I’am a lot older than you, now 71 years old, still fit for my age, been going for mourning 3K runs at 6am, can’t beat seeing the sunrise. But I’ve been to over 50 countries in Europe, South/Central America, Africa and now S.E.Asia, seen enough to satisfy my curiosity! I still travel at a slower pace, but just within the countries surrounding Thailand! Once you’re over 50 you can get a retirement visa, stay up to 180 days, if your worried about tax implications and skip around the other S.E.Asian countries 😊
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Still running! That is awesome Very healthy You have so much travel experience
@Bubs-Travels
6 ай бұрын
Another great video, sir. I see you are almost to the 10K followers mark, I was one of your first hundred. See you on the road on our travels.
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much What started as a journal has become a community :-)
@johnwho5567
6 ай бұрын
This is exactly how I will be travelling for the first 5 years or so starting in 3 weeks time , need to explore the world it is a big place and many places to see......Another great vlog .🙂
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Three weeks !! Keep us updated Very nice
@fricotin6259
6 ай бұрын
100% right. Thank you so much for your fresh view on life
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
You are most welcome Have a great day :-)
@RoamSweetRoam.
6 ай бұрын
Albania gives US citizens 1 year Visa Free stays and the cost of living is low...we base out of Saranda or Tirana in Albania when we bounce around Europe. Vietnam (Da Nang) is our home base when we do SE Asia. I love the nomad lifestyle!
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
I need to learn more about this !!
@RoamSweetRoam.
6 ай бұрын
@RetireandGo Albania lies intersectionally between Italy, Greece, and Turkey...though it is its own unique culture. Albanians are some of the MOST generous and hospitable people in the world. Cost of living is similar to Bangkok. You get meat and fish dishes like Greece, pizza and pasta like Italy and kebabs and wraps like Turkey. It also has a huge coffee culture with the #1 coffee consumption per capita of any other country. KZitemr "Go for the Unknown" has a good summary video of Albania kzitem.info/news/bejne/zqKQyoiPepqCjawsi=xI7V4RPsRbj_Hk4l. I think you might enjoy Albania.
@maryswanson2412
6 ай бұрын
@roam do you have a channel or blog on how you do “home bases”? Do you do long-term rentals in those locations and then travel? I’ve been hearing a lot about Albania and also Romania and Slovenia.
@RoamSweetRoam.
6 ай бұрын
@maryswanson2412 In Vietnam, we did a "home base" out of Da Nang. We were able to do a longer term (6 months) rate of $450/mo. We then left most our luggage in the apartment and took budget airlines around SE Asia. This time for Europe, we'll fly into Paris for a week, then take a budget airline to Albania. We'll stay for about a month, then pop over to another European destination then back to a new Albanian location. We may or may not keep double accommodations while we're in Europe depending on price. The main advantage with Albania is that while we're in the country, our "days" don't count towards the Schengen cap of 90 days within a 180 day period, whereas other Schengen countries do.
@beaulong
6 ай бұрын
I looked at alabania In quite a few videos and rentals on fb. I think it's pretty pricey but that's my opinion. Compared to vietnam and the Philippines it's more expensive.
@Sofaguy101
6 ай бұрын
Spent 6 weeks there recently..went numerous times to Cheap Charlie’s..Food excellent and cheap..Lots of friendly expats
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
I agree They have good home cooked meals for a great price I like the roast dinners
@richardhowe3951
6 ай бұрын
Thanks. I like to move around like you. You gave me some stuff to consider. Like your slow travel solo. Your doing great stuff!
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
That is good to read The idea of this channel is to live life in. The spirit of bodhisattva To guide others to enlightenment
@30AndAWakeUp
6 ай бұрын
great stuff! one of my favorite spots is Malaysia because they give that sweet 90-day tourist visa!
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
I agree totally I will go to Malaysia each year !
@clygnetrony
6 ай бұрын
You are doing a great job in this vlog ! You have structure.....and it doesnt get boring. I am from Belgium and have been living in Mexico for over 25 years now. I understand you wanting to move all the time..... but one important thing ! How can you make real friends in short amounts of time ? Friends are important ! Keep up the excellent work and keep on enjoying !
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Thus us a good question I do smile and say hello to expats They often want to talk ! They can’t in their home country That’s why they left We talk about everything It’s like therapy haha
@AuntyJack123
6 ай бұрын
We've been travelling full-time just over 3 years. Once counted a few months ago and it had been 9 countries and 65 different accommodations ranging from hotels, airbnb and short and long leases. We had 2 different retirement visas in Thailand but have again chosen not to renew it. I agree with your style of moving around according to the visa free/exemption or visa on arrival etc. Vietnam is lovely and 3 months now, easy to leave and come back and I like Malaysia too for their 90 days. We did Mexico for 5 months (that was awesome to get the 180 days) Costa Rica was 90 days and the Dominican Republic is stay however long and pay overstay according to a government agreement. We're from Australia so SEA is the easiest for us to hang around 😊
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
You have so much amazing travel experience! You know the visas well !
@AuntyJack123
6 ай бұрын
@@thesummerthatwas76 yes it does get tiring sometimes and we're having a 5 month break in Australia soon. We're in our 60s and have done all this on an amount equivalent to the pension so it's a juggling act too. I get very itchy feet so I'll be dreaming about travelling again during the 5 months I'm sure.
@regnorse
6 ай бұрын
@@thesummerthatwas76 arent air tickets prohibitively expensive traveling that way?
@koufax174
6 ай бұрын
Get busy living or get busy dying. I’m like you. I’m in good physical condition and want to explore SE Asian as a slow traveler for a while. There will come a time when I won’t be a nimble and will chose one two or three home bases. Slow travel is more interesting, more vitalizing, filled with more to learn and I will have no regrets when I get older. I’m like you, although I have extended one time a visa for 30 days because of the locals I met and the rare opportunity to grow as a person
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
I agree with you I loved this comment
@Uscitizeninlaos
6 ай бұрын
Welcome back to Thailand. Maybe Laos is your next stop, hope to meet you in person one day.😊
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
It is a peaceful place :-) I would like to return
@Preceptor1111
6 ай бұрын
Lol. The blooper is awesome. I love that. Hmm. The noise ..that happened with my husband and I in the Gulf of Mexico, no storm was visible, no prior rain, ect , and wow, a crack of lightening came down in the middle of our front yard with the bluest sky you ever had seen in your life. It's literally called out of the blue lightening and travels from a storm that is a decent distance away. Crazy.
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Oh ! That might have been the source! Very interesting
@sherrymahlangu
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. That's me. I like travelling not getting stuck in one. Beautiful content. Just arrived in Thailand from Cambodia
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Very nice ! Songkran festival time!!
@tapemamba
6 ай бұрын
from all the travel vloggers i see on YT, you are the only one I can relate to. I agree with probably all of your points, from other videos as well. I'm glad you're making videos like these! Cheers!
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much I want to bring a message of hope I’m glad you are coming along :-)
@narellec
21 күн бұрын
Great Video 👏 FYI - there is a new visa called DTV destination Thailand visa … you can stay up to 180 days at a time now for 5 years. Cost is 10 000 baht and has to be applied for outside of Thailand. Proof of 500 000 in any bank account. And many “reasons” to get this visa, including a simple medical appointment (called soft power options). It’s quite amazing and might be good. Only came in after you did this video. There maybe tax implications for staying in Thailand more than 180 days a year.
@RetireandGo
21 күн бұрын
That’s an interesting visa for sure !
@breakage959
6 ай бұрын
my new favorite channel. good stuff.
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
You are very kind Thank you for the feedback
@whatwedo.notwhatwesay7829
6 ай бұрын
Aloha. Greetings from Ireland. Be healthy and stay free (-_-)
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Oh my I would love to hike Ireland
@josephschickler5192
6 ай бұрын
100% agreed. Our plan is to spend at most 3 months in any one destination. Would you like to explore as many opportunities as possible. I know for sure that we are never going to have this opportunity again. Off to Bali in a couple of days, did do the pre-visa only for the ease of getting thru the immigration line and if we want to stay for 3 months (arrival, only can get 30 days, with a month extension. would be the same price as the prearrival, 90 day visa)
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
You have a great plan Keep us updated !
@mangostickyrice555
6 ай бұрын
Thumbs up 👍 Chris
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much :-) Have a great day
@MM-sy6yp
6 ай бұрын
Great explanation
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Have a great day
@strategicplayer7028
6 ай бұрын
Smart dude…….like the style
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for this kind comment Gave a great day
@donleslie3402
6 ай бұрын
Just found your channel fantastic, absolutely agree with you about the visas, the world is a big place,
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
True :-) So much to see and explore
@fgafootball
6 ай бұрын
You speak well and freely. Been going to Thailand for 30 years. Now I've hit 50 will be spending more time there.
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
This is great to read You deserve it You deserve to be happy
@NorthPoleBear
6 ай бұрын
Love the mad dawg in Video
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Oh yes them Mad dawgs find me haha
@CJAbroad1
6 ай бұрын
I think because I was in the Military for 20 years, that I will never be able to stay in one place ever again in my life. I believe for the forseable future i will be also be on the move.
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
I agree We become wanderers haha Songkran today?
@CJAbroad1
6 ай бұрын
@@RetireandGoyeah i did it yesterday probably going out aroubd 9pm tonight if your around.
@marialangley5528
6 ай бұрын
I agree. I have a visa but I will not be renewing it. I used to do the same as you and I'm going return to using the tourist visa. Maria and Col from pattaya
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
The main thing is you are happy and healthy Chapters in life :-)
@BarnabyBarry
6 ай бұрын
cool video I have been to the Phils-Colombia-Panana-Mexico-Panama-Peru-Costa Rica over 25 years-best for babes-here-I have the LTR visa so I am lucky-lose weight here w the pools-sauna-jacuzzi-fresh food-I am different as I do not like change!
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
I will return to Costa Rica each year ! I loved it
@BarnabyBarry
6 ай бұрын
@@RetireandGo beautiful women for sure!
@Iloveyounot
5 ай бұрын
Thank you sir for your informative videos. I hope in 8 years, my wife and I can retire and travel around Asia like you. :)
@RetireandGo
5 ай бұрын
I hope that you two will as well. I’m excited for the journey ahead for you two. Plan, invest, stay healthy The world awaits you both
@b1rch995
6 ай бұрын
i like your travel method. I'm right there with ya. I got a 10 years visa in Bolivia at arrival. Crazy. But I do plan to get a retirement multiple entry visa for Thailand next year.
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Boom! 10 year visa !?!? That’s awesome !
@regnorse
6 ай бұрын
lol
@tyler-shaw
Ай бұрын
Looks like Thailand bumped its visa on arrival length to 60 days as of July. With that said, I'm curious if you will be switching to 60 day stays in Thailand?
@RetireandGo
Ай бұрын
Yes for sure :-) In 2025 I’ll go to two locations in Thailand each stop Thoughts? Suggestions?
@MichaelRichard-o9r
17 күн бұрын
Krabi Chiangrai Loei Pai Khao Yai Sri Ratcha Koh Tao
@mrbbkk
6 ай бұрын
Agree 100% travel the same way Doing it since I was 2 years old Father was a pilot.
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Oh that’s wonderful You must have great stories from those years
@IsaanRick
6 ай бұрын
What’s up Brother!!! Longtime no see!! I am going through KZitem and I see one of your videos! Looks like you are doing good! I retired years ago. The last two years living in Thailand!! Hope to run into each other sometime! Take care!
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Very nice! You deserve it Enjoy :-)
@5ayes12
6 ай бұрын
movement is the natural human activity I totally agree with the slow-madic approach.In any event circulating around just S.E.Asia on tourist visa's is unlimited and as a Canuck distances are relative small.Thanks and happy trails.
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
I agree Slow Asian travel And Latin America too
@Boredinsane-Extreme
6 ай бұрын
Great vids! Very enjoyable. What was that noise? Subbed! Please consider indonesia, laos, malaysia in the future. thx.
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
I know right ! I don’t know haha
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Malaysia is coming up!
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
@@ianmcnamee1652 this is a good point They have that crazy digital card The app is a mess too haha
@joezip6389
6 ай бұрын
I love roaming around, my current project has had me in hotels and AirB@Bs for over 1400 nights in 38 states, in big and small cities, 2 days to 2 months in an area. When my extended vacations starts I will continue roaming around, but it will be in SE Asia. I travel light like you, no checked bags, it makes it great. Cheers
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
That’s quite a trip! You have a lot of experience
@gif24gt60
6 ай бұрын
How do u find the cheapest air if u want to spend 6 months in SE Asia and 6 months in S. America? I priced from different websites, very expensive.😮
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Well I use Expedia I also try to stay in countries that are close Many Asian flights are under 100 dollars!
@manosparavida3551
6 ай бұрын
You made some very intriguing points regarding movement and relating it to your upbringing and a career in the military. I guess they certainly go hand in hand. Regarding Cheap Charlie's, I find some of their meals hit and miss. But it's amongst the best value in Pattaya. However, there was once a restaurant/café about 100 yards before CC's in the same side, which opened in early 2010 and upon entry you'd grab a stainless steel mug, fill it with ice and the water was free. Then you'd glance over the menu and meals started at 30 baht, rising to 50/60 baht for the larger portion and a more costly dish. Sadly since the pandemic it's seldom open.
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Good points Yes, the meals can be hit or miss
@artvandelay1555
Ай бұрын
As long as there is decent coffee i don't much care where i am. So when traveling do all the hotel nights add up to less than a months rent in the states so that it is cheaper living over there and moving around. If you are not in a state do you have to pay any state tax?
@RetireandGo
Ай бұрын
I agree I just need a good coffee :-) Very little tax Dividend income is a great way to go ! I’ll make more nomad income tax videos
@glenmore100
6 ай бұрын
I respect your wise decision!!! 👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
It’s good to learn all the options :-) Have a great day
@freerange6739
6 ай бұрын
In Colombia. A 90 day visa on arrival. Then a 90 day extension visa you can do on line and pay 125000 pesos $33. easy peasy
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
I want to go to Colombia for sure !
@sokaiya1
6 ай бұрын
And then you have to worry about getting poisoned with scopolamine on dates. Yeah, no thanks. I love it how in Thailand you can literally walk around with an expensive watch on and you're safe (if you choose to). You can go to an ATM grab money and you're safe. Can't do any of that in Colombia not even close. Screw Colombia.
@mall231
6 ай бұрын
Nightclubs with wild music playing next to your hotel 😅😅😅😅
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Haha sometimes yes I travel with silicone ear plugs for swimmers For flights and hotels It shuts it all down
@Canadanorth963
6 ай бұрын
I love your videos. I am in a similar situation as I live in a very expensive country (Canada), but do you feel lonely and isolated travelling solo and living alone in foreign countries?
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
This is a very real and important question thank you. Yes, it can get lonely if you don’t open up to saying hello to locals as you travel. If you can smile and say hello, you won’t get lonely. You can start wonderful conversations and start friendships
@thepoormanspassportguide
6 ай бұрын
I was wondering what was behind your wandering spirit. Happy Travels!
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Good question Military father Moved energy two years Then the high cost of the US How about you ?
@thepoormanspassportguide
6 ай бұрын
@@RetireandGo my first travel was @ age 4 in 1965 to London. After some years of old man invisibility in the USA, I finally ventured to SEA last yr. My 1st trip to Pattaya is in 2 weeks. 💯😎
@rebeccaedgett
17 күн бұрын
You must be my lost twin brother... I get the same itch to move all the time. I was a Navy brat. Usually a year or two, but several places we only lived for 5 or 6 months. It's definitely in my blood like you said.
@RetireandGo
16 күн бұрын
I was a military brat too :-) Yeah, we have that travel bug in us
@dharmakrishnaraj5215
19 күн бұрын
17.45 I am in Malaysia a new tax was introduced as tourist tax in top of all the taxes by the hotel, I was refused an invoice I booked through “ Expedia” after they called the hotel I was given an invoice.
@RetireandGo
19 күн бұрын
That is so frustrating! Sorry this happened
@ellenmeents
4 ай бұрын
How do tourist visas upon arrival work? Is it set up at the airport somewhere? How do you find out before arrivial what the visas allow. Planning some travel in 2025 and have never traveled like this before so feeling very unsure of many things, but looking forward to the experience. Thanks for any info you can share.
@RetireandGo
4 ай бұрын
Great question A visa on arrival is usually stamped into your passport when you arrive at the airport
@kevin.afton_
5 ай бұрын
Its not less hassle, its more hassle because you have to pack and move and unpack and find new condo all the time.
@RetireandGo
5 ай бұрын
It can seem that way haha I love to stay mobile though :-)
@ba8898
4 ай бұрын
Enjoying your videos a lot! How come you don't stay in Airbnbs and prefer hotels? Very curious.
@RetireandGo
4 ай бұрын
Great question My short stays are the main reason But they are great
@ba8898
4 ай бұрын
@@RetireandGo but you can do short stays in Airbnbs too. In many parts of SE Asia you can get a nice condo apartment for a month for 600-800 dollars. Anyway, I'm sure you've already looked into it ;)
@jamesmancusi6747
6 ай бұрын
. . . A rolling stone gathers no moss.
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Good point ! I agree
@scottyp5870
6 ай бұрын
Have you had to show departure tickets when you arrive in these countries? Some countries want to know you are leaving.
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Great question I would say three times I’ve been asked It happens I try to have follow on trips booked
@MrH2O1984
4 ай бұрын
It would be really cool if you started a spreadsheet showing your monthly expenses over a year as you travel. I know it would definitely help all of us looking to travel year round throughout south east Asia. 🤙🏼 Also when they finally implement the 60 day on arrival visa exemption do you think you will do two months a time in Thailand?
@RetireandGo
4 ай бұрын
This is an interesting idea I do mention my stocks And I target $24,000 a year income from investments Are there spreadsheet platforms you like?
@MrH2O1984
4 ай бұрын
@@RetireandGo not the greatest on what kind of spreadsheets. It would be awesome to see your spending for others interested in doing what you're doing (to include me 😂)
@davidmullins892
5 ай бұрын
How can you stay in Thailand long ? I’m thinking about retiring and moving there. Even with a retirement visa it is only good for 1 year. I can’t see paying a fortune for their premium visa. Possibly going to Phuket in August for 3 weeks. Love your videos!
@RetireandGo
5 ай бұрын
There are long visas of many kinds available Come stay for 30 days first Talk to a visa specialist here in Thailand Decide where you want to live
@wildbill6366
6 ай бұрын
How's the air quality there last time I was in Thailand it was fierce..
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
The traffic in Thailand can bring some exhaust emissions About mid day
@NAKMUAYACADEMY
5 ай бұрын
Out of curiosity what health insurance do you recommend in Thailand? And if you was to stay for 1-3 years what's the best way regarding visa ?
@RetireandGo
5 ай бұрын
I use a travel insurance as I bounce around south east Asia Google top 5 travel health insurance companies for Asia. They all are rather close I pay $100 a month
@paulhefner2813
6 ай бұрын
you like packing and unpackingAs long as your health is good then its not an issue. You will find it is far more challenging if you start to have health issues. You can have 10 year visas just in case. I save money doing long term rents. The LTR visa costs a mere 50,000 bhat for a 10 year stay. Thailand does not tax LTR visa holders on foreign income, but I hear you. Malaysia does not tax foreign income as well. Enjoy
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
This is darn good information Please start social media People need to know this
@paulhefner2813
6 ай бұрын
i make enough money without social media. good luck and goodbye
@LaurenceFarrell-e4y
6 ай бұрын
Have you explored t sing Airbnb for monthly rentals in any SE Asian countries? Good channel!
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
I agree I should look into air bnb more I like the hotel amenities though And 24 hour front desk But you are right, better prices
@cycemi
6 ай бұрын
Hi there... first of all A BIG Thank You very much for creating your channel and sharing your own experience with us. In that video you already brought me a wider point of you on retrering in Asia (I'm a former Singapore Airlines in France). I am actually in Pattaya and I was battling with myself in between the different visas. I couln't start any procedure. As a former airlines staff, I was used to travel in different countries, changing of places whenever I am not confortable in a place or when I start to be feb up for being to many days in the same place. By the way I really appreciate the tip about the 3 months "Visa on Arrival" for Malaysia..and I love Malaysia. Please I have a question for you. Do you know how long is the minimun days required in between each "Visa(s) on arrival in Thailand. Should it be 1 week? 2 weeks, I month or more? Thanks again, I'm very Grateful of your more than necessary work. Wishing you to be surrounded with happyness and Blessings
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Very kind of you and thank you for this wonderful comment
@Truthseeker371
4 ай бұрын
Even with the long term visa, you can travel overseas. You just have to get reentry petmit or multiple entry. Not a problem. You don't need to stay long in one country, when you like travelling. Enjoy life.
@RetireandGo
4 ай бұрын
Nice I’m looking at a long term Indonesia visa
@gothops2632
6 ай бұрын
So, approximately much are you spending each year bouncing between all those countries with everything included?
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
I keep ever month under 2000 American That’s the plan Boom
@Gedstravels
6 ай бұрын
True about the taxes, that’s the main reason I gave up my Colombia visa, they apply double taxation, meaning the foreign country will tax you on your worldwide income and the penalties are stiff if you don’t report and they find out, some countries have a mutual agreement with the USA where they don’t double tax…always good to check first if it’s going to be an issue.
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Yes true Long term visas We have to be careful
@nunomorais8311
6 ай бұрын
In terms of cash, any advice? Since you're on a tourist visa, I reckon you don't have a bank account. How do you solve this? Do you bring loads of money with you?
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
An online bank account can give you 5 % returns That’s awesome I use a few different brokerages
@boopme100
6 ай бұрын
Are the mosquitoes bad? What do you use for them? Have you or do you know anyone who has had dengue fever?
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Good point Use spray if you have to I have not noticed too much problem with mosquitoes
@manosparavida3551
6 ай бұрын
Can't quite pinpoint the video, but I believe somebody claimed they contracted Dengue fever in Pai? I may have got the video mixed up with another on the Amazon.
@DamienYuen7718
3 ай бұрын
My 90 days is up soon in Malaysia. Off to Thailand for 30 days and then maybe come back to Malaysia or go somewhere else.
@RetireandGo
3 ай бұрын
I totally understand Check out one year digital nomad visa in Indonesia Application is online Also Philippines and Laos are starting long digital nomad visa programs
@Mike-du1dc
6 ай бұрын
Thanks for a good video take along. What you say is true...I lived in Thailand for 7 years & after awhile it did get old...the visa thing I mean. Because you have a yearly extension to do...Thinking you got a year to stay? No you still need to check in every 90 days. If you want to visit another place outside the border you need a re-entry permit for that visa. If you want to stay at another spot even inside the country other than your "official" address even just overnight by right the owner of hotel B&B etc needs to file a TM30...Does get old 😉
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
The year long visas can cost I would like to see a cheap one year visa !
@Mike-du1dc
6 ай бұрын
@@RetireandGo Or better yet something like my wife got when she moved to USA 2 year then 10 year or Citizenship 😉
@mrbbkk
6 ай бұрын
Agree 3 mo ths at a time is enough Avoid the hot and rainy season as well as global taxation.
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Yes true Lots of countries to Hop to
@sorry9388
6 ай бұрын
New viewer here. I’m curious about Malaysia and can you recommend a town/city for a first time male visitor?
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
I would start with a low cost inner city hotel in Kuala Lumpur Then after a week or second trip, explore island in Malaysia next
@sorry9388
6 ай бұрын
@@RetireandGo thank you very much! I will be heading to Pattaya in 10 days. I am so burnt out of Pattaya. I have been only going there for like eight years. It’s time to do something new. Thanks again. Any Kuala Lumpur hotel you wanna recommend that would make it real easy for me. Mainly because I am a boomer.
@regnorse
6 ай бұрын
@@sorry9388 lol burnt out of Pattaya ...yet youre going back!!?
@sorry9388
6 ай бұрын
@@regnorse yeah I know. I’m only gonna stay a month this time, and force myself to go somewhere else for a change.
@CrisusAttucks
5 ай бұрын
do you tell the immigration not to stamp on a blank page in your passport. ??
@RetireandGo
5 ай бұрын
You know I was just thinking about this I need to start doing this
@ratnoinamaew7822
6 ай бұрын
Good info and I feel the same, been coming to Thailand for a long time, but committing to the place my gut feeling and the accountant in me says no, no, no, because its far too risky and too much hassle with the visas, plus all this nonsense about them wanting to tax me after I have already paid tax on it. IF they offered a 3 or 6 month visa, great but I will not be depositing 800k baht into a bank account with no interest when rates are at 5% plus probably no guarantee for foreigners. Buy a condo there? What for? $0 capital gain and I am hearing its a real hassle to sell as there is oversupply, logic tells me to rent only, keep my house in my homeland, rent that out and use that as a base. Also Philippines is very attractive, you can extend tourist visa up to 36 months!! great weather, beaches even better, great food too and have plenty of Thai. If Thailand wants my money, make it easy for me, not hard.
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
I would love to see a 6 month on arrival !
@misterbig7874
5 ай бұрын
Thailand won't let you stay in the country for more than 6 months in a year on just a tourist visa. How do you avoid the overstay ban?
@RetireandGo
5 ай бұрын
I only stay 30 days then I go to the next country Vietnam Indonesia Malaysia Philippines
@nunuvyurbiz123
6 ай бұрын
That was part of my comment from a few days ago that disappeared - you can extend the 30 day visa, but best to keep moving. Damn it, you're living my life!! Soon, soon. Note: visa on arrival is different from the visa exemption. Visa on arrival requires a photo, form, ฿2,000, etc. - it's just done on arrival. Exemption is, "Woohoo! Come on in!"
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
You have a fantastic journey ahead of you ! Keep us updated ! I’m excited for you
@oceanearth2243
6 ай бұрын
You can only enter Thaialnd twice per calender year by air. Is this true?
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
By ground, be careful, but by air, no problem
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
@@ianmcnamee1652 good point We have to do our best to have a documents ready
@seans7228
5 ай бұрын
Those times in Thailand when you're all set up and you don't feel like leaving but you MUST leave every 60 days (if you're on a tourist visa). I'd rather be on a long-term visa and travel when I want to - - - on my own schedule.
@RetireandGo
5 ай бұрын
Good point! That is working for you and I appreciate the feedback
@eastwood7941
6 ай бұрын
wow you are from Oahu aren't you? I thought you are from mainland, usually it makes sense for people go mainland US to other countries to retire. Oahu or Hawaii in general is beautiful. The short clip you have at the end is wakiki beach right? I love Thailand, SE Asia and everything but Oahu has it all. The beach, the hikes, the lust greens and everything. Food is okay, but japanese food in Hawaii is comparable to Japan. If i was living in Oahu i wouldn't retire in Thailand unless i have some kind of financial problems, even then you can get food stamps and etc and still live well in Oahu.
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Yeah it just got too expensive in Hawaii I rented out my home there Sold everything else Invested it all in dividend stocks and left for Asia
@dlhanson51
6 ай бұрын
You seem to be confused about the difference between visa exemption and visa on arrival. Visa exemption is given to tourists from most of the western countries including USA, UK, and Australia.
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for this ! The information is appreciated
@WoodyRe
6 ай бұрын
Smart man deserve to happy in the colourful retire life. Cheers man. I suggest don't eat too much fried food, it could damage your blood later on, suggesting watch some food experts like Dr Guntry or Dr Eric Berg video in KZitem, protect yourself keeping heathy would be much extend you wonderful journey lifestyle.
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
True I need to ease up on the fried foods
@retire_recharge_roam
6 ай бұрын
Great video! I’ve heard that getting an E-visa for Vietnam gets you 90 days. Cheers. - Javier and Fon
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
That might be the way to go ! I will be in Vietnam later this year
@VittoShulman
6 ай бұрын
Yes. You get it online and costs about 90-130$. You should get it in advance and have the visa-letter print out in paper copy to show when arriving. And there is no limit on visa runs - you can leave and come back the next day with a new 90day visa. Vietnam is wonderful. PS:;when getting your VN visa shop around different sites because some of them try to charge you more based on your country. Try different sites to get better price.
@frankcentofanti9317
4 ай бұрын
I hear Montenegro is amazing and affordable, still not a well known country yet
@RetireandGo
4 ай бұрын
I have heard great things about it!
@CasaFassa
6 ай бұрын
Nah having to pack up and fly all the time is awful. Constant travel is not "low cost".
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
I totally understand It’s not for everyone
@fluffy5534
6 ай бұрын
I was disappointed that you didn't give the dog a piece of your steak. He looked starved.
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
I understand I should get a few snacks maybe
@mplt6151
6 ай бұрын
Extending your stay in Thailand by one month costs you only 25 bucks. That’s much cheaper than any flight to wherever.
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
I totally understand :-) Just giving my reasons
@stevenwest3555
6 ай бұрын
Boom 💥
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Yes !! Boom Shake the room
@CasaFassa
6 ай бұрын
As for Mexico, I thought they were no longer just giving out 6 months anymore. They want to know you itnerary and will give you just enough time for your travel plans in Mexico.
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
6 months ! I was amazed It was stamped in my passport
@danwilliams8695
6 ай бұрын
😊
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
All the best to you
@Deeroc25
6 ай бұрын
Do you find that you get more views in one particular country over others ? If so, which country gets the most views ?
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Hmmm it changes a little I think I need to revisit some locations to get more attention on it Good question
@richardhaughton4303
6 ай бұрын
Presumably you factor in air fares?😅
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Yes Still living under 2000 a month
@k9companion231
6 ай бұрын
I respect your opinion on short term visas however air fare is now exorbitant and unless you are crossing borders by bus applying for a long term visa (if possible) is more feasible. Using your new home as a hub to travel in and out to other countries for short term visits is a more viable option.
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
It’s good to look at all the options There are some other great ways to go :-)
@AuntyJack123
6 ай бұрын
Flights within South East Asia is quite inexpensive.
@Kevin60611
6 ай бұрын
30 days for most, 90 days for Russians, I dont get it, so frustrating.
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
I understand I think they have an asylum seeker clause That may end though
@regnorse
6 ай бұрын
yeah so ridiculous because theyre all mostly draft dodgers
@VittoShulman
6 ай бұрын
You will get reported to Retirement Police. 😊😊😊 Because you are not retired. You a tourist traveling on tourist visas.
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Haha I’m a madman on the loose
@richardperritti5916
6 ай бұрын
Taxes is defiantly a consideration.
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
True They will Come for ya if you run a business in any country
@jamebong1494
6 ай бұрын
don't go to Southern Thailand brother because foreign won't work very well
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Phuket and Pattaya are the main stays for me I’ll Go back to Chiang Mai again
@regnorse
6 ай бұрын
?? they dont like foreigners in Hua hin etc?
@jamebong1494
6 ай бұрын
@@regnorse Southern Thailand are muslim
@jamebong1494
6 ай бұрын
@@RetireandGo Chiengmai and esan better
@jamebong1494
6 ай бұрын
@@RetireandGo or lao even more friendly
@thailandreaction
6 ай бұрын
Meh, I'd rather get a flight to Chiang Mai Hua Hine Phuket wherever IN Thailand than leaving the place, Malaysia is NOT Thailand.
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Chiang Mai has a nice jazz bar I miss
@joeblue2492
6 ай бұрын
Eventually you will be more fail and old. What then ?
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Expound on this a bit. What do you mean? I’m traveling in my 50s for this very reason! I think we agree with each other haha
@sokaiya1
6 ай бұрын
Dude, have movement but you should base out of Thailand. As an American you have a 30 day stamp on your passport which you can extend again another 30 days. That's not nearly enough time. Have a reasonably priced place in for example Bangkok and travel from there. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is the easiest international airport in the world to travel out of.
@Stevonthemove
6 ай бұрын
He will do what he wants,doesnt need that advice
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
I agree with you Thailand is home base !
@LarsAndersen-ig9yt
6 ай бұрын
Just be happy you're not Punxsutawney Phil😁
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Yes true haha
@elcubanito2442
6 ай бұрын
Albania and Georgia are 1 year tourist visas!
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
One year !!! I will look into this for possible 2025 travel
@Stevonthemove
6 ай бұрын
You are doing fantastic,thanks.im in malaysia right now,im 68,slow travel is what im doing nowadays,started a channel of memories just got to get all the gadgets to make vlogging easy! Cheers from@steveconthemove
@RetireandGo
6 ай бұрын
Outstanding! Share your knowledge Share your experience
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