I'm Leaving The UK For Good - Here's Why 🇬🇧

Currently in the country I chose to head off to as I write this. Come along while I explain why I'll be leaving the UK for the foreseeable future and doing a bit more travelling while I still have the freedom and the chance.
I'll be posting less frequently on this channel and choosing stories + quality over vlogging every day. However, I am going to be starting a 2nd channel where I'll upload more of the raw journey.
Inspired by ‪@no_soy_rubio‬ to make this video, because his came up on my feed at a time I was about to leave too.
Here's ‪@abdulqadeer4852‬ 's channel too (hopefully we'll do a tour if you're still up for that bro)
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[@JakeLDS]

When you put down the camera and said, "goodbye Britain, it's been emotional" I thought you were going to set yourself on fire.

[@carolinesimonesoundvision7156]

fucking hilarious 🔥

[@wehatethecold]

class comment this

[@diy5729]

Your people are been replaced with complete strangers from alien lands, who speak alien languages and who despise and hate you. Whether you believe me or not is irrelevant because YOU are the one affected by it. @@wehatethecold

[@dogsallowed7]

🤣

[@user-fz3ey3ug3o]

We don't want you here in 🇦🇺 we got enough English history here thank you

[@jacobfield4848]

Most people who graduate in the UK need to then leave. The UK is finished. It is only going to get worse.

[@wehatethecold]

Eh look at how long Japan has been holding on. It’s nowhere near finished, I’m just bored of the same stuff and wanna experience travels before I’m too old

[@Chopper8472]

Prior to Brexit it used to be normal for a British graduate to book a flight to Amsterdam, Porto, Copenhagen, Barcelona etc, and live there, get access to free healthcare and government funds and now most of them are trapped. It's not easy for a graduate to simply to move and work in another country unless they have a specialist skill or tons of experience.

[@DropdudeJohn]

@@Chopper8472 It's not easy for a graduate to simply to move and work in another country unless they have a specialist skill or tons of experience Which is the way it should be

[@chrisclarke7828]

You, the people allowed it to happen............

[@user-cm8en8or1p]

Britain won't be British anymore soon. London is no longer English. We are being replaced and destroyed on purpose. It's beyond evil what they have done to us.

[@JustCallMeHorse]

It's not the Uk it's most of the world is messed up. I know the young ones wont like this but the 80's and 90's where good times to live in as a child and a teenager, miss them good times.

[@JustCallMeHorse]

@garethmathew69 not as much as the snowflakes of today.

[@richardcorns8553]

​@garethmathew69 None of this woke crap though. Good times.

[@user-mc1yd9bp5x]

It was utopia peak of civilisation then just after 911, mid 2000s cell phones social media, covid after 2010 total collapse

[@johntaylor6211]

Fk that in the 80s I was on a government YTS scheme earning £25 per week ! That's a Tory Government. I should get compensation !

[@richardcorns8553]

@johntaylor6211 I was on the YTS as a chippy, not a problem. Taught me to work hard and aspire for a better life whist learning my trade. 50 now with my own building company own my own house and 4 buy to let's all mortgage free. Worked bloody hard for it though. Kids today think they're entitled to the world for doing F all.

[@turpasauna]

Greetings from Finland. I like you Brits, you are down-to-earth and sincere. Funny too. With great sadness I've watched your country fall apart, all the towns and people getting abandoned and forgotten. I feel angry for you.

[@wehatethecold]

Thanks mate, really appreciate your kind words! Britain is still a good place, just wanna see mad parts of the world I've never seen before. I'll prob end up living somewhere like US or Thailand though for a while. Undecided on that just yet. Really always wanted to live California, but dunno if that's just romantacism from Hollywood movies

[@GlassDolphin465]

@@wehatethecoldI’m sorry but the US sucks now especially California, it’s not Hollywood and all that, there is homeless on the streets and it’s really expensive. I’d recommend Thailand over the US.

[@user-ul4rp5ew9j]

​@@wehatethecoldHis statement isn't about you.

[@Father_of_chaos]

@@wehatethecoldoh for fuck sake, not California!!!! As a Cali resident who would kill a stranger for the UK passport, so I could leave the US and California in the rear view mirror forever, I’m begging you choose anything but the US. It pains me so much when Brits move here. I would gladly swap places and passports with any Brit.

[@cancon88]

This is complete nonsense there are wonderful parts of the uk you must have just lives in shitholes

[@TRYNDAREUS]

I was born in Cyprus. But lived in the UK since the age of 3. Parents moved us over here when Turkey invaded. I’m 45 now and in the last 25 years, I’ve seen the country go downhill. I’m planning to move back to Cyprus with my wife and 3 kids within the next 2 years. Damn shame what this country has become.

[@JimP-tc7gg]

what are the biggest things you have seen decline? I ask as someone who left 7 years ago.

[@TRYNDAREUS]

⁠@@JimP-tc7ggThe education system system has collapsed. The NHS is falling apart. All you have to do is look at someone and they cry assault. Our police are a disgrace and have turned into the woke brigade. Food prices are an extortion. I could go on. Probably the only good thing is my house is worth £200,000 more than when I purchased it. Time to sell up and buy a second home in Cyprus. I want to go ASAP as I don’t want my 8 year old daughter going to secondary school.

[@benspq]

@@JimP-tc7gg as someone living in the UK the fastest things declining are the leadership, migration, public safety and social mobility

[@maryamshabestari7960]

The health service, standards of living, values.

[@Donice09]

Love Cyprus been going there for holidays for around 15 years, wish I could live there.

[@buzzukfiftythree]

If I was 30 years younger and fit, I’d be outa here. The UK is in decline and I don’t see it ending anytime soon. A change of government might help, but until people see the light and stop voting in self-serving politicians with no interest but their own advancement, things will never change.

[@SuperM00b]

It'll be the same government with different branding.

[@rocky76dude7]

No its not .That's the island mentality of brit normies

[@mr.nobody4097]

Get that sunak out of the govt. Besides, uk should not put nose to other countries, ratjer than making uk great

[@robertcasey966]

​@@mr.nobody4097rishi sunak and keir starmer are best friends behind closed doors. Sunak and starmer don't care who gets in so long as its labour or the Conservative party. So long as one arm of the uni oarty gets in the corporations have thier needs seen too. George Galloway puts it best they are two cheeks of the same backside.

[@Richard-uc4bb]

What countries dud we putbour nose up to?​@@mr.nobody4097

[@garyrigby21]

Agreed! Far too expensive in Britain. I don't understand why train tickets are so expensive

[@wehatethecold]

And they’re often cancelled or late!

[@TravelAbventuresUnbound]

@@wehatethecold Move. I did. Greeting from Tokyo, shops are open till ten, seven days a week, lol.

[@carlbland68]

i just use the megabus longer but so much cheaper @@wehatethecold

[@garyrigby21]

@@TravelAbventuresUnbound I should have done years ago

[@garyrigby21]

@@TravelAbventuresUnbound I've been to Tokyo it's fantastic

[@mattwinstanley2544]

Apart from the terrible weather - Britain is still a positive place for my family and I. My parents grew up in council houses, which my grandparents then bought. My parents owned their own house and my mum is about to retire comfortably. I own my house (well the bank atm) and my siblings own houses. We’ve all worked hard - I’m sorry it’s hard for some people but I feel lucky to have grown up here and I’m sick of everyone moaning about how bad it is. No country on planet earth is an easy ride - life is a slog for most of us and it involves sacrifice and often you’ve got to settle for less than you would like.

[@CzlowiekMaska]

So much crime in UK now, so many crackheads on the streets and everything is so expensive while wages are going down. Soon I'll be leaving too after spending here nearly 20 years. Sad but its the safest option.

[@AndreeaH33]

I agree! I have to take my boyfriend with me to take me to the bus stop on a Sunday when I’m going to work! Scary

[@adriatorres2918]

I visited London last year, and I didn't notice anything you're saying 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@juandavidmonsalve5704]

@@adriatorres2918 visiting a place is different to living permanently

[@adriatorres2918]

@@juandavidmonsalve5704 Well, I do believe people overreact sometimes. I live permanently in Barcelona, which is considered the most unsafe city of Spain, and I don't think it's as bad as people say. I have never experienced anything negative.

[@sullyx5142]

@@adriatorres2918 Go and have a look at that the most unsafe cities in Europe. There are many from Britain

[@alyg500]

About this time last year, I left the UK with 0 intention of coming back. I moved to Australia, where I already had close friends, and with the sunny weather, gorgeous beaches - what more could you ask for? Well, after enjoying the hot summer, I settled down with the intention of career development in the heart of Sydney. For a while this was working well for me, until i realised what the UK has that other places don’t. This in my opinion, is one of the best cultures in the world, with huge cultural disparities ranging in a variety of cities, an insane music culture, and some of the friendliest people you could ever meet. I understand it’s not always easy in the UK to make new friends and experience different things, but I think it depends where you live and what you make of it. I would consider myself a very sociable person and in Australia I found it quite difficult to make friends (I have also been travelling for months on end prior and after and made hundreds of friends globally). In the UK however, making friends has never been a problem, you can strike up a conversation with someone in almost any scenario in which most people will tend to engage. I lasted 7 months in Australia before i left to travel more of Asia on the way back home, and coming back to the UK was the best decision I ever made. I now have moved to London for the first time a few months ago, in which i find myself meeting new people from around the world and the UK on a weekly basis, and it has been one of the most pleasant endeavours I have experience. I wish you the best of luck on your travels and endeavours, but remember, sometimes the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.

[@wehatethecold]

Thanks for your words of wisdom and sharing your story here for others to read. I appreciate it! I’m not sure how long I’ll be gone, but I do agree with you, the U.K. is a great place. I just want to see the world and give my dream a go before I get too old and regret never trying. I would love to live in SEA, but I totally understand wanting and having are two different things that may alter my perspective entirely. Fortunately on the career front I’m good at working for myself, so I don’t have to go into the office route. This is one of the things I’ll be working on while building a website out (which is already doing decently). So I hope to be here full time for the foreseeable future, but you’re right… time may change my opinion and I’m open to that too. Thanks mate! Wishing you peace, happiness and success

[@ScragNath]

Same here. Spent 10 years in Sydney, had my kids out there. Back in the UK for the same reasons.

[@stuford]

Thanks for sharing this! Are you still enjoying the UK?

[@ScragNath]

@@stuford Yes. When living in Oz, one day I turned to the missus and said 'What are we doing here'? We came back in '92. Life's good.

[@idonthavealoginname]

Sounds like this is written by the Tory party HQ!

[@VaughnGeorge]

I moved my family and I out of the Uk last year and it was the best move ! The Uk has fallen so fast and it is sad to see. Great video!

[@wehatethecold]

Thanks for your comment mate, and glad to hear you've been successful with it! Many people leave and eventually come back from what I've heard, but I'm determined. Where did you head off to?

[@TravelAbventuresUnbound]

Greeting from Tokyo, glad I left the U.K. Dump of a country.

[@James-hd6ez]

" Old England " a 1985 song by "The Waterboys " says it all The country started dying in 1979 anyone with money or sense should move the best country in the world Russia! I would if i had the cash. ​@wehatethecold

[@tonygrant06]

Amazing how people whinge about the country when they leave and after a few years in there new country they whinge about that.

[@zaynevanday142]

@@tonygrant06 because the same problems are occurring in every single western country

[@gweilospur5877]

The grass is always greener. I’ve lived 35 years outside the U.K., it’s no big deal.

[@indygo513]

Same as you, i'm leaving England too lived here since 1962 and now heading back to India. Thank God

[@wehatethecold]

Enjoy my friend! Wishing you all the best

[@zainulabdin1720]

😂you live in UK for 70 good years ? What you are still doing in UK, go and rest back home India, so you will be rest in peace

[@--Traveler--]

you lived in England because it was majority wh'te lol. we both know it. the day it became nearly majority coloured, it went downhill.

[@careydepass130]

What party did you vote for that helped the UK go to waste?

[@indygo513]

@JML-ot3rw I'll shit my self before i get to the beach because the nearest beach from location is about 1500km away lol

[@johnr1992]

I left uk 20yrs ago, never looked back, now have a good wife and children. Time to abandon ship mateys!

[@commandingjudgedredd1841]

The problems occuring will catch up. Better pray the American banks won't go down.

[@sphenoidjjj]

Lol😊

[@marcozegikniet9301]

Thatcher totally ruined the UK !

[@nigelmaund9057]

INDEED!!!!

[@ambitionsskyyyy]

Hey buddy where did you move to?

[@malcolmturner214]

We retired to Spain , what a change , we lived in a small village in West Sussex that all of a sudden was becoming part of the town 800 houses at one end and 400 the other end the infrastructure couldn’t cope , we’ve been here 5 years and hear horror story’s daily , here our pensions go so much further we actually can afford to go to restaurants , it cost this year about £50 to heat our apartment and now we have glorious sunshine our council tax is £100 a year cheap fresh food , happy people lots of fiestas, takes 30 mins to the beach with no traffic jams anywhere , health service is fantastic only problem on rare occasions is our Spanish is not that good and need translator , never going back to England it’s to hectic too many people in the country and by the sounds of it it’s getting worse by the day the country is being run by money grabbing muppets 😎

[@wehatethecold]

Great to hear Malcom! Thanks for sharing your story! I hope it helps to inspire other people who want to do the same. Spain is a fantastic place I used to holiday there a lot with my family and my parents knew Spanish so we could go to the outskirts and really get involved. Anyway wishing you all the happiness, success and peace you deserve ❤️

[@distinctlyaveragecyclist]

Sounds ideal. Happy retirement! 👍

[@timsmith57]

Well done.We have done the same in Italy

[@franciscopineda2594]

It's shocking that after five years you still don't speak fluent Spanish. This will show the British that complained about foreigners not speaking English that British people do exactly the same when abroad. You have no excuse of why you live in a country for five years and still not speaking English

[@ElaineSutton-sv5og]

Same here. In UK villages are merging with urban areas, they are merging with towns and in turn are merging with the next town, where there is no differentiation to boundaries. What took 10 minutes to get to the next town now takes 30 minutes to go less than 5 miles. Here in Spain, beautiful weather, good food, cheap drinks, cheap everything really. 30 minutes to coast. Great culture, friendly people. We've got mountain views, pool, large garden, orchard, workshop, gazebo, veranda with 2 bed bungalow. Paid £4k more for all this 6 years ago than my friend did when she bought a new static caravan on East Coast of UK. Now loving the life, mañana days, finally retired, no more work.

[@Natalia-pc7fm]

The picture you painted of family life by the beach is very touristy. Many Brits come to Spain fixating on a romantic ideal of living on the coast. Then they only socialize with other Brits and complain how backwards everything is.

[@CodingAbroad]

I’m 40 and I’ve spent the last 6 months working remotely in Cyprus and now Madeira. I’m trying a few other countries before I decide where I want to live. I love the sun and it’s so nice to be able to buy food without having to get a mortgage for dinner! Only thing I miss are my friends, that’s all. Thanks for the video it gives me confirmation that what I’m doing is the right thing. None of my friends have tried anything like this so you start to self doubt yourself

[@davidcritchley3509]

The last part I also found. My wife lives in another country. We regularly meet, but it's something my friends find weird and unappealing. They are skeptics, which can put doubts in your own mind. The only advice is to simply get them out of your head and do your own thing instead.

[@seramer8752]

Do you get those awful Calimas in Madeira? I know Cyprus has them but not sure about the Portuguese Islands.

[@ianwatkins6202]

Lived in Thailand for almost 20 years 😊😊Been all over Thailand and most of asia !! Fantastic adventures i've had❤

[@wehatethecold]

Thanks for your comment and words of encouragement Ian! Hope you continue to enjoy your time abroad. Aisa really is fantastic

[@Psmith-ek5hq]

But what do you do for a living?

[@user-kf7wm6kt6o]

If you are a Brit and want to retire to Thailand remember this, you will not receive your annual state pension increase...

[@JimP-tc7gg]

@@Psmith-ek5hqProfessional Ladyboy Enthusiast

[@TYLOTYLOTYLO]

I bet you love the British themed pubs over there

[@williamf4544]

There is one of those Roma accordian players sits in a street in the West end of Glasgow - I stopped accross the road to listen for a few minutes one day - what a great accordianist, so talented - done exact same the next week (same tune as well) but this time noticed he was sat eating a sandwich while the lovely music played on

[@bunnystrasse]

Punked bro

[@kyogofurahashi]

😂😂😂😂😂 classic!!! these bloody Romanians r just out of this world!!! bloody crooks!!!!!

[@user-mc1yd9bp5x]

Pre recorded😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@K_A_D_A]

I am from the UK, and of a similar age to you, everything you just said is exactly how ive been feeling about this country for a long time, I'll be sure to subscribe, like and help you on you're journey, i wish you all the best mate, what you're doing takes courage.

[@wehatethecold]

Thanks for the kind words mate and taking the time to leave and comment and subscribe! Wishing you all the best in whatever you do too and happy to have you along for the journey with me here

[@dizzman5546]

he ' ll be back hahaha

[@christophermcfadden2416]

I left the UK in 2014 to be with the love of my life in Turkey. I can tell you now, the rose-tinted glasses will last perhaps 1, maybe 2 years, but your motherland will never leave your heart and soul. I am married now, with a child, and very happy, but every day I long to be "home". But, be careful what you wish for my man. You'll understand in time. All the best, sow your oats, and enjoy it will you can.

[@SteveTheScout]

Born in Bristol, England been here since 1985 i have a family tree over 4-500 years it may even go back longer. Love it. Could never leave it permanently. Can imagine how you feel is no doubt how i would be.

[@richardbroad2848]

This resonates with me a lot. I left the UK 14 years ago. I have done well for myself in South America but UK will always be home and I always journey back when ever i can.

[@chinobonito30]

what’s there in South America career wise?

[@mayhorse66]

whereas my mother who lived in France for 12 years regrets coming back. She says it's awful here in comparison .

[@nataliam9764]

I went back home (Argentina) after 7 year living in New Zealand and I left again 😂. I was feeling like a foreigner in my own country. I used to go back every year for holidays. Now it has been 6 years since I left the second time. I didn’t go back for holidays not even once and I’m not planning to either. I’m not feeling it.

[@victortarroni]

I hope no one misunderstands me, but I genuinely love the UK. Even though I'm not British, this island has become the foundation of my adult life. I'm enamored with its rich history, vibrant culture, and the warmth of its people. Living here has been a blessing, but lately, factors like the prevalent drinking culture, the unpredictable weather, and the superficial nature of my social connections have led me to contemplate leaving in the coming years. It's ironic because in Europe, we often use drinks to strengthen our social bonds; sharing a glass of wine to catch up with friends and stay connected. However, here it seems that people only gather to get intoxicated. I also find myself yearning for the sun, the ocean, and the kind of deep friendships that last a lifetime. These reflections have made me realize that perhaps the UK isn't where I'll settle permanently.

[@shamanahaboolist]

The Boomers in this country were a generation of narcissists and now we're all unbelievably cynical and socially cold. Love is the most important thing but because of class war and unmitigated greed of the older generations we've mostly lost it.

[@zt7489]

That drinking culture has been around for a very long time. I'm surprised you didn't notice it earlier.

[@chaserseven2886]

i don't even know what drinking culture they are talking about@@zt7489

[@geertstroy]

Anglosaxon " culture" is essentially predatory and vullgar. Their lifestyles are only styles of surviving embedded in a perennial inflamatory angst to miss on the next killer house flip . Sad places that now that they see the bottom of the barrel are they timidly questioning their state if being or fleeing to pick presumed low hanging fruit in other countries , under mostly greyzone legality as to residence.

[@AndreeaH33]

I’m from Europe too and slowly planning my exit out! I also miss my mom,friends,the good good from Europe and sharing it with them ❤️ here not even my neighbour says hello

[@freeloaderfs]

Good on you brother thanks for filming your journey and sharing it with us all. Stay true to yourself

[@g0hegdeh]

Good luck in your adventures! Make the best of your journey! ✨️

[@hypebeastplays6708]

I'm a fellow Australian and I hear you, I've travelled to many many countries working on a cruise ship. I wish you well and safe in your travels and have followed you!

[@wehatethecold]

Thank you mate! How was working on a cruise ship? I bet you've got some mad stories

[@beavis4763]

Good on ya mate really pleased you broke free, it's no good here in England anymore, everything is ridiculously expensive all I do is wake up at 5am it's always cold and raining, make the commute to a dead end over demanding job, come home about 7pm knackered have my tea and fall asleep only to hear my alarm clock and it's time to do it all over again.

[@wehatethecold]

Thanks for the words of support and sorry to hear about your situation. I was in that same grind a few years back, it’s alright when you do it for yourself, but for someone else’s dream it really sucks the life out of you. Wishing you all the best and hope you find success and happiness mate!

[@kongoqueen5143]

😅😅😅😅

[@languagestutor4636]

I am Italian and been living in UK for 11 years. I am not in London, but in Wales. If you have a 50K job with a degree, here you live quite well. I think the main problem is that people only think about London. Guys UK is not only London

[@dahliacoles4372]

I'm a multi language too, you can find me under Million Dahlia 🤗🌹

[@rob5197]

Quite well materially perhaps - - but if you're not depressed let me tell you're not human - - I live in the north West, nothing but rain, blasting winds, 2 or 3 days of blue sky a months if u very lucky - - if u go somewhere has got to be indoor no wish to go for a walk in open air - - dont tell me that don't matter cayse it does it lift the spirit of millions of people the world over

[@corruptteacher]

50K a month or a year? I need some clarification 😅

[@angermanagementstudios]

I’m 43. I was proud to be an Englishman as a young bloke. I’m ashamed of my country now. It’s f*cked beyond repair.

[@KR-fh9iu]

Well done you! My God almost everything you said could have come out of my mouth!! Keep us updated!!

[@SteveJones-gz4vd]

36 years ago I put my backback on and by myself moved to Asia , lived and worked there for 6 years. Some of the best years of my life

[@user-ug6co5kl2l]

I'm not from England but I have met a lot of Brits here in Greece because I work in tourism on the island of Crete and being half American I had no communication problems with them . I have to say I love the English. I have made friends with them .wonderful people and it saddens me to see England going down hill..really sad. I really hope that the country bounces back some day soon...❤

[@buttercup86900]

I'm confused. What is happening to England?

[@user-ug6co5kl2l]

@buttercup86900 Not doing too well economically amongst other things.

[@jimmybreeze00]

@@buttercup86900 14 years of mismanagement

[@richardbroad2848]

Having watched your video i can certainly remember thinking the exact same things that you mentioned for most of my teenage years and 20s. I ended up moving to South America 14 years ago. At the time I feel that this took tremendous bottle on my part and I will never forget the feeling. I have done very well for myself here in all aspects of life. In spite of all, as the years have gone by the feeling of being a long way from home gets stronger and i have come close to returning many times. What you will find is that also, the more time you are away the more difficult it becomes to go back for all sorts of reasons. You become rooted to the place you chose but it will never quite be home. Ill sum up my feelings about the UK with a personal ritual that i have - I try to journey back when ever possible to visit my loved ones. When I do this and arrive in London, I litterally get down and kiss the ground.

[@cgxlv]

What I like about your video is that you don´t run down the UK like other videos I have seen. As someone that left long ago it´s not all a bed of roses. At least not for me now I´m older and wiser. You kinda miss your roots and feel bad as your country goes to hell but good people such as yourself are leaving probably for the same reasons I did 25 years prior. Best of luck to you bro.

[@wehatethecold]

Oh I love it, I know we have it amazing there compared with other places and it really is luck of the draw to be born there. I know I’ll miss it and feeling like I’m part of something and at home, because I know in Asia, no matter how welcoming the culture is, I’ll always be considered a foreigner. I don’t mind that for now but I’m sure as I age it might set in a bit. Anyway mate thanks for the comment and sharing your experience. Wishing you peace, happiness and success

[@JohnHarthomstowCEO]

Agreed mate, I am a 20 year expat and I have never regretted it, BUT the UK is still a fantastic country. Is it declining? Perhaps if you look at some metrics, but people don't need to go so absolutist or extreme. I mean you hear people saying it's now a third world country which is absurd, I take it these people have never seen the slums of Manila or Mumbai. The UK is still one of the most desired countries for people to move to, it's generally still safe, has good infrastructure and relative peace. Social media amplifies the issues but most people have no perspective. The UK's problems are minuscule compared to most of the world's.

[@Sukhumvit1]

Just had your channel pop up on my recommendations, looking forward to watching your journey 👌🏻

[@wehatethecold]

Thanks mate! Hope you enjoy the future videos. Just finished filming one yesterday and have a few more planned

[@asavannah7439]

After more than 19 years in the Caribbean we're ready to move to Somerset/UK. We had enough of the neverending sun and want to come home

[@gerardbligh5780]

Resonate so much with your vid and look forward to your travels in SE Asia.

[@sararichardson737]

Good luck to ya. I’ll be watching.

[@wehatethecold]

Thanks Sarah!

[@devonkev1018]

We’ll welcome you back with open arms if you decide to come back. I think allot of us go through this at some point in our life, well done for actually going out there and doing it. It will be great to hear you final judgement.

[@wehatethecold]

Thanks for the kind words mate I really appreciate it! Like I said I love the U.K. but right now I got an opportunity to see the world and do things I enjoy. I plan on settling somewhere else to live, but who knows eh? I’ll never know unless I go and find out right? Wishing you the best mate!

[@keithcrane469]

I dislike our drinking culture and football. Both have become a toxic part of British culture

[@270edinho]

In Brazil drinking culture and football is worse than British culture, believe me.

[@CaldonianDude]

Wow, watching this took me back over 20 years. I remember the exact moment I knew I had to get out - it was on one early cold, grey, and depressing morning commute from Guildford to Waterloo. I just had this moment of being unplugged from the Matrix and wondering - why the HELL am I doing this? I moved to Thailand. Best thing I ever did! I now spend part of the year in UK seeing family, and as much time as possible out of depressing old UK. Good luck, I'm sure you won't have any regrets!

[@DoyinVoice]

would you recommend any places for people ? eg teaching english etc

[@CaldonianDude]

@@DoyinVoice it really depends on the person, what they want, what their skills are, whether they have family - so many factors. I moved to Thailand simply because it was a fun place to live, I had a lot of friends there, and the climate wasn't UK's depressing grey. Back in 2003 it was not the popular choice it is today. I had some online income (IT consultancy work), and my background was electronics and teaching. I wound up running electronics courses down in Rayong for an oil services company through my own company. Such great people and a lot of fun down there. Then I moved on (to Malaysia) and hit the dive scene down on Perhentian, and pretty much became a beach bum - my "commute" was stumble out of my hut and dive into crystal clear water or hit the hammock and read. I had multiple income streams - not huge, but more than enough. Eventually I wound up in Philippines. I thought I was frugal until I met a guy who literally had a t-shirt, shorts, flip flops, and a waterproof bag - that was it! He travelled all over - total freedom. South East Asia suited me - whether it suits someone else depends on the person. My parents are old now, so I spend more time in the UK, but I had a good 20 year run, and still get to spend time abroad - I find I prefer the big cities now rather than the beaches! All the best.

[@CaldonianDude]

@@silversurfer6758 it was a mix - back when I was in Thailand, technomads weren't a thing yet - the iPhone didn't come out until 2007! :) I was working remotely mostly (and very few actually knew what that was!), and yes had to do a visa run as I was on a tourist visa - they've tightened things up a bit, but I was happy to go spend some time in Singers or KL. When I did the teaching thing, the company I worked for sorted my visa as the co-owner (Thai) had connections at immigration. That's how it works there. There are many options though depending on exact circumstances. In Philippines I just used a tourist visa and worked remotely, renewing in-country. The down side is you're never really a resident as such - you are sort of a vagabond to a certain extent. I believe Philippines are introducing a technomad visa shortly. Yes, it was great. I just came back from Manila last month and that place is crazy and awesome - I love it - but not everyone does! :)

[@wehatethecold]

Thanks for your comment mate, gives me a good bit of hope I did the right thing! I've been here a month and I love it. Been learning new things about the culture, history and language every day and I'm excited to share more of it with the world! Wishing you the best lad

[@wonhung]

Funny that Gary Glitter loved Thailand too.

[@beninchina]

Great video mate! I completely agree with you, I am 100% British but I have traveled to over 60 countries and I've lived on 3 continents, every time I go back to the UK, you realize just how bad it is. Let's be honest, the UK is going down the pan big time and it's only gonna get worse! There's a whole world out there but many will never see it as they won't allow themselves to get out of their comfort zone. Life is too short, enjoy it mate. I subscribed 👍

[@wehatethecold]

Thanks for sharing this mate! How was your experience living in other places? I’m really glad to see someone doing it, enjoying it and able to inspire other people to do the same. Keep doing what you’re doing!

[@beninchina]

@@wehatethecold Travel definitely broadens the mind and seeing things with your own eyes definitely beats hearing other people's opinion. I agree with you, I am proud to be British and we are extremely lucky to have many things in the UK but there's so many things going down hill and it's becoming a more difficult place to live. More and more British people are leaving the UK to travel and see what else is out there and many of them don't plan on going back home! Live your life and enjoy it mate! Good luck!

[@simonstones1918]

@@beninchinathe Uk is over. It’s going to get worse, quick!

[@kevinengland7444]

What utter bullshit! The British are the greatest travellers in the world. Everyone in the UK has been abroad...as in EVERYONE.

[@scalarnai]

​@@simonstones1918Lived in UK since mid-70s and have seen it progressively going down the plughole, NHS long waiting list, difficult to get a GP or dental appointment. Long waiting time at A&E. Cost of living worsening, food banks all over the place, Lots of potholes on the roads not repaired by bankrupt local Councils, useless wet behind the ears and corrupt politicians, crimes on the rise, shop-lifting, car thefts, knife-crimes. Rule Britannia's glory days is over sadly.

[@ExperiencingLondon]

All the best! Great video!

[@kylehi]

Hey buddy, just stumbled onto your channel. Having left the UK since 2011, living in Prague, Bali, Thailand etc. this is really inspiring and I hope more people follow suit. Keep up the great work.

[@zt7489]

How was Prague for you?

[@bimantaraadityawarman1734]

as Indonesian can i ask? what do u think about Bali?

[@revol148]

@kylehi Thailand is a toilet and not just Pattaya

[@stevejj121]

all the best pal..looking forward to this

[@wehatethecold]

Thanks mate! Appreciate the support

[@just2hectic]

Really glad I found this channel. You're a breath of fresh air, man.. look forward to keeping up with your adventures!

[@JimP-tc7gg]

its very common to up sticks for a while when you are young. KZbin is littered with millions of travel bloggers. Its always cool to see of course but he isnt the first and wont be the last.

[@wehatethecold]

Appreciate the support mate! Looking forward to sharing my adventures with everyone and hope people enjoy and come along for the ride too. I have a lot of cool things to share but time will tell eh?

[@alanhowemusic2457]

I love this country myself but whatever is best for you is the best way forward for you my friend, good luck with your travels.

[@saskhan47]

All the best on your travels. Glad to hear your going to go off the beaten track and learn about the different cultures.

[@Zomerset]

Great video and I’m glad you still see positive things about our country. Good luck on your ventures.

[@wehatethecold]

Thanks mate wishing you luck and success in all that you do too!

[@jenniferharrison8915]

You are welcome in Australia! 🙋🌄🇦🇺😌

[@wehatethecold]

Thanks Jennifer! Was going to pop by met some fantastic Australians on my travels so far. All the best!

[@jenniferharrison8915]

@@wehatethecold cheers! 😄

[@jasonking6892]

Expat 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 from Birmingham left the UK 35 years a go now lives in Colombia 🇨🇴 Not a bad life all in $1400 a month Good luck

[@elliot391]

Hi mate, I left the uk at 26 in 2015 and it’s honestly the best thing I have ever done. If I didn’t have parents and sisters still in England, I’d never ever return. Truly a horrible place!

[@dahliacoles4372]

Where did you do? 🙏🌹

[@markkierznowski6121]

I cannot understand why younger people squander the best years of their lives by remaining in Britain.

[@jawlig]

Please do enlighten us with any tips on how to make it out? It isn't exactly widespread knowledge, likely on purpose because why would you want your young, educated workforce opting out of your system?

[@glennoc8585]

Probably because many other countries also as bad

[@Rix.67]

​@@glennoc8585🇸🇪👍

[@lexxlars5762]

@@jawlig Money , money money .

[@alexfi9362]

Oh man, I'm so excited for you, brother! Best of luck on your adventure!! 🚀

[@wehatethecold]

Appreciate it mate! Hope you're doing well wherever you are

[@kevinengland7444]

He's not your brother man.

[@wehatethecold]

Thanks for the comment Kevin, but I can’t agree with you as this comment is a little ignorant. We have met before and I know this man personally. So yes, he is my brother.

[@user-mc1yd9bp5x]

​@@kevinengland7444Kevin why are you rude, in other countries saying brother is a mark of respect and warmth, no wonder people are leaving the UK

[@brantnuttall]

I don't know why this appeared on my feed and I don't really know why I clicked on it. But I'm so pleased I did. You are a great presenter and I thoroughly look forward to travelling with you!

[@wehatethecold]

Thanks mate! Really appreciate the kind words and glad to have you along with me for the journey

[@Nyansalot]

I for one am down for this! what an exciting video! subbed.

[@wehatethecold]

Thanks mate! Looking forward to having you along for the journey with me.

[@yamark02]

Sadly will never be in a position to do it. 65 and a carer for my disabled son. It's a, worry when I'm not here what will happen to him. The decline in the UK and how it's changing so quickly is, worrying.

[@JimP-tc7gg]

sorry to hear this mate. I have a close friend whose parents are in a similar position. I hope the health service approve enough funding to help care for your son. It sounds like people have to really fight tooth and nail to get it.

[@yamark02]

​@@JimP-tc7ggDon't blame you in the slightest. We never know what life holds. Make what you can of it.

[@wehatethecold]

Really sorry to hear about this, but thank you for sharing your story. I wish you all the strength, peace and love you need to continue looking after your son and I hope you get the help you need from the NHS there.

[@hkiani6853]

UK became rich from robbing and destroying other Nations, middle East and Africa, India, etc, etc. Countries are waking up, and time of UK hit and Run is over, UK still try hard to find other places to destroy, rather than minding their own business.

[@callumwalker4461]

Inspirational, thought provoking & entertaining! Great work mate, really looking forward to whats coming ❤

[@wehatethecold]

Thank you mate! I hope you're doing well

[@callumwalker4461]

@@wehatethecold /watch?v=7o4ze46Ayjk is the lastest release :) Looking forward to the next vid man keep it up!

[@SonJDoug]

I’m a Brazilian born British citizen and lived for over 20 years in London. Loved it. But I started looking around and having the same feelings as you about the place. I m now in Spain and I have such a tranquil life. Food, the weather, people don’t rush everywhere and, by the way, a ticket from Madrid to the airport costs under €4.

[@revolutionofconsciousness]

Good on you :) I became a digital nomad many years ago now! Now I holiday back to the UK and I appreciate it more than before but it definitely doesn't feel like home. I love the nature and the great personalities (like yours) there, but there is SO much more out there. Thanks for this inspiring video! ❤

[@oldgits376]

Left Bradford in 2006, live in Western Australia. Never been back. Both my kids have been back on 1 occasion each and that was enough they said. Great lifestyle here, So much better than that we had in Bradford

[@kyogofurahashi]

large parts of England r still generally great, but Bradford well it's totally stuffed!

[@Mrmallet777]

Bradistan is not the UK

[@GrahamHussain-lu1fn]

Bradford is a mad place

[@dizzman5546]

Where's Bradford in England. What was so unlivable about it

[@oldgits376]

@@Mrmallet777 Christmas Island……..

[@aidjunkie5335]

Good luck. I hope you are doing well. I left 16 years ago and have never looked back. The Worlds waiting to meet you, enjoy 😊

[@MnemonicCarrier]

Good for you! I left the UK too, best thing I ever did.

[@EllisWR]

Best​ of luck mate. Will be keen to see ya thailand videos.

[@wehatethecold]

Thanks bro I got some coming soon 😎

[@EllisWR]

@@wehatethecold Hope to see you in the deep South a bit more, there's plenty of interesting places near there. Or head past Sangkhlaburi to the Myanmar border area I'm sure you could do that place justice. Find some tigers.

[@doriandorian.]

​@@wehatethecold Can you show us the visa processing on Asian Country's, for Dummies lol !?

[@danpictish5457]

Travelling is such a blessing and a great Education!

[@Chris-lz1fs]

I was fed up with the drinking culture years ago. Going out every weekend just to get pished to relieve myself from the bad week working at something I didn't enjoy or even like seemed like a way to create more misery in my life. I agree with you doing something that lights a fire in you, or finding something that you get more than a handful of money from too. I walked away from everything that was expected of me by social norms and reinvented myself and found a far happier way of living my life that is also far healthier.

[@tadhashi7220]

Thanks dude, that was very refreshing to hear. Life is indeed so much more than working 9-5. Good luck with your adventure!

[@BanksyStyleLive]

GOOD LUCK AND STAY SAFE MATE, the world is not a safe place, but there are lots of adventures out there for sure

[@mikethespike7579]

I've travelled far and wide in my time. People at home thought I was crazy on the road all alone in parts of the world most people had never heard of. It's not everyone's cup of tee of course, but I was never happier, even felt more at home when travelling. I wish you all the best, you're in for a lot of fun.

[@serinadelmar6012]

Same. Solo travel is such a beautiful experience. ♥ Greetings from Spain (where I've layed my hat).

[@yournotmytwin7982]

Good luck on your travels bro hope you find what your looking for ✌️

[@wehatethecold]

Thank you for your kind words my friend, I wish you all the same too

[@debbieanne7962]

I traveled to England from Australia and stayed with friends I met in China. Enjoyed myself and it was in the summer. The one thing that shocked me was the price of public transport. Much cheaper here that’s for sure

[@jackelineferreyra9078]

Take courage to do what are you doing. Just be careful out there not all friendly people are good people some places are beautiful but dangerous at the same time. Take care and good luck. 👏👏👏

[@krs4976]

Never seen your channel before, glad I saw this. I could not agree more with you . Good luck 🍀

[@zodiacleo5865]

Fair play to ya young man hope it's a big success.

[@DJRustla]

10 quid for a bloody hot dog, I`m with you bro

[@wehatethecold]

Complete rip off! But it was Tower Bridge so…

[@neeluraina1474]

😮😮😮

[@robertengledow7610]

Yes served by a foreign person of course ,screwing the tourist .

[@Swanwillow]

Lived in the UK in my 20s Cold getting a girlfriend was impossible. Thailand got a girlfriend in 20 minutes! It's the class system.

[@jakeforrest]

Hope she didn’t deflate.

[@djzrobzombie2813]

​@@jakeforrestor has a Wiener 😂

[@user-mc1yd9bp5x]

Woaw its the same in Australia, America the women love credit cards

[@petershrive416]

Go Thailand 😅

[@gunit4205]

Wow good luck with your new adventure! 👍🏽

[@rainmaya84]

Love it. Cant wait to watch those videos!!!! Go FOR IT!!!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉 Subscribed!

[@stephenhayden2586]

We moved to Spain 8 years ago and have never looked back

[@user-ny8hk2wf9y]

Don’t blame you, if I was younger I would leave too. Will be advising my Grandchildren to do the same. Unless we start standing up for Britain it is finished.

[@trevormercury5068]

Yep, I've already decided to leave. There is nothing here now and it's getting worse. The voters are to blame for the destruction to the UK.

[@Chrioracticmalta]

Good luck mate, hope it all works out for you 👍👍👍

[@Ammar_k1]

Very courageous, all the best! You can do it well

[@chgoh13]

I left the U.K. 6 months ago. People are frustrated, you can feel the vibes the stress. I’m now in Malaysia, need a break from the U.K.

[@welc0mechange738]

I packed up and left the UK for Thailand during the pandemic as something told me “its now or never”. I was right and after years of adjusting, struggling with cultural differences and the fact that unlike the UK, in S E Asia you will NEVER fit in and will always be seen as an alien i had to ask myself “what is best for me now?” Yes, the culture can be friendly and a lot more freelance especially when you live in a very rural part, but for all those who think a rural village surrounded by farms in the middle of Thailand would be tranquil and relaxing , you’re sadly mistaken. The noise gets that bad that ive found it effecting my mental health. From 5 a.m. locals with their loud children and thousands of dogs line the streets to make merrit to the monks (ritually every day at 06:30 a.m. Most just use it as a time to gossip (oh, theres a lot of that in a small village where everyone knows everyones business). This wake up call is immediatley followed by the head of the village announcing local news followed by a line up of their own favourite songs (boomer generation). This is played over tannoy speakers dotted around the village and can be excrusiatingly loud. Then youve got the trucks with their own loud speakers blasting out products for sale. This noise triggers the many mentally unstable to themselves shout, play loud music or act in a unnatural way. Nearly every week there will be a music event which is played on the loudest and biggest speakers money can buy. It would seem that music is so popular for all celebration events, from weddings to burning the dead. This is possibly why others are generally loud spoken and shout each other from down the street, clearing throats throughout the day-super load sneezing which im starting to believe is a way of retaining ego/telling the other half to stfu😅. Not to mention that each year there most be an increase of 60% in street dogs as no one cares about getting them dont to prevent more dogs..its literally dogs everywhere and when they all start howling and barking at 12 midnight youll know about it. The copious amounts also make it difficult to enjoy things like cycling as your more likely to get a dog chase you on a push bike. You may fall off, you may even be bitten but the locals “mai pen rai” attitude theres nothing at all can be done. There are a high level of mentally unstable people living in the village ranging from children from as you as 6 to adults. I already had a confrontation with one of thew many nutcases who roam up and down the streets as he was saying bad things aimed at me (me being the only falang in the village/shanty town). There are more foreigners but most are over 60 with good pensions and the cash to have a private secluded property in a remote location. Getting back to the mental health i fully believe the noise levels have a direct effect of the mental health of many in the village but also many farmers take yaba which aids them to work harder on the land with the undesired effect of jaw chewing, unpedictable behaviour and the likes. Since being here i found it virtually impossible to make friendships beyond small talk. Im not a drinker and dont mix with any old tom dick and harif, but i think its down to education and saving face. As in a rural village its obvious that education levels will be lower as so the language levels. That understood i still found that there is a divide between men and women as many women work the farms like men and i guess theres no time for romance etc. I hear many digs at men and could say that its a sexist village, therefore many guys seem to be either shy and childlike or super ego. Its also apparent that the cultural difference is showing emotions, as it would seem that this is not acceptable, which is understandable for the many that live hand to mouth. Over all i would think twice if you believe that you would get peace and quiet and be able to intergrate into the community. This wont happen and each year immigration make it more complicated to jump through the many hoops needed to stay long term. Try it out and i wish you the best of luck. If you want any more info on how i managed over 3 years let me know. It would’ve been nice to know your budget/how you plan on funding this adventure as we all know KZbin is not a reliable source of income. Good luck with the channel and i hope it pays for your travelling. If not youve always got teaching English as an option 😅…but thats another story 😊

[@wehatethecold]

Damn thanks for sharing your story about moving and the cons you've found after being there for a while. Now you've stayed for a long time, how likely are you to move out of the village you're currently in? Are there more bad points than good points? I totally understand your point about people romanticising village life, where in reality it's a lot worse than you think. What do you do in the village? Is it English teaching? I don't think I'd ever make the jump to live in a rural village in Thailand as I know you'd always be an outsider - I would opt for the city and get a car, or a motorbike to make trips out to villages, stay for a night or two, experience what it's like and then leave back to my place in the city. BKK and Chiang Mai are great hubs for this, and very well connected imo! Anyway, thanks for sharing your story, and thank you for the kind words of support + wishes of success. I wish the same back for you

[@welc0mechange738]

@@wehatethecold Hi and no problem 🙂I first came here in 2009 and fell in love with it. I went back a few years later after completing a TEFL in Koh Samui. I loved it so much i returned years after with the plan of living there and setting up my own business. I managed to set up a limited partnership company with the help of my then girlfriend. This got me a work permit n visa and allowed more time to think of something more long term. I set up a social enterprise and it worked pretty well but as always money became an issue. As like many resorts most things have been done hence so many businesses opening and closing. I also didnt get on with the gold digger land lady so eventually i went to work in Korat as an English teacher (using my work permit to get me through the door) and it did. I worked at a big chain of schools there for about a year and kind of fell in love with the location. Check out Korat (Nakhon Ratchisima) as its defiantly a good starting point and very central. I then moved on to another school in Chaiyaphum. Had a great time there and met some cool people. It was nice to have a guaranteed 30k bht counted into your hand every month teaching but not having a degree means theres no longevity in the teach field. Now im married (easily the easiest and cheapest way to stay in the kingdom). But i was able to find a good woman. But thats another story 😅Now i set up a small English Summer Camp, with video gaming, English activities etc. (See PGL travel as this is where i got my idea from after doing a few summers there as an activity instructor) So you could say I’m living my best life and im aware im held back buy not having the budget/degree but ive definitely made a positive difference in many kids lives here. Giving them a chance to do things they normally couldn’t afford and making learning fun🙂 Ah and remember. What looks like to us Brits, a short journey to Birmingham to the Midlands or a 3 hr train ride to Skeggy, Thailand is over 3 times the size and in comparison, those trips will take 3 times as long. That means 3 times as dangerous on the crazeeee roads and 3 times as expensive for fuel that is going up in price like everything else here and the rest of the world 👍🏽😉

[@Kayjay353]

@@welc0mechange738Great comment, I’ve been living in Thailand for 15 years but been in Chiang Mai and Bangkok. Never experienced those issues in either place but when I’ve been upcountry I know full well what you mean. Considered moving somewhere a bit easier for foreigners?

[@marylynch951]

Plandemic

[@devkanyarck]

am an Indian in India, and totally understand what you are talking about.. the constant noise and stress levels of a busy, so-called ‘vibrant’ Asian country is a real thing. I will take a quieter more expensive country like UK or in Europe anyday over a cheaper stressful country like India. We have a low cost of living for sure, but the constant stress on a daily basis can get unbearable. I live in Gurgaon, which is a far better city (for me, because it’s more cosmopolitan in vibe and you can have a relatively decent life inside a gated condo), but will never voluntarily move to any other city (let alone a smaller town or villages which are worse) having lived in many cities earlier. I will take the cold, dreary weather of UK anyday over the stifling heat and scorching sun eight months a year. We darkened all our glasses in the house to live with some comfort and the AC is on from April to Nov. The loud people and traffic noise, pollution, low per capita income dont help. Add to that struggling day in day out with extremely long work hours, which most people have to do, but the money is not as good as it should be for all your troubles, and give me the constant hustle culture and drone of UK anyday. And despite double paned thick glasses, sound of stray dogs howling through the night comes through vividly even on the 11th floor. I wish him good luck though and perhaps some other countries are better than here.

[@paddy3126]

ill be tagging along on this journey starting now :D

[@GoldilocsOfficial]

Amen Amen Amen All The Best and God Bless 🙏🏿🙏🏻🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏿 I just did the Same! I feel like that in America!

[@rcary]

Im 55 and i just said goodbye to my mother of 80 years, last week. My father almost a year before. I have been in south Wales for 5 years because of my parents and have no desire to return to the states (my home for many years as a UK ex pat). My best friend in Arizona goes to Thailand several times a year and has invited me to stay at one of his condos in Jomtien Beach for as long as i want. Rent is like £240 a month and its 200 yards from the beach and market. I think i would like to go and see this place, and try and find some adventure for myself. I have no kids, or wife and I think the UK as a country is finished in so many ways. I have watched the place go down the hole in just a few years, and it is going to get much much worse. There is no pride in the country anymore, and what pride is left is restrained in fear of being called a nationalist or far right winger. The woke mind virus has infected every corner of the UK and just take a look at the 1st ministers of each country in the UK. Woke, pathetic, spineless and in some instances, anti white. (scotland) I look forward to opening the door to my new adventure and closing the door on the place that will never be the same again.

[@CodingAbroad]

Similar boat to you, I’m 40 and my dad passed away in October at 82 years old. No parents anymore. But it’s given me time to think about the next chapter of my life. Now I’m in Madeira working out if I want to live here

[@WilliamPreat]

Lots of love from Australia mate!

[@wehatethecold]

Big up fella

[@a.r.stellmacher8709]

Australia has become a very unaffordable country and too much crime.

[@PBANfangirl]

I love how refreshingly real you are 😅

[@user-go2kw5lr2b]

Brave lad in these times. Stay safe brother. Listen to your gut, if things don't feel safe,they probably ain't. Tc.

[@RidgeRose]

The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. I'm from SE Asia but I'd love to move to the UK permanently. I love the cold and I like keeping to myself. UK lifestyle would suit me just fine. LOL! But most especially I love the rich culture and heritage of the UK.

[@puffymuffin9064]

Good luck on your travels not all of us can pack up and go ❤

[@wehatethecold]

Thanks mate! I understand I’m in a very lucky position and I’m very grateful for it. No kids, wife or others who rely on me

[@puffymuffin9064]

@@wehatethecold neither me no family but little to old now Lol 🤣

[@TravelAbventuresUnbound]

Why, leave your comfort zone. I have lived in Tokyo for 15 years , I would never go back to THAT.

[@Celestialkarma]

Have a wonderful journey God bless

[@thedrummerboy1215]

Now this is a good video.Its right up my street. You dont need to be young to change your life. I met litterly hundreds of Europeans, mainly men, and British who like me have got out to live a better more free life. I am 63 now and like you am totally fed up here.Too expensive and boring unless you have a lot of money to socialize and go out.Forget trying to find a partner at my age.Its changed a lot since the 1980s.But our wages have stagnated. I got out when I was 30 and came back a few years ago, was a wonderful experience, and I had money to bring home, met so many good people, and interesting people, but came home and bought a small house.Now I am retired and still yearn to get out even more.Trying to make friends here when you are over 50 is almost impossible.The weather is crap for 7 months of the year.I saved up and went to Asia again this winter, and boy oh boy it's better, much more fun and people are open and friendly and you get invited out. Here it takes YEARS before people trust you if at all.The pubs are crap, shut early, many dont even have music. Hotels are expensive everywhere.Trains too. Taxes are too high and there are too many rules and regulations and licences needed for almost everything.Its NOT free, it's CONTROLLED, over controlled. I like you have had enough of this crap, and am renting my house and getting out later this year.I wish you luck and hope it works out for you.😀

[@MalaysiaPhilip]

I'm leaving in September. I am 44 and although I have wanted to make this move for around 15 years, I never braved it and did it. Personal circumstances have forced me into making the most important decision of my life and I cannot wait to see it happen. Good luck to you!

[@wehatethecold]

Mate good for you! Let us know how you get on and I’m wishing you all the best success in whatever you do

[@azwasaaidns3936]

Are you a Malaysian, Philip?

[@TALHA-hr6xf]

Been watching some videos on digital nomads and expats, can't help but wonder what it'd be like. Going to live vicariously through these vlogs before making a decision haha. Great job

[@wehatethecold]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and leave a comment here mate. I’ll be happy to have you along for the ride and hopefully I’ll see you make your own leap some day. Have a good weekend bud

[@javiermendoza5173]

good luck man, hope you achieve your dream

[@amreenazam9013]

Enjoy I hope you have a good time, your making me envious I want to do it

[@jedeye6073]

I hope you get a super big follower on a platform like this bro You got the groove g

[@wehatethecold]

I hope so too bro! Time will tell, just gotta face my fears and keep going at it

[@agentsamson6051]

Too much taxation that is why everything is so expensive. You get taxed around 30% (including national insurance) from you wage. Then if you want to buy anything apart from food another 20% VAT. Petrol lots of tax added to the price. Then there's council tax. Tax burden more like 50%. Then other companies and services pass their tax burden on to the consumer through prices. I would guess taxation cost altogether more like 60% - very high!