He left the USA because the stress was killing him

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[@VagabondAwake]

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[@Assata_X_The_Writer]

Thank you

[@triple9finestacker631]

This is my uncle, im so glad to see him enjoying himself, he truly deserves it!

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

I love you honey! Thank you!!!

[@spookyblack7526]

God bless you

[@Savannah-ed4rv]

Just the fact that he's off of his pain medicine and feeling so much better mentally is a great blessing and I can just feel the happiness coming from him!

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

@@Savannah-ed4rv Thank you for the beautiful comment! I carefully weaned myself off the meds so I wouldn't suffer any withdrawal issues. Am I still supposed to be taking all these meds, yes. Do I still suffer all the different afflictions, of course I do. But after so many years living this way something just had to give. Excelsior!

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

@@spookyblack7526 God bless you as well!

[@qwantstotravel]

I’m a retired U.S. Navy Veteran, I was taken about 10 different medications from the V.A. When I left the U.S 2 years ago and moved to Merida Mexico. I threw away all my medicine it was keeping me sick. Now I’m medication free and exercising 1 hour a day 5 days a week. I moving to Thailand in April 2023. Eat good foods and exercise is the key to life.

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

That's GREAT! Good for you!!! I started to do low impact exercises in the pool two weeks ago and already my stomach is flatter. Everyday 1.5-2hours working the different muscle groups. It feels great. Unfortunately I have issues that I can't work out through exercise. But at least I'm in a beautiful place both physically and psychologically. Thank you very much!

[@rick-be]

Thailand is fabulous and the people great.

[@edic2619]

I have walked all my life, I use it as therapy. JUST SWITCHING YOUR FOCUS, during hardships is what helps. Even walking 5 min. Just to get to the next point. I very seldom went to a dr. Or seldom taken meds. Wishing you great health.

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

@@edic2619 Thank you very much!

[@rick-be]

@@edic2619 Me too,I make a task every day to get some steps in.

[@Solomonsochill]

I am ecstatic for this man. He was stressed out in the states so he made the change to have a better life. Now look at him, he seems so happy. Good for you guy.

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

Thank you VERY MUCH! Happier than I've been in decades.

[@kris7592]

How about now? :)

[@Chris-gi9ch]

I think it's incredibly brave that Sal, living on $1200 a month, gave away his stuff and flew out. Hi five to you Sal!

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

Brave but extremely calculated. When no other choice presents itself, you do what you have to do. Thank you for the beautiful comment!

[@Chris-gi9ch]

@@budgetdreamtravel1283 Living a comfortable lifestyle on $1200 a month is encouraging. In one more year I'll be 55 which is the minimum retirement age to draw on my pension. I would net $1500, but at 60 alittle over $3000. I think I'll shoot for 60, and vacation over there to feel it out in the mean time. Who knows, maybe we'll meet for coffee? I think you made a good move assuming your children/relatives would bring you back if you had enough?

[@Chris-gi9ch]

Correction:$3000 gross=probably $2400 net

[@matrixofexistenc]

@@Chris-gi9ch Hi Chris, thank you for the positive response. Yes, the more money during retirement, the easier your life will be, and you'll be able to do much more than what I can. My situation is unique in that I can't go back, I also wouldn't impose on my children's life like that. Nor would I ever ask them for anything. For me it's a make or break. If something happens here I'll leave to another affordable country. Home, the USA is no longer affordable for me and barely existing is not living. I foreseen everything coming down the way it has and instead of putting a bullet in my head like a lot of people are doing now, I made a positive step forward with the best of my ability. Thanks again!

[@Chris-gi9ch]

@@matrixofexistenc There are probably more affordable countries, but I can't think of any that also come with the food and medical quality that Thailand offers? There will come a time where you may require assisted living care? That's when it may be time to "permanently" return. I hope you will let your family make travel arrangements for you to visit and vice versa? Being away from them is a big negative. For me, I just have my mom and can't stand the rest of them. I'll work it it out for her.

[@lesthompson1881]

I have been to Thailand twice. The Last time was last summer. The people and the food are the two main reasons I didn't want to leave. I Had to visit the hospital in Pattaya because I scratched my leg and the quality of service was top notch. I will retire in 3 years and I have told family and friends half my retirement will be spent in the land of smiles 👍

[@kayflip2233]

As an Asian American I'm happy to see Americans come over to Asia to enjoy their retirement. I've had so much opportunity and success in America, it's good to see them also come to Asia and enjoy the paradise settings, amazing food, friendly locals and endless activities and adventures during retirement.

[@VagabondAwake]

Well said!

[@anna_m59]

I am a “ frontline worker” with burn out syndrome out of work 2 months. Although I have 1 year left to retire. I am seriously thinking as right now because my health is more important as anything else. I can very well related to this gentleman! Wishing him all the best!

[@gobfranklin6759]

Anna, I hope you do go! Time is wasting and your health is so important. Wish you the best!

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad this video encourages you. My health is bad but at least I'm in a beautiful place to enjoy instead of Detroit. All the best to you!

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

Thank you for the kind words! While here, your mental and physical health is paramount. I wish you the best of life!

[@144k_Kingdom_Living]

I left the U.S. 2 years ago. Unless you are heartless and have no feeling, there is nothing but stress to be had living in the United States.

[@Salamander407]

Look at this guy, changing his life for the better, outstanding!! My friend, I love your interviews and how you interact with people. I see some folks do Thai/ Philippine vlogs and they come across creepy, and that says something coming from a guy, but you do things with class! Keep it up!

[@stateofmind4341]

Health is wealth

[@hughjass1044]

OMG, this channel is without match. Dan and Qiang are such inspirations both for their own experiences but also for the guests that they highlight. This information is so valuable and this man is so inspiring. Thank you all!!

[@kokohead333]

Dan, you are hitting it out of the park with great guests! Thank you! What a sweet man, so happy to see he has met a beautiful woman, and having a peaceful, calm, happy third innings!

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

Thank you so much! That was very kind of you.

[@GarrettSAlston]

I did it, like he said to do.Only difference is I am in the Philippines! If I can with my health challenges of 3 strokes and 5 heart attacks in 2017-2018 suffered in South Florida, you can too! It even led me to be an published Author! Be blessed, safe, healthy, happy , prosperous and great!

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

Good for you! Very happy for you!!!

[@VagabondAwake]

Hi GARRETT S. ALSTON, Would you like to be a guest start on one of my videos? Here is an example guest star video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4SwkGWgdqhnrJY Your interview could be just your voice or we could do a zoom call showing your face. If you would like to be a guest star and share your story please leave a personal message here: vagabondbuddha.com/contact/ Thank you for your comment. The detail of your comment makes this real for people. If you have a business, service, or KZbin channel, (or your eBook) you could share that on the interview. Best, Dan

[@zeemc2751]

I'm leaving in another year, after having 5 strokes. American doctor's push too many meds, without finding out the cause. Everyone do not need to be on a bunch of meds. Plus the food is cleaner, healthier and taste better. Can't wait to leave this country.

[@luistor4510]

He looks happy, good for him !

[@matrixofexistenc]

Thank you!!!

[@RealGaryGibson]

It's always inspiring to hear stories of budget strapped Western men finding happiness in foreign lands. That's especially awesome that his mental and physical health have improved so much in this next chapter of his life. I hope to find the same benefits when I move to the Philippines soon.

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

Philippines (Dumaguete) was and is my second choice. I may eventually end up there. But I'm a big foodie (obviously right) you can't beat the quality and selection here. My prime motivation for the SE Asia is the cost to benefit ratio. Very hard to beat. Thank you very much!

[@RealGaryGibson]

@@budgetdreamtravel1283 Low cost of living is also my prime motivation to move to the Philippines. Having a sweet filpina by my side is my second!

[@mikejones5364]

@@RealGaryGibson All you need is some money and it will happen. But remember with low cost of living you will also see much lower quality of life in Philippines. Food is not very good or good quality, horrible internet, lots of corruption and poverty in the country. There is a trade off for the low cost of living, I miss all the benefits of living in USA.

[@RealGaryGibson]

@@mikejones5364 I already tried out living in Manila for 2 months with my flipina and my quality of life was 10x better than the USA. I rented a hi-rise condo for $500/mo. while I was there. Try that in the USA. Food cost was about the same but my filipina cooked for me and it was delicious! The internet worked great the whole 2 months. I can't wait to go back to the Philippines permanently. It sure beats growing old alone in substandard housing in the USA!

[@mikejones5364]

@@RealGaryGibson I just make few trips per year for me, I can't live there.

[@Dave-xs9dm]

I made 70k a year working 60 hrs a week at 2 hospitals taking advantage of me. Sores. High blood pressure. Gray hair. It was killing me. I retired for 1 year. My hair is not gray

[@edwinkirkland8856]

Stress number one killer in the states especially rush,rush,rush,daily, stressful physically and mentally

[@matrixofexistenc]

Coupled with mind numbing commercialization, institutionalized, destructive social engineering in advertising, and capitalism at any price, even if it destroys/kills off large portions of society in it's wake. One person posted, "America is like a prostitute dressed up as a nun". Unfortunately, I know exactly how this all came about. But revealing it to a general public in hypnotic denial is an uphill battle. I just want to enjoy what little life I have left. Thank you for the post!

[@midlifewanderings]

I completely agree with the title. Stress is all you get here in the US and if you're not careful it will drag you down. We sold everything and moved back to the Philippines in 2015 in order to be close to my mom, we lived there for 3 years until she passed on. Then we moved back to the US (we had a son that needs to be rescued and we need to be close to my in-laws who are now in their late 80's). In a couple of years my husband will turn 62 and we will be going back to the Philippines. He fell in love with our lifestyle there - laid back, stress-free, inexpensive food prices not to mention most of the time we can raise and harvest our own produce for consumption. We built a house while we were there and it's waiting for us. We live debt-free so there are no strings to keep us from living our dream. Thank you, for sharing Sal's story. I do agree with him dropping his meds. We have an adopted son who is now 13 years old and he has some meds he has to take but while we were there for 5 months this year he never took any of them and he's fine, now that we're back in the States his problems are back so he has to take the meds again.

[@man4YAWEH454]

Sorry for the loss of your Mom. But you are doing the right thing by helping out and supporting your family. God Bless.

[@midlifewanderings]

@@man4YAWEH454 thank you for your kind words.

[@haroldlebreton]

I can relate to that..we also moved to the Philippines in 2015 till 2019 then move back to Canada and we really miss the stress free because of lower cost of living we decided to move back later in 2023 to retire there with no dept. we have a farm lot and plan to built a house on it and pay everything in cash…Good by Canadian winters and over taxes which keeps everybody stress..Here in Canada we are only an economic slaves. Lol…

[@midlifewanderings]

@@haroldlebreton You're right on with the cold winters and high taxes. We've had enough of it. Good thinking on building a house and paying everything in cash. That's what we did. Our only payment there would be the yearly property tax which is basically almost nothing compared to what we pay for our house here. God bless on your journey to a stress-free, laid back life in the Philippines.

[@chuck5553]

Sal seems very happy….huge difference from Detroit huh?….. I pray for good health and lots of fun Thanks for the interview

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

Thank you VERY much Chuck. It's like leaving hell and entering heaven. I'm happier than I've been in years!

[@spookyblack7526]

Huge difference

[@bijanbayne3259]

Not re-inventing the wheel- if I like Jomtien and Hua Hin in April, staying my whole visa length, I'm gonna pull the trigger & do what your interviewee did. I'm 63, my Soc Sec is my primary income

[@wildbill6366]

I'm so happy for this guy !!! Hope he enjoys his life there immensely !!

[@jptravels]

Dan is a good man who embraces other fellow youtubers and cultures, people and food that are very different than what he grew up in. Dan is a honest man. Much love from 🇨🇦. Keep rolling Dan...Happy New Year 2023.

[@CoachDavidH]

"Mindframe is everything" like Sal said and that helped him get off medications. Mindset is something I help people with, but honestly sometimes the best solution is a total change of environment! As is clear in his case. Big fan of your channel Dan and keep up the great and inspiring work 👍

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

Thank you for your kind words! Mind frame is literally everything. In this simulated reality the only constant here is the soul. Other than that, within the program the only constant is change. I made a conscious choice to change my reality. The only other option for me is to leave the program.

[@CoachDavidH]

@@budgetdreamtravel1283thank YOU brother. Given what you have done and are doing, you can really help people sharing your knowledge and GROWING your channel. I see some amazing possibilities for you to help others like you DIRECTLY. Keep at it brother!

[@danitzm]

The most impactful interview you ever done. The scene with the large bag of pills was riveting. I assume he is 69 and half if he is is almost 70. His story reminds me of the old dog from the Philippines channel with the anxiety and pain pills.

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

I've been watching old dog since he started. Good man, good heart, great inspiration. Thank you for your very kind words!

[@maxprivate3805]

I'm glad Sal has found happiness there. You go Sal!

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

Beautiful comment! Thank you so much for your kind words!!!

[@stevenwistort9903]

Can't blame him for leaving America. This country is turning into hell.

[@BallBoi]

Talk about my god it's dangerous expensive and drugged up and narcissistic full of Pyschopaths

[@nesq4104]

@@BallBoi exactly. This society is already in hell. And there is actually 0 food in the country. Figure that out

[@stevenwistort9903]

@@nesq4104 your right, and I'm getting the hell out of this country before fire and brimstone falls on it.

[@nesq4104]

@@stevenwistort9903 oh yes. The fire is falling baby.

[@antigroundhogday]

Whole foods plant-based diet for the win! GL in your continued health.

[@ricklanders]

Sal clearly made the right choice. I hope he continues to do well there. I'm curious about how he handles the language difference, and whether there's any fear prices will start to go up quickly if too many expats land there. This was a great profile, thanks VA!

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

Hi, thank you for the comment. Google translate is my go-to tool for translation needs. Thailand has a lot of people who speak at least some English. The expressions are basically the same, and I read the countanence and body language well. It also helps being empathic. I found the Thai people to be much easier to converse with than in Vietnam. Regarding costs rising, unless they want to cause widespread panic and destruction to their beautiful country and people like what the west is currently hurling towards, I see it growing but remaining affordable, relative to the what the market will bare. Worldwide millions will die if they can't buy food, have safe shelter, or get medical treatment. Something has got to give at some point. Thank you for the comment!

[@daebak_hana]

People really underestimate the damage stress can do. I can literally kill

[@angelastewart9497]

It is very stressful in USA . The more you work the more the state takes from you . There is no getting ahead .

[@Assata_X_The_Writer]

I've resided in Thailand, you are right. Of all the countries I've traveled, Thailand is my favorite. I too am a Detroit'er, and it's very dangerous here. I'll get in touch with soon. Thanks for reminding me about beautiful, calming Thailand.

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

Thank you!!! While fixing the downward spiral of death and destruction at home would be a seemingly impossible task, I just hope people can find relative peace and happiness where ever they choose to be. Yes, Thailand is incredible! Thank you for the kind words!

[@paulschenk9855]

I’m from Detroit also so I can heavily relate to Sal. Please let Sal know since I’m assuming he has Medicare, Guam is a hop, skip, and a jump away and since it’s a US territory they will take Medicare. Just a thought if he is looking for a non-local long term solution to obtaining healthcare services using his earned US benefits without having to actually travel back to the US all of the time. All the best, great video!

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

Thank you, and thank you for the Guam tip, I didn't know that.

[@rfbos]

Guam is not just a hop, skip and a jump. It's a 4 hour plane ride costing $600+, local transportation, hotel, food, finding a doctor that takes Medicare and let's not exclude if you have a dire emergency, will you make it to a hospital in Guam. Dire emergencies, even the Philippines, depending on where you live, you may not make it to a local hospital that can handle your emergency and have to transport you to another hospital.

[@paulschenk9855]

@@rfbos the round trip plane ride is half that price and I was not referring to urgent medical care obviously. I was just referring to this as an option for routine care for US residents that want to live long term in Asia. Just like with all this travel stuff your expenses will vary.

[@bayyinahzhaxx7620]

Japan too.

[@sbkpilot1]

You can get global health insurance for less than $150/month, for example Cigna global.. same as your Medicare premium but much better coverage

[@agentbey]

Danang, Vietnam is amazing! And Thailand is beautiful in everyway. Heading back in a few months. Way to go Sal. You took control of your life. Love your quote "Being a good human being is key." That has opened many door for me while living in SE Asia.

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

Good for you! I love to hear that! Thanks for the comment.

[@eagledice2008]

The stress in the US is wild I moved to Canada it's the same but the stress is not the same especially healthcare the only downside is winter but even that is fine

[@George-hd7tl]

Fantastic interview,thanks.

[@nixworld767]

Hi Sal. Just subscribed to your channel. I’ll be 64 in October and will be retiring in Jomtien in November of this year. What you said reminds me of something I tell myself over and over as I prepare for life in Thailand. “It’s not about what I will DO there in retirement (as we know there’s plenty to do), it’s about who I will BE there in retirement!”) Which is what you’ve found. A place where you can be your best self. Relaxed. Embraced by the people, the beauty, the healthy food and lifestyle. As another vlogger has said, you’ve discovered: “More life for less money”. Best wishes to you. I subscribed to your channel.

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

Thank you so much, that was very kind! What many don't realize is; in a situation like mine...retiring, I'm not here on vacation and not spending money like the proverbial drunken sailor. If I did I would be through, done! I live exactly like I did at home, just more of a paradise. Not hard to take, that's for sure! Thank you again!

[@leeds3331]

Good for you , what an uplifting story👍

[@watchlifewithcharles906]

Great interview Dan....

[@beardedtraveleradam]

Great story, I am looking forward to early retire shooting for 44. I have been all over the world and south east asia is where my hearts at, absolutely love it. My wife is from Vietnam so we can make home base there and cruise around as we wish!!!!!

[@johnwelch3016]

$11 dollars a day,,,for a apartment ,,,,,look at this unbelievable

[@lvngitcouture]

Good for you. Live!!! 💙🤗💙

[@Fat_Old_Bald]

I really enjoyed this interview. I would actually say this is my favorite of all I have seen from you..

[@richardchambers3533]

Thank you for posting this video. Very informative!👍

[@herbigp]

Just getting out of the USA will be good for your health! Insurance is a good idea 💡

[@thanaang1455]

Really positive interview, thanks for sharing!

[@osros]

Nice interview and very encouraged by Sal's journey for my own.

[@johnwelch3016]

$345 a month ,,,living like this impossible 🙅 in United States,,,,,,

[@ariefraiser140]

That's why when people are complaining that Thailand is now expensive I ask....compared to where? I also run across people claiming you can't live on $1500/month you need $3000 else you're just surviving. Yet I keep seeing people happily living on $1200 to $1500 per month.

[@johnwelch3016]

You're exactly right 👍😂 arie... I'm thinking about going to collect my social security heck with it LOL I'll be 65 in 70 days.lol.. this man is doing it with $1,200 American dollars and is doing very good and is more relaxed not stressed out he hit on a good point there pay everything that you can off sell everything some things are going to be sentimental to let go everybody has something that they own they don't want to go but you're going to have to pull the trigger even myself when the time comes when you say I don't want to do this anymore this is the option you can go so I agree with you to get out of a position or so to say in the rat race LOL there are options it's just the mindset you have to change it if you want comfort for yourself at this point in time close to retirement believe me I'm hearing it from my family members that I am crazy looking at this option you're going to hear it believe me you're going to hear it LOL from family members thinking that you are going to another place to retire other than your own country you're going to get this but I keep an open mind to every situation it's a win-win situation when you can walk around and look at things around you in other circumstances that you can't do in United States and you ain't going to get no meal for no dollar and 20 cents nowhere in America that's food for thought and think about it? $11 for a apartment a day not going to happen in America this is not 1900s.😂😂😂 So the moral of the story if you got the right mindset and you think about it.... it can happen and he's doing it with only $1,200 a month think about that and look how relaxed that man is unbelievable

[@Serolfarim1]

@@ariefraiser140 Live like the locals do you should do fine on $1500/month unless you are going to require serious medical care then you can go to Guam.

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

@clase500 Hi, and thank you. You are exactly right. I don't drink at all, nor chase bar girls. If I did, my SS check wouldn't last two weeks.

[@phil-be-health]

Even here in Philippines especially in Manila area that's very small money. You can survive on it but to actually live it's very challenging.

[@Savannah-ed4rv]

So interesting and I grew up in Detroit. And I still live in the general area! It's really cool to see other people from my own Hometown on a video like this! Plus I lived in Thailand for 6 months when I was a child back in the sixties. LOL we lived in Bangkok for 3 months then moved to Korat and Surin. We also took a short vacation to Pattaya . Wow this is just so cool to watch . My dad also went back there to retire and he lived all over the country, and I think he spent a lot of time and Chiang Mai but also he had an apartment in Bangkok. Very very cool and the world is a small place!

[@keithjetski3060]

Yes Detroit was killing him.

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

Detroit sucks. Loved Las Vegas. For me, it was easy, I don't gamble, drink, or take dope. Beautiful life there.

[@mfibonacci5275]

I'm 56 and always felt USA was not my real home. I was born with anxiety. In last 6 years with the price increases and tiny pay raises I've had increased stress and anxiety. I feel like they don't want people to even be here unless you're wealthy. Life got harder. I got rid of gym membership tv and internet to save money. I just started making my own cigarettes because they're raising the tax again on cigarettes. I heard a pack of cigarettes cost 50 used in Australia. I feel like a slave prisoner here. My health went down huge from the increased stress. I will die if things don't get better here or if I don't move to Ecuador or Thailand etc. Soon

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

I understand. I was going down fast. My only options were make the move or exit stage left. Living in a country where I can actually afford to eat right, best thing I could have ever done! Beautiful environment, perpetual summer, the ocean, awesome people. You deserve to make yourself happy wherever you choose to go. Good for you!

[@mfibonacci5275]

@@budgetdreamtravel1283 wow. Thanks for the confirmation of similar experiences. So happy you feel good and free now. Thank you for sharing the great information on your channel to help others. I hope everyone can find ease and a better life

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

@@mfibonacci5275 Everyone deserves a wonderful, stress free life. This demonic debt slavery money system traps those who won't sell their soul for fame and fortune. Do what ever you can to have a better life!

[@mfibonacci5275]

@@budgetdreamtravel1283 so true and horrible what they're doing. I knew somewhat what they've been doing for 20 years but never dreamt how deep and bad it was. So many telling about it now. Yes amen I will find a way

[@VagabondAwake]

That is awful.

[@Itwasme007]

The stress is killing me too. I want to escape USA as well

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

Now, more than any other time you have to do what you can to be happy and live a better life. What ever that entails. Thank you for the comment!

[@144k_Kingdom_Living]

I left the U.S. 2 years ago. Unless you are heartless and have no feeling, there is nothing but stress to be had living in the United States.

[@rick-be]

The Meds were killing him....

[@RealGaryGibson]

Your audio quality is fantastic! Especially considering this is a 2 person walking interview. Please keep using this setup.

[@STAXBITCOIN]

Great video. Thanks

[@johnway9853]

Another great interview Dan, Thanks so much for introducing us to Sal

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

Thank you John!

[@edwinkirkland8856]

Blessed for this man

[@rasbijalpatel310]

Sal what a way to explore and experience. Very nice to hear it all. Thanks

[@JeffKellyMedia]

Great Dan, audio, walk around and sit down…all nice touch. Sal fun guest.

[@VagabondAwake]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@EM-dw2yv]

in trujillo honduras . North coast beautiful beach bay. huge Cordillera mountain in the backdrop there is a huge expat Canadian American community . and according to their you tube video when they moved to honduras one ex pat was taking 9 pills daily. after he bought a house he planted coconut trees. banana trees . mamey papaya mango trees . after short 3 years he now takes 2 pills .

[@melann4065]

Great guest lots of info

[@ccscreations3263]

I am in the exact same situation here in Illinois! On SSDI and just got the raise so I'm up to $1300 a month. They said it wouldn't affect any of my benefits but my Link went down to $23 a month and rent going up for Section 8 and see and hear drug deals almost daily. I can't go any where else any cheaper here. I'm single and also looking at another 4th back surgery, I'll find out in March. I also have to climb steps up to the 2nd floor, carrying groceries and everything else. 🤦‍♀️

[@matrixofexistenc]

My heart truly goes out to you! It feels like an uphill battle doesn't it. I pray you find a way out.

[@ccscreations3263]

@@matrixofexistenc Thank you very much! I much appreciate the prayers.

[@VagabondAwake]

I hope life gets easier for you. :-)

[@randywhite2845]

Glad you're doing better man

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

Thanks Randy!

[@gregjohnson8285]

I have laid carpet and cleaned carpet, the man is not lying! Your back and knees are wrecked.

[@perfectlylonely]

Inspiring

[@davidclaro152]

Great video and amazing lifestyle. Thank you very much!

[@martypoll]

Another entertaining interview Dan. He got everything right about Thailand.

[@ashleygarcia2456]

Love this video, this man is awesome

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

Thank You very much! That was very kind .

[@formica.]

Sal's a character, his KZbin channel will be very popular! Pattaya has everything, even pirate ships in the pool. 🏴‍☠

[@johndoe-yu5np]

Great video..

[@Hgghjhfd7654fg]

I absolutely love this guy - instantly subscribed to his channel. Sal - looking forward to your videos!

[@Hgghjhfd7654fg]

Sal - I just checked out your channel. I think your personality and way of speaking is the main draw on which you should base your videos. I would love to see more of you talking about things at your apartment or anywhere else. Maybe a weekly vlog of what you have been up to in the last week, challenges & triumphs you've had, and more broadly, some of your other travel experiences & life story. 5-10 minute videos. Some initial video ideas are: 1. Vietnam vs Thailand - why you chose Thailand. 2. How you feel and manage leaving your son (and other family/friends) in America. 3. Why you chose Asia over South America even though they are the same price. 4. Is Pattaya Thailand only for prostitution or is there more to it? 5. Dating South American Women vs Asian Women, Pros & Cons Best of luck Sal

[@filetmignon96]

Lobster on a budget, low stress, healthy mindset that's a good life. Happy for him. Good interview, looking forward to lobster, good massage in 40 days myself. Happy New Year!

[@Neal_only1]

I completely understand this one

[@glenn2878]

Excellent vlog, Dan. I can relate to this guy and like the cost of living in Pattaya.

[@144k_Kingdom_Living]

I left the U.S. 2 years ago. Unless you are heartless and have no feeling, there is nothing but stress to be had living in the United States.

[@man4YAWEH454]

Sal sounds like a wholesome, decent man who would be great to hang out.

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

That was very kind! Yeah I'm an open book. What you see is exactly who I am. Thank you!

[@man4YAWEH454]

@@budgetdreamtravel1283 Your quite welcome. Have a happy New Year and God Bless you and your family.

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

@@man4YAWEH454 You as well

[@keithadams2368]

Once again it gives me hope for my retirement future thanks Dan

[@anniesoucek8216]

The situation in USA is getting worse and worse everyday. Big stores and supermarkets has no more cashiers and no more free grocery bags. Self checkout and buy your own grocery bags for your groceries. I was angry shopping at Wal-Mart last week. I screamed "It's time for revolution" to Walmart's manager. So she opened a register and checked me out. It's bad out here. Entire family murder suicides are on the rise. Car insurance are base on your credit score which is bad because, who has a good credit these days? Imagine a 6 year old gun down the teacher. In Philadelphia 3 teenagers coming home from shopping sprees was gun down by 3 teenagers waiting for them and fired 50 bullets.

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

And yet the people keep putting these demonic actors of the left/right paradigm lie in office. You would think after so many decades of them playing good cop, bad cop people would catch on.

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you Annie Soucek! Your interactions help our channel grow! Have a great day. :-) Dan

[@MsChicoro]

Congratulations to him!

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

Thank you!

[@srwilliams1963]

I grew up in Detroit, which is next to Dearborn. Great video

[@matrixofexistenc]

Thank you!!!

[@Jon2.2.0]

That was great 👍

[@rethairedinasia]

This is the same condo That I reviewed on my channel last month, ReTHAIred in Asia. They must all be the same condo design, There's plenty space for a couple at a really good price. You can get a condo there, if u haggle a little for 8000 baht, ( $230)Lots of bargains to be had in Jomtien

[@PeterC245]

Excellent Vlog great value

[@susanrolls2211]

What an amazing story of triumph!! Smart decision. Have a blessed life, Sal.

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

Thank you very much!!!

[@unclesmooth9718]

This guy and you have been higher eye opening ever bless your souls am so greatful sooooo greatful

[@evaallen9728]

Just stumbled on this video, had to watch. Thanks Dan, just subscribed to your channel. Great interview, very inspiring. Parts of Canada are very stressful too and rising costs are making it hard for low income and retirees. Subscribed to Sal's channel too would like to learn more about his budget travel ideas Much love from Canada. 🇨🇦

[@seymorefact4333]

🇺🇸 HAPPY ENDING FOR EVERYONE! Happy ENDING in USA... to DAMN EXPENSIVE!

[@rogerwalker2523]

Wow a great person and interview

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

Thank you very much!

[@promlavoie6179]

I hope she’s good to you. Good luck.😊

[@matrixofexistenc]

Thank you very much! This woman is an absolute gem. Literally the best I ever knew. Treats me like a king.

[@Highlander9740]

I hope that your life will continue to be happy and I admire your courage to take control of your life and find happiness.

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

Thank you very much!

[@v.smedia1494]

Smart man alot of Americans are moving out the country

[@phil-be-health]

I am lot younger than most of these guys and Filipino but we deal with stress just as much but in different ways. I hope he finds his way here.

[@patrickgrimes8964]

This interview with Sal is an absolute gem and the best I have ever heard. There are so many reasons why but for openers Sal is a gifted communicator and usually people who can talk this well are oftentimes extremely successful and yet Sal is essentially living on a shoestring and labored for every dime. In addition Sal had significant mental and physical health problems: in short Sal is not a guy who is super squared away, quite the opposite, which makes his story so appealing to the retire cheap audience and gives hope to a lot of people on very modest retirement incomes.

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

Hello, and thank you for that beautiful comment. Their are many things about me that are not revealed in this interview. Just a little background; I was fairly successful in life on several endeavors. I tried to leave the carpet business several times in life. I had a great experience all my life as an entertainer. I became easily one of the top bassist in the country if not the world. I mastered all styles and all techniques and was able to plug into any act easily. That was my night career. Unfortunately, I put all my eggs in one basket thinking I would become successful and famous. I found that in that industry it's not how good you are, it's who you know. I tried to leave the carpet business several times. In my life I became the best at whatever I applied myself toward. In Detroit I became the top Account Executive for the nations number one Jazz radio station WJZZ-FM and its sister station WCHB-AM the station who brought Motown its initial success. I also was the literary the top Timeshare salesman in Las Vegas. I was considered the best of the best, of the best, dwarfing everyone else around me. I sold mortgage (unsuccessfully). I was the general manager with 3 different home security companies. The unfortunate thing is everytime a superior tried to screw me out of money or advantage I wouldn't tolerate it and left. I never took shit from anybody. So that's a partial explanation of my mixed bag of experiences. I'm also a published author, and have created and published 12 videos on spirituality and the true nature of our universe. I'm highly intuitive and empathetic. I just told you more than I've shared with anybody. Thank you for the beautiful comment!

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

Sorry, 'empathic'

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

I just want you add one thing. I tried my best in life. I did the best I could. It truly seems like my life was cursed, like I had a perpetual black cloud over me. No matter how hard I tried to get ahead, every step forward I made I got knocked back 3 steps, having to financially start over, and over, and over. It destroys one over the course of a lifetime. Positive mental attitude has been my pillar, but as you can see it did me no good. I always prayed for that break in life to come my way, and did my best to make it happen, to no avail. I'm not bitter, nor do I have any regret, it's been an interesting life!

[@patrickgrimes8964]

@@budgetdreamtravel1283 Your story is a very interesting one and very complex with lots of success along with very costly mistakes. I have sure made my share of costly mistakes along with some modest success . Your musical talent is impressive and I always wanted to learn an instrument but when my wife tried to teach me piano many years ago I could see learning the piano was going to be a labor or Hercules' for me. Although I have no musical talent I love good music and recognize real talent when I see it. Here are a couple of my favorite performances: Pavarotti singing Adeste Fideles kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipO5ZHaohpuGl5I and Sissel singing Auld Lang Syne: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4Daf3WGlKdkrtE

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

@@patrickgrimes8964 Hi Pat, thanks, I'm going to check them out now. Here's a 5 minute promotional video of a musical group I put together in Las Vegas several years ago I think you might like. I'm playing Bass. I created this project, hired all the people and managed it. In case the link dosen't work the channel is 'yearsaheadllc' and the name of my group was 'Dance Vegas'. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5KtkJRqiLGartE

[@RP-le1fp]

But you are free here, free to pay taxes and taxes and more taxes or free to have the banks foreclose on your house or be evicted. Free to pay medical insurance or medical bills until you are broke. Free to go to prison for nothing or pay attorneys until you are broke. Free to die and that ain't free either.

[@budgetdreamtravel1283]

Welcome to the grand illusion! Your eyes are open and see clearly. Great comment!

[@tmangeles7575]

Wow. He was very sweet to you and Qiang (sp), justifiably, Dan. Lots of good karma with his philosophy. I wish him all the best.

[@Avacadofrommexicoyeah]

Sal is a nice guy! Will he be ok in burning season or does the smoke not usually get that far South? He really has such a nice positive attitude, fabulous disposition: a great addition to the Thailand smiles scene!

[@erikramaekers63]

Great guy

[@yulia6]

That is so inspiring!! I am so burnt out on the US lifestyle and stress. This gentlemen makes it sound so easy to move! AND thank you for giving the actual reference to the agency that can help me if I choose to go for a retirement visa! AWESOME!!

[@VagabondAwake]

Our pleasure!

[@destroygaryfunky7053]

Pulled the pin ten years ago and moved to S. E. Asia,......best move I ever made.

[@VagabondAwake]

Hi Destroygary Funky, Would you like to be a guest start on one of my videos? Here is an example guest star video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4SwkGWgdqhnrJY Your interview could be just your voice or we could do a zoom call showing your face. If you would like to be a guest star and share your story please leave a personal message here: vagabondbuddha.com/contact/ Thank you for your comment. The detail of your comment makes this real for people. If you have a business, service, or KZbin channel, you could share that on the interview. Best, Dan

[@africanqueenmo]

Great story of love

[@tomsimpson5317]

The stress is killing me but I can't afford to leave