I’ve been wanting to share a lot more here about the people and stories I find truly fascinating and inspiring, and first on that list is someone very unique that I’d like to shine a spotlight on: Dwight Turner of In Search of Sanuk, who is working hard to help asylum-seeking urban refugees in Bangkok’s slums.

One big reason for my 5-week trip home is to spend some long-overdue time with my grandparents. Learn how my grandpa, diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, taught me to appreciate the little things and take delight in life.

When life gives you lemons, what do you do? When I royally screwed up my relationship with my gorgeous, ambitious ex-girlfriend, lost the great beach house on Koh Phangan, became disillusioned with my business and had a rock climbing injury, it brought out all kinds of fears. Here’s what I did to get back on track to mastering that fear of uncertainty.

Jonny Gibaud, author of the new book “CHOOSE: Master of Money or Slave to It” shatters your commonly-held beliefs about money and gives people the swift kick in the ass they need to start developing their Financial Intelligence. Here he shows you six common problems to overcome so you can afford to live the life you want.

One shortcut to change your internal state is to change your external state. To overcome a big hurdle, change a persistent negative behavior, or make some other kind of big leap in your personal development, maybe you need to change more than yourself… maybe you need to change your surroundings?

Hani Khaursar shares what it means when you make it your priority to pursue things that bring you bliss daily, and an opportunity to meet cutting-edge entrepreneurs and others who are living a life of Blisscipline here in Southeast Asia next week.

Today I’m really excited to unveil Untemplater—an exciting new community for twentysomethings, college students, and young professionals who want to shatter the ‘template’ lifestyle and live an awesome life on their own damn terms!

Volunteering with children throughout Thailand is only activity I’ve found yet that is guaranteed to keep a smile on my face. These are some of the most disenfranchised kids on earth, but they exude happiness and love. Find children in need. Go and give your time generously.