Welcome to Anthony Middleton

A former loser who took a risk. I now live in Chiang Mai, Thailand and after visiting over 100 countries, my goal is to see them all. Stay tuned for my next fitness challenge, which I'll be announcing in the coming weeks.

All About Anthony Middleton

Tokyo activities

5 Day Trips from Tokyo

Ranking The Seven New Wonders of the World

Ranking The New Seven Wonders Of The World From Worst To Best

Male tourist sitting in front of a beautiful landscape in El Calafate, Patagonia

Patagonia Packing List For First-Timers

Hikers smile at the top of a mountain during the National Peaks in 24 hours challenge in the United Kingdom

Hiking The UK National 3 Peaks in 24 Hours: An Honest Guide

A runner smiles on a stormy running track after running 10k in under 40 minutes

How I Became a Sub-40 Minute 10K Runner in 6 Months (After 10 Efforts)

how many days should you spend in Kuala Lumpur?

How Many Days Should You Spend in Kuala Lumpur?

Man riding on top of the iron ore train in Mauritania poses s the train goes through the Sahara Desert

Riding The Iron Ore Train, Mauritania: My Sahara Experience!

Denver Colorado

Denver for the Thrill-Seeker: Extreme Sports and Adventures

how i became a sub 19 minutes 5k runner

How I Became a Sub-19 Minute 5K Runner in 3 Months

One day in Hanoi itinerary

One Day in Hanoi Itinerary: No Transport Needed (Walking Only!)

The running track where I got my last 5k PR, Chiang Mai University Running Track.

How To Make Exercising A Daily Habit?

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Why Should You Consider Teaching English on Costa Rica’s Rich Coast?

adventurous things to do in orange county

9 Adventurous Things To Do in Orange County, California

road trip uk

Top 10 Must-See Road Trip Destinations in Colorado

virginia

Unique and Unusual Things to Do in Virginia

budapest

The Best Free Budapest Attractions You Must Visit

The running track where I got my last 5k PR, Chiang Mai University Running Track.

I Went Running 5K Every Day For 30 Days: Insights & Outcomes

Surviving Cerro Negro

Volcano in Boarding in Leon, Nicaragua (Cerro Negro)

19 minute 5k challenge with 2two Thailand flags overlooking a long open road

My Plan To Run a Sub-19 Minute 5K in 6 Months 

unique things to do in Albuquerque

10 Unique Things To Do in Albuquerque

Macau vs Las Vegas

Macau vs Las Vegas: Which is The Best Gambling City?

weird things to do in Austin, Texas

11 Weird Things To Do in Austin, Texas

Visiting a Grizzly game is one of the best things to do in Fresno

Top Things To Do in Fresno, California 

one day in St Louis itinerary

One Day in St Louis Itinerary (Action-Packed Guide)

Is Chicago safe for tourists?

Is Chicago Safe For Tourists? Detailed Guide To Safety in The Windy City

A Hindu devotee gets in a trance before he starts his pilgrimage to the sacred Batu Caves Temple during the Thaipusam festival in Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur

Thaipusam Festival at Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur 2025

Thailand Vegetarian Festival in Phuket

Thailand Vegetarian Festival in Phuket: All You Need To Know

A tourist crouches down in front of Chichen Itza, one of the most famous landmarks in Mexico

2023 Review: Turning 40, Feeling Good & Plans For 2024

Passport with the statue of liberty on it

Exploring the American South through Literature: A Traveler’s Must-Read List

choosing-best-beginner-dirt-bike-for-adults

Ultimate Guide to Choosing The Best Beginner Dirt Bike For Adults

How to train for high altitude hiking

How To Train For High Altitude Hiking: Detailed Guide (From Experience!)

Different types of resorts

7 Types of Wellness Retreats Around The World

things to do in Kigali

The Very Best Things To Do in Kigali, Rwanda

things to do in los cabos

14 Best Things To Do in Los Cabos, Mexico!

This haunted hotel in Durango is also one of the unique things to do in Colorado

10 Unusual & Unique Things To Do in Colorado

best hiking trails in new jersey

14 Best Hiking Trails in New Jersey (For All Fitness Levels)

Can you bring protein powder on a plane

Can You Bring Protein Powder on a Plane?

envigado medellin

11 Honest Reasons To Learn Spanish in Medellin, Colombia 

death wall Auschwitz

The Best World War 2 Places To Visit in Europe

First trip to Antarctica

What To Expect on Your First Trip To Antarctica

Hot Springs in Tuscany, Florence in Italy

7 Natural Hot Springs in Tuscany For Wellness Lovers

Janitzio de de muertos

Visiting Janitzio Island For Dia De Muertos: Guide + Story

Crucifixion in the Philippines, Easter Sunday

Crucifixion in the Philippines: My (Extreme) Easter Experience

Master Camping List

The Master Camping List (To End ALL Master Camping Lists)

How to start a lifestyle blog and make money

How To Start a Lifestyle Blog and Make Money in 2024

Mist falls over both sides of the Iguazu Falls Waterfalls, which are shared between Argentina and Brazil

The Ultimate Guide To Visiting Both Sides of Iguazu Falls

Ice sculptures

Staying in The Kirkenes Snow Hotel in Norway (Bucket List!)

Men sitting around a log cabin fire

20 Brilliant Things To Do in Kirkenes (+ City Guide!)

Water buffalo pulling a cart in the streets of Okinawa

Blissful Okinawa Itinerary: 1 Week in Okinawa Prefecture

A male tourist poses in front of two large bronze statues of Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il during a North Korea travel experience at Manu Grand Hill Statues

My North Korea Travel Experience: 4 Days in Secretive DPRK

Ultra runner walking in desert

Hi, I'm Anthony!

In November of 2010, I took on a mammoth challenge against the clock in a quest to upgrade my miserable life. I went out of my comfort zone and turned it all around. Seven years later, I’m completely location independent…

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