Expat community

Canggu, Russia · since Jun 2026

Tattoo artist from Moscow. Working out of private studios in Canggu for 3 years. Fine line, blackwork, botanical motifs. Book a session through Telegram — portfolio on request.

Phuket, Russia · since Jun 2026

Hairstylist and salon owner from Saint Petersburg. Running a small beauty space in Rawai with a Russian-speaking team. Cuts, colour, keratin, extensions, balayage.

Chiang Mai, Russia · since Jun 2026

Nail artist and educator from Novosibirsk. 8+ years teaching nail design. Gel, acryl, nail art — from minimal to complex. Also run online courses in Russian for nail students in Asia.

Seminyak, Russia · since Jun 2026

Portrait and lifestyle photographer from Moscow. Studio and outdoor sessions across Bali — couples, solo, brands. Natural light, honest shots. No heavy retouching, just real moments.

Bangkok, Russia · since Jun 2026

Makeup artist from Yekaterinburg, based in Bangkok for 2 years. Editorial, event, and bridal makeup. Also offer 1:1 makeup lessons — English or Russian. Portfolio on Instagram.

Da Nang, United Kingdom · since Jun 2026

Arrived in Da Nang as an ESL teacher, stayed for the food and the beach. Now teaching yoga and doing occasional editing work. An Thuong is underrated.

Ubud, Czech Republic · since Jun 2026

Graphic designer and illustrator from Prague. Ubud gave me the creative space I couldn't find in Europe. I design brand identities for small hospitality businesses.

Ho Chi Minh City, Germany · since Jun 2026

Product manager at a fintech startup (Series B, full remote). Munich → HCMC three years ago. Obsessed with Vietnamese coffee, finding good pizza is still a work in progress.

Penang, India · since Jun 2026

Data analyst working remotely for a Singapore-based logistics startup. Penang is perfect — food, culture, 1h to KL when I need the city. Georgetown mornings are something else.

Phuket, Ukraine · since Jun 2026

Travel blogger and photographer from Kyiv. In Phuket since 2022. Document the nomad lifestyle honestly — costs, visa issues, the bad days too. 120K on Instagram.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · since Jun 2026

UX researcher working with Southeast Asian fintech companies. Malaysian, KL-based. Passionate about making financial products accessible to unbanked populations across the region.

Ho Chi Minh City, Japan · since Jun 2026

Japanese-English technical translator and localization consultant. Based in HCMC for 4 years. Help Japanese companies expand into Vietnam and vice versa.

Ubud, Portugal · since Jun 2026

Jewelry designer from Lisbon. Make slow, handcrafted pieces using local stones and recycled silver. Sell globally online, live quietly in Bali. Good life balance.

Koh Phangan, Russia · since Jun 2026

200h certified vinyasa yoga teacher from Moscow. Teaching at a retreat center in Koh Phangan. The full moon parties are loud but the mornings here are genuinely magical.

Da Nang, France · since Jun 2026

Product designer at a European health-tech company. Full remote since 2021. Da Nang was a weekend trip that turned into two years. Beach at 7am, Figma by 9.

Seminyak, Italy · since Jun 2026

Fashion and lifestyle content creator from Milan. Bali for the content, but also genuinely for the lifestyle. Seminyak base, Ubud weekends. Not all Instagram, some of it's real.

Singapore, China · since Jun 2026

Finance manager at a regional PE firm, Singapore PR. Grew up in Chengdu, studied in London, landed here 5 years ago. Singapore is expensive but the quality of life trade-off is real.

Phuket, Romania · since Jun 2026

Therapist (CBT) from Bucharest offering sessions online to expats across SEA. Living in Phuket. Specializing in relocation adjustment, burnout, and relationships under digital nomad stress.

Kuala Lumpur, Ireland · since Jun 2026

Copywriter and brand strategist from Dublin. Working with SaaS companies on messaging and positioning. KL is underrated for nomads — food, infrastructure, and English is everywhere.

Bangkok, South Korea · since Jun 2026

Wellness coach and Pilates instructor from Seoul. Running an online membership for Korean expats in SEA. Also teaching in-person classes in Bangkok three times a week.

Ho Chi Minh City, Nigeria · since Jun 2026

International trade consultant from Lagos. Based in HCMC helping Nigerian and West African businesses navigate Vietnam and Cambodia sourcing. The manufacturing connections here are genuinely valuable.

Da Nang, Australia · since Jun 2026

Primary school teacher from Brisbane, now teaching at an international school in Da Nang. The beach after school every day was the pitch I couldn't argue with. Two years in and no regrets.

Chiang Mai, Russia · since Jun 2026

Backend engineer (Go/Postgres) working remotely for a Berlin SaaS company. Chiang Mai for 2 years — coffee shops, mountains, bearable traffic. Ask me about Nimman neighborhoods.

Bangkok, Spain · since Jun 2026

Marketing consultant from Barcelona. Running campaigns for European brands targeting SEA markets. Bangkok suits my work hours — 4h overlap with CET without waking up early.

Ko Samui, United States · since Jun 2026

Kiting, dropshipping, Ko Samui sunsets. Left a corporate job in Austin 4 years ago, haven't looked back. Run a small e-com store doing 6 figures remote.

Bangkok, France · since Jun 2026

Professional chef from Lyon turned food entrepreneur. Running pop-up dinners in Bangkok that blend French technique with Thai ingredients. Monthly events, limited seats.

Canggu, Sweden · since Jun 2026

Software architect, remote contractor for Swedish tech firms. Canggu for 18 months. Working on distributed systems by day, learning to surf by evening. Very slowly.

Chiang Mai, Australia · since Jun 2026

Content creator from Melbourne. YouTube channel on budget living in SEA, 80K subscribers. Chiang Mai is my base — cost of living makes the numbers work at any subscriber count.

Phnom Penh, Germany · since Jun 2026

Coordinator at an education NGO in Phnom Penh. We run vocational training programs in rural Cambodia. 6 years in-country, still learning how much I don't know.

Bangkok, Canada · since Jun 2026

Full-stack web developer from Toronto. React + Node. Working with 3 long-term clients, mostly US startups. Bangkok because of the food scene — 2 years and not repeated a restaurant.

Pattaya, Lebanon · since Jun 2026

CPA working remotely for clients in the Gulf and Europe. Pattaya suits the budget and the timezone. If you need help with cross-border accounting for expats, I might be useful.

Chiang Mai, Poland · since Jun 2026

Indie game developer from Warsaw. Built two mobile games while living in Chiang Mai. The cost structure here makes indie sustainable in a way it wouldn't be in Europe.

Bangkok, Israel · since Jun 2026

Serial entrepreneur, currently building a marketplace for vetted travel services in SEA. Bangkok is the startup hub people underestimate. Great talent pool, reasonable office costs.

Ko Samui, Brazil · since Jun 2026

DJ and music producer from São Paulo. Playing across SEA for 3 years — Ko Samui, Bali, Bangkok, KL. Produce remotely, play live. Ko Samui is home base when not touring.

Ho Chi Minh City, Norway · since Jun 2026

Growth marketer specializing in B2C subscription products. Remote for a Stockholm company. HCMC for the energy and pace — it matches how fast the work moves.

Penang, Germany · since Jun 2026

Architect and urban designer from Munich. Consulting on sustainable hospitality projects across SEA. Penang fascinates me — the colonial grid meets tropical vernacular. Best shophouses in the region.

Canggu, Netherlands · since Jun 2026

Blockchain developer and smart contract auditor. Remote from Amsterdam, living in Canggu. Crypto community here is real — not just tourists. Good coworking options within scooter distance.

Chiang Mai, Switzerland · since Jun 2026

Independent financial advisor for expats from Zurich. Specialize in cross-border tax planning, pension portability and investment for people who live between countries. Chiang Mai for 5 years.

Bangkok, Russia · since Jun 2026

E-commerce entrepreneur from Moscow. Run a brand that sells outdoor gear across EU and North America, entirely managed from Bangkok. Logistics from here is easier than people think.

Ho Chi Minh City, Russia · since Jun 2026

Lash lift and lamination specialist from Krasnodar. Based in HCMC. Brow architecture, tinting, lamination. Also work with lash extensions. Book via Telegram, same-day slots often available.

Ko Samui, Russia · since Jun 2026

Beauty blogger and content creator from Moscow. 200K+ on Instagram. Covering expat life, beauty routines in tropical climates, honest product reviews, and what actually survives Bali humidity.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · since Jul 2026

Product designer from Taipei. 2 years in HCMC, love coffee shops and street food tours.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · since Jul 2026

ESL teacher and visa consultant helping EU expats settle in SEA.

Ubud, Indonesia · since Jul 2026

Full-stack dev building from Ubud. Yoga at sunrise, deploy at sunset.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · since Jun 2026