I left Canada for Bangkok and now work while the city sleeps. My quality of life has never been better.

Francis Cloutier is a digital nomad based in Bangkok, where he works Eastern Time from halfway around the world. Provided by Francis Cloutier. In 2019, Francis Cloutier left Canada to pursue a life of remote work and travel. Most of his travels took him through South America until a friend invited him to visit Bangkok. He now lives in Thailand with his wife and keeps Eastern Time hours, working through the night. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Francis Coultier, 39, who is originally from Canada but now lives in Bangkok. It's been edited for length and clarity. The first time I learned about about digital nomadism, I was around 29 and living in Canada . I remember seeing people on the internet working remotely or starting businesses in places like Chiang Mai, Thailand .