Expat Nightmare: Why Most Fail After the Honeymoon Phase!

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In this video, "Expat Nightmare: Why Most Fail After the Honeymoon Phase," we dive into the reality check many expats face after the initial excitement of moving abroad wears off. We'll uncover the common pitfalls, cultural shocks, and unforeseen hurdles that can turn a dream into a nightmare. More importantly, we'll provide actionable advice and strategies to overcome these challenges, ensuring you not only survive but flourish in your expat journey.
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[@hammertyme8392]

I've been living overseas for 4yrs and have seen many people move back home. They do it for two reasons. They go broke and women. And more times than not they go broke because of a woman.

[@RamzeTravels]

Ah, the classic tale of love and finances-truly a timeless story!

[@juanvaldez7633]

I'm about to finish my 4th year living full time in Medellín, Colombia, and though there have been bumps in the road and a few tough periods after the initial honeymoon period wore off, I feel like I'm in a pretty good place here now. As alluded to in the clip, I think one of the keys is accepting who you are and not expecting moving to a completely new environment to necessarily change that. But if there are things you want to change, then take the time and have the dedication to "work on yourself"; i.e. indulge in your hobbies, exercise and get in shape, learn a new software application, etc. Being a natural introvert, I'm not a natural fit in the boisterous outgoing paisa culture of Medellín, but I've learned to partake of it just enough so that things don't get stale, and then spending the rest of the time doing things on my own that I enjoy and make me happy.

[@standingstones555]

I am a long-term Xpat in my 60s with at least 1/3 of my life outside my country of birth. Only sometimes do I comment on YT, but if you are a first-timer, listen to this video. I know europines spend 1000s to relocate and in some cases turn round and go home in 6 weeks but most within 18 months, Make NO coomtments for 2 years DONT burn bridges until after 5 years at the very least and 10 would be better

[@RamzeTravels]

I appreciate the compliment 😊

[@mordanlike]

Here's a thing about bent, shady, or grey: Thailand has a vastly different justice system from the US. The onus is on making people whole. not necessarily arrest and convict people. Even minor criminal matters can often be sorted before they need to go to court. And in those cases, contrary to popular belief it's not a matter of bribing anyone, you're paying off the other party so they discontinue charges.

[@marcuspearson87]

Great point about the reluctant spouse. I need to be more considerate with my Thailand dream.

[@RamzeTravels]

✌️

[@tabster30]

You're like a big brother who everyone needs to have a chat with when they can't think straight!... You have a talent my friend.😊

[@RamzeTravels]

Thank you and I truly appreciate the kind words.

[@practice4089]

Dang! You're sounding like a life coach for people everywhere

[@RamzeTravels]

The next Dr. Phil? I mean I’m already bald 💁 😂😂

[@UP-2-U]

If your financial liabilities exceed your financial assets, you are upside down in life. This is true for many if not most of the people in much of the western world. If you are able to reverse that situation and continue to build your assets while making your liabilities to as near zero as possible, your life will change. It is analogous to the Atlas statue when Atlas finally frees himself from the burden of carrying the world on his shoulders. Physically and psychologically your life will be much better once you are released from that weight. What you do with new found freedom is up to you and the path you choose to follow there after.

[@mazadasilva643]

Unreal video bro very helpful pointers

[@RamzeTravels]

😊

[@urbanart7325]

The world is your oyster. Nothing is permanent in life

[@martyb4404]

“Was it not hot when you got here” lol. So good.

[@RamzeTravels]

☺️✌️

[@mrdoodle8748]

Great down to earth pointers, liking your channel., married to a Thai for 23 years in Australia.

[@RamzeTravels]

I love hearing a success story! Congrats 🍾

[@Mlong21376]

Excellent content once again with a strong dose of realism and some humor, we are who we are 👍

[@RamzeTravels]

Thank you 🙏

[@DanielFernandez-jv7jx]

As always, I'm grateful for the experience you share! Here's an idea for a video, if it tickles you: speak more about the "palm greasing culture." When is it safe and when is it not? With whom? For what reasons ? How much is appropriate for various situations? How does one approach it in a way that is consistent with "face saving?" This could be a video for those who have already landed in Thailand. All the best to you and the misses!

[@RamzeTravels]

Great idea! Would have to think of how to delicately do it. I’m sure I still have a lot to learn myself ✌️

[@andrewfrechtman6536]

It would also be interesting to see how the practices and rules of "coffee money" vary between Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.

[@Marinate305]

Very valid points. Everyone should fall into at least one if not a majority of the categories mentioned. I fall into a few, Ramze, you spun up this channel and it became successful pretty quick, consider switching up your outro, people do want your advice and I think do confide in your opinions. Give yourself some credit.

[@RamzeTravels]

It’s tongue in cheek because people generally take things too seriously. I’m loving retirement and I want to bring everyone along with me! I truly appreciate your compliment though 🙏

[@kennethoneill4176]

I'm far away from being able to travel over to Thailand but his advice is good for moving to many different countries. So much of the advice out there is basically aimed at the low budget lifestyle people. And have a fantasy idea of what a good or traditional woman is. From sitcoms in the 60s and 70's

[@RamzeTravels]

Very true!

[@natandotan9950]

Ramze, fantastic video!

[@RamzeTravels]

Thank you my friend 🙏

[@bighoss9705]

Good stuff. What do i do after I've done everything? Still working on that issue 😉

[@RamzeTravels]

I always think to myself “what would I have done at home?” Also, boredom exists anywhere in the world. I’ve learned to embrace it 🙃 Or you can be a weirdo like me and start a KZbin channel for no good reason 🤣

[@bighoss9705]

@@RamzeTravelsI already did that 😆

[@EdwinRodriguez-zt5fx]

Do you have content from when you were in Colombia?

[@RamzeTravels]

Unfortunately not. I started this 3 months ago in Thailand. 😌

[@evilchaperone]

Beautiful

[@RamzeTravels]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@edc-dave4073]

Ramze, enjoyed the video. Seems like a big piece of an xpat succeeding long term will be day to day social interactions. I’m single so the day to day social interactions will be very important. Maybe you could dedicate a video to how you’ve made social connections in Pattaya, facebook groups (haha), random interactions, mutual hobbies, professional interactions (fellow utubers), etc.

[@kennethoneill4176]

Have you been outside the country for any length or time before. Or have you moved around your home country and had to meet new people. It’s a skill you learn over time with practice. If you are going to visit Thailand plan for a few months trial period and learn some basic Thai . The more thai you learn the greater the number of Thai women you can talk to the have not had a string of foreign boyfriends who where on vacation.

[@edc-dave4073]

I travelled globally throughout my career spending 2 months over the course of 3 trips in Bangkok and Phuket. I get the social networking idea/process. I was looking for insight regarding social networking in Thailand, specifically the xpat community in Pattaya and the various social networking paths.

[@RamzeTravels]

It’s a great idea for a video although I must admit I’m still figuring it out myself.

[@MonkeyhammerTP]

My ex BF has a saying " Never make your vacation spot your new home" for the reason that the novelty eventually wears off and then it's no longer a fun vacation spot. Now you gotta find a new one. 😄

[@RamzeTravels]

That’s a pretty good phrase to live by.

[@urbanart7325]

Why not to " date"several countries begore settling on one location. At the age of 68 and soon to be single again i just want to enjoy women ( sexless marriage). My question is where do you live.

[@RamzeTravels]

Spreading your time amongst multiple countries is a great idea. I went to 60 before currently settling down in Thailand. Who knows what the future holds…

[@urbanart7325]

I have one life. I am the most important person in my life 😊

[@RamzeTravels]

My friend used to have a saying “I’m not much but I’m all I think about”. 😂

[@janicefowler1652]

Love your channel. You talk sense. Hope to move to Hua Hin area within the year. Hope I make it. You give me a lot to think about, except for the romance. Single older female, not looking for a relationship. 🤣🤣

[@RamzeTravels]

Without the romance part, you have avoided 1/3 of the problems and 2/3 of the costs 😉

[@ronaldelm4852]

Hello Have been looking at some of your videos. Finally someone on You Tube with more than two brain cells working at the same time. Would like to get in contact with you , now living in the Chiang Mai area . Would you accept email that is stated with this channel. Thanks

[@RamzeTravels]

Absolutely and thank you for your kind words 🙏

[@glenn9057]

great vid. everything you said is true. i would never sell my beautiful home in the good ole USA and move half way around the world. Thailand and the Philippines are great places to visit. so i go there for amazing visits. then i come home to a world i know and understand. a little fighting about politics and some higher prices are no big deal. i own my house, car, everything free and clear. social security gives me cost of living allowances. i enjoy Asian women when im there. but i will never marry one. i was born at night but not last night😂

[@RamzeTravels]

Once a man figures out his happy place, it’s a blessing ☺️

[@williambyron564]

"Who pays the piper calls the tune."

[@RamzeTravels]

I like that one ☝️

[@urbanart7325]

Inflation is global. The only way to reduce prices is through government controlling prices , at least on the essential food items

[@RamzeTravels]

It certainly is.

[@Jughead24]

By design.

[@davidb2206]

No, controlling GOVERNMENT spending and stopping the printing presses (that cause the inflation) is the only answer. Governments send too much phony "money" (with no actual work behind it) chasing too few goods, so prices go up. Controlling prices has been tried and is a disaster. It only leads to shortages and black markets. Weimar Germany tried it. Stalin tried it. Venezuela tried it. People don't PRODUCE more when you control prices.