "a thing". The same goes for becoming a digital nomad, and also a vlogger. (Hell, the terms "digital nomad" and "vlog" hadn't even been invented yet). This Video Clips archive is testament to that.
See, shortly after I started traveling full-time (in 2007), I turned on the camera. With a former career in television, I figured I could put together some decent and fun videos.
I didn't really.
I mean, in the initial years, there were some okay videos, but to be honest most of them were crap - in quality, or content, or both.
I continued producing videos (thankfully of increasingly better quality) over the years, but without any regularity. Ironically, some became YouTube hits, like my video trying the Swedish delicacy/horror Surstromming, or hanging out with a kangaroo in Australia that wouldn't stop following me around (and trying to hump me).
More recently, I started up a Travel Vlog (episodes of which appear both here as well as in a dedicated category/page). Thankfully you'll see that the production value makes these video clips much more enjoyable to watch. So....please browse, and enjoy!
And please....check out my YouTube channel (which has even more videos than you'll find here), and subscribe if you like what you see!
Traveling on the Deccan Odyssey (Pt 3): Palaces, Caves, and Bollywood!
Join me for my last few days aboard the Deccan Odyssey luxury train, chillin with the maharaj at Laxmi Vilas palace, singing in Ellora Caves, and even trying out some Bollywood moves!
Udaipur India, with the Deccan Odyssey Luxury Train
Traveling with the Deccan Odyssey is more than just a luxury train ride; it’s like a cruise on rails, except better. Here’s what we did in Udaipur India – a full itinerary of impossibly cool activities.
Touring India’s Deccan Odyssey: Most Luxurious Train in the World!
What does the most luxurious train in the world look like? It’s epic. Join me on the Deccan Odyssey in India, for the ride of a lifetime! I even take you on a full video tour of the joint. You won’t believe your eyes when you see what this train has on board.
Acclimatizing to India, In Jaipur (Vlog Ep. 29)
Despite being totally freaked out about my first trip to India, I had a pretty soft landing in Jaipur. Join me on my adventures landing in the lap of luxury, then walking through the famous Pink City of Jaipur India!
Ubud Mashup (Vlog Ep. 28)
This Ubud Mashup is a visual depiction of my five weeks in Ubud Bali; walking the streets, eating the foods, and stumbling on a few special surprises.
Balinese Cooking 101, Withlocals (Vlog Ep. 27)
Join me as I take a Balinese Cooking class in Ubud with a lovely mother/daughter duo who share their Balinese cooking and family secrets with me!
My Monkey Forest Commute in Ubud (Vlog Ep. 26)
CUTE MONKEY ALERT! I had to walk through the Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud all the time during my first month in Bali. Here’s why people thought I was crazy for doing it. Oh – and see pics and vid of cute monkeys!
Ubud Market: How to Negotiate (Vlog Ep. 25)
The Ubud Market in Bali is a maze of vendors selling wares useful to beautiful to tacky as hell. Walk through with me and learn how (and why) to negotiate.
Why I Evacuated From Bali (Vlog, Ep. 24)
At the end of Sept 2017 I evacuated from Bali; Mt Agung threatens to erupt any moment. Here’s why I evacuated, and maybe overreacted, but stand by my decision.
Hong Kong Mashup (VLOG Ep. 23)
Here’s what brought me to Hong Kong, why I loved it (to my own surprise), and why I need to return. Short and sweet Hong Kong mashup video included.
Balinese Painting for the (Not So) Artistically Inclined (Vlog Ep. 22)
I’m a talentless hack as an artist, but I took a Balinese painting class. Watch what happened, and learn about the philosophy behind this beautiful art.
Campuhan Ridge Walk in Ubud Bali (Vlog Ep. 21)
The Campuhan Ridge Walk is a slice of nature, a mere 10 minute walk from the hectic centre of Ubud. See for yourself in this post (with directions) and vid!
A Day-In-The-Life of House-Sitting in Tokyo (VLOG Ep. 20)
Feed your inner voyeur and watch this funny video blow-by-blow of a day in the life of me house-sitting in Tokyo. Also, a huge summary of my 7 weeks in Tokyo Japan.
Dancing in Kimonos at New Bon Odori in Japan (VLOG Ep. 19)
Before I knew what was happening, I was in a kimono doing raunchy dance moves with thousands of people, in Tokyo Japan. Welcome to New Bon Odori!
What NOT to Do on Mount Takao in Japan (VLOG Ep. 18)
My day on Mount Takao near Tokyo Japan started off delightfully, and ended miserably. Don’t do what I did. Here’s what NOT to do on Mount Takao!
Tokyo’s Robot Restaurant: The Greatest Show Ever (Vlog. Ep. 17)
Why on earth would I go to the Robot Restaurant in Tokyo? Because Anthony Bourdain told me to. And quite frankly, he wasn’t wrong. I’m still laughing!
Owl Cafes in Tokyo, Good or Bad? (Vlog Ep. 16)
Owl cafes in Tokyo: I came, I saw, and I’m unsure whether they’re cool. Here’s the good and the bad, along with some food for thought about animal captivity.
Searching for Okonomiyaki in Japan (Vlog Ep. 15)
I met a friend to go to an okonomiyaki restaurant that was recommended. Good thing the journey is the destination, cuz it took us an hour to find the place!
Adventures Shopping in Tokyo (Vlog Ep. 14)
Shopping in foreign countries is the best sneak peek into the local culture. Join me while I go shopping in Tokyo to a department store and supermarket!
Akihabara? No Thanks. (Vlog Ep. 13)
Akihabara in Tokyo is where things like anime, manga, maid cafes, and all things otaku are sacrament. I found it a disturbing insight into Japanese society.
Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo Japan (Vlog Ep. 12)
Find out why Tsukiji Fish Market is a must-see Tokyo destination, and learn the best way to do it. Then, watch me stroll the market in this week’s vlog!
Life in Japan (Vlog Ep. 11)
Shortly after arriving in Tokyo, I met up with a friend who lives here and turned on the camera so he could tell me what life in Japan is really like.
Old World Tokyo, in Harmonica Alley
Harmonica Alley in the Kichijoji area of Tokyo is combines old-world Japan with a modern cosmopolitain feel. Well worth a visit! Here’s more info and video.
Business Crisis for The Professional Hobo! (Vlog Ep. 9)
Business Crisis Central at The Professional Hobo! Guess what? Screwing the pooch for the last 3 years has hurt me. Here’s why, and what I’m doing about it:
Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo – Jumping Into the Deep End (VLOG Ep. 8)
Shortly after arriving in Tokyo, I jumped into the deep end by visiting Shibuya crossing: the world’s busiest intersection and an iconic Tokyo experience.
Traveling Alone as a Woman (VLOG Ep. 6)
Traveling alone – especially as a woman – can be challenging, and more than a bit intimidating. Get tips, experiences, and inspiration in my latest vlog!
Peru Travel: Living in Peru vs. USA (Vlog Ep. 5)
The Peru travel lifestyle is a very different thing from life in the USA and other western countries. Here are some of the challenges (and gifts) of each, as discussed in this month’s Travel Vlog!
Travel Packing: How (and What) to Pack for Full-Time Travel (Video)
In this vlog, I show you what I pack for full-time travel – and how I pack it. Learn travel packing tips and techniques, and watch me cram it all in my bag!
WELCOME TO THE PROFESSIONAL HOBO!
What is The Professional Hobo all about? Here’s a video of Nora Dunn with the scoop on her last 10 years of full-time travel!
8 Countries, 3 Weeks, and 2 Hours’ Sleep, with Global Traveler Nora
Here’s the summary of my epic European 8 country, 3 week Global Travelers adventure.
Love in Corsica
I must return to Corsica, but not for all the lovely reasons I list here. It was simply love at first arrival.
24 Hours in Kiev, with #GlobalTravelerNora
With only 24 hours, Kiev was a push….but I think you’ll agree I did a pretty good job! Please enjoy this cultural and culinary post and video.
Big Bad Berlin, in Two Days
There’s no way you can “do Berlin” in two days. But I did the best I could; here are some of the highlights, along with another quirky 1 Minute video!
Copenhagen: A Modern-Day Fairy Tale
Copenhagen in like a modern-day fairy tale. Here’s why, with some interesting facts, a quirky video, and lots of pictures. Enjoy!
Travel’s Lessons and Surprises: Oslo
Travel brings about lessons; lessons you can’t anticipate, and ones that you rarely sign up for. This is what happened to me in Oslo.
Dear Amsterdam: I Should Have Known.
Dear Amsterdam: I should have known you’d work your charms on me. Despite my best efforts, you got me – hook, line, and sinker.
My Weekend in Glasgow #GlobalTravelerNora
It was a perfectly sunny weekend in Glasgow, with a side of touristy and a dose of good humour. Check out my action-packed 1-Minute Glasgow video!
London is Growing on Me
London is growing on me, the more I visit this huge city full of anything and everything.
Unique Transportation: Ode to the Scooter
Both in Vietnam and ultimately in Grenada, I’ve gotten my groove on with the almighty scooter. Here’s a tribute – and a video scooter tour of Grenada.
2012: 8 Countries and 20,000 Miles
In 2012, my full-time travels took me to 8 countries spanning 20,000 miles. Here’s a quick recap of the highlights!
Colourful Grenada: A Random Street Parade
One random day, I came across a random street parade in Grenada. Check out the photos and video of this colourful event!
Returning to (and Redeeming) London
My recent visit to London was redeeming. As always, travel experiences are about more than just the destination! Check out my double-decker time lapse.
The Swiss Life: Random Observations
Here’s a peek into Swiss life and culture and daily life through a series of random observations that come together to paint a picture of sorts.
The World’s Largest Techno Party: Street Parade in Zurich
Myself and a million of my closest friends danced our feet off at Street Parade; Zurich’s largest annual event. Here is a photo and video essay.
Swiss National (Surprise) Day
Amidst an odd summer in Switzerland, I stumbled onto a surprising Swiss National Day celebration in a small mountain town. Here’s the scoop (and a short video).
Climbing Mount Rothorn in Switzerland [plus Video]
Here’s my first solo mountain climbing attempt, with a funny video of my ascent – and decent – towards insanity, with an awesome time laspse and outtake. Enjoy!
Rum, Driving, and Healing: The Journey to Sulphur Springs [with Video]
The Journey to Sulphur Springs requires time, local knowledge, a hardy vehicle, and lots of rum-based lubrication. Check out this post and video on Sulphur Springs!
What is Liming? Grenada’s Unofficial National Pastime [with Video]
Grenada’s unofficial national pastime is Liming. I cracked the code on liming, and made a 2-minute documentary about it. (No fruit was damaged in the process).
Easter Sunday on the Beach in Grenada
Here’s a small photo essay and video of widely celebrated Easter Sunday on the beach in Grenada; with kite-flying, people-watching, and even foam parties!
The Most Dangerous Beach in the World
Sunset beach in St Martin is most dangerous beach in the world. I wasn’t sure I’d survive the experience, but I did – and brought you video proof.
Driving in Grenada
Pot holes. Steep drops. Goats. Buses. Wheelbarrows. Gargantuan speed bumps. It’s all part of the fun of driving in Grenada. See for yourself in this video!
Happy Holidays! This Was 2011
2011 was a busy year for The Professional Hobo, spanning 13 countries and over 73,000kms. Here’s a summary, including my annual holiday video card.
Hiking in Grenada: A Private Paradise [Video]
Come along with me as I explore a private paradise by walking to a secluded adjacent bay and out to a rocky point near where I live in Grenada.
How to Cross the Street in Saigon – and other Bike-Centric Observations
Bike culture in Saigon, Vietnam is prevalent in many ways. Just try to cross the street and you’ll understand! Here are some fun pictures and a video to prove it.
The Ultimate Train Challenge Finale: China, Vietnam [Video]
With some of the most dramatic and beautiful footage yet, please enjoy Part 3 of the Ultimate Train Challenge video trilogy.
The Ultimate Trans-Manchurian [Video]
Imagine a week solid on a train from Moscow to Beijing, in small quarters with no showers and two people you’ve just met. Welcome to the Trans-Manchurian train!
The Ultimate Train Challenge through Europe [Video]
In the first 17 days of the Ultimate Train Challenge, I covered 6 European countries and passed through 4 more. Here’s a video of my European UTC adventures!
Guilin: River Culture and New Tourism
Guilin is a beautiful city with a thriving river culture, from morning meditations to touristy Li River cruises. Oh yeah – and rice noodles. Yum!
Beijing – Then and Now
Visiting Beijing and the Great Wall of China is an amazing “full circle” experience for me; China was my 1st overseas trip – 18 years ago. Here’s my experience.
Northern Swedish Delicacies (Including Surströmming)
From wild berries to Surströmming (reputed to be the worst smelling food in the world), there’s a lot of interesting foods to try in Sweden!
Happy Holidays! This Was 2010
Happy Holidays everybody! 2010 has been quite a year for me, having visited nine countries in a whirlwind of travel. I made this short video as a summary of my “this was 2010” travel adventures and “e-Christmas Card” of sorts! This post was originally published in 2010. It has since been updated for accuracy of […]
Crater Walking on Mount Tarawera, New Zealand
“We’re going to WHAT?!” a fellow hiker said in disbelief when we looked at the massive volcanic crater of Mount Tarawera that we would shortly descend into – and back out of – in the next few hours. I could hardly believe my own eyes, but you know me: I’m always up for an adventure. […]
Mana Retreat Centre: Video
Having written enthusiastically about living at Mana Retreat Centre and learning the art of meditation, you’ll know that I’m a big fan of Mana Retreat Centre and its unbelievably beautiful vistas! Please enjoy this video that encapsulates the beauty and energy of Mana Retreat Centre and the Corormandel peninsula in New Zealand. About two-thirds of […]
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing: New Zealand’s Best One-Day Hike
Shortly after I arrived in New Zealand, a number of people who knew of my passion for hiking and mountaineering told me it was worth my while to hike the 19km Tongariro Alpine Crossing – one of the best day hikes in New Zealand.Yup. They were right. This post was originally published in 2010, and […]
Maori Culture in New Zealand
Maori culture: While visiting Rotorua (both as part of shooting the tv show – as well as subsequent visits when staying with friends), I had the opportunity to visit two Maori villages and cultural shows. One was Tamaki Maori Village, and the other was Mitai Maori Village. Both were very educational, and the experiences complimented […]
Adventures at Agroventures
As I mentioned in my week-in-the-life of shooting a tv show post, one of the adventures we got to experience was a half day at Agroventures (now known as Velocity Valley). It’s best described as an adult playground, with a collection of fun activities that will get the adrenalin pumping. Please check out this video […]
White Island: New Zealand’s Most Active Volcanic Site
White Island has been New Zealand’s most active volcanic site for decades. I visited in 2010 and wrote this article and posted this video. Condolences to the victims’ families and friends from the December 2019 eruption.
Camping with Koalas at Cape Otway
Enjoying a piece of the world famous Great Ocean Walk at Cape Otway, I happen to find myself camping on night two in a little spot that wasn’t idyllic. As a former paddock, cows had trampled through not so long ago, as was evidenced by the dried out cow patties that consequently drenched the site […]
Canada AM recap
For those who missed it, here is a (poorly captured by yours truly – sorry for the mouse hand on the screen) rendition of my appearance on Canada AM this morning. The powers that be liked it enough that I think you’ll be seeing me a few more times on the show in the next […]
There’s a Redback in my Kitchen
When there’s a redback in your kitchen, it’s something to note. Australians and arachnophobes alike will know what I’m talking about here. This post was originally published in 2008. It has since been updated for accuracy of links and content. Despite learning the hard way the punch a centipede bite can pack, seeing snakes slither […]
Our (Creepy) Affectionate Kangaroo
He is our watch-kangaroo. Our sentinel. And our unrequited lover. This post was originally published in 2008. It has since been updated for accuracy of links and content. I wake up bright and early, eager to get some writing done. I poke my head into the kitchen on the way to the living room, peering […]
CBC National Coverage
This post was originally published in 2008. It has since been updated for accuracy of links and content. Just in case you missed it, here is the latest news piece on the CBC National news that was put together to tell our story: We have now raised almost $12,500 towards cyclone relief in Burma! We […]
Driving Around Hawaii
After leaving the permaculture property of Popai where we lived for four months, we were eager to see all that the Big Island of Hawaii has to offer, since we hadn’t had the chance to venture much more than 15miles from where we were living. The first thing we did was head for Hilo to […]
Volcano National Park Adventures
As part of our trip driving around the Big Island of Hawaii, we spent two days in Hawaii Volcano National Park. The park, aptly named, is home to the world’s most active and largest volcanoes. Since there are active flows in the park, we only did a cursory read-up on the various trails available to […]
Singing Practice – I mean, Goat Milking
One of the mainstays of my personal daily chores is goat milking and feeding the goats every morning. The entire process takes about an hour from start to finish, and believe it or not – I like it! That’s right: in trade for free accommodation, I milk goats. I really never thought I would say […]
Critters in Hawaii: Creepy Crawly and Otherwise
There are lots and lots (and lots) of critters in Hawaii, which range from domesticated to downright creepy. Having already shared with you what the centipedes are like, here is a smattering of other animals we share our days (and nights) with: This post was originally published in 2007. It has since been updated for […]
