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[@iamwarrenwong]

He's the perfect example of how wealth does not equate happiness. Happiness is a choice, period.

[@sanja12]

@@UmdogTR YES, your mindset is the key! read a book of Victor Frankl and how he survived Auschwitz in 1944. The things that helped Frankl survive were: Imagining conversing with his wife (who he didn't know if she was alive) whilst doing backbreaking work and being bullied by guards. To see things in a humorous light even if only for a few seconds.

[@iamwarrenwong]

@@UmdogTR You don't get to choose your environment (concentration camp), but you get to choose your attitude, and response. I recommend reading "Man's Search for Meaning" by Viktor Frankl, it actually is written by the man who experienced concentration camp.

[@allananderson949]

He is wealthy where he is though

[@louisazraels7072]

he IS wealthy on a global scale, he is leveraging the privilege of his birth. Basically you work a well paid blue collar job in Australia like mining for 5-7 years living frugally and saving, save up maybe 250K USD, build an extremely safe and diversified investment portfolio paying out 5% a year, withdraw only 2% and you get to live like him basically exploiting the abject poverty of Sri lanka paying next to nothing for basic goods and services until you die. Meanwhile someone in Sri lanka with a similar blue collar job for 40 years will live in poverty for their entire life

[@allananderson949]

@@louisazraels7072 He's 70. He'll be living on a pension

[@100mph]

He has cracked life, he genuinely sounds very happy well done my man, keep living your best life 👊

[@peaceonearth1971]

crack? u say

[@bigsi4157]

I Stayed in Sri Lanka for 6 months last year. I can confirm the prices are accurate. Frendliest people I ever met. I don't drink either so that saves a lot.

[@mehmetcengiz3583]

isnt sri lanka dangerous maybe ı am mixing it up by some other country

[@asfg2108]

Hi there, Is it safe to live there? Do they have a good health system? Like good hospitals. I mean quality. Thx

[@peteroffpist1621]

I was there way back in the 80s and it was almost impossible to spend a lot of money. But humidity and heat is a bit demanding long term.

[@theoldbackpacker6703]

​@@mehmetcengiz3583very safe. I have started a KZbin channel to share my experiences.

[@theoldbackpacker6703]

​@@asfg2108I have checked out the hospitals and they seemed good. I have heard they give foreigners priority because they can charge them more. Of course it is a fraction of western costs.

[@guardkeeper]

There goes Sri Lanka- it's been discovered.

[@VagabondAwake]

I doubt it.

[@gilmer3718]

I keep telling everyone at work, I'm probably going to retire early and go overseas and they just laugh, and laugh, and laugh because they think I'm joking. But, I'm not. The guy who sits next to me is in somewhat similar circumstances. He lost a lot of jobs due to financial recessions and so he has only been at this job about 7 years and he says "I will probably have to work until I die." and I say to hell with that! I have been there 6 years and get vested in the pension at 10. I won't have a lot of years, but I'll get about $1100 per month. Add to that SS, if we still get it, which I hope we do, and I'll be golden in someplace like Sri Lanka or the Philippines. And I'll enjoy the water and the sunsets and maybe have a few beers, but I don't drink anywhere near like I did when young, so I'll keep it under control.

[@windit5877]

Never been to sri lanka but i am in the philippines since 9 years now. Philippines isnt super cheap but with $1000-1200 you can manage Greetings from Boracay.

[@formica.]

Moving overseas sounds crazy to people who are rooted and comfortable in their house and town with family and friends around. Maybe they are normal. People like you are the black sheep, who for reasons of adventure or survival are willing to consider all their options and make a right turn in their life path. It is not for everyone, and you may find it doesn't suit you, so don't burn the bridges, and have a plan b for life back home. Dan covers a lot of the points you need to plan for in his site.

[@kathyhirsch379]

I am thinking about the same.. I am a bit older than you I don't want to suffer animore . I don't want to go without so I can pay for my gass if we going to have any for the winters. I am going in 2 weeks time DONT THINK JUST GO AND TRY I THINK WE ARE GOING TO BE SOOO SUPRISED Here is Australia ewriting going down like in England it's going to be a third world country lots of migrants lots of homeless

[@taterkaze9428]

If you want to keep your SS vote BLUE!

[@petersomers7846]

Same as me 67 in oz but , lived Sri Lanka before the civil war. Things change but lovely people when not trying to kill each other ,peace hopping.?

[@RobCLynch]

The key is to not fall for advertising and spending ALL of our money. At least 10 percent of the money we earn is ours to keep...forever. That money should then be invested and will make money of its own. Or, we can follow the orders that we are being issued with.

[@roundstone2020]

This man is a genius, you will not be able to change my mind.

[@Cybertruck1000]

That is one man that is well adjusted, appreciates the best things in life by instinct and common sense. He's not brainwashed by our system in the west. I envy and applaud him. I should jump out of my comfort zone (not very comfortable as it happens) and explore more.

[@babyreps365]

Live a minimalist life in the west save every penny. Retire early abroad and you will be adjusted to the lifestyle already. I can't wait to get outta here (Canada)

[@Cybertruck1000]

@@babyreps365 Just send Trudeau on a one way ticket to Siberia and his woke cronies. Things will instantly look rosy for you.

[@SlackHoffman]

Just do it 🤘🙏🐾you’ll change your life forever 😎

[@johncaldwell9842]

Hmmmm, I was thinking of exploring Canada, but now...@@babyreps365

[@Jason1King1]

We just sold everything now bought a sailboat. We know very little about sailing. Let's goooooooo

[@stevenhull5025]

Living in the UK my monthly council tax, water rates, gas, electricity, internet, buildings insurance, car insurance and car tax far exceeds 400 dollars a month. I have not even included mortgage costs or the food bill. As I am not rolling in money Sri Lanka could very well be on my place to visit list. In fact, I was planning to retire in either Thailand or the Philippines. Sri Lanka never even crossed my mind. Further investigation is warranted. Thanks for the video.

[@thebesttheworst2277]

UK is done, the amount of guys I know from 25 to 55 planning to live abroad is frightening.

[@sellapperumagesunanda773]

your best plce will be sri lanka for rest of ur life paradise island well come to sri lanka

[@TheSilvercue]

The average wage in Sri Lanka is £400 a month.

[@Jkl62200]

Love Srilanka. I have been there a few times some years ago and find it much nicer on almost all levels than India next door

[@john-fr5yd]

I don't think indians ever gave you invitation

[@letssee5213]

India has better food though. Sri Lankan food is pretty tedious

[@WilliamFluery]

I applaud Kim’s approach to food. I had a 30 year career in the Food & Beverage business and I was an expert in Food Safety. Every time I am watching vlogs, I can’t believe more people don’t die from food borne illness because of what I see. I too would cook all my meals at home.

[@CassieDavis613]

A PH KZbinr got Guillain Barre from contaminated chicken.

[@malteia]

What a interesting conversation. You made me feel I was there speaking to you. Well done.

[@flexbillbert5802]

This guy lives on next to nothing. Yet he is truly a King amongst men.

[@marknewton6984]

Happier than millionaires I know.

[@thomasmessick8503]

He is living a normal life.We forgot how to live such a life.

[@marknewton6984]

True. Lifestyle counts 😎​@@thomasmessick8503

[@tancreddehauteville764]

$400 a month in Sri Lanka is not next to nothing.

[@somethingelse9535]

If you're cooking your own meals and don't drink, it's impossible to spend much in these countries.

[@jonyc5563]

I am retiring early at 53. All i have is my rentals which gives a about $850 a week, i own everything outright. I am in NJ which is very expensive to live. I am moving to Indiana PA. You can easily get a 3 bedroom apartment for $650 a month and a one bedroom for $450. PA is very affordable. Everyone thinks i am crazy for quitting a $45 dollar hour job but freedom and peace of mind is my priority. It does not have to be over seas. America still have places where its possible to retire.

[@VagabondAwake]

Some people are curious about the world. Adventure. New chapters.

[@jonyc5563]

@@VagabondAwake You are correct. Life is way too short and adventure is needed

[@theoldbackpacker6703]

Hi, everyone. This is Kim from the interview. Love your comments....good and bad. Keep them coming. Plus all your concerns and questions. When I get settled in Cambodia I will catch up with a cost of living and quality of life video. We may even make a video to answer your questions from Sri Lanka. Keep watching Dan's videos for further info. Also, thanks for your concern about health insurance which I don't have but have a Warren Buffett advised back up plan. Keep the questions coming. It's an amazing lifestyle. I wake up excited to be alive every day.

[@jshepard152]

Really enjoyed your video. I'm curious....do you have any sort of backup plan back home? Health insurance, a home that you own, etc?

[@reoun1654]

Nice interview Kim where you from in Australia I'm in Cairns lived in Vietnam for 10years also did many many trips to Cambodia🤙🤙🤙

[@whendoigettosayfuck]

Where should I look online for finding a place to live there? If I want to live there permanently should I sell my house in America and buy there? Or should I just rent? I want a place on the beach too

[@david8283]

great insights, thanks kim and greetings from germany

[@theoldbackpacker6703]

​@@reoun1654hi mate. I'm from Holloway's beach. Small world. I came to Sri Lanka to save some dough and move on but I have fallen in love with living here. They love Aussies. Shane Warne came here after the tsunami to help. Left a huge legacy. It's very Australian 50 years ago. Aussies will adapt to life here easily.

[@NahBra_EUC]

He seems like a good guy. Glad to see him finding a peaceful life in a beautiful place. Thank you for sharing his story Dan!

[@alexchatigny5369]

This video has me checking out prices in Sri Lanka. I can not believe how inexpensive it is there! I'm seeing a lot of 3-4 beds, 2-3 baths, around 2,000 sqft for $200-$300 a month! WOW!

[@thecowegg]

At old age if you got medical expenses figure out, all you need is just simple food and a roof on top of your head. Nothing more then that. This guy is living his dream life 👍

[@cjfetters]

Health is wealth!

[@bobgillis1137]

In retrospect, its amazing how much money I spent to stay employed. And I have ditched cellphones. My other needs have greatly diminished as well, and I don't feel like travelling anymore. I drink only occasionally, but dine out regularly. My only regrets are not having retired sooner.

[@beegee8418]

@@bobgillis1137 if you don’t mind me asking, where did you decide to retire?

[@bobgillis1137]

@@beegee8418 I divide my time between Canada and New Zealand. Yourself ?

[@Ulbre]

Absolutely love that bit about local stores and big stores having to sell at the same price. This is so great for local businesses. Any of us around 55 or more probably fondly remember our mothers sending us down to the local corner store for a loaf of bread or some milk. Most of those local mama & papa stores are now gone in our countries. Good onya Sri Lanka for thinking up a way to keep it going and thus keep local businesses and supply chains going. I think we'd all use the local if we knew the price was the same :)

[@dannycbe949]

India , by aw has MRP printed on every product. You can't sell higher than Maximum Retail Price!!

[@leefonda6203]

@@dannycbe949 MRP system in India is a complete scam, just like everything else in that county.

[@teaboxexpress7855]

Awesome Aussie bloke, living the great life in Sri Lanka, I need to visit soon.

[@user-vt4gw8pz7o]

Enjoyed it! He's a survivor living a dream!! Even though the money is important!! The life style is the most important!!❤

[@marknewton6984]

One can't put a price on lifestyle. Eden's Island...

[@raku5219]

Thank you! More from Sri Lanka and India please! : )

[@VagabondAwake]

Stay tuned!

[@zayneunderwood1488]

​@@VagabondAwakenice✅

[@pathkris2984]

@@VagabondAwake Fly a little north to Chennai and you will find people living on USD 300 somewhere :) If there is a will, there is a way to spend less.

[@leefonda6203]

@@pathkris2984 You mean filthy beaches and filthy people? No thanks.

[@user-nl6kx1bv4e]

I think my head turned all the way around two or three times on my neck when I saw this one!! WOW!! WOW!! WOW!! Thank you for sharing Dan, Qiang, and Kim! A BIG "CONGRATULATIONS:" on your amazing accomplishment!!🎉🎉

[@VagabondAwake]

You are so welcome!

[@bilw1960]

Well done on the budget Kim ! You've obviously achieved a mindset where you see the value in things that are good for you, but cost little, like cycling, hiking, shopping local markets, eating healthy. People struggling on the age pension back in Australia ( 3x what you spend) would be amazed.

[@TheBlueskyson]

Billy. He would be saving a good chunk of money per month too i bet.

[@kathyhirsch379]

True if you rent you are suffering or you going homles in Melbourne

[@malcolmnicoll1165]

Wow. I now have a new fascination with Sri Lanka. Thanks Kim and Dan for this great interview.

[@samc8183]

This man is a genius. Many have said it but it can’t be said enough. Well done Sir. You are an example for us all.

[@pepelemoko01]

If you look at doctors' names at Australian medical centres, you will see plenty of Sri Lankan names who also completed their training there too.

[@jenjen59]

Greetings from Sydney...we lived in Sri Lanka 25 years ago ..travelled all over (except of course Jaffna was off limits )...the place that really want to see is Trinco...will be back soon. Enjoy SL...people are so warm and friendly with their smiles!

[@dlwilliamson5644]

WOW! I am so impressed that you addressed respectful clothing. Thank you for not editing it out.

[@ishakkyusuf8784]

Bless him, the situation back here in the UK is terrible. (Senior citizens are afraid to on their heating due to the cost of living after working all their life)

[@VagabondAwake]

Sad

[@sweeta17]

sadly this has been happening since years but since 08 already never mind the even bigger high cost of living since the last few years it affects many more different ages .

[@ishakkyusuf8784]

@@sweeta17 Fully agree with you. But i worry about the seniors who worked all their life. They should also contemplate moving to warmer poor countries & enjoy the last part of their lives. (Hope that makes sense)

[@PollyDollyBabe]

Home and Holliday combined. Nice. Western not Montecarlo 😆 and seriously mostly hot shots live there that rort their own country people. Then escape. I probably go to a couple different countries per year live really happy and if you love a place well stay longer. Life is very short start thinking about yourself. Western living is dollar to dollar not like the 70s. Complete nightmare. Cost of living there and the quality of people there is na. Not like before was beautiful so clean nice manners the best ever Now a dump! Seriously. How sad.

[@zayneunderwood1488]

$400 a month blows my mind up..😮🎉

[@VagabondAwake]

Me too. But he is real.

[@zayneunderwood1488]

@@VagabondAwake 🤯

[@zayneunderwood1488]

@@VagabondAwake I've got to watch this video again... So good... 👉🏻💎💎💎

[@kimbroomhead6003]

Hi. Guys. It blows my mind too. And my lifestyle is so much better here. Even the police are super friendly.

[@joebidet2050]

I like sri lanka Too Very nice people and country

[@michaellawver1088]

I live in the Philippines, and my budget is US $1400/month for 5 people. I have $400/month in reserve. We live upper middle class in the province we live in. We are quite happy. We live 5 minutes from a small beach and 20 minutes from a much nicer beach.

[@zayneunderwood1488]

Man congratulations Dan on the thousand videos that is an accomplishment young man...😮🎉 Qiang should be very pleased with your accomplishments.....🙏🏻

[@VagabondAwake]

As much as I am with her's. :-)

[@zayneunderwood1488]

@@VagabondAwake Absolutely❗ I enjoy her channel as well... Hobo ventures... 🙏🏻 ✅💯

[@changnoiboi]

Dude looks amazing for 70. Great video Dan!!!

[@VagabondAwake]

Thanks 👍

[@vikipsomas4731]

I can’t believe it, he looks like he is in his 50’s

[@eddieBoxer]

And he has a 22 year old Sri Lankan girlfriend.

[@changnoiboi]

@@eddieBoxer confirmed? Or you just a douche?

[@vikipsomas4731]

@@eddieBoxer Age gaps are okay to a certain degree but that’s sick, that could be his granddaughter

[@christinecoghill2679]

Wonderful country. Im going back. I felt safe and like the people. Im 80 widow who lives in Australia but want to go away for winter here. So this video has been very informative as i was there in 2022. Thanks a lot.

[@cadlac1533]

Please be careful where ever you choose & spend your time and funds wisely, sir. Stay happy , stay healthy and stay wealthy.

[@reyaz8531]

Dan, this is one of your best interviews ever kid had great insights and I hope to see more of your adventures in Sri Lanka with Qiang! Keep up the great work

[@mccannger]

Super interesting discussion on cost of living! Many thanks. The more I hear on the costs, the more confidence I am getting to make my dream happen some time soon ... that and the really great travel reports and other info on Dan's website.

[@VagabondAwake]

Glad it was helpful!

[@skynet000001]

i think the food is more healthy there and natural...makes quality of life go up.

[@CassieDavis613]

Love your guest: helpful, knowledgeable, well-organized thoughts and presentation.

[@VagabondAwake]

Very intelligent

[@alanbarnes3569]

Great video thanks Dan. The camera you are using gives lovely clear images with perfect clarity. Those beach scenes were unbelievable, almost 3-D. Well done on reaching 1000 videos 😊

[@MRBIGSLICK66]

Sri Lanka, who knew? Can’t wait for your cost-of-living breakdown on this one. Safe travels.

[@opsecclassified6469]

Dan your such a great guy. I love watching your videos and it really is preparing me and providing the best hands down value of places to target! Thank you my friend.

[@ekim0513]

It would be worth living there for 3 or 4 years just to stockpile some $

[@julesTools]

I guess. It would be more worth it to find a way to make $1000 US evrymonth while being there and not having to work way before retirement is even thought of

[@lailaatallah1857]

Congratulations, you two!! You rock! 🎉❤😊

[@1dancier]

Great vid, Tim reminds me of a guy I once cycled with in Oz. Was cycle touring in Sri Lanka just before COVID and loved the place, but was time limited. Will go back for a longer time when I finish work at the end of the year.

[@TheBlueskyson]

Beaches and vibe looks quite peaceful. Yes, gotta watch that dental floss beach attire...Great insights. ty 4 vid

[@tancreddehauteville764]

$400 a month in Sri Lanka is equivalent to $4,000 a month in the USA. He can survive quite easily.

[@letssee5213]

No it isn't. Have you even been to Sri Lanka? The guy is living on the breadline like a local.

[@TimesandGens]

You need at least $1000.But a retirement visa, is provable 1500 a month income and 15K in their bank for two year.

[@YourDailyVideoNews]

Excellent interview. I have added Sri Lanka to my Go-To list now. 🙏❤️👍

[@poladelarosa8399]

Outstanding interview. ¡Muchísimas gracias!

[@timisaac8121]

Wouldn't you know it? A Tim. These "Tims" - They are always solid. He made me laugh with his stories. Also, he cooks fish for his brother. How cool is that? Very interesting to know about the prices being the same!! And for the ladies: Beach Boys!!! ( Please add Gambia to list of Beach Boy opportunity) Great Vid!! Please get him back when he is settled at Cambodia. Thanks both of you and production [lady]!!

[@VagabondAwake]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MrTraveller.]

Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 is a great place to travel

[@robertmeade1892]

Another amazing location Dan. Wow! This man seems to really have it together.

[@VagabondAwake]

I think so too!

[@Jack-2day]

Kim should have his own youtube show with the wealth of knowledge he obviously possesses (even if only once/twice a week?) Cheers

[@VagabondAwake]

He has decided to start one. He'll be back for an interview when in Cambodia to introduce his channel.

[@Jack-2day]

@@VagabondAwake he’s a natural! Cheers

[@KRIS60]

Amazing man, smart and genuine. Hats off!

[@prestonflatt]

Glad things are looking up for him.

[@Video17943]

This guy knows how to balance his budget

[@YogaBlissDance]

I like how open minded he was, esp at the end where he was sharing about dating....

[@petertowneya]

Thanks for posting! Really enjoyed this informative chat.

[@Shadowfaax]

What a great interview. Informative and covered all the bases. Thanks to your guest for sharing some of his life with us 😊

[@VagabondAwake]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nomadjim]

Awesome video! I was just in Sri Lanka last month and fell in love with the place. And I didn't even get a chance to go to the south and the beach areas where this gentleman lives. Definitely will go to the south on my next visit...and I most certainly will be going back! Sri Lanka is a special place that often gets overlooked. Thank you for sharing it with your viewers!

[@VagabondAwake]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@christinestrider6406]

Truly fascinating! Sri Lanka!

[@markwilliamson2795]

That woman gardener did her work without a gas powered leaf blower that right there is worth the move ....

[@bobbytravellifeinphilippin9194]

always great videos you have thank you!!😊😊

[@IvanJohnsonMedia]

Very smart and resourceful guy. Living large on very little income.

[@zenmachine50]

makes me proud to be an Aussie that guy.... no bullshit! (and living the dream of course)

[@johnerd]

What an enlightened cat! And congratulations on 1000 video anniversary!

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you so much!

[@ani9603]

This is incredible! I am so happy for him.😊 Congratulations on your 1000 videos! Your videos are not only very helpful but fun as well. Last but not least, Chiang your hair cut looks so cute!!! I L❤VE it!!! 😍😍😍😍

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you so much!

[@pete531]

Smart man, opened my eyes about some things. thanks for the video

[@ariefsheik1716]

Wow living like a king, no need for millions

[@user-uo4yd9ch3r]

This is a very good video. I am inspired to look at towards Sri Lanka and Cambodia ❤

[@gobfranklin6759]

Thanks for the info!

[@SlackHoffman]

This guy is awesome and lives a fantastic life ……this is the way to roll 🤘🙏

[@hiranthanandasena7300]

Congrats on your 1,000th video and so glad to see you in my home country Sri Lanka. You can get even 100,000 subs when in Sri Lanka and quite a bit of them could be expats like me. I lived in Canada for 23 years and moving back to Sri Lanka in May. So nice there. Enjoy! :)

[@VagabondAwake]

Thank you so much 😀

[@hiranthanandasena7300]

@@VagabondAwake forgot to mention just one more thing, I think right now is one of the hottest month month or two of the year and this year it's even hotter than normal. I visited last year January and it was very nice. It should get cooler from May onwards.

[@playbackamusicloversjourne8620]

Interesting discussion. Thanks for sharing the video.

[@VagabondAwake]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Dublin10]

Such an interesting guy.just wish him the best of Irish luck🍀

[@geoffgeoff344]

Hi dan,very good interview with the aussie guy on the prices of fish ,food ,acommadation and utilities,buses etc.in sri lanka..you are always very smooth as an interviewer,you are so gbood at gettjng to t

[@Adnanseethetruth]

Excellent vedio and information. Thank you so much. Great work .all the best 👍🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@mefist1231]

Great info! Thanks!

[@davidcraig8660]

Good on you mate! I am in Moldova but not as reasonable where you are!

[@CUNDUNDO]

Great video, keep it up !

[@Millionass]

Well done on 1000, you've shared a lot of happiness. This guy is pretty sharp for 70 wow. Good for him.

[@tradeladder146]

70s not old , 😮

[@Lisa-oy9ts]

Great interview. Thank you for addressing single ladies and dating in your video. Appreciate being included!

[@kimbroomhead6003]

Hi. Lisa There are some good looking guys here. Respectful and courteous but very poor. Enjoy your holiday but turn over the page when you leave. Next. Don't allow yourself to be sucked in. Enjoy it for what it is. Fun. Holiday fun.

[@kimbroomhead6003]

Hi. Lisa There are some good looking guys here. Respectful and courteous but very poor. Enjoy your holiday but turn over the page when you leave. Next. Don't allow yourself to be sucked in. Enjoy it for what it is. Fun. Holiday fun.

[@cliffdariff74]

Although they laughed and made lite of the fact about the pregnant Canadian woman. The man decided he didn't like the LIFESTYLE being a father? Not something to giggle about to me.

[@geoffgeoff344]

@@kimbroomhead6003 hi kim,thanks for your reply re the ladies,where to meet etc,i,m mature myself,but wouldnt mind some females around cooking cleaning etc,just social would be fine,if i had the odd urge maybe just do what the locals do.i thought your info was excellent re prices etc,its the fish and veggies that count,or curries.ive had a few sri lankan friends over the years,my family doctor in melbourne fo 16 years,dr foenander,wonderful man and family,neighbours who used do chicken curries for me lovely people,and malcom bulner good boxer and ref,john vanden berg,dr rose toussaint wonderful woman,i thought about going to sri lanks but never made it.i think i would follow your lead ,re living on the water etc,do a deal lifestyle more important to me,i cook ok but pay a local to spoil me now and then,cook clean few times a week.all i need is good inet to hotspot you tube,and i,m right.i was also interested in vietnam,similary.got to lose 30kgs weight first so it 12 18 months away.and its the last hurrah,thanks kim great info and background, good luck to you.

[@Mongoose-ct6us]

That's a fine Buddhist country. It's actually really a Buddhist country. May be the only one genuinely based on Buddha's philosophy. All other Buddhist countries are a combination of Buddhism and something else. The Mahayana Buddhism of South East Asia is only half Buddhist in its philosophy the other half is influenced by what ever the original religion of each country was. Sri Lanka is pure Buddhism though. No mystic magic stuff or Bodhisattvas or" fat laughing Buddha ". The real Buddha was a skinny guy from Nepal. Sri Lanka is pure genuine Buddhist.

[@HansenFT]

But Thailand and Burma (at least) are mainly Theravada.. Otherwise I agree

[@Mongoose-ct6us]

@@HansenFT Therevada is a lot closer to real Buddhism because it's about personal enlightenment without the need to enlighten others via Bodhisvatas etcétera.

[@kaleeysmith8801]

i am so poor and broke in canada, i don't know what to do, i have little savings left and about to go homeless, i figure 1 more year i'm going to be broke.

[@bobbyjames4300]

Hang in there ok , every day above ground is a good day. Your turn will come and you will enjoy. Be safe and stay true . Toronto .

[@danyoyoh]

Sell ur stuff and move abroad man

[@cameronparkes6629]

Become an online English teacher at Engoo or Native Camp. No qualifications required. Then move to Cambodia where the visa is $300 per year. You will live very comfortably with little effort. Just keep a Canadian address and bank account to link your teaching account to. Solved

[@kaleeysmith8801]

@@cameronparkes6629 but i love canada, i really don't want to move abroad. Anyways, are you being serious? i should check out cambodia? What about Thailand, it seems popular. I have no degrees, i am a native english speaker though, but have no teaching experience, i worked in tourism and refuse the covid vaccine, and i lost my job since.

[@kaleeysmith8801]

@@cameronparkes6629 we might get rid of TURDeau and vote in Pierre, maybe Canada will change and be better?

[@etiennehoarau8804]

Very interesting and i feel humble man... thank you

[@jptravels]

Glad to see Dan and Qiang in Srilanka. Welcome ❣️ to both. Please don't forget to explore upcountry where the Ceylon Tea is grown. Nuwareliya is lovingly called Little London by British 😊😊.

[@dovygoodguy1296]

How well has Sri Lanka gotten over the fertilizer rebellion against the Globalists, the civil war with the Tamil Tigers, hurricanes, and intense heat??

[@formica.]

You forgot the Chinese land grab. Never going to get over the intense heat. Tropical life.

[@nomadjim]

@@formica. You can always go to the Central Highlands to escape the heat. Much cooler there.

[@formica.]

@@nomadjim Good point! Where the hill stations were.

[@howardhanzawa2614]

I just happened to see this video and have no interest in moving to Sri Lanka or other parts of South Asia. But it was interesting. Kim has a wealth of information, and is a great communicator.

[@LahrySibley]

Great video. Thank you. Congrats on your 1000th video. What an accomplishment. Wow. Well done. If there was an "emmy" for KZbin, I'd nominate you and Quiang. All the best my friend.

[@VagabondAwake]

Thanks Lahry!

[@salamalycoom]

So now you have very kindly shared this with us, the prices will start to climb as they have done in Thailand 😢.

[@Daniel-od7hr]

Thanks to both of you for this video. spot on.

[@VagabondAwake]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jennifersanders4024]

I can personally say Sri Lanka is definitely beautiful and the people are very friendly. I traveled there for the first time in 2015 and then again in 2018 and spent six months as a solo female from the US. Personally, I can’t wait to get back there again. I met quite a few Sri Lankans I consider my family now.

[@josephinevieux7843]

Yessss love it

[@Extinction.of.Innocense]

I purchase my cinnamon and various other spices from Druera (Sri Lanka). I will be looking at your online "courses"... Ready to get out of the States, enuff is enuff!

[@ravenlorans]

I Live in Florida. I Receive just Under $1,400 a Month on Disability. Everything I own I OWN. Land, Truck, House/Camper, Motorcycle and a Few other things.. MAIN Bills are as Fallows. $35-80 a month Electric depending on season. $90 a month Internet and Landline Phone $100 Truck and Motorcycle Insurance $50-100 Gas for Truck and Motorcycle. Could just Round everything up and say it's $400, NOT Including Food that is a Combination of Eating In and Out. $500 is Put away a month or Will start to be because I just got done fixing the Bike for $5,000.. Leaving AROUND $500 for the Food and Odds and Ends and then Tags and Taxes at the Start of Each Year... If I need stuff, I eat In more. And eating only Once a Day helps, not including Snacks like Sunflower Seeds and Chips from time to time. Eating Out is between $15-$22 Depending on Day and/or where or use of Coupons at Subway to make that $15-22 Split between 2-3 Days.. And People say I can Not live in the Philippines or even Vietnam on My Budget. Only problem I see is, in Vietnam, You have to keep renewing your Visa every few months and in the Philips, I could Technically become a Citizen and Still receive my Disability Payments but Vietnam is a Way Better Country to live in. Cleaner and Nicer, more Honest People and not as many Power, Internet, Water, Sewage Problems. Could Not care about any kind of Fish, I am a Pork, Chicken or Beef Guy. I get Sick on Fish. I would need Dog Food for my Dog. I would NEED a US VA Clinic to receive my Medical and Would NEED to Trust the Mail Service to Receive my Medications...

[@VagabondAwake]

Sounds like you have life figured out. Congrats.

[@sandrawithoutborders5631]

Great interview. With such low cost a month, I would love to have a vacation there. I’m tired of going on vacation and not enjoying my self because I’m always thinking about the cost and the bills I’ll find waiting for me at home.

[@phillipbirt2344]

Brilliant blog!

[@VagabondAwake]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@traken8058]

I think $400 per month is about as cheap as it gets. I don't know that I would stay there permanently, but I would like to include it in my wife and I's slow travel.

[@VagabondAwake]

For sure. :-)

[@valtorn865]

In Estonia ,pension :400-700$€ per month 😊

[@Anomaly66666]

Isn't inflation high there?

[@suzannephillips-wooten3103]

@@Anomaly66666 They don't have giant corporations gouging the shit outta them 🤔

[@sunchaser08]

Great amount of very useful info. Where can i get a shirt like tim has on. I love it!