Some birds aren’t meant to be caged, their feathers are just too bright! I’m free, at peace, soaring, fulfilled, happy, a minimalist, escaped the matrix and SE Asian Slow Traveling consciously. 🙏🏼
Because of you... Every day I get in my 10,000 steps. I carry a small freezer bag with chopped hot dogs, sausage, and hamburger to give some pampering to the countless abandoned dogs and cats I encounter in cities like Skopje, Pristina, Athens, and beyond. It feels good doing something that may be the only bright spot in their day. Thanks for the inspiration!
Wonderful video. One of your best yet. I am in the US and it really is chaos everywhere. You are an inspiration for me to get the heck out of here. Thank you for your video!!!
A new place which I’ve become actually obsessed with is Pizza Cult in Ubud. Amazing food, great service, such a cute venue and really affordable. Also a great place to bring your laptop and work from!
Living in the US, we are inundated with media from every angle about politics, the cost of living, the cost of healthcare, crime, Insurance and other things... and the cost of maintaining a decent life here has become ridiculous. If you post anything on SM that is honest and open you get attacked for even thinking about going abroad. People really believe that the US is the greatest country in the world.. and I am watching it crumble around me and thinking that they just have their head in the sand or something. I make a decent living, and my house is paid for, but to retire here would be disastrous because of all those things. I like your channel because of the constant positive message you bring. And the view.
@@anniesshenanigans3815 I feel you , thank you for this comment I was overwhelmed by the costs and had to leave I totally understand what you are saying Thank you :-)
Hello from CA & many thanks 4 wonderful Warwa homestay in Ubud(the best accommodations & food 4 my interests) but i have lived in Indonesia when younger when i could endure the heat & make the visa runs. Glad your enjoying your retirement. Hard 2 beat Bali for culture, food & nature!Lots of amazing cultures in Indonesia with unbelievable nature!
Thank you for this inspiring vlog. I have a lot of chaos going on in my life right now (work and home), and there just seems to be no end. Thank you for reminding me that I deserve to be happy and to have a life without chaos. I am looking into retiring in SE Asia (Malaysia specifically), and your vlogs have inspired me. Mahalo.
You most certainly do deserve to be at peace Try to reduce monthly stress ok? Sleep, hydrate, pushups every morning Sit ups too Walk every day ok? Headphones and go walk
Well done you !! Lovely & relaxing, lovely food, cute little doggy!! & Monkey's !! Yes i suppose everyone's circumstances are different, make some sensible decision's, have a back up plan, if you like travelling & like flying, like being on the move, then perfect, life is like taking risks, go for it, nothing to loose, your right we don't have to stay in one place & we are allowed to change our mind's 😅 we escaped, but the heat here in SE Asia i find too hot🥵 so returning to the chaos 😅...but hey ho, we have a choice so maybe we will vacate in future for long periods instead!! See what happen's! Also do it whilst you can 🙏
Great vid. Western culture leaves peace in last place until it’s almost too late. Thank God I’m not I. That category. However still planning on early retirement in SEA & enjoying lot the fullest
I loved Ubud! Check out the Holy Water Temple if you have the time to do it. I stayed in the city as well and it is CRAZY! The day I left to go back to Dempasar I ended up with Bali Belly. I believe it was from the hotel pancakes I ate before I left. It was 24 hours of awfulness. I know, TMI but be careful with the water....it's a real thang! Keep traveling...♥
Peaceful vibes. Thank you-. When Im alone walking I go to Introspection, that voice (my higher self )at times of chaos needs redirected, and now I've become wiser by experience, to direct that voice to the exit door because fear, and frustration, and hopelessness is not part of my plan. Overcoming and adapting. We come in alone, and we will depart from here alone. So no worries. Kept alot of fears on relocating from my family, purposely to find strength. Nice Peaceful vibes , good flow on this video, you look great but u do look hot! Temperature? Take care!
I'm a nomad also and would like to share some of my favorite affordable places more off the tourist path: Udon Thani Thailand Cagayan de Oro Philippines Kaohsiung Taiwan Hiroshima Japan Fukuoka Japan Cali Colombia Morelia México Sofia Bulgaria Budapest Hungary Kluj Napoca Romania Krakow Poland Bratislava Slovakia Just in case you want to mix things up someday. Enjoying your channel very much!
You are such an inspiration. Your videos have honestly changed my life. I, too, long to just exist peacefully. This September I have a 2 week trip to Bali planned (inspired by your videos). Just wondering, how would I find some of the beautiful hikes I see you taking?
You said a real fantastic statement," we stay honest respect people we don"t deserve to be ripped off on the outcome!!! God gave us S.E. Asia thank you looking foreward for your next videos and advice😊
Boy oh boy ! Talking about chaos , crime , high cost of living - I have been working in the last 30 years in the middle of Manhattan in New York City and experience those things on a daily basis . And what better place would be to scape all that craziness and find peace than Bali . And when you go for a hike in beautiful nature like Ubud you feel completely revitalized and realize that yes there are alternatives you just have to go and look for it .
Each time I watch your video, I find peace again. It is a significant step to sell everything and leave it all behind; I truly admire you for that. Does peace not eventually go hand in hand with loneliness? Would you consider making a video about how you deal with that?
Taking walks in natural areas like you are doing is necessary to remember that we like all living beings on Earth, are one with Nature, not separate from it. Getting away from the noise, the traffic, your cellphone and social media, and people for awhile lends itself to a spiritual perspective on life.
I came upon your channel as a result of my desire to live in Jomtien Thailand and watching multiple other videos on this subject. After watching a few of your videos, I began to almost hear myself speaking. My desire is very similar to yours, to live in peace in Southeast Asia. I will be making my initial visit in November of this year. The goal is to retire in Jomtien in 2030 (or sooner). You truly are an inspiration ❤
Each time I watch your video, I find peace again. It is a significant step to sell everything and leave it all behind; I truly admire you for that. Does peace not eventually go hand in hand with loneliness? Would you consider making a video about how you deal with that?
Just got back from Bali and Ubud. We stayed in Permuteran in the northwest of Bali, Munduk in the mountains and near the monkey forest in Ubud. A couple of days in busy Ubud with its hustle and bustle, amazing restaurants and cool temples was actually a lot of fun. However, like you I prefer the quieter places for spending most of my time. Can't say enough about the lovely local people.
@@RetireandGo You should try Sidemen, Permuteran or Munduk for some some real peace and quiet in beautiful surroundings. We stayed with a local family in Munduk and it was great. But yes, I love Ubud too.
Amen brother.I can 100% relate.Ive been in the Fire/Medical service for almost 25 years,so my life is all about dealing with chaos.Im about to retire soon and get lost as you would say. I stay in shape, Ive got my passive income in order,and now Im in the process of packing and selling everything in order to sell my house and car upon retirement. Keep up the good work,your videos are an inspiration.
I wish I could leave this mess now . Don't see it getting better , any time soon . Your videos set me on a clearer path for the future . I know I want a retirement like yours and I have everything in place . I just doing time now hahaha. Till I can make the move . Stay safe my friend .
"retire & go" is a inspiring concept....but I have personal responsibilities to take care of my aging parents in their 90's so I will have to postpone this journey till later. However, when that time comes, I plan to travel & regain my sanity from 35+ years of work, along with my wife. After all, most of us are trading time for money..and unlike money, time is irreplaceable....once spent, you cannot get that time back for all the money in the world. Peace & Joy to all.
100% inspired indeed! Thank you so much for sharing these seemingly amazing parts of the world! Can't wait to go! I'm stuck on building passive income right now though... to be continued
@@anniesshenanigans3815 don’t give up ok? Start close. With your surroundings Walking, exercise, hydrate, smaller meals , cancel all monthly subscriptions and payments you can. Start with debt payoff Then emergency fund build Then start building your dividend portfolio Along the way smile and be happy about the joy of being alive :-) Find a park near you for weekly long walks and picnics
check out Wayan Cafe, road leading to Monkey Forest, not far from Tropical View, at the back the garden is beautiful, thanks for your videos, inspiring
Great video. When you say you sold everything you own, is that entirely true? You have said before you kept your investment property. That’s a BIG keep and hold. Some would hear you say on this video you sold everything and went and then would sell their only asset and go as well. Just an observation. Thanks for the video.
Great question I rolled my property into a rental that makes me money Selling an income producing asset does not make sense :-) That’s like selling my dividend stocks otherwise I “did not sell everything” haha Keep income producing assets I sold one property , car, furniture, motorcycle, donated all clothing My backpack is it :-)
Great question Are you full time or vacation traveling? Vacation just buy a cheap SIM card For me I use international line on my phone as I need unlimited data That’s overkill for most people
Great question If you are in Malaysia for 90 days on arrival visa you could use the embassy But, I just go back to the US and hang with family for a few weeks , travel, ride motorcycles , get the new passport and you are good for 5 years of travel like this easy
What do you have to do when you run out of pages on passport. Have you had to renew passport yet. Do you have to go back to US for that.Great video as always.
@@cindybelsher4076 ok, when you get to immigration at the airport, ask them to stamp next to another stamp. Smile, open the page and point where you want it, say please :-)
After watching the presidential debate you just know that if you stay in the West you will probably end up in the 9th circle of hell- the ninth circle, the deepest, is where Satan resides. After watching 6:10 you just know that somewhere in the world a girl who looks like a Balinese princess is serving fantastic food in beautiful surroundings
@Java62PR To still make $45k a year on dividend stocks from which payout is cut in half after a stock crash, you need a substantial amount of money invested in them. And not only the payout could be halved, the company stock price itself could plummet.
Retired expst from the US living in Thailand six years. I gound my peace here. Great Thai partner, low cost of living, nice people, plenty of travel. Every day good and an adventure.. Bali on the list for next year. Will use your videos to help plan. Thanks for the great videos and inspirstion. Stay safe and happy travels.
Thumbs up 👍 Christopher & Aloha
A big aloha to you !
Some birds aren’t meant to be caged, their feathers are just too bright! I’m free, at peace, soaring, fulfilled, happy, a minimalist, escaped the matrix and SE Asian Slow Traveling consciously. 🙏🏼
This is fantastic!
I’m very happy to read this
Because of you... Every day I get in my 10,000 steps. I carry a small freezer bag with chopped hot dogs, sausage, and hamburger to give some pampering to the countless abandoned dogs and cats I encounter in cities like Skopje, Pristina, Athens, and beyond. It feels good doing something that may be the only bright spot in their day. Thanks for the inspiration!
Oh this is nice
Good idea
Great healthy walk !
Wonderful video. One of your best yet. I am in the US and it really is chaos everywhere. You are an inspiration for me to get the heck out of here. Thank you for your video!!!
This is the year to get out of that mess it’s scary :-)
I’m looking forward to your next video
Thank you :-)
It is fun and interesting to make these videos
Learning the equipment and editing software
I appreciate this kind of feedback
I started following you when you had 1K Subs... Now you have nearly 13K. Well done mate. Good content always drives a following!
Thank you kindly
It has been a wonderful experience
:-)
A new place which I’ve become actually obsessed with is Pizza Cult in Ubud. Amazing food, great service, such a cute venue and really affordable. Also a great place to bring your laptop and work from!
Oh my I will have to check this out !
@@RetireandGo 😉😉
Thank you for being on youtube your great . I’m turning 50 and I’m looking to change my life thanks for idea.
I’m happy to bring these places to you and a positive message :-)
Living in the US, we are inundated with media from every angle about politics, the cost of living, the cost of healthcare, crime, Insurance and other things... and the cost of maintaining a decent life here has become ridiculous. If you post anything on SM that is honest and open you get attacked for even thinking about going abroad. People really believe that the US is the greatest country in the world.. and I am watching it crumble around me and thinking that they just have their head in the sand or something. I make a decent living, and my house is paid for, but to retire here would be disastrous because of all those things. I like your channel because of the constant positive message you bring. And the view.
@@anniesshenanigans3815 I feel you , thank you for this comment
I was overwhelmed by the costs and had to leave
I totally understand what you are saying
Thank you :-)
Thanks for sharing
You are most welcome
I deserve peace, thanks
Yes you do !
Hello from CA & many thanks 4 wonderful Warwa homestay in Ubud(the best accommodations & food 4 my interests) but i have lived in Indonesia when younger when i could endure the heat & make the visa runs. Glad your enjoying your retirement. Hard 2 beat Bali for culture, food & nature!Lots of amazing cultures in Indonesia with unbelievable nature!
Thank you so much
Yes that was a great place to stay
All the best to you :-)
Thank you for this inspiring vlog. I have a lot of chaos going on in my life right now (work and home), and there just seems to be no end. Thank you for reminding me that I deserve to be happy and to have a life without chaos. I am looking into retiring in SE Asia (Malaysia specifically), and your vlogs have inspired me. Mahalo.
You most certainly do deserve to be at peace
Try to reduce monthly stress ok?
Sleep, hydrate, pushups every morning
Sit ups too
Walk every day ok?
Headphones and go walk
Well done you !! Lovely & relaxing, lovely food, cute little doggy!! & Monkey's !! Yes i suppose everyone's circumstances are different, make some sensible decision's, have a back up plan, if you like travelling & like flying, like being on the move, then perfect, life is like taking risks, go for it, nothing to loose, your right we don't have to stay in one place & we are allowed to change our mind's 😅 we escaped, but the heat here in SE Asia i find too hot🥵 so returning to the chaos 😅...but hey ho, we have a choice so maybe we will vacate in future for long periods instead!! See what happen's! Also do it whilst you can 🙏
Yes true
A backup plan is important
Work invest set up passive income travel and enjoy life
The road is long, and many a winding turn. That leads us to who knows where? Who knows where? But I'm strong.
You are indeed!
Thank you for this
What a cute little bus stop.
True :-)
Great vid. Western culture leaves peace in last place until it’s almost too late. Thank God I’m not I. That category. However still planning on early retirement in SEA & enjoying lot the fullest
Outstanding you will enjoy it
Bali or maybe Thailand?
I loved Ubud! Check out the Holy Water Temple if you have the time to do it. I stayed in the city as well and it is CRAZY! The day I left to go back to Dempasar I ended up with Bali Belly. I believe it was from the hotel pancakes I ate before I left. It was 24 hours of awfulness. I know, TMI but be careful with the water....it's a real thang! Keep traveling...♥
Oh my that happens for sure
Grease does it to me
Or too much spice haha
Peaceful vibes. Thank you-. When Im alone walking I go to Introspection, that voice (my higher self )at times of chaos needs redirected, and now I've become wiser by experience, to direct that voice to the exit door because fear, and frustration, and hopelessness is not part of my plan. Overcoming and adapting. We come in alone, and we will depart from here alone. So no worries. Kept alot of fears on relocating from my family, purposely to find strength. Nice Peaceful vibes , good flow on this video, you look great but u do look hot! Temperature? Take care!
Thank you for this , it was nice to read :-)
Oh yes quite hot !
Your videos are my go to peaceful zone.❤
This is wonderful to read
Blessings !
You nailed it with the aversion to chaos. Totally in harmony with that goal.
It has really helped me lower anxiety in my life :-)
I'm a nomad also and would like to share some of my favorite affordable places more off the tourist path:
Udon Thani Thailand
Cagayan de Oro Philippines
Kaohsiung Taiwan
Hiroshima Japan
Fukuoka Japan
Cali Colombia
Morelia México
Sofia Bulgaria
Budapest Hungary
Kluj Napoca Romania
Krakow Poland
Bratislava Slovakia
Just in case you want to mix things up someday. Enjoying your channel very much!
I really appreciate this list thank you
It’s very helpful!
You have been to some amazing places !
Love visiting Bali with you! I’m a year from retiring and traveling and am taking in all your advice!!!! 😎
This is wonderful to read :-)
Have a great week
You are such an inspiration. Your videos have honestly changed my life. I, too, long to just exist peacefully. This September I have a 2 week trip to Bali planned (inspired by your videos). Just wondering, how would I find some of the beautiful hikes I see you taking?
This was so nice to read
Thank you
Enjoy Bali and blessings to you
@@RetireandGo thank you, I will!
I’ll be in Ubud July 26 going to Uma Ubud resort $300/night very nice. I love my peace in KL and all the mess in the US has no effect on me
Oh my that sounds very cool
That place must be beautiful!
Yoga style retreat ?
You said a real fantastic statement," we stay honest respect people we don"t deserve to be ripped off on the outcome!!! God gave us S.E. Asia thank you looking foreward for your next videos and advice😊
I agree
Yes thank you
Have you traveled Asia ?
Yes Thailand 4 times really like the culture and people
Boy oh boy ! Talking about chaos , crime , high cost of living - I have been working in the last 30 years in the middle of Manhattan in New York City and experience those things on a daily basis . And what better place would be to scape all that craziness and find peace than Bali . And when you go for a hike in beautiful nature like Ubud you feel completely revitalized and realize that yes there are alternatives you just have to go and look for it .
I totally agree
I can only imagine how stressful NYC is right now
I watch a lot of cash Jordan
I actually had to stop
Each time I watch your video, I find peace again. It is a significant step to sell everything and leave it all behind; I truly admire you for that.
Does peace not eventually go hand in hand with loneliness? Would you consider making a video about how you deal with that?
@@M.ForEver888 you are right it does happen from time to time
I’m working on a video about that
It’s a few weeks out
@@RetireandGocash Jordan’ is one perspective. Millions of New Yorkers make it work every day.
@@arg888 true I like his vids
Taking walks in natural areas like you are doing is necessary to remember that we like all living beings on Earth, are one with Nature, not separate from it. Getting away from the noise, the traffic, your cellphone and social media, and people for awhile lends itself to a spiritual perspective on life.
Well said
It helps keep us connected to nature
I came upon your channel as a result of my desire to live in Jomtien Thailand and watching multiple other videos on this subject. After watching a few of your videos, I began to almost hear myself speaking. My desire is very similar to yours, to live in peace in Southeast Asia. I will be making my initial visit in November of this year. The goal is to retire in Jomtien in 2030 (or sooner). You truly are an inspiration ❤
You have a good goal !
And jomtien should be perfect
Each time I watch your video, I find peace again. It is a significant step to sell everything and leave it all behind; I truly admire you for that.
Does peace not eventually go hand in hand with loneliness? Would you consider making a video about how you deal with that?
I totally understand
I am working on one for sure
Just got back from Bali and Ubud. We stayed in Permuteran in the northwest of Bali, Munduk in the mountains and near the monkey forest in Ubud. A couple of days in busy Ubud with its hustle and bustle, amazing restaurants and cool temples was actually a lot of fun. However, like you I prefer the quieter places for spending most of my time. Can't say enough about the lovely local people.
I love Ubud
It is a peaceful place
:-)
@@RetireandGo You should try Sidemen, Permuteran or Munduk for some some real peace and quiet in beautiful surroundings. We stayed with a local family in Munduk and it was great. But yes, I love Ubud too.
@@budawang77 thank you !
Amen brother.I can 100% relate.Ive been in the Fire/Medical service for almost 25 years,so my life is all about dealing with chaos.Im about to retire soon and get lost as you would say.
I stay in shape, Ive got my passive income in order,and now Im in the process of packing and selling everything in order to sell my house and car upon retirement.
Keep up the good work,your videos are an inspiration.
You deserve a peaceful retirement
Blessings to you
I wish I could leave this mess now . Don't see it getting better , any time soon . Your videos set me on a clearer path for the future . I know I want a retirement like yours and I have everything in place . I just doing time now hahaha. Till I can make the move . Stay safe my friend .
Remember to care for yourself along the way :-)
Blessings!
@@RetireandGo Will do .
Fantastically edited film, shots are just stunning! Hats off my friend!
I appreciate this feedback
I try to learn and get better :-)
"retire & go" is a inspiring concept....but I have personal responsibilities to take care of my aging parents in their 90's so I will have to postpone this journey till later. However, when that time comes, I plan to travel & regain my sanity from 35+ years of work, along with my wife. After all, most of us are trading time for money..and unlike money, time is irreplaceable....once spent, you cannot get that time back for all the money in the world. Peace & Joy to all.
You are doing exactly what you need to and I’m sending blessings to you
100% inspired indeed! Thank you so much for sharing these seemingly amazing parts of the world! Can't wait to go! I'm stuck on building passive income right now though... to be continued
You are doing exactly the right thing :-)
I am stuck too.. if you have nothing in where do you start?
@@anniesshenanigans3815 don’t give up ok?
Start close. With your surroundings
Walking, exercise, hydrate, smaller meals , cancel all monthly subscriptions and payments you can.
Start with debt payoff
Then emergency fund build
Then start building your dividend portfolio
Along the way smile and be happy about the joy of being alive :-)
Find a park near you for weekly long walks and picnics
check out Wayan Cafe, road leading to Monkey Forest, not far from Tropical View, at the back the garden is beautiful, thanks for your videos, inspiring
I will have to check that one out !
Thank you
Thanks for the inspiration, my brother.
Peace
You are most welcome
Have a great week
Great video,thank you so much, Alloha.
A warm aloha back at you :-)
Omg, you are so right, talking and fighting about politics. My friends just do not get it and they never will. And I do mean all of my friends.
I understand
I had to walk away from the politics
It was getting me worked up and not healthy for blood pressure haha
@@RetireandGothe election this year is going to be horrible and brutal. It’s only getting worse here. You’re so lucky to be out of the US!
@@maryswanson2412 I understand! It’s a wild year
Great video. When you say you sold everything you own, is that entirely true? You have said before you kept your investment property. That’s a BIG keep and hold. Some would hear you say on this video you sold everything and went and then would sell their only asset and go as well. Just an observation. Thanks for the video.
Great question
I rolled my property into a rental that makes me money
Selling an income producing asset does not make sense :-)
That’s like selling my dividend stocks otherwise I “did not sell everything” haha
Keep income producing assets
I sold one property , car, furniture, motorcycle, donated all clothing
My backpack is it :-)
@@RetireandGo no problems. Thanks for clarifying. Keep it up mate. Love your work.
Mad dawg is cute as hell.❤❤
I love them mad dawgs
Do you have a video on what to do with your phone sim card should i have 2 phones
Great question
Are you full time or vacation traveling?
Vacation just buy a cheap SIM card
For me I use international line on my phone as I need unlimited data
That’s overkill for most people
How do you deal with renewing your passport overseas when your book gets full?
Great question
If you are in Malaysia for 90 days on arrival visa you could use the embassy
But, I just go back to the US and hang with family for a few weeks , travel, ride motorcycles , get the new passport and you are good for 5 years of travel like this easy
What do you have to do when you run out of pages on passport. Have you had to renew passport yet. Do you have to go back to US for that.Great video as always.
Very true
You can ask them to consolidate
But, yeah it will be a thing eventually haha
Im sorry. I dont understand your reply to my question@@RetireandGo
@@cindybelsher4076 ok, when you get to immigration at the airport, ask them to stamp next to another stamp. Smile, open the page and point where you want it, say please :-)
I see you don't compromise on food. Delicious isn't it compared to your Western affair. Enjoy!
True
Mostly for videos
I eat cereal and milk in my room often as well haha
Yes the Asian food is tasty ! Fresh and made to order
@@RetireandGo Try the 7/11 toasted cheese and ham sandwiches, great as a snack. They're an institution :)
@@fgafootball oh my gosh yes
I recently tried one
The flaky croissant one haha
It was so good toasted and 30 baht
@@RetireandGo the hot dog one is nice too!
After watching the presidential debate you just know that if you stay in the West
you will probably end up in the 9th circle of hell- the ninth circle, the deepest, is where Satan resides.
After watching 6:10 you just know that somewhere in the world a girl who looks like a
Balinese princess is serving fantastic food in beautiful surroundings
Haha yeah that showed me corporations are in control not politicians
Nothing last forever, your stocks will crash, period.
If my dividend stocks crash and their pay out is cut in half...I still make $45k a year....I'll take that chance vs working a 9-5...
Good grief man, what is this doomer attitude
You have to enjoy life more
Ok?
Diversify your investments
Smile ok? :-)
Exactly
Dividends pay right through recessions and depression
That’s why I like infrastructure stocks like energy and industrial metals
@Java62PR To still make $45k a year on dividend stocks from which payout is cut in half after a stock crash, you need a substantial amount of money invested in them. And not only the payout could be halved, the company stock price itself could plummet.
@@RetireandGo stocks will crash, because they are way overpriced and people are too greedy, they have FOMO.
Retired expst from the US living in Thailand six years. I gound my peace here.
Great Thai partner, low cost of living, nice people, plenty of travel. Every day good and an adventure..
Bali on the list for next year. Will use your videos to help plan.
Thanks for the great videos and inspirstion. Stay safe and happy travels.
This is wonderful
I’m happy for you
You are living your best life