🔺3 THINGS YOU MUST LEARN TO RETIRE CHEAP OVERSEAS

[@fruitloops3718]

Dan when it comes to shopping for food it would probably be best to allow her to take the lead. As a restaurant owner, I can tell she knows what she's talking about. You're both lucky to have each other.

[@HoboVentures]

Thank you so much for your trust. 🥰Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@johnanderson8096]

Im Not a Big Believer in Fate... but something tells me you two were meant to meet....

[@HoboVentures]

That’s so sweet! Thanks so much! 🥰🌻

[@johnanderson8096]

@@HoboVentures Thank you....

[@-whackd]

Many of the countries that people are interested in retiring in, have low labour costs. Sometimes it's worth it just to have a maid come 3x per week not only for cleaning, but also to get groceries and batch cook a bunch of local meals. Especially true if you're on a restrictive diet. If you don't eat gluten or industrial seed oils, you will find it hard to eat out. Many of these countries have a maid or gardener who works for you all day for around $10. Usually these workers are helping out their families back home with this money and you make a big difference for their entire family.

[@HoboVentures]

Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@donmcdonald4874]

A silly comment that I have, is the light music in the background reminds me of the warning that they used to have on talk shows like Johnny Carson that a commercial break was coming up.

[@osophize]

I just joined vagabondbuddha; I find your videos entertaining as well as informative. You can thank the old dog; I didn't know you existed until a recent video of his.

[@jamesmacdonald9205]

Having started to travel in the late 70s all this stuff was second nature, as there wasn't really any options back then. Buying a kero stove, going to local markets, having locals teach you how to cook the local food, and being curious. Why travel if you want what you have at home? Stay there. And don't always ask (about food), If someone says try it, go for it. What have you to lose? A bit of tummy ache if you are unlucky. And don't always ask after (eating dog, monkey brains, snakes blood etc.) Sometimes you don't want to know, unless you want to brag to your mates back home. Not that you get these opportunities anymore. Love your channels. I am rebooting my vagabond nature, thanks for the information and inspriration!!!

[@HoboVentures]

Love it! Thank you for sharing! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@justinmcintosh6554]

You’re right. There is no escape. Live local: eat local. So pick somewhere where you like the local food.

[@denismoreau3646]

You two sure work together well. It’s gotten better over the years. A lot great info helps me plan my great escape from the everyday rat race. Keep up the good work 😊

[@HoboVentures]

Hi Denis, may this festive season brings all the success for you. May you achieve what you aimed for in life. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Thank you for watching and commenting. ❤️ Best, Qiang & Dan

[@donmcdonald4874]

On transportation, if the city has a tour bus, I always take it. Yes, some think they are cheesy, but I lighten up to enjoy the tour guides that work hard to make the tour, fun and informative. But more importantly, it gets me away from my hotel to see other areas of the city miles away. I make note of what seems interesting and then force myself to study the map and use public transportation to go back. I learn and see so much more of the city, by letting my brain work as opposed to sitting in back of a cab, Uber or grab.

[@stannmcb3]

Japan can be very pricey. If you want a quick, inexpensive bite to eat, try the basement of the department stores. Can be a bargain compared to full street level restaurants.

[@HoboVentures]

Thanks for sharing! I hope we can go to Japan soon! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@zhubajie6940]

Thanks for the tips. Still don't trust wet market meat. Vegetables and fruits are fine probably even better.

[@prashunpcchakraborty70]

Excellent video Qiand and Dan, a big concern I have is that I'm aware that best prices can be negotiated face to face instead of website but there is no receipt or proof of payment. What if I pay for 30 days and the owner tells me to vacate in 5 days, I have lost money and the accommodation. How to deal with this?

[@VegasNegus]

More great tips! Thx Dan and Qiang!!

[@realpropertymangement7640]

When in Rome.... (or Jomtien 😉)!

[@globetrotting2628]

Great video. I'm going to try to comment more. I know it helps the algorithm.

[@HoboVentures]

Thanks for that!

[@19800910]

I am a expat in Berlin Germany since 1984. We love the public transportion here. You do not need a car or a motor bike (I was also a biker). It does not cost that much here.

[@ianlewis2813]

I lived in Berlin for 15 years , a great city ...very clean ..loved the beach and cold winters snow every Christmas ..it was in the 80's fantastic city ..Loved it 👌

[@19800910]

​@@ianlewis2813 The times have changed. We have snow about every 5 years at Christmas now. I remember walking thru the city in angle high snow!

[@kgsparrow8017]

Thank you!

[@andyrose5576]

Eating local food is an excellent suggestion but some of us have health restrictions, in this case how do you know what they are putting in the food such as animal internal meats? I can’t eat these but very much love to sample local foods, this has always been an important restriction so I mostly eat vegetable street food. Great video any suggestions would be appreciated…❤

[@HoboVentures]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@johncitizen9996]

Just subscribed Qiang and Dan.. Love it

[@HoboVentures]

Hi John, may your Christmas be filled with magical moments and your new year be filled with endless possibilities. Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your loved ones.❤️Best, Qiang & Dan

[@beehive5835]

Hey guys, I have a dangerous allergy to shellfish. How safe would I be to eat in the major S.E. Asian countries?

[@gustavnav8660]

Do you prefer Vietnam or Thailand?

[@-whackd]

Would you interview someone who retired abroad or winters abroad with their dog / pets?

[@HoboVentures]

Send an email to Dan with details about what you want to share. vagabondbuddha.com/contact/

[@johnsranchlife8634]

Great video lots of good information.

[@HoboVentures]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mikesimpson9997]

Good info thank you.

[@HoboVentures]

Our pleasure!

[@lailaatallah1857]

Fantastic budget saving tips! I’ve been wondering SO much about how one can get accommodations cheaper than on Airbnb.

[@HoboVentures]

Hi Laila, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Hoping your holidays and all your days are filled with happiness!

[@lailaatallah1857]

@@HoboVentures Thank you, Dan! Wishing you both a beautiful holiday season and an inspired year to come!

[@nora1956]

Dan from all the countries you been too. Which country food is the best you enjoyed.

[@HoboVentures]

As I know Dan love Thai & Italian foods.

[@koufax174]

Do you trust fish, meat, chicken that is not refrigerated and has flies on them that are commonly sold in local markets locals eat?

[@HoboVentures]

I always bought the fish from the local market because I only know how to cook fish. =)

[@koufax174]

@@HoboVentures thank you. It’s good to know that fish chicken are ok to cook at street public market not refrigerated. I appreciate your content and effort

[@paulinetan781]

music was annoying

[@HoboVentures]

Thanks for the suggestion! No more music next! =)

[@docwillis3750]

How did you meet your brilliant, lovely bride?

[@markforrester1888]

Wouldn't in most cases be cheaper to rent a scooter for the month so you could come and go as you please?

[@HoboVentures]

Yes, indeed.

[@tman5634]

As always, great info guys. If I can add, as a traveller, i've never spent more than $1500us per month in any worldwide country & that includes everything, accommodation, food, all travel costs, be in flights, local transport or scooter hire/fuel. I eat local foods most of the time but now & again western foods. I visit various attractions, some at cost, some not. I help a little bit in poorer countries. I don't miss anything but i don't waste money on needless stuff or fancy overpriced coffee shops or restaurants. Mostly I travel on around $1,000- $1,200pm in Asian countries.

[@HoboVentures]

Thanks for sharing! This is great information!

[@ianlewis2813]

I was surprised with your age , I thought you were under 30 years of age ....... I put it down to a stress free life style ...

[@HoboVentures]

Hmm... I have take collagen pill everyday. =)

[@TheColdViking]

You can also get western food quite cheap in Chiang Mai if you are aware on picking the right restaurant, so you can easily get a quality pizza for 99 Bath on the foodcourt in Maya Mall, so in general local food is cheaper, but sometimes western food is not far behind. But if you are unconscious and just eat western not minding the price then it will get very expensive fast! So ask yourself this question? How can i get food at a wery cheap price in this place as well, you will often be supriced if you are seacring a bit :)

[@HoboVentures]

Aha! Thank you so much for sharing. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@fogrunr5075]

L&S 😊❤️

[@doncody8465]

In short, use your brain, applies your home country or abroad

[@babylily2448]

❤😍😍😍🇵🇭🌲🌲🌲

[@HoboVentures]

Thank you for always watching and commenting!

[@edmondpharez5028]

DID FIND OUT! THE SECOND YEAR WHEN I MOVED TO DANANG FROM HOI-AN THE TRUE PRICE DIFFERENCE I STARTED RENTING A FULL 1 BD.RM. APARTMENT FULLY FURNISHED SERVICED TWICE A WEEK FOR CLEAN UP, LINEN CHANGING, TOWELS AND EVEN FREE LAUNDRY SERVICE UNDER 3 KILOS UTILITIES WAS ONLY 3.000 KH, AND AT BIGGINING IT WAS ONLY MY SELF, SO MY ELECTRICITY USE WAS MINIMAL AND KNOWING THE TRICKS ON HOW TO SAVE ELECTRICITY HELPED VERY MUCH!