i'm in BIG trouble

His Koh Larn trip caused motion sickness and exhaustion; he spent $70–$100, disliked heat, crowds and food, and earned $14. After paying £14,000 tax, authorities rejected his 2019 non-residency claim and opened a 2022 inquiry; he fears £4,000–£10,000 penalties. Earning £550 this month and owing Mum £5,500, he plans cheap Japan guesthouse living, streaming, and possibly a three-to-six-month stay.

Travel remains his escape, but tax uncertainty and apathy increasingly turn it into a survival plan.