5 Ways I Prepare For Emergencies While Traveling. Chiang Mai Thailand, Expat living overseas

[@ronnyb9416]

Great update. The Indian restaurant was looking great. A great feast for $6...... will think about that all day! LOL! The fresh fruit drinks and later coffee. A OK by me! We are still busy downsizing here in Florida....house up for sale later this year. Trip to Malaysia beginning next year. All going to plan so far. Planning on staying in each country the amount of the visa allowance, then rinse and repeat with the next country. Dividends funding it all with plenty to spare!

[@RetireandGo]

This is awesome ! I’m very happy to read this Dividends in place Malaysia trip planned Keep us updated!

[@ianwhittaker3041]

Hi @ronnyb9416 - can I ask what age you and your wife are, and what kind of $ budget per annum are you planning to use? Thank you kindly :)

[@ronnyb9416]

@@ianwhittaker3041 Hello. Early 60's. We lived overseas before in Latin America. We are budgeting 3k per month and the balance goes into the dividend paying stocks. Over time our budget will rise along with the extra dividends that come in.

[@ianwhittaker3041]

@@ronnyb9416 thanks for the feedback. We are in the UK and hope to retire in a couple of years ages 58 & 56. We will use a combination of pensions and buy to let properties. Hoping to have a budget of £50k per year (or $64k) fingers crossed 🤞

[@ronnyb9416]

@@ianwhittaker3041 Those numbers sound good and should provide plenty to travel. Good luck with your plan.

[@Preceptor1111]

7:45 you just are so happy. I love seeing people happy with life. The orange drink ❤ You look very very rich, like a star. Glowing with light. That book shop wow, wow, wow, greek philosophy , the tarot.. . 😊 ending bonus . The white cat, = protection. Wonder if the tuk truck driver saw u thank goodness u didnt get clipped! Will check the Step Program!

[@RetireandGo]

True! So close haha I need to be careful :-)

[@Preceptor1111]

Hmm, it's interesting that the cat used a pole for concealment... and then you sorta used a pole when tuk Truck was aiming for ya. Lol. You have animal guides! ❤ Hmm. . 😮​@RetireandGo

[@RetireandGo]

@@Preceptor1111 good connection! True

[@ScooterOnHisWay2024]

One of the most important things to me about Thailand has to do with 'walking in new places,' and that is that I feel extremely safe *everywhere* that I go. There is nobody milling about in dark corners in large numbers. Nobody looking you up and down for an opportunity to exploit you. These people have things to do. The locals are always working at something. Cleaning, repairing etc. They are too busy to have time to mess with you - and they seem to have absolutely no desire to do so. In America, it served me well to be looking over my shoulder most of the time. Here in Thailand, I feel no need. And that brings me so much peace. I never worry if I am walking around with money or something of value (not that I do that very often). I know I'll get where I am going w/o issue. In the cities I lived in back in The States, that was almost never the case. I found *one* small town there where I didn't see nefarious activity in plain sight. I will say that I have only spent a few days in Bangkok so far, so maybe it is different in parts of the city there, but I don't know. And I've heard no horror stories.

[@RetireandGo]

I agree with you That feeling is important I’m not wanting to venture into danger of humans . Dangerous nature maybe, haha Not humans :-)

[@Thai.Farang]

So true. Money can't buy that piece of mind. Long may it continue.

[@jtraveler888]

It's very wise to have local cash bug out money and digital copies of all important documents. Those onion rings and street vendor smoothies look great. 👍

[@RetireandGo]

Very true I’m glad I can get this information out to you, I hope it helps :-)

[@RetireandGo]

Oh yes I love onion rings haha

[@LAB-001]

The biker you stopped is actually a famous KZbinr who owns a hostel there, he doesn’t have a channel but he gets interviewed on a popular channel a lot. A friend of another famous KZbinr. So a lot Asians know him.

[@RetireandGo]

Really? That’s interesting I will have to follow up if I can Thank you :-)

[@RetireandGo]

If you can remember the channel name let me know He was an interesting guy

[@LAB-001]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sITHfH6De9iZhdEsi=WCKJ6aEVT3c7kPSN Chiang Mai Summer is the hostel I believe

[@kapteng]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sITHfH6De9iZhdE

[@jooohn8213]

Great advice Boots on the ground is the best way. Burger place looks next level.

[@RetireandGo]

It was an amazing place to get a burger !

[@dwalker6868]

Love your videos thank you for the tips Have a beautiful day

[@RetireandGo]

Thank you :-) Have a great week

[@ddkla6791]

Great videos especially emergency cash ! Love your videos always . Keep up !

[@RetireandGo]

Thank you I’m happy to bring this information to you :-)

[@MountainGoat67]

@@RetireandGo How much the Bug-out money? $2000? $3000? in U$ or local currencies?

[@RetireandGo]

@@MountainGoat67 oh my just a couple hundred worth of local currency that’s it Get you to the airport and a plane out

[@PauloGaetathe_original]

I was in Kuala Lumpur recently and I went to Heritage Pizza, following your advice. It is probably the best pizza I've ever had in Asia. To find the restaurant I had to walk through a totally new area of Kuala Lumpur that I didn't know. Thank you for sharing!

[@RetireandGo]

I agree with you Going there showed me that area I was like “ I never knew this area was here “

[@Geldmaschine_Internet]

Great advices again like always. Thanks a lot for that. By the way I like you to talk to locals or other foreigners from time to time. Stay healthy and enjoy your travels.

[@RetireandGo]

Thank you so much Have a great week :-)

[@BoBurson]

Great video. Thanks for covering this; I learned something new. The Indian food reminded me of Thali. I will be back in India in 6 weeks.

[@RetireandGo]

I would like to visit a few locations in India Some historical sites Maybe in 2025 or 2026 Thoughts?

[@chretienkammann]

I love all your video's, they speak to me. Video idea: How do you deal with hotel hygiene (badbugs, cockroach and eggs in your bags)? 2nd Video idea: Do you always go back to the same hotels or do you try to find an even better deal/accommodation and why?

[@RetireandGo]

These are great ideas and I appreciate them ! I’ll have to work on this Yes, ants are the main one Keeping the room clean And I learn to balance cereal boxes on lamp shades haha

[@mimosa9638]

Here where I am… Latte $8.00 Noodle soup $18 Steak $40 Chinese entree $20 Yes that’s US Dollars One trip to Costco? $200 is the average. Enough is enough! Changmai here I come. 😊

[@RetireandGo]

I totally understand! Travel and enjoy You deserve it

[@NorthPoleBear]

Watching your video's makes me hungry

[@RetireandGo]

I understand :-) Me too haha

[@aniwee17]

This burger and onion ring combo costs over twenty dollars included a 20 percent tip for the wait staff. I just ate one at Alaska Burger and Brew in Anchorage, Alaska. The same combo at the same restaurant used to be 11.99 plus couple dollars for tip two years ago. It just shows you how inflation hurts the pocketbook of ordinary Americans.

[@RetireandGo]

I understand Even a $10 burger is expensive in Thailand They are usually cheaper But this was a special location

[@aniwee17]

@@RetireandGo Thank you for feedback. But even at 10 dollars is still less than fifty percent of the current price in Alaska. Imagine if you choose to cook at home, the food budget can even be slashed in half. But I understand it is just too much hassles to cook for one.

[@LandInThailand]

I belive that watching your videos inspired me to choose simplicity in my life and find good way in dangerous waters here in Thailand. Thank you. Lukáš from Czech Republic

[@RetireandGo]

This is nice to read It is my mission to inspire you to live a good life with happiness and health in the spirit of Bodhisattva

[@aldeiceci818]

Great informative video…Another tip for a solo traveler would be to scotch tape information(to the fridge of where you’re staying )of a contact list of family and/or friends in case of emergency

[@RetireandGo]

This is a great one! Contact info for all credit cards and atm cards in a separate location is a good one

[@ScooterOnHisWay2024]

Damn. I am jealous about that book store! Love the closing shot from Waikiki Beach showing Diamond Head!

[@RetireandGo]

It was a cool little shop! Yes, that’s my home, I live right in that diamond head area Sigh, I miss it I’ll be back around the holidays

[@stevevos93232]

Terrific orange drink Chris! Sure beats a surgery, syrupy slush from a convenience store!

[@RetireandGo]

Yes true ! Fresh and not pricey

[@nncadi1]

Absolutely agree about the walking. Was in Puerto Vallarta in June and walked that town. Discovered a bakery, coffee shop and vegan restaurant would not had found otherwise. And bonus…built in exercise. Averaged 20,000 steps while in Mexico.

[@RetireandGo]

I agree with you :-) Explore and stay healthy Walking is good

[@NicoleYoung-ig7mu]

Such a informative video! Ty I liked bugout money idea

[@RetireandGo]

Thank you for the feedback :-)

[@rtt1961]

Thanks for all the info: great, as usual. And, BTW, I knew you were a philo guy :)

[@RetireandGo]

Haha the accent comes out occasionally

[@basil8760]

Interesting various food choices delicious.🥰😋❤Ty for sharing subscribed

[@RetireandGo]

Welcome and I hope you have a great week :-)

[@symzie]

That burger looked tasty. A question: do you have a mobile phone that roams over Asia or are you getting a new PAYG SIM in each new location?

[@RetireandGo]

Great question I use an international plan I use so much data is why Most people could use a SIM card just fine :-)

[@MarkHolota-x6o]

Thanks again for your exellent advice," thinking about visiting Chaing Mai that burger place looks good Thailand's got beef!!!

[@RetireandGo]

You are most welcome Have a good week

[@GiantessNomad]

Glad to see you’ve started to give vicious attack cats equal billing 😻

[@RetireandGo]

Yes true Those attack cats are watchin me Haha

[@ianwhittaker3041]

Hi Chris. $1.50 for 3 oranges and $10 for a burger seems expensive. I say that as these are western prices you'd pay in the UK or US. Is it because these are small stores.., what do you think? The Indian meal at $6 was great value though and lots of food!

[@RetireandGo]

There is no doubt I grab a more pricey meal from time to time Usually to show off the location haha Most meals cost me under $4

[@artvandelay1555]

I like the idea of "bug out money". Now do you also have enough $ to fly home, because that will be more than $1-200! I think you are saying use a card once at the airport right? A guy i work with uses that "scan technique" of your documents. A VERY good tip. Primordial really. So true on walking around. I love walking in the morning looking for coffee and just checking things out as you are. Thanks!

[@RetireandGo]

Great question! Yes I try to have enough to get to the US Last resort, get your butt to the embassy! Haha

[@bradley_Bradley]

Hey R&G ... I love exploring those CM back alleys. I did it on a Bike excursion up there and it was a blast ! Ive tried the Indian food a few times and really liked it. I was with people who frequent the Indian Restaurant otherwise i would never know what to order. We shared most of the food. Your dish looked mighty tasty, id def try that ! Another great Vid packed with good info thank you !

[@RetireandGo]

Very nice It is interesting to walk along these smaller roads this way :-)

[@stan7500]

Beef, chicken, eggs and butter is all I eat. 67yo optimized weight, blood pressure and a1c!

[@RetireandGo]

Dang! Healthy ! I love that Steak eggs and butter ! I would live like that any day !

[@ronnyb9416]

Great!! We are working on diet with a Ketovore lifestyle. 70% meat, 20% vegetables, 10% dairy. So far so good.

[@stan7500]

@@ronnyb9416 Hope ketovore optimizes your health. I started on keto and was better, then ketovore much better and finally carnivore and it is optimal for now. As long as it keeps me optimal I am on it! Good luck luck on your health journey, if I can help just reach out!

[@sonorangreenman4472]

That was great! I will implement that as my personal disaster recovery using icloud to store both laptop and iphone backup and critical docs. I do some but it is good to write it out

[@RetireandGo]

Fantastic ! I’m happy to help with this Have a great week

[@อังคณางามสงา่-ศ4ข]

Nice video for beautiful local in the north of thailand, so amazing in everywhere

[@RetireandGo]

Thank you Have a nice week !

[@WoodyRe]

Great, thank you the advices. That's a good idea to have a backup documents online. I am wondering now the hacker so intelligent all over the planet, how can you make sure that the documents online are not to be stolen? Where we can save there safer comparably? Thanks

[@RetireandGo]

Remember, locks only keep honest people honest. A thief will always find a way to steal. Do your best to secure but ultimately just go. Enjoy your travel :-)

[@Java62PR]

Great information...i never thought about " bug out " money ! I did learn that i need to carry a spare phone after breaking my wife's phone in Greece.... 300 euros "cash" to fix it ... then recently mine went black after a restart.... on a cruise...bought a spare that i have already completely set up ....with all banking apps in a secure folder. Great video, Chris !

[@RetireandGo]

Oh yes that’s a great idea A second phone can be valuable for sure

[@LarsAndersen-ig9yt]

Talking about emergencies.... Japan just issued its first-ever mega-earthquake alert. The most severe possible outcome could kill hundreds of thousands of people.

[@RetireandGo]

@@LarsAndersen-ig9yt oh no Right now? I’ll go look at this Thank you !

[@LarsAndersen-ig9yt]

@@RetireandGo I believe it was on August 8. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHSvY35nfL2Si5Y

[@genericchannel5899]

Man, I wasn't expecting the ninja cat. It's like the Spanish Inquisition, I suppose.

[@RetireandGo]

Haha true They be coming at me ! :-)

[@georgeschahoud7160]

Wonderful video, thank you so much, Alloha.

[@RetireandGo]

Thank you :-) Have a great week

[@jesseinasia]

I have this image of your room at Gap's House stacked with boxes of half-eaten meals. 🤣 Another great video, cheers!

[@RetireandGo]

Haha yes true I mean at these prices :-)

[@DontKnowWhereImGoingNext]

Great video! Question about the bug out money. You mentioned taking out about $100 or $200 and hanging on to it to get to the airport in case of an emergency. What do you do if you get to the airport and need to buy a ticket? Let's say their computers are shut down and you can't use your cc. Who carries $1000 extra to buy a plane ticket back to the States. Usually tickets to get from SE Asia to the States around that cost. What's your advice in that scenario? Inquiring minds want to know, just in case, heaven forbid this scenario pops up for me, you, or anyone else traveling. Take care, Tami.

[@RetireandGo]

Great question Think of it this way What if you lose your cards and atm card What if your bank gets hacked There are so many variables And, you can usually buy a ticket cash :-)

[@LEObondTraveller]

Yes great travel ideas Chris ... Also before you leave your own country, be sure to notify your banks that you are departing your own contry. Otherwise when you arrive in some foreign country and your bank sees these overseas transactions, they will close down your account! .. and youll be left stranded in a foreign country with zero cash! ... As you say, always have cash on you for such emergencies!

[@RetireandGo]

That is true ! Good point :-)

[@wojamacolit]

It goes without saying that it is worth checking news outlets to see what current events are happening. There is no point in political demonstrations etc. If the proverbial poop is going to hit the fan regarding coups etc. make sure that you have already left before it happens. Its also worth checking consulate websites to see what the current travel advise is for particular countries! Goodtips here as well, some of which I did not know about.

[@RetireandGo]

Great point ! State dept website is a good spot to check too

[@christopherraley781]

I do texting and Email with family also travel Insurance Allianz

[@RetireandGo]

I appreciate this I’ll look into the company :-)

[@gif24gt60]

Does thailand have kid size meals and drinks? I don't do big portions😮

[@RetireandGo]

I totally understand I’m sure you will be fine, just ask I hope you travel to Chiang Mai and enjoy :-)

[@jonmarchilgers384]

A $10 Burger? That’s a tad tall in SE. What would one of the delicious steaks cost? Great vid. Having a bug out strategy is time well spent. Cheers 🍻

[@RetireandGo]

True! It is a higher end burger joint haha

[@jonmarchilgers384]

@@RetireandGoGreat to hear from you. I’m still eyeing Buenos Aires in November in lieu of Angeles City. My sights are set on a juicy sirloin. Cheers, JM

[@RetireandGo]

@@jonmarchilgers384 oh my that sounds so good right now !

[@neritzayelena]

Can you please give us an idea of how much you travel and how much you spend a month traveling in airplane? Thank you for sharing your adventures overseas . 🤙😎🇵🇦🌎🇺🇸

[@RetireandGo]

Yes for sure Check out my 30 day cost breakdown videos :-) I keep every month under $2000 That’s housing, food, airfare and I buy some dividend stocks

[@josephschickler5192]

Aloha, I've been using the Tile Tracking device. I can share its locations with others. It's flat and the size is similar to a credit card. Keep it hidden in the wallet or attached to a passport. Crooks are on to Apple tags, the first thing some check for after stealing your stuff. The Tile is much better a hiding. Downsize, battery not changeable. By the way, you should get up to the Golden Triangle, especially Mae Sai. Just spent a few days there. Great to get away from all the tourists in Chiang Mai.

[@RetireandGo]

I agree There are some great devices available I appreciate you mentioning this one !

[@ianwhittaker3041]

Hi Chris, is the bug out money enough for a taxi to the airport AND a flight back to the US? Thanks

[@RetireandGo]

Great question Yes for sure That’s so important When ATMs and Credit cards stop working you need cash to get out

[@samewalt6486]

$200 in local currency won't buy a ticket home to the USA from anywhere in SE Asia. You need multiple backups, bank cards, credit cards, a fair amount of US dollars. Maybe an onward ticket. Usually it is easy to find someone who'll exchange dollars, maybe jewelers, gold merchants, hotel people. Ask around. But he's right, cash is king.

[@aniwee17]

@@samewalt6486I think that he means enough money to fly or bus to another country nearby.

[@samewalt6486]

@@aniwee17 Yeah, that would work. But I don't think 200 bucks is enough. I agree with the concept. Cash is king.

[@aniwee17]

@@samewalt6486 I think that it is doable to go from Chiangmai to Laos, using public transport. It seems to be a popular visa run route for many Farangs.

[@susangarrard2753]

If the credit card terminals don’t work how could you pay for your ticket out? Wouldn’t you also need enough cash for the taxi and the plane ticket?

[@RetireandGo]

Yep both A few hundred will get you to the airport and to another country You can buy tickets cash It might be the only way in an electronic shut down or system hack

[@JoseCastro-nv2tp]

In the restaurants you pay mostly with card or with cash? Is it safe to use cards in restaurants in SE Asia?

[@RetireandGo]

Mostly cash as my ATM use is transaction fee free I have a no foreign transaction fee Visa card though

[@barry4848]

better to carry $100 USD dollar bills, in nice as new condition...I have cashed these in all over the world including North Korea and Cuba-enemies of the US....my humble opinion after 120 countries...love the channel

[@RetireandGo]

@@barry4848 wow 120 countries! That’s incredible Write about North Korea People would like to read about it Do you have pictures from the trip ?

[@barry4848]

@@RetireandGo Travelled to North Korea from China-five years ago on a one week tour. Flew into Pyongyang from Beijing on the infamous Air Koryo...took the train out- only foreigner on the train, crossed back into China. Would highly recommend the trip even though it is highly staged. I believe the trip is off limits to Americans. Totally safe....as long as you play the game, bow to the great leader etc.

[@kenshaw1964]

From what I've seen in the last few years I don't think the our government gives a rats ass were we are..lol

[@RetireandGo]

Haha yeah you are probably right