A walk and talk video from HCM City Vietnam that I posted on my Facebook page. I share here as well.

[@automedontas-xu1id]

A heart-touching video indeed........ peace.......

[@markb8474]

Jim - It's good that you've gone to Viet Nam and are researching living overseas. Having spent a good part of my career working overseas (including Thailand), my wife and I have seen that there are lots of other nice countries to live, and at far lower costs than the US. As you point out, the political/social situation in the US is currently very bad. For many people, retiring in the countries you mentioned is a viable alternative. As long as you visit these countries and thoroughly research them, moving there can be a viable alternative to retirement in the US. This is particularly true for a single man who doesn't have much reason to remain in the US. Of course, you need to be very careful and always remain very conscious of the fact that there will be people who want to take advantage of you as a wealthy American. As long as you do that, a retirement in another country can work and be a good alternative for some people.

[@nadyadobreva9904]

Sorry to interfere, but we /people from other parts of the world, personally, I am from Bulgaria/ know that there is no such thing as a wealthy American. Even we are richer - no debt at all, even git savings, we all are health insured, all got pensions. And all can freely travel within Europe. It's been a long time since the world had understood that Americans are buried with a load of debts - house mortgage, car payments, high house taxes, university loans, loans for surgeries.....we can go on without end. Americans can't afford to have their teeth fixed in the US. A lot of Americans come to Istanbul, Turkey for Holiwood smiles..... so, no danger for Jim.

[@gerdahenirich8733]

@nadyadobreva9904 So true, nady..

[@gerdahenirich8733]

@markb8474 Wise words..Good people and bad in life everywhere .. Very little money is s fortune to some..

[@sparky7679]

This is so eye opening Jim, I’m 29 and relate with a lot of your stories. I’m a single homeowner in Indiana and it would be nice to just leave America and not feel weighed down by the social and economic standards.

[@jaime3452]

I like your outlook. Positive journey bro

[@Mollchaffin6897]

Jim I love every word you have said here.

[@AstroEnthusiast27]

Luv to see you happy and decisive Jim !!! Not to mention the smiles and chuckles which are a consequence of your naturally feeling good in the ambience.

[@eddieloujones2673]

Jim- Glad to see you enjoying the new experiences. I have read that it's the experiences, not the stuff, we remember most when our time has come. As a single guy, I do solo trips all the time, but have not yet gone abroad. I will cross that bridge soon enough. Houses are a huge time suck. Minimalism is great. So many people are caught in a repetitive loop that keeps rolling on until they die. Keep going and keep your head up. If I ever do get into another relationship with another woman, it's going to be great because I've learned so much of what to be wary of. I am also not afraid to cut bait if they start playing games. It's my way or the highway from now on.

[@guidofeliz8384]

To not care what others think is the true meaning of freedom.

[@rebeccamardis6786]

Jim it's 65° in northern oh 2day! 😆 glad to hear you're happy in Vietnam 🇻🇳

[@3k445]

Jim you have to visit Bali, it's the most sacred place I have visited, the Balinese people are the warmest, and super cheap too. Beautiful beaches and people and the massages! ❤❤ Love and Light on your travels.

[@Vurti0]

Love the channel name-change. Thanks for sharing.

[@viet5929]

Hi Jim. Don't seek it, let it seek you. Many people are envious of your situation.

[@2brnt2b]

This is just the beginning, Jim. Embrace what makes you happy and enjoy the ride!

[@kristinawalker3446]

Way to go, Jim! Love your enthusiasm and excitement as you explore and travel. Got some extra pep in your step for sure! I am rooting you on! 😊

[@Frenchie.FireFly]

Very motivational 👏

[@LitBaebe]

Nice travel vlog with great thoughts. When using iPhone to record videos, please turn the phone to the side/horizontally to avoid black spaces on sides when viewing on youtube. Vertical format is great for shorts and tiktok videos (hope it doesn't get banned in the U.S.).

[@sylvial8411]

I'm so glad you flew out there! And are coming to some pretty big realizations about yourself. Have fun traveling, exploring and enjoying your singlehood. You took care of others early in life, now it's time for your well deserved "second" childhood where you only have to be responsible to yourself.

[@damonryan774]

Hey Jim. Good for you. I would be doing the same thing if I could afford it. Be safe and have a very happy new year.

[@MrSheymie]

Sounds like a great plan. Taking care of yourself and staying free also sounds wise to me. Enjoy.

[@kmichele3040]

Before anyone goes to live anywhere in SE Asia suggest you experience the summer first. It’s not just heat but high humidity you have to cope with and that is not easy for some people.

[@TheLogozz]

Great move, great philosophy! Don't know you - but happy for you!

[@alecprentice1573]

Perhaps take a gander in Romania......All the best JIm -appreciate your videos & perspectives.

[@sagora3114]

Check out "retire and go" he's really experienced now and knows what he's talking about

[@MelissaLake-pe9wq]

Keep on enjoying life Jim. 😊✌️🫶 Stay safe and well.🙏

[@TommyIgoe-e6d]

Thanks Jim, enjoy your travels!

[@windbreeze2049]

Yes Jim, sounds great, what you said about the freedom you experience in Vietnam and you are so right, instead of things we should collect experiences and see the beautiful world!!! Do a lot of the people in Vietnam speak English? Sometimes when I think of emigrating somewhere I think that I would miss my friends and my native language. I think it takes a long time to be able to have deep conversations in another language and to meet and built friendships with people you can really rely on. English is the foreign language I can talk the best, because we learn it since 5th grade at school, Spanish and French I can talk and read just rudimentary. Aren`t you afraid of difficulties communicating on a deeper level with people and missing friends? But now you have the time to learn any language you want to, thats a great opportunity 🙂! Some people live during the winter time in a warm country and return for the summertime back to Germany, when they are retired. Maybe you should see some more places till you decide where to stay on the long run? Someone here recommended to see Bali, thats a place I would like to visit too in the future and Hawaii I want to see one day 🙂. One needs to be brave to emigrate somewhere very different from the culture/religion we are used to, unfortunately for women it is more difficult than for single men to go abroad because single women live abroad more dangerously than men, thats a real pity. Wish you a wonderful time and we are eager to know how you will celebrate the New Year in the city! Let us know!!🎇

[@jenniferc6394]

Way to go Jim! I can feel your joy!

[@kriskringle9245]

Awesome

[@jenniferc6394]

Have you considered interviewing a few native dwellers. I imagine it would be fun. We would enjoy it for sure.

[@gerdahenirich8733]

When do you leave for home Jim? I felt when I travelled to asia etc all very nice but once I left was glad to go home with my own home and luxuries etc.Just take time to reflect Jim. Im just concerned you are on a high with all the new experiences Keep travelling keep a base until you find your forever home.Declutter when you get home..Don't sell your place quite yet..Yes I read America by 2030 finished.All countries have their problems. I was worried as a solo female traveller re drugged re my organ theft..Big business out there..Im pleased you are traveling as a fellow sagatarris (15th) ..We have a SAfricians Canadians Americans, Portuguese etc here,Stay safe & god bless .Love from Ireland ❤️

[@dolly4446]

@@gerdahenirich8733 hi you 🙂I could’ve added all that to but I’m glad u did. I would’ve had a whole novel for jim don’t want to scare him 😂. I’m Glad he’s traveling he needs to experience it for himself.

[@Smuggler169]

@@gerdahenirich8733 I have other places I can stay in the US. I was planning to downsize anyway. I’ve lived abroad before in my military days.

[@gerdahenirich8733]

​@@dolly4446 Agree Dolly he's still young and healthy..Do you travel much..? Have a great weekend ❤

[@dolly4446]

@ I’ve traveled to the places I’ve had on my bucket list. For me I’ve taken advice from older ppl they would tell me to do it before kids and before I’m at age where I won’t be able to hop on planes. so ok my list I have just 2 spots the rest will be the icing on the cake. and yes I agree with u. If he can travel and has no kids to tie him down he should take advantage and not settle or look for love if u ask me.

[@NarmadaaB]

Excellent advice ❤❤!

[@Heythere-e3s]

Oh i wanna trip there 😮

[@the_gilded_age_phoenix8717]

Summertime is actually cooler in HCMC....because that is the rainy season. It rains in HCMC much of the year...but the rainy season goes from like the end of May through October. In many ways, it is similar to Miami, FL.

[@ginovalentini6087]

Good Bless You, Brother !

[@Solana204]

Do it, Jim. Be free and enjoy yourself. I wish I can do the same.

[@bmwm6661]

👍🏻❤️👍🏻❤️👍🏻❤️👍🏻❤️👍🏻❤️

[@stephaniefalzone7937]

Watching you Jim 😊feel good

[@CGTraderX]

I’ve often wondered whether I want the family thing or not… I don’t make it a priority naturally. Perfectly happy being single currently.

[@doncherney8649]

Let’s do lunch before you leave for good. Would love to meet you. -don from Lorain Ohio USA 🇺🇸

[@Radioman7788]

Welcome to a new world my fellow passport bro.

[@JenHutchinson-hg4yw]

i loved living on a farm and would go back to it anyday if i could. i dont like the city, i prefer peace and quiet

[@123.earlystart]

Try visiting the Azores islands (Portugal). Interesting European place with lots of English speakers.

[@guidofeliz8384]

When I meet someone down the road of life who wants to impose his or her view on me, I QUICKLY get away, walk away, and stay away.

[@gabrielaalejandra1492]

Get out of your comfort zone and live new experiences while you can move.

[@trollol_]

👍

[@sebikelifeusvetparatrooper]

Jim in are neck of the woods which is northern Ohio it was actually 60 today with some sun. P.S. the pansies came out of hibernation to ride in the Kipton/Oberlin and I can tell because I had a t shirt on riding and they were bundled up lol.

[@DungTran-kj5tw]

Jim, can you tell me which hotel you stay, very cheap, I am going to vacation in Viet Nam 2025. thanks Jim

[@today7518]

Glad you're happy there. Hey, I know a super nice, single Vietnamese woman living in US not far from you in US. Could introduce you. Other channels like "Our Retire Early LIfestyle" are family who lived in all kinds of countries for a very long time and speak languages. Now, they are so happy to be back in US and fixing up a small house. Tired of being expats who are outsiders getting ripped off by foreigners. They have stories for days about living abroad. They are tired of years of renting and having zero responsibilities. They love new purpose of fixing up a house. Many foreign travelers have burned out on living abroad, and moved back to US. Opposite of your experience.

[@janettesweet6087]

You have to go where you are drawn to.

[@dineshnath3878]

Hi Jim, I like what you are doing. Just want to say that as you said you would go back and sell things. My suggestion is you first come and stay anywhere in Asia for at least six months. If you still feel this is the place you ought to stay forever, you may sell your house or belongings in the USA. This is just my suggestion. Testing for 6 months is safer idea.

[@master8707]

Good luck my friend, I hope u can find a wife there, who fits your standards. GOD BLESS YOU

[@guidofeliz8384]

Jim, What happened to your video about women and tattoos?

[@Ενωση1924-ζ7ω]

Happy new year Jim!!Or Dimitris in greek!!I have been following you since September and most of the times I agree with the content of your videos etc!!Today I wan5ed to mention something about the topics you refered to!!It's easy for someone like you who get a high amount of money (pension from military)to say or to judge american taxes lows etc and choose to live in Vietnam and how easier life there can become BUT let me ask you something have you wondered or ask yourself how the locals the Vietnamise (in this case) get through with their life??? I find it very selfish for someone to talk only about the comforts of himself!!

[@leosbanyhernandez4939]

Welcome back my partner in crime greetings from Miami a Cuban American

[@leosbanyhernandez4939]

Iam glad you are traveling I hope you find a good wife there

[@yamuiemata]

I live in Spain...life here is not much better than the U.S, the cost of living is high. Life in South East Asia is so much better than Europe/U.S as long as you have the income coming in, keep your house and have tenants Sir.

[@teweldefesshatsion1203]

It would be better if your camera could be held horizontally while recording. This would allow you to capture a wider view of your activities in your next video.

[@leosbanyhernandez4939]

By the way happy birthday

[@dolly4446]

Don’t do it Jim. Don’t do it 😂 jk. Do whatever u want but for the right reasons not to date or be a follower some men aren’t willing to put in the work. A marriage is a piece of work ALWAYS will be no matter where ur at or with whom PERIOD. 89 here in Texas 🤢with couple of tornados and cold in places 😄leave it to Texas and Cali for bipolar weather. Born raised in the USA from immigrant parents whom migrated for the better life I SAY NO WAY JOSE! Ain’t no way I’d leave USA. In the end only u know why Ohio has u so tied up 🤷🏼‍♀️ but I feel nothing of what u saying in my part of USA. I’ll be here to see u evolve and hope you do BE A BETTER PERSON

[@AnuWorldHistory]

Dolly, marriage doesn’t benefit men at all nowadays. You have to leave the west if you want an affordable, safe, traditional lifestyle. Here’s the thing though, I don’t think the institution of marriage serves humanity as a whole anymore. You shouldn’t be stuck with someone just because of obligations.

[@Smuggler169]

@@dolly4446 I don’t plan to ever get married. Not in today’s world.

[@dolly4446]

@@Smuggler169 well then there’s ur answer. U don’t need to think of that part of life. Traditional means marriage so travel and be homeless

[@dolly4446]

@@AnuWorldHistory I’d have to disagree with u. As I told jim. Traditional means marriage. I think marriage is still a thing no matter which culture it is. Every culture is different duh different traditions and different ways to see life. Different expectations in marriage and family.

[@NarmadaaB]

​@@dolly4446well-said ❤!

[@NarmadaaB]

Listened to your personal plans. That's fine because you are the one who decides about your preferences. But, Life is uncertain; Its Plans are written by a Creator. Today, you are too tired of living in your homeland and want to get rid of your HOME. Who knows, tomorrow you may be tired of living overseas and long for homeland and regret not forming a family and having kid. Who knows...!

[@_FightForYourFreedom_]

Weird comment - what's your point? :-)

[@markehijele]

@@_FightForYourFreedom_I join you in asking that question

[@NarmadaaB]

@_FightForYourFreedom_ thank you for your curiosity! My point is that life is mutable; so are humans. What we want today may not be desired tomorrow.

[@NarmadaaB]

@@markehijele thank you. Plz read my reply to the first comment.

[@sagora3114]

You wouldn't sell your house though would you Jim because it's going up in value every year and making you money as well as youd hopefully be receiving excess income from leftover rent after your mortgage payments every week? Also you could lock your stuff in a shed or something at your property while you're renting it out (thats what I've done) instead of paying storage somewhere else.

[@Smuggler169]

@@sagora3114 I have thought of that.

[@sagora3114]

@@Smuggler169 ok... my brother and I are off to Bali and Thailand and Cambodia in a week or so apparently Cambodia is very good and even cheaper sounds like you're going to see it all anyway you've just told me in the video lol

[@guidofeliz8384]

Jim, I may have to move to another country to safely retire, especially since I work for a company with no pension. I weekly add money to my savings on payday. Maybe Vietnam will be my future home. I am also disgusted with American politics, education, and religion. In terms of religion, have you seen what American churches have become? The demonic gospel of prosperity has changed Christianity for the worst.

[@prescottlange]

Have you considered combining Jim and Journey, and calling your channel Jourmey instead?

[@AceWall73]

Hit me up if you want to meet for a coffee. I'm in HCM, District 1.

[@leosbanyhernandez4939]

Drinking hot cocoa hell not

[@guidofeliz8384]

Jim, What happened to your video about women and tattoos?