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Explore the Latest Updates on Phuket for July 17 2025 Including Weather Events and Activities
Explore the Latest Updates on Phuket for July 17 2025 Including Weather Events and Activities

Gregg Greening
Jul 177 min read


Top 10 Reasons Why Phuket Should Be Your Next Vacation Destination
Top 10 Reasons to Choose Phuket for Your Next Vacation

Gregg Greening
Jul 173 min read


Out of Paradise - Ch. 4 - Kansas City Here I Come
Kansas City Here I Come
I spend the rest of the afternoon and into the night cruising down Interstate 70, past farmland after farmland after silo after barn, Country Western radio stations fading in and out of range, towering across Kansas in my regal shotgun perch atop Bob's 18 wheel Kenworth and over the miniature sedans and station wagons we pass along the way.

Gregg Greening
Jul 164 min read


Exploring Today's Highlights in Phuket July 16, 2025 - News, Weather, Events and More
Exploring Today's Highlights in Phuket July 16, 2025 - News, Weather, Events and More

Gregg Greening
Jul 164 min read


Out of Paradise - Ch. 4 - Rocky Mountain High
Majestic view of the Rocky Mountains towering over a turquoise lake, surrounded by lush pine forests, capturing the serene beauty of...

Gregg Greening
Jul 158 min read


Today in Phuket July 15 2025 Overview of News Weather Events and More
Phuket, a tropical paradise famous for its stunning beaches and lively nightlife, is bustling with energy on July 15, 2025. This beautiful island in Thailand attracts tourists with its rich culture and community events. In this blog post, we examine today’s news, weather updates, and local happenings that capture the lively spirit of Phuket.

Gregg Greening
Jul 154 min read


Top 5 Reasons to Choose Kamala Villas for Your Next Vacation
Top 5 Reasons to Choose Kamala Villas for Your Next Vacation
Find out why Kamala Villas is the ideal choice for your next holiday, from stunning views to top-notch services.
Stunning Location
The villas are designed with elegance and comfort in mind, featuring modern amenities and spacious living areas for a relaxing stay.
Kamala Villas is nestled in a picturesque setting, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and proximity to beautiful beaches.
Luxuriou

Gregg Greening
Jul 141 min read


Why Phuket is the Perfect Retirement Destination
Why Phuket is the Perfect Retirement Destination
Explore the unique benefits of retiring in Phuket, from its beautiful beaches to its affordable cost of living.
Phuket is a popular retirement destination due to its low cost of living, warm climate, stunning natural beauty, and strong expat community. The island also offers excellent healthcare facilities and a relaxed pace of life, making it an appealing option for retirees.
Here's a more detailed look at why Phuket is

Gregg Greening
Jul 142 min read


Out of Paradise - Ch. 4 - Viva Las Vegas Pt. 2
Out of Paradise - Ch. 4 - Viva Las Vegas Pt. 2
I have this system where, if you plan to spend a rowdy night out (or a romantic night out for that matter) you'll go through the better part of 20 dollars, right? So, that's it, I take 20 dollars, no more, no less, out of my meager stash of a sum total of two thousand dollars - that's 1 percent of my entire net worth - everything to my name and what will, hopefully, get me to the Matterhorn and beyond over the next few months

Gregg Greening
Jul 147 min read


Out of Paradise - Ch. 4 - Viva Las Vegas Pt. 1
Out of Paradise - Ch. 4 - Viva Las Vegas Pt. 1
The last time I was in Las Vegas was a couple of years earlier with my folks on a summer camping and water skiing trip to Lake Meade and the surrounding areas. A couple of years prior to that, I had met this cute little Vegas chickette while on another summer camping trip with my folks through western Canada following Highway 101 back down the Washington, Oregon and Northern California coastlines (we did a lot of camping when

Gregg Greening
Jul 135 min read


Today in Phuket - July 13, 2025
News | Weather | Events | Webcams | Blogs | Photos / Videos | Activities | Classifieds | Accommodations | Nightlife

Gregg Greening
Jul 135 min read


Out of Paradise - Ch. 4 - America
My next destination is San Diego to see my grandparents in Pacific Beach before setting off on my mission to the Matterhorn. I bid farewell to my grandmother in Goleta and make my way south down 101 through Santa Barbara and on to Los Angeles. My step-brother, John Balzar, a career journalist with the L. A. Times, acclaimed author of "Yukon Alone" - a compelling account of the Yukon Quest dog sled race across the northern wilderness of Alaska - and future Senior Vice Presiden

Gregg Greening
Jul 114 min read


R.I.P - Retire in Paradise / Retire in Phuket
Retiring in Phuket offers a tropical lifestyle with a lower cost of living compared to many Western countries, making it an attractive option for expats. To retire in Phuket, you'll need to obtain a retirement visa and meet specific financial requirements. Phuket provides a range of living options, from vibrant beach towns to quieter residential areas, catering to various preferences and budgets.

Gregg Greening
Jul 82 min read


Out of Paradise - Chapter 3 - Headaches and Hospitals, Or by the Time I get to Lompoc
My first destination is actually Lompoc, along the California coast about 50 miles northwest of Santa Barbara. I'm on my way to see my father, an amateur Jazz musician, professional photographer and high school math teacher turned vice-principal, before setting off on my epic journey to Europe. I can still remember, as a toddler, toddling 'round behind him to smoke infused Jazz clubs around Tucson, Arizona listening to him belting out jazz classics on the trumpet. As you can

Gregg Greening
Jul 810 min read


Out of Paradise - Ch. 2 - Marysville Ain't Nothing but a Wide Spot in the Road Pt. 2
Ah, yes, near death experiences. If it's true what they say that "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger," I must be more invincible than the entire cast incarnate of The Expendables rolled into one. Like, just the other day, I'm reading in the news about a 3 year old toddler in Thailand who, while playing with a set of his father's car keys, attempts to unlock the electric socket with them on the baseboard of the wall where he's playing. Yup, that's me. Same, 3 years old,

Gregg Greening
Jul 56 min read


Out of Paradise - Chapter 2: Marysville Ain't Nothing but a Wide Spot in the Road Pt. 1
“Where are you going?” the driver asks.
“Uh, Europe?" I say. "Don’t suppose you’re going that far?”
“Europe? That’s ambitious,” he says with a chuckle. “How ‘bout Marysville?”
“Marysville it is.”
The drive south through the Northern California Sacramento River valley is dotted with small towns and farms, mostly farms. Big farms, small farms, dairy farms, cattle farms, pistachio groves (in fact, my brother Gary, a bearded, rodeo supplies dealer following horse shows arou

Gregg Greening
Jul 18 min read


Out of Paradise - Chapter 1: Out of Paradise
1972 was the longest year in the history of man. It was a leap year and the Coordinated Universal Time committee added 2 leap seconds to the clock. It was a time of bell bottom pants and drive-in movies. A time of vinyl LPs, 8 track tapes and pet rocks. A time of Monty Python, Led Zeppelin and digital watches. It was also a time of war. The 1972 Vietnam draft nominees are about to be called and I’m not about to take any chances.

Gregg Greening
Jun 309 min read


Out of Paradise - A Hitchhiker's Guide to the World - Preface
It’s 1972 - The Vietnam War is all but a bad blotch etched in the depth of the American psyche – Richard Nixon has just ordered the break in of the Watergate complex and Jimi Hendrix has drowned in a pool of his own vomit – But, hey, Kurt Cobain’s only 5 years old – and Dark Side of the Moon has yet to be conceived – And me, I’m standing at the on ramp of California State Highway 99, knapsack on my back, thumb pointing south…

Gregg Greening
Jun 292 min read


Thai Visa Centre
Retirement visa renewal for people under NON-O
(No bank balance and No show-up at immigration)
Visa fee : 14,000 THB
The process will take around 7-10 days to be completed.
Required documents:

Gregg Greening
Jun 281 min read


Kamala Holiday Rentals - Nathong House 138 - 3 Bdrm. Villa
Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. A spacious 3 bedroom villa nestled in Nathong House secure gated community only minutes away from Kamala Beach, the luxurious Oasis Spa, convenience stores and the famed Phuket Fantasea and Carnival Magic Amusement Centers.

Gregg Greening
Jun 281 min read
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