Great topics bud I rarely get depressed and have a few activities and hobbies but I do get it, being a stranger in a strange land is different, culture shock comes into play I wouldn't live there if I got the same feeling as I've had in a couple countries I've visited ✌️✌️
I just found your channel. I've lived in Thailand for at least 15 years of my life. Now I am living in Bucerias, MX. I wanted to be closer to my kids in California and Hawaii. It was great at first...but my kids have their own lives now. I am thinking about moving to Kampot. I miss SE Asia. My kids say if you want to do it. I'm 68 and I speak Thai and Spanish. I think I can pick up the basics in Cambodia.
Solitude is my cup of tea as well. I generally avoid other people until after I've observed them a bit. If they seem like a decent person I might chat them up a bit. I have a select few here in Cambodia that I see once or twice a week.
I as well enjoy solitude and have lived my life very stress free and remained single here people need 2 incomes and people walk around miserable held for Ransom in relationships
Well said Jon ❤! I agree with your thoughts. I too am an expat from Alberta Canada. Just over one year in Cambodia. I'm here to stay, the western life isn't for me anymore. I've was planning this move since 2009, now I'm here and I wouldn't have it any other way. Thanks for sharing and making ME think. 😎🙏
Cheers sir here in 🇨🇦 it's an endless wheel of disillusion my taxes alone are $3200/yr I can totally handle the much simpler life People walk around entitled like look at us but they are fools and chick's will work u into the ground At 60 I'm gone 2 yrs to go May I ask if u live in the city or country ??
@@fasteddy60 very cool sir I hope u like it And have a great life I will be coming there sometime whether it's a visa run or not I'm gonna travel till om happy somewhere maybe a small farm and a good woman to give her a good life but not lose my fortune lol
My depression kicked in after 7 months straight- working with a traveling monster truck entertainment tour. Rarely saw the same people day in and day out. In my experience, I agree 💯 with Jon. Finding a way to relate to others in the moment, and getting involved in any local activities, events or even gatherings your invited to, is a big help. If I knew that I was staying somewhere for longer than a week, I would work on building more meaningful connections with people & sometimes open up to them and have a more human interaction/ connection
Absolutely. We still have the old "macho man" attitude. I say, just like the bum check when you hit a certain age, perhaps we should also just talk to a doctor about our feelings and mental status. I saw a report that said 1 in 4 Americans are prescribed antidepressants. I think if there has been some preventative maintenance done, perhaps that number wouldn't be so high
Just found your channel, and really appreciate your openness and honesty. Too many expat and so called digital nomad vloggers insist on painting a too perfect, instagram polished version of travel!
Definetly went through all these emotions when I was in Chaing Mai for 16 months, back in the US to reevaluate . Mostly likely will return to SEA in the next 6 months. Thanks for the vlog, well done
Thanks for watching. It seems we go through these cycles. I go back to the states every year to visit family typically for a month. About 2 weeks into it, I want to get back "home" to Cambodia.
Great honest video. Really helped me to hear someone say these things. Although I’m not an expat yet, I go to Thailand every year and speak some Thai. I am aiming towards early retirement in Thailand. But even though I can’t stand living in the uk, I still question myself sometimes. Aren’t we funny creatures?
The strangest thing about people is that our experiences and our mind are capable of changing our biology. Crazy stuff really. I hope you achieve your early retirement. Have you considered other locations outside Thailand?
No I haven’t. I’ve been to Laos and Vietnam but not Cambodia so I could do well to go to Cambodia. I enjoyed Laos and Vietnam but didn’t feel like I wanted to visit them again whereas Thailand has this pull for me. I really like the north. We are flooded at the moment in Chiang mai and I’m still happy to be here 😂
Tropical paradise is basically NYC/DC July all year long, isn't it? Lots of people genuinely hate that. Lots of people would get depressed just from the climate alone.
fair point. We do have "seasons" however they are a bit different than the Metro DC area. Here we have "wet season" still warm but not hot, "high season" aka tourist season, dry and reasonably cool, and then we have "dry season" which is just hot (and dusty) Thanks for your input, always nice to get a comment from the best channel in the world (love the name btw) cheers Alex, all the best
As you read this I do hope you are feeling great! Why does anyone get depressed? I don't think expats are more prone to depression. I do think it is harder for expats to work their way out of a bout with depression. Lots of reasons for this with the main one being expats may create a unique reality. I've lived in Saudi Arabia 5 years, Thailand for 11 and 9 US states.... and... will be beginning to live in Cambodia in 6 months.
@@JonAbroad IT WAS HOT (lol) It was rugged. This was in the 1980's, prior to cell phones and certainly prior to the liberalization of the kingdom. I traveled the whole of the country chasing infrastructure projects. I received two 'R & R's and a home leave per year to maintain sanity. That's how I first came to Bangkok in 1982. I yearn to visit Saudi again and may well do so to visit a friend. But, mostly I cherish the memories. Surprisingly, they are a hospitable people. I was in the first half of my thirties.
Great talk I want to go abroad again this time for pure peace and enjoyment without the worries of having a cute wife I’m not going to look been used taking advantage of even killed for 13 minutes I’m going to leave it up to the one person in the whole world I know I can trust my life with then and now our father in heaven may he also ride with you my brother 😊
That's about the only thing you can trust !!! I can see a small farm with a good woman and give her a good life here in Namerica you are basically held for ransom
@@37F-Boone true but it's not easy here basically held for Ransom everywhere to stay on the wheel running till you drop I'm not waiting till 65 till all the pensions and inheritances slaving endlessly to stay on top of this overwhelming economy ✌️✌️
When you leave your country you will be a foreigner for a rest of your life I should know left my country 55years ago and I’m still a foreigner cheer up and be happy that’s about all I can say 😂I’m old and ugly no body wants me only my Jehovah God looks after me just trying to be happy from day to day
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Great topics bud I rarely get depressed and have a few activities and hobbies but I do get it, being a stranger in a strange land is different, culture shock comes into play I wouldn't live there if I got the same feeling as I've had in a couple countries I've visited
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I just found your channel. I've lived in Thailand for at least 15 years of my life. Now I am living in Bucerias, MX. I wanted to be closer to my kids in California and Hawaii. It was great at first...but my kids have their own lives now. I am thinking about moving to Kampot. I miss SE Asia. My kids say if you want to do it. I'm 68 and I speak Thai and Spanish. I think I can pick up the basics in Cambodia.
If you are language savvy you'll be fine. Come on over
Great topic. I enjoy solitude and generally avoid others. However I have wondered if that would change when living abroad. Food for thought.
Solitude is my cup of tea as well. I generally avoid other people until after I've observed them a bit. If they seem like a decent person I might chat them up a bit. I have a select few here in Cambodia that I see once or twice a week.
I as well enjoy solitude and have lived my life very stress free and remained single here people need 2 incomes and people walk around miserable held for Ransom in relationships
Well said Jon ❤!
I agree with your thoughts. I too am an expat from Alberta Canada. Just over one year in Cambodia. I'm here to stay, the western life isn't for me anymore. I've was planning this move since 2009, now I'm here and I wouldn't have it any other way. Thanks for sharing and making ME think. 😎🙏
Thank you for watching. I am glad you feel at home here in Cambodia. It truly is a wonderful place.
Cheers sir here in 🇨🇦 it's an endless wheel of disillusion my taxes alone are $3200/yr I can totally handle the much simpler life
People walk around entitled like look at us but they are fools and chick's will work u into the ground
At 60 I'm gone 2 yrs to go
May I ask if u live in the city or country ??
@@zandig666 I recently moved back to Siem Reap, just outside the city center.
@@fasteddy60 very cool sir I hope u like it
And have a great life I will be coming there sometime whether it's a visa run or not I'm gonna travel till om happy somewhere maybe a small farm and a good woman to give her a good life but not lose my fortune lol
Great video Jon! We love you and miss you!!!
Love and miss you guys too
My depression kicked in after 7 months straight- working with a traveling monster truck entertainment tour. Rarely saw the same people day in and day out. In my experience, I agree 💯 with Jon. Finding a way to relate to others in the moment, and getting involved in any local activities, events or even gatherings your invited to, is a big help. If I knew that I was staying somewhere for longer than a week, I would work on building more meaningful connections with people & sometimes open up to them and have a more human interaction/ connection
Thank you for sharing your story. I appreciate it.
As someone who has lived abroad and currently living abroad in Bangkok, this video is true! Thank you for sharing and encouraging .
I'm happy to hear that my content resonates with folks currently living abroad. Thank you for your kind words
Thanks for the vid Jon, very insightful and for sure something all men should talk more about...mental health.
Absolutely. We still have the old "macho man" attitude. I say, just like the bum check when you hit a certain age, perhaps we should also just talk to a doctor about our feelings and mental status. I saw a report that said 1 in 4 Americans are prescribed antidepressants. I think if there has been some preventative maintenance done, perhaps that number wouldn't be so high
@@JonAbroad I fully agree Jon. A problem shared is a problem halfed ;)
Great advice on the Diary.
Thank you for watching 🙏🏻
Just found your channel, and really appreciate your openness and honesty. Too many expat and so called digital nomad vloggers insist on painting a too perfect, instagram polished version of travel!
Thank you. I agree, I try to be open and honest in my videos
Agreed
Thanks Jon for a great video . This was interesting mate .
Thanks for watching
Definetly went through all these emotions when I was in Chaing Mai for 16 months, back in the US to reevaluate . Mostly likely will return to SEA in the next 6 months. Thanks for the vlog, well done
Thanks for watching. It seems we go through these cycles. I go back to the states every year to visit family typically for a month. About 2 weeks into it, I want to get back "home" to Cambodia.
How about outdoor activities ? Love you buddy
I'll add it to the list. Love ya too
After I heard you speak Khmer, I subscribed. I don't subscribe to many channels, so cheers!
Cheers. I'm still learning, a long way to go yet.
Great honest video. Really helped me to hear someone say these things. Although I’m not an expat yet, I go to Thailand every year and speak some Thai. I am aiming towards early retirement in Thailand. But even though I can’t stand living in the uk, I still question myself sometimes. Aren’t we funny creatures?
The strangest thing about people is that our experiences and our mind are capable of changing our biology. Crazy stuff really. I hope you achieve your early retirement. Have you considered other locations outside Thailand?
No I haven’t. I’ve been to Laos and Vietnam but not Cambodia so I could do well to go to Cambodia. I enjoyed Laos and Vietnam but didn’t feel like I wanted to visit them again whereas Thailand has this pull for me. I really like the north. We are flooded at the moment in Chiang mai and I’m still happy to be here 😂
I understand the "pull" of a country 100%. Cambodia might be a great place to do your visa runs
@@JonAbroad And it makes sense to go to Cambodia to complete the circle so to speak! Yes when I have to do my visa runs, I’ll go to Cambodia!
Good to hear. Keep me posted on your retirement!
Tropical paradise is basically NYC/DC July all year long, isn't it? Lots of people genuinely hate that. Lots of people would get depressed just from the climate alone.
fair point. We do have "seasons" however they are a bit different than the Metro DC area. Here we have "wet season" still warm but not hot, "high season" aka tourist season, dry and reasonably cool, and then we have "dry season" which is just hot (and dusty)
Thanks for your input, always nice to get a comment from the best channel in the world (love the name btw) cheers Alex, all the best
As you read this I do hope you are feeling great!
Why does anyone get depressed? I don't think expats are more prone to depression.
I do think it is harder for expats to work their way out of a bout with depression. Lots of reasons for this with the main one being expats may create a unique reality.
I've lived in Saudi Arabia 5 years, Thailand for 11 and 9 US states.... and... will be beginning to live in Cambodia in 6 months.
Welcome to Cambodia (soon)
How was Saudi?
@@JonAbroad IT WAS HOT (lol)
It was rugged. This was in the 1980's, prior to cell phones and certainly prior to the liberalization of the kingdom. I traveled the whole of the country chasing infrastructure projects.
I received two 'R & R's and a home leave per year to maintain sanity. That's how I first came to Bangkok in 1982.
I yearn to visit Saudi again and may well do so to visit a friend. But, mostly I cherish the memories. Surprisingly, they are a hospitable people.
I was in the first half of my thirties.
Seems like you have had quite the adventurous life. If you end up in Kampot, I'd love to hear some stories, over a meal perhaps.
Sounds like a plan. At the moment my plan is to arrive Kampot mid December.
Hope to see you then
Great talk I want to go abroad again this time for pure peace and enjoyment without the worries of having a cute wife I’m not going to look been used taking advantage of even killed for 13 minutes I’m going to leave it up to the one person in the whole world I know I can trust my life with then and now our father in heaven may he also ride with you my brother 😊
🙏🏻
That's about the only thing you can trust !!!
I can see a small farm with a good woman and give her a good life here in Namerica you are basically held for ransom
@@37F-Boone true but it's not easy here basically held for Ransom everywhere to stay on the wheel running till you drop I'm not waiting till 65 till all the pensions and inheritances slaving endlessly to stay on top of this overwhelming economy ✌️✌️
Live your best life to the best of your ability.
Cheers.
Cheers
@@JonAbroad thanks for inspiring me, among others, to upload my years of travel videos that are just sitting on hard drives.
Upload them, I'd like to watch. Send me a link
I am 53 and have never found true happiness
I'm sorry to hear that. Have you moved abroad or considering it?
@@JonAbroad, hoping to jon, when I get to 55 and live out the rest of my life in the sunshine ☀, great channel by the way
Thank you sir. 🙏🏻
Thank you for watching
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When you leave your country you will be a foreigner for a rest of your life I should know left my country 55years ago and I’m still a foreigner cheer up and be happy that’s about all I can say 😂I’m old and ugly no body wants me only my Jehovah God looks after me just trying to be happy from day to day
cheers, thank you for that