@@frankrollins8171 I would take him there on a trip. Other than that, there is to many unknowns for me to speculate on what your father is going to be motivated by. A big thing that I would be concerned about is his health issues. It may not be the best plan of action. After 70 health insurance gets pretty hard to come by. Thanks for watching!

@@ExpatGlobetrotter Thanks for replying. I was considering taking him over for maybe 5 days to see how things go as an icebreaker. He likes golf and going out for some drinks with friends and enjoys going for coffee in the mornings or lunch time

Thanks, will do! Thanks for watching

@@susangarrard2753 Yes, Ugh! As a full time slow traveler it seems I’m always going through the process of getting used to a new country. Getting a little tired of it! 😉 thanks for watching! Look for my next video, not good! 😩

@@MrJayspeaks You will find all of those items, including Red Bull. Thanks for watching!

@@KB3TLE It’s not my intention to sell anyone on living in Vietnam or anywhere else that I am providing information on and perhaps you missed the my many other videos where i discuss your concern in great details regarding a visa run repeated every 3 months. However it’s not all that expensive. Many companies offer the service for under $200 and your back home in Vietnam in less than 12 hrs. So averaged over 3 months it only adds about $67. Nothing earth shattering. I personally agree, the 90 day hassle would be too much for me, I think. But, thousands do it, and many have been doing it for well over 10 years. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

@@ExpatGlobetrotter My bad - it's not just for me I suppose. I do know many do it but I wonder for how long before it gets really old ? Showing my old age I think with the not wanting to be bothered mentality ? 🤗 All the best - 'live long and prosper' !!!

@@joezip6389 hi Joe! Although your point is well received, I would add two things. One, the atmosphere of the “beach town area” is something that no longer trips my trigger. In fact, I’m extremely saddened by what I see there which is a glimmer” of many parts of Thailand, that being all the young people women that feel the need to take up prostitution to provide for their families. Sure, it’s the oldest profession in the world and exists everywhere, but in many countries of SE Asia it’s 10, if not 20 times fold. Regardless of my location in Thailand, it differed drastically from anywhere I have been. Everywhere else when passing someone on the walkway at minimum, there would be a glance with exchange of smiles. In Thailand, at least Koh Samui, I have to say, especially after arriving in Sri Lanka and being reunited with pleasant kindness that I found in Vietnam, my conclusion is that they Thai, don’t even really like us. Don’t let the hundreds of call girls in the beachfront areas be your guide! They ALL love you!! Or do they? Thanks for watching Joe. I appreciate your contribution! 😄

@@roygoad2870 Hi Roy! That’s true, especially if you’re staying a little bit out of the way and especially if you’re staying somewhere well away from needed amenities. But, I feel I must use due diligence and add some information for all viewers, not to mention motorbikes aren’t for everyone and the requirement for proper licensing is a big deterrent as well. I know many tourists break the licensing laws, either intentionally or due to lack of real research whether that’s intentional or not is another question. For many reasons I don’t recommend using a motorbike without the required licensing and skills to drive one. The biggest reason is if there’s an accident and you’re not licensed there’s an extremely high likelihood your insurance isn’t going to cover anything. And if your insurance isn’t made aware you’re driving a motorbike, licensed or not there’s a high probability they won’t cover anything. Thailand is rated highest in all of SE Asia for motorbike accidents so that’s a bit scary too. I feel for the “unlicensed” tourists staying in a location with high walkability to amenities is most important and then using a grab to get to destinations a bit further away would be my suggestion. Thanks Roy! It’s contributions like yours that create excitement information for all who are able to read about the different options and mindsets behind the topic! Thanks for your continued viewing and participation!

@@KB3TLE Completely understandable. The prime minister has directed the immigration department to create long term visa options to include a retirement visa but it could still take awhile. Thanks for watching and commenting!

I wish I could help but I'm no longer in DaNang, Vietnam for that matter. Now in Thailand, and leaving for Sri Lanka tomorrow. Thanks for watching! I can tell you that I have found some fruits to be much higher than in the US, like strawberries. The vegetables purchased at a local market rather than a grocery store will be pennies on the dollar compared to the US. Thanks for watching!

Hello WanderingMonk! If you're searching for a minimalist lifestyle I suggest watching more of my videos. Along the way, I try hard to point out the does and don'ts to save people money with the primary factor being "Slow Travel" which you will find a TON of good advice in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGrNio2ArL6Hebs Yes, it's long, only due to the amount of really good advice that I provide from all the mistakes that I have made that cost me a lot of money. If your desire is to monetize your channel make sure to download the VidIq extension to your KZbin Studio. It will provide you a lot of good free information. In short, the most important things to pay attention to first are Title, Thumbnail, and Quantity, followed by Quality, in that order. Although my channel is monetized, I have it as a hobby more than anything. The odds are not very good for a travel channel to make a ton of money. There are a few that do, but not many. Watch Paddy Doyle, he's the king of travel channels, or at least one of them. There are also a lot of good links in all of my descriptions. Thanks for watching, subscribing, and participating! Good luck, safe travels!

Hi Dean, thanks for watching! I also stayed in Hoi An just a few minutes south of DaNang and I actually liked it much better. There was more going on and overall much nicer. In Hoi An I stayed at An's Family Homestay and I couldn't recommend it any higher! Fantastic stay and it was VERY reasonable. There are also a lot of good restaurant options. I booked from Booking dot com. If you've watched many of my videos I think that you know by now that I HIGHLY recommend before settling down in any location to travel to many places, cities, and countries. I still, have not found any one place that I would say, "THIS IS THE PLACE"! I don't know, maybe I never will, and if not, that's okay too, I'll keep traveling looking for the perfect place for me! You will find good information throughout my videos. I try to create them just for the purpose of spending enough time in each location to get a real feel for the area so I can pass the information on to my viewers. I'm looking forward though to Malaysia after Sri Lanka. I have a strong feeling about both Kuala Lumpur and Penang. I'm also interested to see what Hua Hin is like here in Thailand, I'm almost as excited about there as well. I'm thinking of flipping back and forth between them every 90 days and no need for visas. Well Malaysia you get a Visa on Arrival for 90 days. Next best thing to Visa Free. I agree, stay away from those women! Good luck, if you have questions that can't be found in my videos feel free to drop a comment! Be well, safe travels!

@@versasys Happy you enjoyed it more than I did! Lol! Thanks for watching, subscribing and commenting!

@@eicisback Hi Eric! Thanks again for your continued participation! I’m pretty sure I will be back to Thailand after Sri Lanka and Malaysia, God willing. Perhaps I’ll find that “better vibe” when I return. I’m going to try Hua Hin. Thanks again!

@@ExpatGlobetrotter Hua Hin is a beautiful place, you'll have a blast. Take care.

I’m glad you find my videos useful. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

@@bobmarleyja If I were you I would check out Hua Hin here in Thailand. Although I have yet to go there everything I hear sounds like it’s a great place to consider. Same with Kuala Lumpur/Penang in Malaysia, and English is widely spoken there. Thanks for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!!😃

Sounds like a great plan. I'm hoping to visit those countries early next year as well. Keep us posted how things go!

@@kathiejones2920 Awe, thanks sweetie. Hope all is well!

It sure was! Thanks for watching! 😀

Thanks for watching.

Yep, it does! My mic just broke and I'm using my spare, which does suck. Shopping here isn't as easy as in the US. No Amazon and being successful at signing up for a Shopee or Lazada account is like trying to get into Ft. Knox. Brick and mortar, Lol! Let's just say Google is rarely correct, and if you do find a store, things are suddenly 3 times the price. So, I will get it taken care of as soon as I'm able. Until then I hope you can find the actual information useful without concentrating on the poor audio quality. Thanks for watching!

@@ericg9092 you’re welcome! Thanks again for watching!

@@user-LobeDesign you’re welcome! Brought to you by me, myself, and I! Well, me and I, myself was busy with other things. 😂 thanks for watching! And your continued participation!

@@lovejoy1uk1 In Koh Samui?

@@ExpatGlobetrotter no.. Samuel I did 24 years ago.. nicer places to go..

Hello Sarlia and thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts. I have given that much thought and still often struggle with it at times but I have noticed that none of the channels do it that way so I have been following suit. I will though give it more thought. I guess I was assuming that if I say the THB amount verbally and then put the US dollar in text, this is the number most viewers can relate to, whereas, most of my viewers are not familiar enough with the THB. But I will, give this more thought!!

@@ExpatGlobetrotter Thank you for your comment. But then you have obviously not been watching the same channels as I have. Most definitely use Baht as the main currency, not USD. Very, very few use USD only. But some add both. Have in mind that there are plenty of youtubers who are not Americans. Most are not, in fact. You have a whole continent in Europe, who are not into USD at all, but Euros, Pounds etc., and Baht. Australians use another currency, and so on. That's why Baht is the only common figure everyone understands here. Again, best of luck 😊

@@sarlina1 Yes, and that’s all the more my point, like most channels, I have 38.2% from US, 4.8% Australia, 4.6% UK, 4.3% Canada, 3.2% Vietnam, and 1.4% Thailand. Thailand counts for 82 views in the last 28 days. The thing is, most by far of the viewers watching from any country in SE Asia are most likely Americans, or at least English speakers who are familiar with the US dollar simply because, well it’s the US dollar and as well the value is pretty close to their own currencies. But still, you are not being unheard. My thought is if for no other reason, I should do the courtesy of putting the countries currency that I’m talking about in text as well. Thanks again for your thoughts! 😀😀

@@ExpatGlobetrotter I understand your point, but I am afraid if you limit your channel to Americans only, you will miss a whole lot of other potential subscribers, Europeans, Australians etc. I in fact have not seen yet any channel putting up on the screen USD only, and I've watched hundreds. All at least put up the Thai Bath. Btw, can you see where I am commenting from too? I use VPN set for Norway, but comment from Indonesia at the moment. I live otherwise in Jomtien. I think many expats in Asia are using VPN, maybe for America, so I would not trust those numbers. Just saying. Cheers!

@@stephenhall8921 Hello Stephen, thanks for watching and participating in comments. I’m sure that Koh Samui has seen accelerated price increases, as well as the rest of the world, especially over the last 3 years. Thus a large part of my mission is to find locations that the cost of living are considerably less than what people face in countries of the “Core Anglosphere, as many are getting priced out of their own countries or fear getting priced out so are attempting to get ahead of the curve.

Hi Roy. Yes, this is an option, but more applicable to those staying for several months as the dates of my stay do not match up with the dates of the billing. Again, this doesn't clarify the fact that there could be additional power usage on the meter other than the apartment someone is renting. The best thing for those of us who are staying for times shorter than a few months is to try our best to get an all-inclusive price on the rent. If this isn't possible at least get a picture of the meter upon check-in and verify the meter when electric is due. This at least prevents made-up readings by the host. I'm pretty nervous about what will take place on the 24th of Sept. when I check out. I have a 5000 TBH deposit on the rental any cost for electricity is supposed to be deducted and the balance returned to me. I fear that the host will be conveniently unavailable when I have to leave for the airport or he will tell me that the amount that I owe is over 5000 THB. My 5000 THB is literally in his hands. It's not as if the balance I would have coming is going to break me, I just don't like to be taken advantage of and there's SO much of that that goes on. Wish me luck! Thanks for watching and sharing!

@@ExpatGlobetrotter Yep I understand, I’ve stayed in short term Airbnb’s, I always take a pic of the meter reading! Your in a tricky situation, good luck. I’ve been to Sri Lanka and it’s very affordable too, especially liked Kandy, I traveled by train 🚂 they are great fun there! It’s the perfect way to see the country imo!

@@roygoad2870 😄Kandy is on my list for October 3rd! I have a buddy and his girlfriend there and we’re going to travel the entire island for a few months. I’ll be creating videos so stay tuned! Thanks Roy!

Me too!

@@clydecreel138 I think you’re missing the point Clyde. I chose to come to Koh Samui. I’m a full time traveler who travels to places so I can provide feedback to those considering a move/retirement in the locations I visit. Thanks for watching.

@@Marzimus Hey Marz! Totally NUTS!

3 reasons. 1. I don’t have the legal licensing to drive one in Thailand. 2. It’s said to be one of most dangerous countries to drive in, especially motorbikes. 3. They drive on the left side of the road here. I get confused just crossing the street let alone trying to drive on it. 😂🤣 Thanks for watching again!

@@perfectlylonely thanks for watching

It's MORE in Canada - (On the Prairies) Ugh

@@smythe62 That’s what I was thinking, pretty similar to most US locations. Thanks for watching!!

@@user-LobeDesign Ouch! I suppose the good thing is, that gives you more choices of places abroad that you could live, if you chose and have a cheaper cost of living. Thanks for watching!

@@ExpatGlobetrotter Correct! Like your stuff ~ cheers

same prices in Houston. ..land of the ladyboyz are sure proud of their nuts.

@@KyleSwilley But when the Fed lowers the rate the objective is the strengthen the U.S. dollar which in turn will buy more THB, thus the reason “THB heading back to 30 range again”correct? Definitely not my area of expertise but I have felt the difference. Thanks for watching and commenting!

@@kevinbrown6070 Patience is a virtue. There are plenty of videos out there that will rapidly run down a list of expenses that offer no details or context. Enjoy those.

@@ruxod9002 it has its moments, good and bad! 😀 Thanks for watching!

@@RobinRamp oh I know! I had a set of wireless mics and the fitting that plugs into my camera broke. It’s a problem buying things when traveling. I sure miss Amazon! If you only knew the grief I have gone through trying to sign up for either of the 2 “Amazon” competitors, Shopee, or Lazada. It’s a real problem when you’re dealing with getting a tourist SIM card because the phone numbers that come way them are all always already registered with an existing account. Beyond that that, as soon as you work your way through one problem another one is right there in line. So, one might ask, what about just doing it the old fashioned way and going to a brick and mortar store! I must have done that a hundred times in my travels and IF, if, the store you find on a Google is actually still in business or located where it’s supposed to be, you then find out that they don’t have what you’re looking for. In all fairness I haven’t tried an actual shopping trip here in Koh Samui yet. All the stores of this nature are about $10 ride away from me so I’m planning a trip but I want to combine it with a few other tasks in the same area that I can’t do all at this time. My mic just broke before the video before this one so I’m using some spares that, as you can tell are junk. Please bear with me, I’m working on it. But as they say, I’m not in Kansas anymore! Makes things a lot tougher! Thanks for watching!

​@@ExpatGlobetrotter You'll get there in time, Dave. 👍 Focus my friend.

@@ExpatGlobetrotter You'll get all the choices you need and more, once in Phuket. Try to sign for an annual phone plan, instead of a month to month one. 1. it will be a lot cheaper for the same services if not better (the equivalent of what you pay now in 3 or 4 months), 2 you'll get YOUR number you can then stick to from a year to the next one, and 3. It's obviously more convenient.

@@eicisback Good advice however, I'm usually only in a location for 30 to 90 days so I don't think it would make sense for me to keep changing to annual plans when I go to a different country. But for those who plan on spending more time, I'm sure your suggestion makes sense. I'll only be transiting through Phuket airport from Samui to catch my flight to Sri Lanka. As always Eric, thanks for watching, and thanks for your input. Although it may not help me, others reading can heed your advice!

@@ExpatGlobetrotter I feel you. You're welcome. Take care.

@@johannahnaweli7040 Thank you!! I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

@@eicisback Hi Eric! Thanks for the offer! Have you recently gone through the retirement visa process here in Thailand? I think the one thing that causes confusion for many people is that it depends on which immigration office you go to as they all seem to go by a different set of rules. But, in my research on many countries, this seemed to be the case. Especially with the Mexico’s Residency Permits when applying from the US, which with a few exceptions is the only way you can apply you have to apply at a Mexican consulate and every state consulate has different financial requirements. This never makes sense to me for any country. Seems like they could all get on the same page. As always, thanks for watching! I should have never changed my channel name! My video views have been in the crapper ever since! Screwed up the algorithm! 😧

That's why you hire a visa agent to cut threw all the red tape. They have ways around the 800000. You cost of a retirement visa will cost under 200 a month

@@davidmears6140 Hey David! Yes, I have heard about some type of workaround to the 800k baht savings. But, wasn’t aware of it costing $200 p/mo. I would like to learn more about that. Maybe you would prefer to use my email found in the description of the videos so I can determine if it’s something I would like to share with my viewers and if so how best to do so. Much thanks for your heads up!! And thanks for watching!

@@ExpatGlobetrotter sure send me your email

@@Freedom-33 I hear ya! Not much of a liked place, or is your reason more personal? It definitely has its issues. I don’t think it would be a place that I would stay long but maybe a month visit then scoot up to Panama. I agree though, there are probably many more better places. Thanks for watching!

@@ExpatGlobetrotter Safety.

@@Freedom-33 safety first! Im finding that the older I get the more open I am to risking a little safety for excitement. I know that probably sounds pretty stupid, but true. The Department of State in the US just recently increased the travel advisory to a level 3 for Sri Lanka do to potential demonstrations following the Presidential election and that could result in a bit of violence and tear gas use. Although expected mostly in large cities like Colombo. I’m going! Hopefully all goes well but if not i might get some good footage for the channel! And, if it goes totally wrong, I knew what I was getting into! Bury me with my boots on Sundance!

@@ExpatGlobetrotterhaha. Generally speaking, I don’t listen to western government advisories. Columbia however….. it’s common place to be drugged, robbed, and potentially killed. No thanks.

I wasn’t enjoying my lifestyle before I left! 😂 I know, it’s getting worse all the time. The value of the US dollar is impacting cost of living abroad as well. But I talk to so many people from other countries like the US and it’s the same in every industrialized nation. All nationalities have the same complaint. Thanks for watching!! 😀

I don’t think that checking out a property for a viewer would fall into under “Property Consulting”. I know as a real estate Broker, Owner in the US, (yes different country, different laws) the primary determination of representation was offering to sell or lease a property. In this case, I’m only looking at a property that a Property Manager has for an interested party who’s compensating me directly, not through a sale or lease transaction for my time. Besides that, I don’t think there’s anything to worry about because nobody seems interested in the service. I know I would be all over it if I had someone in a location I was going to that provided this service! Thanks so much for watching and your comment! 😃

I’m finding more that I use Booking . Com it offers some really nice discounts the more you book through them. The other benefit that Booking offers that I REALLY like is a large portion of their listing do not require payment until arrival and also offer cancellation without a fee in many cases up to like 24 to 48 hours before arrival. That’s a huge benefit to me as I find my world has become more ever changing in my travels. I still often do my best to work around any and all of the booking platforms because that’s when I find that the savings is the best.

Hmmm. I looked through my “all comments” and they don’t show there either. The KZbin algorithm should only be deleting those with swearing or some form of hateful content. Not saying your comments fit that description but I’ll have to double check my settings.

@@ExpatGlobetrotter Well, YT goes way beyond that, unfortunately. I'm careful enough, but they even delete comments with links (even YT links), financial advice, mentions of prices sometimes , and all kinds of stuff, to the point where anything can arbitrarily qualify for deletion I was just telling you to check with AIS (in store) to get yourself a yearly phone plan with unlimited internet instead of your monthly one, which would allow you to save a lot (I gave some details). Let's see if they delete this less detailed one as well, though.

And thank you for being real and not exaggerating things. You are very clear on what to expect and show what you see. Good for you to be able to live that lifestyle. You earned it.

@@thewestons4408 Hello Weston’s! Thank you so much, or as the Thai say, 🙏 The Female politely says “kop khun ka” and the Male politely says “kop khun krab”.

@@thewestons4408 I try to answer all those questions that I had (and many I still have) prior to my travels. I’m so happy that my videos are a joy to you!

@@kathiejones2920 Yep, I brought my jailbroke FireStick and I can watch just about anything that’s ever been created. Even movies that are currently at the theaters. I have information on it in one of my videos. “What, Nooowayyy!” Has a picture of a hotel room as the thumbnail.

@@kathiejones2920 a VPN helps at times

@@kathiejones2920 Correct, Medicare provides no coverage outside the US. Although I haven’t personally used the medical care in Thailand, others who have and my research tells me the Medicare in Thailand is some of the best in the world. Many people from abroad come to Thailand to get medical treatment due to the quality and low cost, so many that Thailand even has a special visa for medical care visitors. It isn’t recommended to drink the tap water. Restaurants use purified water for their ice. Thanks for watching and commenting! 😄

@@kathiejones2920 oh! I just realized this is you!!! Lol!

Thanks so much!! And thanks for your continued interest!

@@eicisback Thanks so much Eric!! As a small channel, I can’t tell you how much it means to hear compliments after putting in so much work! Thanks for watching!!

@@ExpatGlobetrotter You're welcome, I like your practical approach in these videos and the attention you pay to details. Keep up the good work. Just a few thoughts: - You did face overpriced food, as they took full advantage of their monopoly on the scene that week. So you can call a spade, a spade, and use that term, lol. You didn't have any choice, though. We gotta do what we gotta do. A little side note: At the markets, food stalls tenders do the exact same thing every time they notice being the only ones selling a particular product that day. They raise the price all of a sudden, lol (Offer and demand laws). - Be careful of the message you send every time you tip here. Let me explain: Thailand does not have a tipping culture and the service is always included in the price tag, so there's no reason to feel obligated to do it (you said yourself, the staff didn't even clean your room). I know it's mandatory and expected back home, but not here (especially at normal restaurants and normal hotels). I would recommend to only tip when the service is really excellent, the staff amazing, or when they do something they're not supposed to (or not this good), not when they just do their job. Why do I say that ? Well, because every time you tip, you send these little messages here: 1. The price was not high enough (that you found the need to add some). Therefore, it is counterproductive and will also be in the near future. 2. You don't respect money and its value, cause you apparrently have too much of it. Here, locals lose respect /consideration for you over that (it's valuable to keep it in mind, especially when you stay somewhere for a longer period of time, where you'll keep seeing these people). That's how they keep seeing us as all rich and walking wallets, who just get money from a money tap. Thai people are very pragmatic and down to earth, 😁. 3. The more modest the people, the more distance you create between you and them by tipping. Note that YT deleted some of my comments on your previous videos.

@@eicisback This is some REALLY good advice!! It makes perfect sense and I see every point. I never imagined it would be so difficult to end the tipping habit! Lol! I mean one would think that it would be really easy to stop giving away money! 💰 I will try harder! Yeah, trying to figure out KZbin is a whole new issue! I have learned that if I’m going to do this I have forget about figuring them out and just go with the flow or it will eat me alive! Thanks again Eric. I’m glad you’re enjoying my content!! 😀

@@ExpatGlobetrotter You're doing good, don't worry. Don't overthink it, keep it simple like you do, you got it. People like simplicity, it screams authenticity. YT has to remain enjoyable to you as well, for you to stick to it. Remember you're documenting your own memories, it will help keeping it fun.

@@eicisback I have to admit, I sometimes think about throwing in the towel, but I then think about my loyal base members who are enjoying the content and I also realize, if I throw in the towel, then what?……..

@@Marzimus Hey Marz! Do the Loop!!

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