#13-Retiring in Vietnam - Vung Tau Rider Video 13 (more looking for properties)

[@ricks.8522]

Hi Barry ... got an idea for a new video : if you needed medical care, where would you go and what could you expect for cost? Did you buy Health Care Insurance? What do you think about the hospitals there, etc ? Thank you so much .. .. ...

[@vungtaurider2864]

I haven't had to use the medical facilities here yet. But from what I've heard they are not too bad. Especially if you can afford the good ones. I don't have insurance here. Too expensive for my age. I just got back from the US and I had my yearly checkup there with my insurance I have in the US. If I do have to use the facilities I will try and do a video.

[@richardmelody8912]

Hi Charlie, My name is Rick and I am living in Thailand and I have been coming to Vietnam for the last years. I usually spend a few months in Nha Trang but this year I was thinking about spending a few weeks in Vung Tau for the usual Songkran avoidance trip. I have a suggestion for a video or maybe it would be two videos and they are 1. a video showing the streets and locations of expat bars and restaurants. 2. A video on gyms or health clubs giving the map locations and some decsription of the facilities and as to whether or not they have air conditioning. OH well, If you don't get around to doin it I will be there for a few weeks in April and I will try and do it myself. Thanks, Rick

[@vungtaurider2864]

Rick my name is Barry. But that aside I really am not trying to do travel guide videos. I just make them about my everyday life with an occasional trip to a landmark that I would like to see. All those things you are looking for you can probably find online with pics and locations. I hope you have a nice trip here.

[@richardmelody8912]

Ok Barry. Thanks. I understand what you are doing and I have enjoyed watching all of your videos.

[@vungtaurider2864]

Thanks Rick.

[@sonny5744]

Hi Barry, I just happened to come to find your videos, and i have watched most of them (ok, some i did fast forward a little...) but you have inspired me to think that a retired but active lifestyle can be possible for not that much money in Asia, especially Vietnam. I really like your videos as they are laid back but relaxing and entertaining. Look forward to more videos from you. I have subscribed and hope to see the next new videos from you soon. Is video 13 the latest one? Hope you continue to have a happy life in Vung Tau.

[@vungtaurider2864]

Thanks Sonny, I appreciate the kind words. There are 17 videos now.

[@paulbeebe927]

Trying to figure out where I want to stay in asia. Was in vung tau during war and near cat lo also. Loved this place.

[@i1baja88]

Hi Mr. Rider, I have been enjoying your adventures and you have inspired me to take more videos in Vietnam. I have some but haven’t posted them on KZbin in the past. I did just post one of HCMC work traffic I took two years ago. The traffic gets worse every year. We will be back in Vietnam in the winter, we usually stay six months, I still have three years left on my five year visa and it was free. We may visit Vung Tau this winter and if you are still in town we should have lunch together. We have some things in common, I spent most of my live in California and I am just a few years younger than you. Keep up the good work.

[@ericeverson5956]

So the weekends are really busy, but what days are off or not busy? Thanks much for the videos.

[@vungtaurider2864]

Only some of the weekends are busy. The holiday weekends usually. Some weekends are pretty quiet. The rest of the time it is quiet except some areas when school gets out or when people are going home from work. Only a few hours a day.

[@wanderingspirit7021]

Love your channel. Keep up the great work. Thank you!

[@vungtaurider2864]

Thanks for watching.

[@diannebrown2199]

Hello, I have watched a few of your videos of Vung Tau and the city always seems as though the place is deserted. I am shocked at the lack of traffic. Is this normal for Vung Tau or I just happen to view when people are on holidays? I do enjoy your videos and making a decision on where to stay when I visit Vietnam

[@vungtaurider2864]

The only time we have bad traffic is on some weekends and holidays when the people from Saigon come up. It can be pretty chaotic then. Most of the time it is smooth sailing....

[@diannebrown2199]

Will I be able to find a clean decent apartment for $300 USD?

[@vungtaurider2864]

I would say yes. Contact Lynn Tranh at vungtauhousing.com. She is a sweetie, speaks good English and can answer your apartment questions.

[@diannebrown2199]

Thank you for the listing.

[@vungtaurider2864]

Sure. And if you do come let me know and I'll put you in touch with someone who can help you with your visa.

[@bigbearhugebear9018]

Good video...The streets look clean and the traffic seems to be not too hectic....

[@vungtaurider2864]

Thanks. Yeah, they keep it pretty clean here.

[@ysidroperez4048]

went to Yung Tau in January 2018, is their many Russians in Yung Tau. Does it interfere with an American retiring in Yung Tau, when I was there I was not bothered at all. I was stationed in Yung Tau in 1967-68, It was the best thing that happened me.

[@vungtaurider2864]

Most of the Russians are in Danang.

[@lawsonconnell]

Hey Dude, back after being ill. So this video the city is deserted is it like this all the time or just high noon ?. Do you get to interact with the locals or just bar people? What's the main work for the locals, you mentioned oil and gas so I guess a large expat community? Sorry for the questions but still interested in visiting or more maybe. cheers. Bloody cold and grey here on the south coast of England.

[@rogerluli]

The audience needs a new video Barry...Did you run out of things to see in Vung Tau or did your camera run out of film...Have a good day...

[@vungtaurider2864]

Soon my friend. I'm going to go out tomorrow and start a new one.

[@paulbeebe927]

Is the Playboy Club still there?

[@vungtaurider2864]

If it is it has a different name now.

[@charleskimball6625]

Barry, your videos are heaven sent as I have been planning an extended stay in Vietnam for some time but could not find a banking solution to fund my trip. That is the key missing puzzle for many of us. Opening a bank account on a long term visa in Thailand was a piece of cake. Could you comment on how you were able to open a bank account in Vietnam. Thanks! Chuck (Washington)

[@vungtaurider2864]

Hi Chuck. I'm glad you like the videos. I didn't open an account here. The way I do it is my pension is deposited to my US account and I transfer the balance to my credit card. Then once a month I western union myself however much cash I will need for the month. I then go to the bank and pick it up in local currency. Takes about 15 minutes. So then I have local cash and my credit card to get by on.

[@charleskimball6625]

Vung Tau Rider I will keep that in mind and give it a try. Thanks! Really enjoy your videos.

[@hubbards]

Just subbed to your channel, it is exactly what I have been looking for. So many Thailand vlogs ,but hard to find good quality retirement videos on Vietnam. Was wondering about golf courses, fitness centres and if there are any Public swimming pools in area. I would find info like that very helpful. Anyway Thank you very much for taking the time to make these videos and post them online. Cheers

[@vungtaurider2864]

Thanks for subscribing. There's a golf course but a bit pricy. I believe it is more than $100 US for a round. So even tho I love golf it is out of my budget. Lots of fitness centers. Stand alones and in the hotels. I don't know about public pools. All the hotels have them and I'm sure you could use one fairly cheaply. Some of the apartment buildings also have a pool. And of course you have the ocean..haha.

[@hubbards]

Thank you for the reply. Think the Golf would be a little out of my price range too. Was thinking of Thailand ,but Vietnam is looking better all the time for retirement . Cheers

[@hubbards]

cdnski12 Thank you for the reply. Was looking at some of the courses online and they looked very high end .

[@thoy3099]

The ocean here is simply beautiful

[@ericeverson5956]

What is it, Sunday???

[@vungtaurider2864]

Yeah it was on the weekend.

[@kennova01]

Just subbed..you got me thinking..

[@vungtaurider2864]

Thanks for subbing.

[@stevecosby6006]

Hello Barry, I have been enjoying your videos and was wanting to move to where you are at in a couple of months. I get around $2400 per month in retirement income. Is that enough to live there and enjoy life?

[@vungtaurider2864]

Hi Steve. Glad you like the videos. Well I'm living here on less than that and I'm enjoying life.

[@stevecosby6006]

Thanks for your reply. I am 69 and retired from the building trades. I have 3 grown kids and 6 grandkids who I see only twice a year so I thought that I could stay in VT for 6 months and fly back home to visit and renew my visa. So my monthly income would be enough then for a nice apt. food ,gas etc? I served in the Navy 1967-71 making 2 tours to vietnam but on air craft carriers, never boots on the ground. Perhaps we can do lunch when I get there.

[@vungtaurider2864]

Steve you could do fine on $2400. Consider the alternative. How well can you live in the states on that kind of money? That was my ultimate decider. Lunch would be cool.

[@stevecosby6006]

Thanks for your reply Barry. I am very excited about moving there. I have also started selling items on Amazon and making another $4,000 per month so I should be able to live very good. How is it there for dating? I am 69 and would like to meet someone around 45-60. Look forward to meeting you.

[@vungtaurider2864]

Steve with that kind of income you can have pretty much any age you want...haha. It can be kind of hard to meet women if you don't want a bar girl type. You can check out vietnam cupid dating site.

[@ptiaptia7347]

Thank you!!

[@roberthornbrook8374]

Watching your videos have convinced me to retire to Vung tau I have about 1500 US dollars 💵 in £1300 per month I have 5 years left God willing may do 6 months per year first maybe my daughters can visit me

[@huxhahn]

I'll be in your area in about a month, would like to get together, me and my wife are travelling through SE Asia.

[@vungtaurider2864]

Sure we could do coffee.

[@huxhahn]

I'll message you when I know for sure when we will be there.

[@ptiaptia7347]

I am very dizzy!

[@Luther-dj8si]

Hey, pull into that Circle K...I need a six pack and some Copenhagen. **Edit-Barry, I sent you a message. Thanks

[@tinatran5290]

Hi Barry , I Love your video ,Vung Tau is really beautiful...but I miss your voice....

[@vungtaurider2864]

Next one I'll be talking Tina..