How do you access finances? Do you have a bank account or do you use a debit card that is accessible / usable in all the countries which you travel? 2nd question: do you need to know the local language to live in these five places on your list? Can you explain how do you communicate with people there?
@@StarryVids I use Revolut, the card works well everywhere :) And no you don't need to, English is enough. There's a bit of language barrier with the locals especially in Thailand & Vietnam. Philippines & Bali are better with that!
whiile watching this I just twanted to cry, im 28 and there is nothing I want more to travel the world, I am studyng and as soon as I Can I will be able to achieve my dream.
I was in your same position, hated my life for 5 frickin long years till I learnt some skills to work remotely and now I travel the world 365 days a year, it's completely worth the hustle.
I just discovered your channel and love it. Really well put together. As a 55 year old married man I love your budget breakdowns for the areas you spend time.I also like that you include cost for living a healthy active lifestyle. With retirement approaching I can see my wife and I enjoying our good health in many of these areas. Keep up the great work and live life boldly.
Great video, you are awesome, so much information in a few minutes ( you speak fast!) You remind me of my Finnish boyfriend in London ( we swam and ran together) Danang is a fantastic place,it has everything a place could offer
Based in KL is a great option. From there you'll have access to all the tropical islands on fhe East and West within 4 - 6 hours drive or less than an hour flight. Not forgetting the highlands and national parks nearby.
Thank you for the great video which is helping me plan. Also great to see a seemingly happy young man experiencing the world and living the dream. Best wishes. I hope your prosperity is equal to the positivity you are putting out.
I really appreciate that you share both the good and the bad. And instead of saying just cheap or afforable you give budget range. It really helps people to visualize what it would be like to live there. Thank you! I am also starting my RUclips journey recently and this has been one of the reasons why. People just can't find good information anymore.
Thanks for all the updated good information. Da Nang, Vietnam was a great place but I would recommend Hoi An as well. It’s a short distance from Da Nang and I found a great room for $15 / night in the garden city area closer to the ocean. They also had bicycles that came with the stay. I enjoyed your vlog and all the amazing places. Thanks for making Relevant material.
Kuala Lumpur is crazy. I was living with 450$ a month (250 for rent, 200 for food, transportation and hang out). I was living in 136m² condo with 50m long swimming pool in front of the Sentral Station of KL.
you only rented a room for that much, don't joke. We have been living here in Kuala Lumpur for 2 years. A 2 bedroom flat in that building is the cheapest for 2800 ringgit and this part is the Indian Quarter...😂
Thanks for a deeply thought-out video. Seeing this as an Indonesian brings a lot of dilemmas. I just came back from Bali last month and even without visiting Canggu the traffic was bad enough around the city areas. A big issue that's going on around Indonesians is that the locals depend on tourism but these past few years I think tourists' respect towards locals (anywhere in the world, not just Bali) has gone down when they're on vacation, acting like if you got money you can do anything. Digital nomads are different, you guys live and breathe where you stay but man, tourists. Especially around beach areas anywhere in third-world countries, unbelievable. Not to say I had any problem with tourists when I was there though (foreign tourists I met were mostly nice and polite). That being said, other than outlier tourist behaviors, Balinese are getting worried about foreign investments stomping on locals and the "hub for digital workers" concept feeds into this and there doesn't seem to be any solution yet to the living cost and property prices going up. Any takes on this?
Wow, all beautiful places to stay in Southeast Asia for the digital nomads, and KL is the only city in your top 5 list, others are the beaches paradise.
@@JooseTheNomad You created a wonderful content for this video. Perhaps one of these days, you can come out with the most affordable city to live in for digital nomads in the world, Asia or Southeast Asia, or maybe the most affordable beach or island to live in for digital nomads in the world, Asia or Southeast Asia. 😀
Hello! I have been working in all the places that you said, and I totally agree with you, just comment that Siargao has changed a lot and now has a better internet and it has developed to be more comfortable for Digital Nomad
Hello my gf and I are looking to move out of America to the Phillipines this fall to get away from the toxic western lifestyle if possible do you have any remote work for us we are still young (19 and 18) but we are very determined on this matter and can work for a cheaper salary so we can move out as soon as possible it would be greatly appreciated if so I can send you my email so that you can get to know us and decide if were a right fit.
What an INSANELY beautiful destination for Digital Nomads. Hello from Malaysia. We have also loved and have been to Bali, Thailand, and the Philippines 😍❤👍
Been debating Central America vs Bali for months now and I think you sold me. Trying to start a business and Bali is just full of digital nomads, so cya there!
Just discovered your channel today. Amazing videos man - super informative, professional and entertaining. Keep going, you're absolutely smashing it in life!!
oh my god! thank you for mentioning Koh Phangan! I have been so so interested about this island because I read that it is built on rose quartz! And I am very interested in visiting and filming Thailand, very cool video thank you. I needed this video because my online business is still scaling up to a full time income but I need to get back on the road traveling and documenting while i scale the business. you have helped me so much with this video, thank u my friend.
im in nha trang vietnam right now. its my third city in a three month. first two were da nang and da lat, first impression about nha trang is that it’s much cleaner and a bit cheaper than da nang. both in foods and apartments you should definitely visit it if you haven’t been here
Siem Reap is a charming, smaller and laid back place with tons of tourist infrastructure and guest houses where you can get a nice private accommodation. Cambodians are super kind, humble. It's very inexpensive there. I'm convinced that I could get an annual retirement visa if I asked. I'm thinking about it.
Sooo...this is the best concept (by far) I have ever seen on youtube! Showing places including budgets and bottom prices. I really don't like the vids of the US guys as the country is too expensive in terms of rents and eating out. I love that this guy see the prices like 1-2usd and 6-7usd. So it gives me the real idea about pricing in those beautiful places. ❤️
@@JooseTheNomad thanks for highly valuable information. Do you think is there any chance to find even cheaper rents than on Airbnb? I usually start with Airbnb or hostels and then switch to longer term rent from locals. Usually for 1/3-1/2 of the Airbnb price.
@@JooseTheNomad Btw is there still any chance to start own Airbnb businesses or hostels in Bali? Or is the limited Bali space already too saturated and competition tough?
I've been looking for the best places for digital nomads outside of Southeast Asia because I wanted a different vibe but there is literally no place that compares to Southeast Asia, there are so many good places around the world But you will not find luxury like Southeast Asia, and if you find something close to it, its ridiculously expensive. There are some places in Latin America, Turkey... but they are still very far..
I live in Da Nang and Love it ! But decided to leave the country because the way the drive here they are just crazy. ! I was going at Fitness Elite, expensive but have everything, ice bath, sauna, 25m pool, very luxury and cool place. And here, I went to a lot a Digital Nomad Meetup, and till now is the best place If found in Asia, with open minded people but missing some spirituality side here. Thanks for the video.
Very good information! I'm retired and just spent 4 months in SE Asia. I stayed in Siem Reap, Bangkok, Phuket, Kuala Lumpur, Nepal (Pokhara). I'm recharging back in Texas, but I can see another trip in the near future. I'm not working, but I do blog posts for fun. I appreciate the suggestions. I haven't been in Bali in about 12 years. I look forward to your next video. Thanks!
Cheers Doug. Do you agree with these recommendations and do you have some other places you suggest.. Being retired, is a bit different to being a young Digital nomad ha ha. I'm in the same category as you are.
This is a Great list but mostly focussed on Southeast Asia. South America is a wonderful place for affordable options for location independent workers. Although I live in North America, I try to spend my money in countries where it will go further. I look for the same commodities that I have in North America but for a fraction of the price. That not only means cheap but reasonable quality of life, including safety, and health. Water is a big deal for me. I don’t drive and I don’t like having to carry big jugs of drinking water to my accommodation regularly. From my experience delivery services abroad are often unreliable. So I found a great place with healthy drinking water and all the commodities I need for the fraction of the price which is Bogota Colombia. What is great about Bogotá is that you can actually get a residency visa if you invest in buying a property and the cost of properties is again a fraction of what you would pay in my country. Thanks again for this video.😊
Thanks! Yea for sure many cheap options there but does the lifestyle compare? There's no ocean & beach either? Way less safe than here? It's not by accident that I have stayed in this area for so long☺️
@@JooseTheNomadYeah, by accident as it’s the places you can afford. Colombia is to expensive for him. There is not way he will find such a life style in any Latin America countries for the price you pay in SEA! I’ve been to both and obviously not comparable.
Canggu was amazing but the excessive traffic, overcrowding and beach pollution is starting to make it less appealing than other parts of Bali like Ubud or Uluwatu
Hi Joose, would be great to meet one day, I like how you are showing in a good light these places, I hope soon I will test it myself, as many people now, even in person, have clearly told me how positive southern Asia is. Have a great day, thanks for the content.
Two of us just returned a couple weeks back. We stayed in Nusa Dua and took excursions everyday. The traffic to Ubud was almost beyond belief; crazy.@@JooseTheNomad
Canggu, Bali is definitely more livable. It has so much to offer. Unfortunately, it's getting more expensive and busier. So if people who want to come are okay with that, then it's definitely the best option for a longer stay.
Yes exactly! And the food is still very affordable in Bali, same with renting a scooter. Accommodation just comes down to knowing how to find a good deal😊
I WAS in KL last Xmas and was pleasantly surprised what a great city it is sadly I was only there a few days but will be back at some stage in my travels
Yes, I agree. Among them, Canggu is still the best, although it may be overrated. Not only does it offer a wide range of food choices, accommodations, communities, and activities that can be tailored to different preferences and budgets, but most importantly, it is currently the largest digital nomad hub, allowing us to have a broader exposure in business. Nice video, can't wait to watch more from you!
Guess I might have gotten introverted the older I’ve gotten, because meeting new friends is not something I factor into a destination. But again, that’s just me. Awesome video.
Great video. However I was checking the prices in Ko Phan Ngan, and they are crazy expensive. I checked both Air BnB and booking. This was for the month of February 2024. Like triple plus the cost of what you have in this video.
Thank you! Maybe because you're checking very last minute? It's high season but there was still many options $600-1000/month when I was looking back in July. Anyway, did you check facebook?
Hi, thanks for your great contribution. I have seen in your video you are travelling with a friend. So it this budget only for yourself? Or is it paying both bills? Or does she pay the same amount, too? Its normally a big differen if travelling allone or with a friend. Thank you
Good picks. Reckon a little bit on the low side budget wise though for KL. Da nang is super cheap though. Da nang food western: La Casa (great lamb), Motor city - Detroit Pizza (best pizza by a mile).
@JooseTheNomad yes because think of it this way. People don't watch ur type of content once they add it to favorites and rewatch it multiple times a year etc. So when you put timestamps you let them remeber what they liked or needed in the video months later. I know youtubers care about watch time for metric. But trust me timestamps are very good. Don't take my opinion though check with chatgpt
Wow! So inspirational! I build websites and was laid off recently. I want to do this but a little bit of fear of how this will all work and how can I connect with people as I would be doing this likely solo for a few months.
First time I agree with someone on destination selection! I must mention that Siargao has extremely unstable internet and power outages are very common. I experienced a similar issue in Palawan so in general, I find the Philippines not very digital nomad-friendly, despite being such a beautiful country! Regarding Kuala Lumpur, I've been there and I was pleasantly surprised as well. My only disagreement is with Canggu, but I'm a Bali hater so don't judge me haha
Awesome🙏🏽 When's the last time you were in Siargao? I heard most places have Starlink now so Internet situation should be much better! And yeah Canggu is not for everyone but have you tried staying in Pererenan area? :)
Great review! What do you recommend for 1 month fun vacation in Jan-March season to meet a lot of people? Is Bali fun or just wet? Philippines better? Thanks!
Hmmm you mean less foreigners or less people? All I guess in a sense are "touristy" but Siargao is the most integrated with the locals and have nice yoga places! Koh Phangan has that vibe a lot too!
@@JooseTheNomad Thanks for the reply and info! Yes I meant British tourists specifically 😂 Also would like to be somewhere with good surfing lessons and other water sports like jet skiing but looks like Siargao and Da Nang would be best for that?
@@JooseTheNomadNice man! I hope to live this life within a couple of years and my company also allows 1 month a year working from anywhere which is cool. Out of curiosity, have you ever come across any venomous snakes, spiders or other animals that can seriously harm you as you travel SE Asia? I hear a lot about poisonous things out there but maybe it’s not so bad?!
@@Spiritandvitalityplus50 nice, hope you can do it soon! No you rarely come across those things here, it's not like Australia haha. I only once saw maybe a cobra in Ubud in a jungle resort😄
Hi Joose, nice video, can you tell me which of these places is easier to eat without garlic or onion? I am allergic and traveling a lot I have always had this problem.
@@JooseTheNomad technically all kitchens use them. but in some places I found it quite easy to have them removed, in others it was impossible and I lost weight 🤣
@@fulvio.leandro hahah yeah I have to say it can be a bit hard to communicate in the restaurants in all these places😀 For me being vegan, it's sometimes impossible to explain that in restaurants.. Like they don't understand what is "vegan", then I try to say no egg, no milk. And get a dish with cheese still in it for example😂 In that way Bali and Philippines maybe a safer bet for better communication!
I prefer Lombok than Bali tbh, less tourists, no traffic, better wider roads, much more cheaper. Just need to know where you wanna base, with the expat crowds or away from them 😅
@@JooseTheNomadif you wanna be in a mini Canggu (catered for westerners and where most of the digital nomads, surfers are based), Kuta Mandalika is the spot, with white sandy beaches and tons of empty ones as well. From there can always do day trips to the waterfalls up North, island hopping on the West and East coast, and then there's the famous Gilis where most Bali goers ended up to party, all within roughly 2 hours away from Kuta Lombok. There's Senggigi as well, a coastal with black sand town when tourists hang out it's to the Gilis where people hang out as well. Expenses over there is half of what you'll spend in Bali. And oh, to answer your question, what's your budget like and how big of a room/villa you need?
@@sparcousa yeah thanks! Just to say, I love Bali for so many things tho it's not just about the negative of having lots of tourists. But yeah I want to see how it is in Lombok too and just need a clean nice room in a guesthouse, nothing fancy but decent in a nice area :)
@@JooseTheNomad No, thank you! Not sure if have an answer for this question: I’m massage therapist by profession with a newer focus on content creation. In your view of all the places you have spent time in or visited where might you say would be great locations for filming (shooting) content? For example various exercise 🏃♀️, movement therapy, interviews and exercise/training facilities. Thanks so much!!!
Food cost are ten to twenty percent more than the video suggest to eat at higher quality restaurants on Koh Phan Nagn. Rent starts at $420 or 15000 thai baht / month for basic single accommodations + utilities. also, If you're over 55 ,expect to pay three to five times more for insurance from websites as he mentioned. I have lived in Thailand for nearly ten years, But this is my first time to visit the iron and mentioned above in High season. Guys, European women who come to visit Koh Phan Nagn drop-dead gorgeous! Be nice of course, and approach with authenticity.
You mentioned it’s difficult to find digital nomads in Da Nang. We’re currently touring Vietnam, and looking to find other like minded people. Curious to know if there’s any hidden gem spots in Da Nang, you found, that we could meet other nomads? Or if there’s any specific cities in Vietnam, that you found a good nomad community?
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Is it easy to find gym in siargao? Or its more like Vietnam ?
@@brujulatropical There is this for example: maps.app.goo.gl/ig4usGe2AxgYEHyy9?g_st=ic :)
How do you access finances? Do you have a bank account or do you use a debit card that is accessible / usable in all the countries which you travel?
2nd question: do you need to know the local language to live in these five places on your list? Can you explain how do you communicate with people there?
@@StarryVids I use Revolut, the card works well everywhere :) And no you don't need to, English is enough. There's a bit of language barrier with the locals especially in Thailand & Vietnam. Philippines & Bali are better with that!
Hello, I would like to interview you about digital nomads life while you in Thailand , thank you?
As a Thai I'm glad that you liked Koh Phangan and specifically Chaloklum, very peaceful part of the island with great diving trips to Sail Rock
Glad to hear😊🙏🏽
whiile watching this I just twanted to cry, im 28 and there is nothing I want more to travel the world, I am studyng and as soon as I Can I will be able to achieve my dream.
I feel you, I was in your shoes for years. Yo can do it!
I was in your same position, hated my life for 5 frickin long years till I learnt some skills to work remotely and now I travel the world 365 days a year, it's completely worth the hustle.
Work and jobs save up and reach your dream
I just discovered your channel and love it. Really well put together. As a 55 year old married man I love your budget breakdowns for the areas you spend time.I also like that you include cost for living a healthy active lifestyle. With retirement approaching I can see my wife and I enjoying our good health in many of these areas. Keep up the great work and live life boldly.
Thanks a lot man! I hope you enjoy your time🙏🏽
Downside?? No beach!
Great video, you are awesome, so much information in a few minutes ( you speak fast!)
You remind me of my Finnish boyfriend in London ( we swam and ran together)
Danang is a fantastic place,it has everything a place could offer
Your channel has become my go-to for travel inspiration. Keep up the fantastic work - you're making a real impact in the travel community!
Thanks so much! Great to hear🙏🏽
Based in KL is a great option. From there you'll have access to all the tropical islands on fhe East and West within 4 - 6 hours drive or less than an hour flight. Not forgetting the highlands and national parks nearby.
Sounds good!
As someone who wants to become a digital nomad in the next 2 years, this showed me some great insight. Thank you so much Joose!
My pleasure😊🙏🏽
What is your plan to achieve it?
Thank you for the great video which is helping me plan. Also great to see a seemingly happy young man experiencing the world and living the dream. Best wishes. I hope your prosperity is equal to the positivity you are putting out.
Thanks so much for the support🙏🏽 Hope you'll enjoy these places as much as I do!
I really appreciate that you share both the good and the bad. And instead of saying just cheap or afforable you give budget range. It really helps people to visualize what it would be like to live there. Thank you! I am also starting my RUclips journey recently and this has been one of the reasons why. People just can't find good information anymore.
@@Eda-Gunes thanks so much😊🙏🏽 Good luck!
You inspired me to work remote in Da Nang for a month mate! I arrive on Saturday 🤩🤩 great video 👏🏼
Awesome! Enjoy😎🙏🏽
If you're still there and love Thai food, I highly recommend a Touch of Thai in Da Nang. Amazing authentic Thai food and super friendly owners :)
@@stevepenfold7167 I'll go back soon, will check it out thanks😊
Thanks for all the updated good information. Da Nang, Vietnam was a great place but I would recommend Hoi An as well. It’s a short distance from Da Nang and I found a great room for $15 / night in the garden city area closer to the ocean. They also had bicycles that came with the stay.
I enjoyed your vlog and all the amazing places. Thanks for making Relevant material.
I think Hoi An is good to visit but not sure if it's good for longer stay? Thank you🙏🏽
Love Hoi An!
Kuala Lumpur is crazy. I was living with 450$ a month (250 for rent, 200 for food, transportation and hang out). I was living in 136m² condo with 50m long swimming pool in front of the Sentral Station of KL.
Can I know which condo??
@@misskay6161 Suasana Sentral
Thank you@@PureshowGaming
holy shit hahaha that's cheap!
you only rented a room for that much, don't joke. We have been living here in Kuala Lumpur for 2 years. A 2 bedroom flat in that building is the cheapest for 2800 ringgit and this part is the Indian Quarter...😂
Just came back from Hanoi and Hoi An. Both were great. I would keep Cambodia in mind too.
Thanks for a deeply thought-out video. Seeing this as an Indonesian brings a lot of dilemmas. I just came back from Bali last month and even without visiting Canggu the traffic was bad enough around the city areas. A big issue that's going on around Indonesians is that the locals depend on tourism but these past few years I think tourists' respect towards locals (anywhere in the world, not just Bali) has gone down when they're on vacation, acting like if you got money you can do anything. Digital nomads are different, you guys live and breathe where you stay but man, tourists. Especially around beach areas anywhere in third-world countries, unbelievable. Not to say I had any problem with tourists when I was there though (foreign tourists I met were mostly nice and polite). That being said, other than outlier tourist behaviors, Balinese are getting worried about foreign investments stomping on locals and the "hub for digital workers" concept feeds into this and there doesn't seem to be any solution yet to the living cost and property prices going up. Any takes on this?
I agree and I say the same as a Brazilian. We have many tropical paradises still hidden from the general public. I hope they stay far away in Asia!
These places look amazing! Thank you for sharing!
My pleasure😊🙏🏽
Wow, all beautiful places to stay in Southeast Asia for the digital nomads, and KL is the only city in your top 5 list, others are the beaches paradise.
🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@JooseTheNomad 😀
@@JooseTheNomad You created a wonderful content for this video. Perhaps one of these days, you can come out with the most affordable city to live in for digital nomads in the world, Asia or Southeast Asia, or maybe the most affordable beach or island to live in for digital nomads in the world, Asia or Southeast Asia. 😀
Hello! I have been working in all the places that you said, and I totally agree with you, just comment that Siargao has changed a lot and now has a better internet and it has developed to be more comfortable for Digital Nomad
Awesome! Yeah I'm so excited to go back to Siargao in a couple of months!
Hello my gf and I are looking to move out of America to the Phillipines this fall to get away from the toxic western lifestyle if possible do you have any remote work for us we are still young (19 and 18) but we are very determined on this matter and can work for a cheaper salary so we can move out as soon as possible it would be greatly appreciated if so I can send you my email so that you can get to know us and decide if were a right fit.
What an INSANELY beautiful destination for Digital Nomads. Hello from Malaysia. We have also loved and have been to Bali, Thailand, and the Philippines 😍❤👍
Thank you for this wonderful video. Really good to see KL is in your top 5 list of the most affordable and beautiful place for digital nomads.
Thank you!🙏🏽
@@JooseTheNomad 😀
What are you talking about?? Malaysia is a disaster and the nature is non existent. All that is left now is palm oil fields. 🤮
I spent 2 months in Da Nang. I loved it!
Nice!!🙏🏽
Well done, brother 👏🏻. Been to 4/5 of these places and I’m scoping out places to live abroad in SE Asia next year. Got yourself a new sub
Thanks man! Which one you haven't been yet?
@@JooseTheNomad no problem dude! Da Nang. Been to Vietnam, but only in the north unfortunately
@@MitchellTravels ah nice yeah Da Nang is definitely a must!
Been debating Central America vs Bali for months now and I think you sold me. Trying to start a business and Bali is just full of digital nomads, so cya there!
@@lathanmckinney Yeah I believe it's the better option for many😊
Your videos are the best because your are writing the prices and expenses
@@samasim862 Thank you! Glad to hear it's helpful😊
Great video, going to be in SIargao for 3 weeks in April.
Thank you! Nice, enjoy!🙏🏽
How was your siargao review?
Just discovered your channel today. Amazing videos man - super informative, professional and entertaining. Keep going, you're absolutely smashing it in life!!
Thanks so much! Appreciate it🙏🏽
Great summary, definitely looking forward to Siargao! 🏝️
@@JohanFitFoodie thanks! Enjoy🙏🏽
Love the color theme of 4RA, it’s so catchy and vibrant! Eye-candy bhi, money-candy bhi.
great video. just what i needed. could i kindly ask where you are in the 8:34 and 8:36 clip? in KL. thanks :)
Thanks! That's in thr Ceylonz Suites where I stayed :)
oh my god! thank you for mentioning Koh Phangan! I have been so so interested about this island because I read that it is built on rose quartz! And I am very interested in visiting and filming Thailand, very cool video thank you. I needed this video because my online business is still scaling up to a full time income but I need to get back on the road traveling and documenting while i scale the business. you have helped me so much with this video, thank u my friend.
So glad to hear😊🙏🏽
This was great! Thinking of leaving everything here in Norway and go to Bali
Thanks so much🙏🏽 Sounds good, enjoy your journey!
run away from the north before depression takes you lol !
im in nha trang vietnam right now. its my third city in a three month. first two were da nang and da lat, first impression about nha trang is that it’s much cleaner and a bit cheaper than da nang. both in foods and apartments
you should definitely visit it if you haven’t been here
I have been there and definitely prefer Da Nang :)
@@JooseTheNomad i’ll give it one more chance later. maybe i got bad experience because of living near son tra mountain and bad apartment
@@oleeeeeg yeah I really don't like that area, My An is so good :)
siem reap, good internet, cheap accommodation, cheap beer, cheep food and easy visa which a lot of people seem to over look
What's nice there?
Siem reap have Angkor wat . Sihanoukville have Koh Rong , Kampot have paper
Siem Reap is a charming, smaller and laid back place with tons of tourist infrastructure and guest houses where you can get a nice private accommodation. Cambodians are super kind, humble. It's very inexpensive there. I'm convinced that I could get an annual retirement visa if I asked. I'm thinking about it.
@@doug5246 Sounds good but what about the lifestyle there? Beach? Gyms? Activities? Food?👀
Same. Can’t go without great gym or beach.
Sooo...this is the best concept (by far) I have ever seen on youtube! Showing places including budgets and bottom prices.
I really don't like the vids of the US guys as the country is too expensive in terms of rents and eating out.
I love that this guy see the prices like 1-2usd and 6-7usd. So it gives me the real idea about pricing in those beautiful places. ❤️
Thanks so much! I'm glad to hear you liked it🙏🏽
@@JooseTheNomad thanks for highly valuable information. Do you think is there any chance to find even cheaper rents than on Airbnb?
I usually start with Airbnb or hostels and then switch to longer term rent from locals. Usually for 1/3-1/2 of the Airbnb price.
@@JooseTheNomad Btw is there still any chance to start own Airbnb businesses or hostels in Bali? Or is the limited Bali space already too saturated and competition tough?
@@mifluent yes for sure!
Koh Phangan is not cheap anymore , lived there long time. Psytrance heaven. Đà Nẵng is my favorite place in Vietnam. 🙏
It still can be relatively cheap :) Da Nang is awesome tho!
BEST VIDEO EVER THANK YOU MY FRIEND!!!!!!!!
@@isabellabarsumian9098 thanks so much😊🙏🏽
Incredible scenery[3:46] Can you tell me where this is? It’s definitely on my must-visit list for my coming holiday
@@budgetexplorers2 Magpupunko😊
thank you 🤩
Hey, great video:) I was wondering what is the name of the AirBnB in Bali at 9:57 and 9:26 ?😊
Great summary. Haven't been to Siargao but not surprised about the internet issue.
Thanks! Yeah luckily it's getting much better recently!
I've been looking for the best places for digital nomads outside of Southeast Asia because I wanted a different vibe but there is literally no place that compares to Southeast Asia, there are so many good places around the world But you will not find luxury like Southeast Asia, and if you find something close to it, its ridiculously expensive. There are some places in Latin America, Turkey... but they are still very far..
Yeah I feel the same! Only Cape Town & Playa Del Carmen seem to be comparable but still not the same as here haha..
I live in Da Nang and Love it ! But decided to leave the country because the way the drive here they are just crazy. ! I was going at Fitness Elite, expensive but have everything, ice bath, sauna, 25m pool, very luxury and cool place. And here, I went to a lot a Digital Nomad Meetup, and till now is the best place If found in Asia, with open minded people but missing some spirituality side here. Thanks for the video.
Yeah I just found that gym too, excited to try it out next month! And yeah they drive a bit furious hahaha. Where did you find thr meetup?
Where did you move to?
Very good information! I'm retired and just spent 4 months in SE Asia. I stayed in Siem Reap, Bangkok, Phuket, Kuala Lumpur, Nepal (Pokhara). I'm recharging back in Texas, but I can see another trip in the near future. I'm not working, but I do blog posts for fun. I appreciate the suggestions. I haven't been in Bali in about 12 years. I look forward to your next video. Thanks!
Thanks so muchn sounds like an awesome trip🙏🏽
Cambodia vs thailand
@@Usernotknown21 thailand!
Cheers Doug. Do you agree with these recommendations and do you have some other places you suggest.. Being retired, is a bit different to being a young Digital nomad ha ha. I'm in the same category as you are.
DA NANG looks amazing I must visit ,great video
@@GEORGEPappas-q6l I recommend! Thanks🙏🏽
This was a great video. To the point, informative, and great content!!!!
Thanks so much!
Very informative detailed yet brief and just the basic food shelter active and cost list
Thank you🙏🏽
This is a Great list but mostly focussed on Southeast Asia. South America is a wonderful place for affordable options for location independent workers. Although I live in North America, I try to spend my money in countries where it will go further. I look for the same commodities that I have in North America but for a fraction of the price. That not only means cheap but reasonable quality of life, including safety, and health. Water is a big deal for me. I don’t drive and I don’t like having to carry big jugs of drinking water to my accommodation regularly. From my experience delivery services abroad are often unreliable. So I found a great place with healthy drinking water and all the commodities I need for the fraction of the price which is Bogota Colombia. What is great about Bogotá is that you can actually get a residency visa if you invest in buying a property and the cost of properties is again a fraction of what you would pay in my country. Thanks again for this video.😊
Thanks! Yea for sure many cheap options there but does the lifestyle compare? There's no ocean & beach either? Way less safe than here? It's not by accident that I have stayed in this area for so long☺️
@@JooseTheNomadYeah, by accident as it’s the places you can afford. Colombia is to expensive for him. There is not way he will find such a life style in any Latin America countries for the price you pay in SEA! I’ve been to both and obviously not comparable.
Canggu was amazing but the excessive traffic, overcrowding and beach pollution is starting to make it less appealing than other parts of Bali like Ubud or Uluwatu
Yeah I'd love to live in Uluwatu if it just developes a bit more!
Totally agree, canggu has been ruined by tourists
@@danielbowater1585 I wouldn't say ruined but yea definitely lost its vibe a bit..
Great video bro ❤
@@dronelton Thank you😊
YOU sir are WINNING!
Thank you🙏🏽
Hi Joose, would be great to meet one day, I like how you are showing in a good light these places, I hope soon I will test it myself, as many people now, even in person, have clearly told me how positive southern Asia is. Have a great day, thanks for the content.
thank you for sharing this video!
My pleasure!
Great video. Nice to see so many LCA peeps in it ;)
Thanks! Hahahah nice🙏🏽
Great info Joose. Thank you for this one
Thanks, my pleasure🙏🏽
This was a great video, I wish I had seen it before. Thanks
Thank you! Did you go to a not so nice place?
Two of us just returned a couple weeks back. We stayed in Nusa Dua and took excursions everyday. The traffic to Ubud was almost beyond belief; crazy.@@JooseTheNomad
@@scottterry5794 ah yeah Nusa Dua not my favorite for sure :/
This was a really good video! Thank you!
Thanks so much🙏🏽
Canggu, Bali is definitely more livable. It has so much to offer. Unfortunately, it's getting more expensive and busier. So if people who want to come are okay with that, then it's definitely the best option for a longer stay.
Yes exactly! And the food is still very affordable in Bali, same with renting a scooter. Accommodation just comes down to knowing how to find a good deal😊
Love this video, man! Gave me great ideas!
Glad to hear🙏🏽
Love how 4ra keeps everything transparent, makes me trust betting with them more.
I WAS in KL last Xmas and was pleasantly surprised what a great city it is sadly I was only there a few days but will be back at some stage in my travels
another great video!
@@matthawksworth thank you!
Yes, I agree. Among them, Canggu is still the best, although it may be overrated. Not only does it offer a wide range of food choices, accommodations, communities, and activities that can be tailored to different preferences and budgets, but most importantly, it is currently the largest digital nomad hub, allowing us to have a broader exposure in business.
Nice video, can't wait to watch more from you!
Yes exactly! Thanks so much🙏🏽
Amazing content, really nice one
Thanks so much🙏🏽
I thought you were Suomalainen ❤❤ I recognized the accent. Aiti tule Kuhmosta. Kiitos!
Hahaha joo kyllä🙏🏽
Please include chapters. Otherwise keep up the good work 💫
Thx guys! Just topped up my 4rabet account, super easy and now ready to win big this week
Guess I might have gotten introverted the older I’ve gotten, because meeting new friends is not something I factor into a destination. But again, that’s just me.
Awesome video.
It's not the most important for me either😄 thanks!
Same..
Great video. However I was checking the prices in Ko Phan Ngan, and they are crazy expensive. I checked both Air BnB and booking. This was for the month of February 2024. Like triple plus the cost of what you have in this video.
Thank you! Maybe because you're checking very last minute? It's high season but there was still many options $600-1000/month when I was looking back in July. Anyway, did you check facebook?
I’ve not joined the groups in your video. I’ll do that and see. Phuket had much more reasonable prices. I will end up there I say. Thanks
@@francolaudadio193 in Patong? I like to stay in Rawai area in Ohuket and the prices seemed to be even higher than in Koh Phangan😳
Fantastic overview of some great and affordable destinations
@@JohnRPike thanks🙏🏽
@@JooseTheNomad you're welcome
Amazing! I look forwad to Go asia😊
@@tarotmanifestacao enjoy😊🙏🏽
Hi, thanks for your great contribution. I have seen in your video you are travelling with a friend. So it this budget only for yourself? Or is it paying both bills? Or does she pay the same amount, too? Its normally a big differen if travelling allone or with a friend. Thank you
These budgets are doable as a couple yes😊 I mean the main extra cost is food compared to being alone.
5:15 min Ko Pha Ngan Island, Thailand.
I loved Dan nang and Nha Trang
Me too😍
Nice video. Great to see Da Nang on the list 🏝️
Thanks🙏🏽
Good picks. Reckon a little bit on the low side budget wise though for KL. Da nang is super cheap though.
Da nang food western: La Casa (great lamb), Motor city - Detroit Pizza (best pizza by a mile).
Thanks! Yeah Da Nang is crazy! Thanks for the recs🙏🏽
Happy easter, would love if you consider adding Timestamps!❤ best wishes brother
Not for this video but future ones
Happy Easter! I'm not sure if it's good for my videos. Would it be helpful?
@JooseTheNomad yes because think of it this way. People don't watch ur type of content once they add it to favorites and rewatch it multiple times a year etc. So when you put timestamps you let them remeber what they liked or needed in the video months later. I know youtubers care about watch time for metric. But trust me timestamps are very good. Don't take my opinion though check with chatgpt
@@VirtousStoic Okay yeah that's true! I'll look into it, thanks🙏🏽
Wow! So inspirational! I build websites and was laid off recently. I want to do this but a little bit of fear of how this will all work and how can I connect with people as I would be doing this likely solo for a few months.
Thank you! It's so easy to make friends in many of these places! In Koh Phangan and Siargao the most but also in Canggu and Da Nang :)
Now this is heaven on Earth😍
Which one?🙊
All of them i assume, however i was looking at kuala luampar, yogjakarta and bali @@JooseTheNomad
Love Bali, indonesia🇮🇩
Yees❤️
Just tried the 4ra platform, super smooth and easy to use.
First time I agree with someone on destination selection!
I must mention that Siargao has extremely unstable internet and power outages are very common. I experienced a similar issue in Palawan so in general, I find the Philippines not very digital nomad-friendly, despite being such a beautiful country!
Regarding Kuala Lumpur, I've been there and I was pleasantly surprised as well.
My only disagreement is with Canggu, but I'm a Bali hater so don't judge me haha
Awesome🙏🏽 When's the last time you were in Siargao? I heard most places have Starlink now so Internet situation should be much better! And yeah Canggu is not for everyone but have you tried staying in Pererenan area? :)
Absolutely love your videos, they are so well put together and helpful. Thank you
Thanks so much, glad to hear🙏🏽
Great review! What do you recommend for 1 month fun vacation in Jan-March season to meet a lot of people? Is Bali fun or just wet? Philippines better? Thanks!
@@nextari Thanks! That time yeah Philippines probably better :) or Thailand.
Thanks meeen for this informative piece .. Bali it is 🤝🤝
Glad to hear🙏🏽
Great overview thanks.
Thank you🙏🏽
Fantastic video! Which of these places would you say is the least touristy and also which has more Yoga/Meditation-type vibes?
Hmmm you mean less foreigners or less people? All I guess in a sense are "touristy" but Siargao is the most integrated with the locals and have nice yoga places! Koh Phangan has that vibe a lot too!
@@JooseTheNomad Thanks for the reply and info! Yes I meant British tourists specifically 😂 Also would like to be somewhere with good surfing lessons and other water sports like jet skiing but looks like Siargao and Da Nang would be best for that?
@@Spiritandvitalityplus50 hahahah yeah not too many in these places😄 Siargao definitely best for surfing! There's also wake park and jet skis!
@@JooseTheNomadNice man! I hope to live this life within a couple of years and my company also allows 1 month a year working from anywhere which is cool.
Out of curiosity, have you ever come across any venomous snakes, spiders or other animals that can seriously harm you as you travel SE Asia? I hear a lot about poisonous things out there but maybe it’s not so bad?!
@@Spiritandvitalityplus50 nice, hope you can do it soon! No you rarely come across those things here, it's not like Australia haha. I only once saw maybe a cobra in Ubud in a jungle resort😄
Great tips! Thanks! What mic and camera do you use! The quality was so good!
Thanks! I use Iphone 15pro with DJI mic nowadays :)
Awesome thanks! Heading to Da Nang in 2 weeks time for their NY! Super excited.
@@92MrTk nice enjoy🙏🏽
Oh I know the model, it's the one with the insanely hot coquette in front of it.
The place where you are is tribal canggu I was here a beautiful coworking space and hostel
Yes it's a nice place😊
Hi Joose, nice video, can you tell me which of these places is easier to eat without garlic or onion? I am allergic and traveling a lot I have always had this problem.
Thanks man! Hmmm I'm not sure actually sorry maybe Google will know which cusines use them the least?🤔
@@JooseTheNomad technically all kitchens use them. but in some places I found it quite easy to have them removed, in others it was impossible and I lost weight 🤣
@@fulvio.leandro hahah yeah I have to say it can be a bit hard to communicate in the restaurants in all these places😀 For me being vegan, it's sometimes impossible to explain that in restaurants.. Like they don't understand what is "vegan", then I try to say no egg, no milk. And get a dish with cheese still in it for example😂 In that way Bali and Philippines maybe a safer bet for better communication!
@@JooseTheNomad ahahah top! Thank you! Where are u now?
Brief and to the point, thanks! What do you think about Lombok comparing to Bali?
Thanks! I actually never been to Lombok yet, will check it out next summer!
I prefer Lombok than Bali tbh, less tourists, no traffic, better wider roads, much more cheaper. Just need to know where you wanna base, with the expat crowds or away from them 😅
@@sparcousa I couldn't find a nice place to stay with a makes sense price is Lombok. What's cheaper there?
@@JooseTheNomadif you wanna be in a mini Canggu (catered for westerners and where most of the digital nomads, surfers are based), Kuta Mandalika is the spot, with white sandy beaches and tons of empty ones as well. From there can always do day trips to the waterfalls up North, island hopping on the West and East coast, and then there's the famous Gilis where most Bali goers ended up to party, all within roughly 2 hours away from Kuta Lombok. There's Senggigi as well, a coastal with black sand town when tourists hang out it's to the Gilis where people hang out as well. Expenses over there is half of what you'll spend in Bali. And oh, to answer your question, what's your budget like and how big of a room/villa you need?
@@sparcousa yeah thanks! Just to say, I love Bali for so many things tho it's not just about the negative of having lots of tourists. But yeah I want to see how it is in Lombok too and just need a clean nice room in a guesthouse, nothing fancy but decent in a nice area :)
Amazing Video, thanks.
My pleasure!
Your videos make a difference.
@@totalconcretegeelongvic thanks so much🙏🏽
Subscribed ♥️ amazing content !
Thanks so much🙏🏽
WONDERFUL VIDEO!!
...are those USD prices you are quoting?
@@garfieldmtify thanks so much! Yes USD
@@JooseTheNomad No, thank you! Not sure if have an answer for this question: I’m massage therapist by profession with a newer focus on content creation. In your view of all the places you have spent time in or visited where might you say would be great locations for filming (shooting) content? For example various exercise 🏃♀️, movement therapy, interviews and exercise/training facilities. Thanks so much!!!
@@garfieldmtify It depends what kind of places you want exactly. Canggu has the most facilities :)
Excellent camera quality. Sir, which camera setup are you using for your videos and drone footage? Thanks 🙏🏽
Great video.
@@CherryBlossomskt thanks!
Verification process in 4RA so simple, got my account ready in no time
Just came back from Hanoi planning to go to Da Nang soon
Nice! Enjoy🙏🏽
One of my favorite coworking spots Tribal 👌🏽
Yea I really liked it too🙏🏽
Food cost are ten to twenty percent more than the video suggest to eat at higher quality restaurants on Koh Phan Nagn. Rent starts at $420 or 15000 thai baht / month for basic single accommodations + utilities.
also, If you're over 55 ,expect to pay three to five times more for insurance from websites as he mentioned.
I have lived in Thailand for nearly ten years, But this is my first time to visit the iron and mentioned above in High season.
Guys, European women who come to visit Koh Phan Nagn drop-dead gorgeous! Be nice of course, and approach with authenticity.
Ew
Great work here!! Thank you! ❤❤
But as a girl travelling alone, would all these destinations be quiet safe for me?
@@nashwahussein1306 thank you🙏🏽 I would think so, using normal caution
You mentioned it’s difficult to find digital nomads in Da Nang. We’re currently touring Vietnam, and looking to find other like minded people. Curious to know if there’s any hidden gem spots in Da Nang, you found, that we could meet other nomads? Or if there’s any specific cities in Vietnam, that you found a good nomad community?
I met other digital nomads on the beach and cafes on the Mỹ An area😊
For example there was often people working on their laptops here: maps.app.goo.gl/tfooSebo3vKrs2Wj8?g_st=ic