NOT HOSTING AT THE MOMENT! I’m James, originally from South Africa and currently living a digital-nomad life between Thailand and Vietnam. Over the past couple of years, I’ve spent a lot of time in Chiang Mai and Bangkok, studying Thai intensively and building a life rooted in language, culture, and daily routines that keep me grounded. My Thai is at an upper-intermediate level now, and I genuinely enjoy integrating into local communities wherever I go. I’m now exploring Vietnam more deeply and plan to make Da Nang my long-term base. I’m drawn to places where I can build meaningful connections, live a healthy and active lifestyle, and keep learning—whether that’s languages, cultural history, or physical adventures such as surfing, trekking, and scuba diving. Outside of travel, I work remotely in investment writing and research. My schedule is flexible, and I try to balance work with exploration, personal development, and maintaining a calm nervous system (a big theme in my life recently).