Live Less Ordinary: Bangkok Based Bloggers Travelling in Asia & Beyond https://live-less-ordinary.com/ Independent Travel Blog in Asia: Sharing daily life as an expat (since 2011), obsessive eating and Asian food experiences, destination hotels and independent travel in Asia and Beyond (based in Bangkok and Thailand). Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:12:35 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://live-less-ordinary.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Icon-Favicon-Logo-for-Live-Less-Ordinary-Travel-Lifestyle-in-Asia-Bangkok-Thailand-100x100.jpg Live Less Ordinary: Bangkok Based Bloggers Travelling in Asia & Beyond https://live-less-ordinary.com/ 32 32 41672173 Why in sailing a good start can sometimes matter more than the whole race after it https://live-less-ordinary.com/why-a-good-start-in-sailing-matters/ https://live-less-ordinary.com/why-a-good-start-in-sailing-matters/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:16:57 +0000 https://live-less-ordinary.com/?p=53009 In sailing, the start can look like a small part of the race, but it often decides the shape of everything that follows. A boat that crosses the line cleanly, with speed and clear air, can choose its first side of the course without panic. A boat trapped behind rivals may spend the next 10 […]

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]]> https://live-less-ordinary.com/best-experiences-in-florence-for-food/feed/ 0 52991 The Rise of Second-Screen Behavior in Live Cricket Matches https://live-less-ordinary.com/second-screen-behavior-in-live-cricket-matches/ https://live-less-ordinary.com/second-screen-behavior-in-live-cricket-matches/#respond Mon, 25 May 2026 11:49:15 +0000 https://live-less-ordinary.com/?p=52982 Cricket fans have always loved the game. Recently, though, things have changed. Now, many watchers tune in to matches while simultaneously scrolling on their phones. This is now widely known as second-screen behavior and is becoming more common. For being in touch with it in the current world, the following information is crucial. What Second-Screen […]

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]]> https://live-less-ordinary.com/second-screen-behavior-in-live-cricket-matches/feed/ 0 52982 Why Trust Matters in GCC Travel Booking https://live-less-ordinary.com/why-trust-matters-in-gcc-travel-booking/ https://live-less-ordinary.com/why-trust-matters-in-gcc-travel-booking/#respond Sat, 23 May 2026 21:19:16 +0000 https://live-less-ordinary.com/?p=52978 At A Glance The GCC travel market is growing faster than most regions in the world. But growth has also raised the stakes. More travelers online means more platforms competing for traction, hence more room for poor experiences to erode confidence. In this environment, trust has become a competitive differentiator. Price and inventory still matters. […]

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]]> https://live-less-ordinary.com/why-trust-matters-in-gcc-travel-booking/feed/ 0 52978 Why First-Time Travellers To Asia Often Return For A Second Trip https://live-less-ordinary.com/why-first-time-travellers-to-asia-often-return/ https://live-less-ordinary.com/why-first-time-travellers-to-asia-often-return/#respond Sat, 23 May 2026 18:04:15 +0000 https://live-less-ordinary.com/?p=52969 For many travellers, a first trip to Asia feels significant long before it begins. It may be a journey that has been planned for years, a destination that has occupied space on a travel wish list, or perhaps an opportunity to experience cultures and landscapes that feel entirely different from home. There is often a […]

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]]> https://live-less-ordinary.com/holiday-homes-in-france-extended-stays/feed/ 0 52957 How to log in and use Dafabet on mobile https://live-less-ordinary.com/how-to-log-in-and-use-dafabet-on-mobile/ https://live-less-ordinary.com/how-to-log-in-and-use-dafabet-on-mobile/#respond Sun, 17 May 2026 20:27:22 +0000 https://live-less-ordinary.com/?p=52950 Ever heard of Dafabet and want to try playing on your phone? Totally understandable — these days in Thailand we do everything on our phones, from ordering food to booking flights. So why not this too? The good news is you don’t need to download any APK file. You can access Dafabet through your mobile […]

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