John's RUclips Channel and Music: youtube.com/@tColorsinspacerecordings Dan's Da Nang Vietnam Cost of Living Report: vagabondbuddha.com/retire-in-da-nang-vietnam/ 𝗗𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗘-𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞→ 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 vagabondbuddha.com/fire-your-boss-travel-world/ 𝗗𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗽 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲☆★☆ vagabondbuddha.com/ 𝗗𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗥oad Map to Freedom Overseas (Retire Overseas Course)☆★☆ vagabondbuddha.com/courses/the-retire-overseas-course/ 𝗗𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 $$$ 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀e vagabondbuddha.com/courses/the-hobby-income-course/ Health Insurance I Bought (Free ebook, Video, Agent, not affiliate link): vagabondbuddha.com/expat-health-insurance-ebook/ What kinds of risks are you taking if you move overseas? vagabondbuddha.com/our-liability-disclaimer-the-risk-is-on-you/
Awesome video! Another great interview. Very honest man and fellow musician. Bro, you have discovered the same things I have about DaNang...Love It! Dan, it's Sal, I'm still kicking butt in Pattaya...75 lbs lighter, and with the same wonderful woman. Loving life! Great video!!!
These interviews are great as you see how other people talk about their experiences! Thanks for sharing, there's a world out there to explore and hopefully someday we all can travel to these places.
Getting that $600 rent down to the $250 which is totally fine is the key . The $350 difference is a Lot of $ there . I saw brand new fully furnished apts with elevator , laundry In unit , etc. for $250 right in that area in May . You can walk everywhere you need , the beach is right there . Grab taxi or Grab Motorbike for odd longer local trips . Don't even need a scooter
Nice find Dan ! -- So many people have found a better life outside the "norm" - back home - when they simply got out of the country -- and -- opened their eyes ! > "Happiness is a choice" - I always heard. We all make choices - every day ?
He touched on such an important topic which I don't hear discussed all that often. As a non-drinker of alcoholic beverages in countries like Vietnam, you can live well extraordinarily cheaply.
Hi im a Welshman living in GAH CHI i get £1222 a month pension i took early retirement at 55 im now 60 lived here 4 years, I pay £34 pounds per week in rent , Im 66 steps from the beach ( Yeah sad but i counted ) A coffeehouse is literally 2 mins away shopping and restaurants also, I spend around £50 a month on groceries but mostly eat out , I have a Maid that comes around twice a week , She does cleaning for me and Takes my washing costs £20 . This guy is paying way over the odds, The problem is Hes in the City where you pay 10X more to live due to the Tourists, Get out of the City to the smaller towns it Cheaper less pollution and frankly better people. I save 60% of my pension every month i just cant spend it, And i live like a King compared to locals,
Hi @daidavies6210, Would you like to be a guest start on one of my videos? Here is an example guest star video: ruclips.net/video/ySM_2jAC4v4/видео.html Your interview could be just your voice or we could do a zoom call showing your face. If you would like to be a guest star and share your story please leave a personal message here: vagabondbuddha.com/contact/ Thank you for your comment. The detail of your comment makes this real for people. If you have a business, service, or RUclips channel, you could share that on the interview. Best, Dan
Love hearing people speak about escaping the American rat race and enjoying themselves. He makes it sound pretty good. We are putting our house up for sale next week and then heading to Asia to get our slow travel on. Can't wait!
A lot of Americans like the Da Nang but the visa problems.. and having to go back and forth every 60 or 90 days.. right now Thailand is much better for visas add better food..
Thanks again for another great video Dan. Makes me want to just book something, pickup, and go! Very exciting life. Congrats and keep doing you. Much respect
This was a Very Good Trav Vid Interview .. It just flowed & covered all the bases .. I'm "looking forward to 62" back to SE Asia, & traveling / visiting Da Nang, next yr, Thanks (Def my fav Trav Channel "Dan the man" ..
I’m 71 years old, still healthy… visited DaNang in 2020 just prior to Covid… nice city with a cool vibe and beautiful beach… is it too old to move there for me?
Another informative and inspirational video. Vietnamese economy is forecasted to grow 6-7% . Hope this place can stay affordable. For a guy barely getting by on $1000 from social security, this is great. Thanks Dan and John.
Always love your excellent videos. However, I am a very healthy 74 year old (I am a dog walker) and want to hear from mid life to older women who have taken the plunge and are living this lifestyle. I also have housesat internationally and travel quite a bit but have not been to Asia. Surely, you can find women to interview. Thanks much!
@asinglewomanontheloose5590, Over the years I have interviewed a number of female expats and I have a RUclips playlist if you want to know where they go and what they have learned along the way: ruclips.net/video/cM-P00DGPYA/видео.html&list=PLkkrWgjrjsUxX6akFNnuNWVlVXCj-vIfs Thank you for asking this question so others could learn this also. Best, Dan
@GregPorto1, Here is how we find cheap apartments all over the world now. Watch the video and read the text to get all of our tips: vagabondbuddha.com/how-i-find-perfect-apartments-traveling-the-world/ Thanks, Dan
@Colorsinspace thank you very much. I like you electronic Music. I saw your interview w Dan from Vagabond awake. He is a very nice guy and knowledgeable. I plan on going to Danang, if you still there I’ll buy ya a drink. 😉
These Asian countries sound like a great life but I wonder how good the healthcare system is. I’m sure with basic stuff, it’s ok but what about serious stuff like heart issues, cancer?
@@nala3038 Hi, lived and worked in Asia for several years prior to retirement. Lived in Danang for almost 2 years. Had several peers (westerners who worked in Asia, many married Asian women and elected to stay in Vietnam.) This marriage addresses the visa issue, which is not available in some countries or is expensive or the goal post is regularly moved (Thailand often does this). Vietnam doesn’t want expats who don’t have cash and lots of it. Their visa options exhibit this clearly. Years ago they offered a one year multiple entry visa (must leave and re-enter every 90 days). After Covid, they have not offered this. What you will discover in Vietnam regarding health insurance is, it’s available you but it’s more of an excess policy and is only sold through your 75th year. Thus, when you turn 76, you are uninsurable. Plus the first year of the policy, they attach an endorsement, excluding all previous illnesses, which is removed at the first renewal. Must pay the annual premium up front before they will issue the policy (cash only). Having spent more time working outside the US than most and knowing the cultures, retirement options you are best to locate a cheap place in US than foreign countries if you are 70+, have health problems. The doctors are actually pretty good in many of the countries. That said, RX is a big problem if you have certain illnesses. Most drugs are very cheap but some aren’t available (depending on country) and some are very expensive where they are cheap in US. I was in Panama for almost 2 years. Their generic drugs are inexpensive but not as cheap as Vietnam. Other drugs for diabetes, were outrageous in price. Other heart drugs were simply not available because there was no generic option. That said, one of my UK colleagues also worked in Singapore, married a Vietnamese and retired in Danang. He had a heart attack and went to HCMC to have stents. Surgery went well and he recovered quickly. Yet, they prescribed old drugs compared to what US and western doctors prescribe (Brilinta), which is commonly not available in most countries. Time will tell if this ends up being an issue for him and others who take similar path. He had basically shut the door for returning to UK so this was his consequences. Hope this helps. I sold my home in US and when I returned bought a place in TN. Love many countries but every country has its downside. Best
Healthcare is a lot better than assumptions made in my own experience. Dan did a prior video with an American expat that had stage 2 cancer that reported a phenomenal experience and $5,000 USD total costs and no more cancer
Here is a RUclips video of a guy that had (1) cancer treatment in Vietnam and another video (2) about what insurance I buy that covers me as I slow travel the world (not an affiliate link). 1. ruclips.net/video/m3k9HGd-ILI/видео.html 2. ruclips.net/video/0leF_BCLVKw/видео.html Dan
Prices will vary. We stay in apartments. @enzos711, Here is how we find cheap apartments all over the world now. Watch the video and read the text to get all of our tips: vagabondbuddha.com/how-i-find-perfect-apartments-traveling-the-world/ Thanks, Dan
That's without having a vehicle, without a girlfriend or dating, going out at night. $1k a month doesn't account for replacing clothing, shoes, dental and medical. In a tropical country it's easy to get a virus, infection and everyone gets ill from time to time. What about personal care products like sunscreen, replacement mobile phone, computer, subscriptions like Netflix ++ These videos are lame keeping on saying how cheap it is. Not if you don't work and want to maintain a lifestyle you have back home it's not cheap 😂😂
@@justinj2954 When he knocks his rent down to $250 which will be easy right in the same area he will have the $350 difference for everything you mentioned . The guys lifestyle is not spendy . He'd have to Try to go over $1,000 in Da Nang once he makes the apartment switch
@@justinj2954 everyones needs and wants are different. Your costs will be different. I personally would double what he says, so as to include other costs like medical, trips to other countries etc. Hes living basic. Most of us want more
I think for most Germans (65-67 years old for retirement) it's hard to leave the country even for a beautiful area like da nang (everything really cheap) because you are used to this society 😢
Agreed. He is way overpaying but most need to learn paying more first then as you get to know the area and other expats, you can easily break your lease and get a much cheaper apartment
Wondering if language is much of a barrier in Asian countries like Viet Nam or Thailand? Are there many English speakers there or do you need to learn the language before going there? I’ve seen SO MANY stories of Americans retiring to or frequently traveling to Viet Nam, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia etc… it seems like language must not be much of an issue?
Not if you are a tourist on a short visit doing tourist things it's not a big deal. Living here is another matter 😂. Try dealing with Thai tradesmen and workers from villages up north that don't speak English and think all white people are rich 😂. Or in a department store trying to return that sofa that you bought with a 14 day return policy that won't fit in your living room comfortably. Or returning faulty goods. Dealing with taxi drivers...+++😂😂😂
After 17 years, I still have no trouble that can't be solved with Google Translate or hand motions. Need cream in your coffee ... imagine you have a cartoon of milk in your hand and pretend you are pouring it into your coffee. They will hand you a carton of milk.
Da Nang is not good for dating. Young ripped Western guys raise the bar for average dudes. Vietnamese women are not like Philipinas or Thai. They are more wary of foreigners. The language barrier is considerable. However, there are single mothers available if you want to go down that route. Ho Chi Minh is better for dating but living there is a different vibe.
Thanks for your thoughts. I know men over there that have found love. But if large age difference is what you want, that is certainly more likely in the Philippines or Thailand.
Hi that apartment looks great. I like the balcony. We usually stay in a hotel in the tourist area. Could you tell me the name of the apartment so we can check it out for next time please
Hello @antonywebster8309, All of our videos have a webpage that has the information discussed in that video so you don't have to take notes. The link to that web page for this video is the first link in the description below this video. In case you don't know how to find the link, here is a RUclips video teaching how: ruclips.net/video/p4bP4xd7J4s/видео.html Most of our videos have multiple links to important information that will help you save time and money. It is our way of thanking you for watching our videos. So, ... thank you, Dan
This one was very eye opening. But I would have liked to know how much he spends including the temporary trips to other countries. Like airfare, hotels, food. He must have a budget for that?
Hi. You can either do a border run which cost $150 with this company including a taxi but you return the same day. What I did was just went to Thailand for almost some months and it cost me about $1500 total. I have a good situation here where the apartment that I’m in doesn’t charge me any money while I leave they just rent it out, so basically it was an extra five dollars every three months
How does this guy not know of Dan and his channel? Who did he watch, about going to DaNang, without getting Vagabond on his algo stream. He must be that rare Cave dweller we always hear about! 😉
@@VagabondAwakeyes, i thought it was funny when he says "so its your job, you make enough money from the video thing?".... Separately though it was surprising that he was lying in bed to interview with you here, and how he mispronounces Puerto(poo-wair-to) as "Porto", given that he lived in MX. It takes away from his seriousness/ credibility as a reference on the subjects, but that's just my standards, for me. Maybe he has to maintain a cool guy DJ vibe persona. Party on!
I would like to see a vlogger show where the good restaurants are located in Danang. As a two week millionaire (pun intended), I found the beach devoid of any decent restaurants. I found most of the restaurants were seafood tank style. You pick this overpriced shellfish and get a whopping bill. It was also strange how the locals only visited the beach at 0530 and it was a ghost town until 1700.
I'd go to Da Nang too if the Vietnamese would loop a few zeros off their currency. I get flustered when I have to pay 10,000 dong for a piece of fruit or something. Then when my landlord tells me my rent is six million dong a month I almost had a heart attack!
@@VagabondAwake Correct, just a suggestion maybe you can add those 5 min videos at end so interested people can watch. Still love your videos Sir, but if you see all Successful focused Podcast its between Host and Guest.
@VagabondAwake Hi, I really like your channel, but if a guest of yours cannot be bothered to get out of bed and sit in a chair for an interview, then I can't watch it. Very disrespectful to the audience and the host. Maybe the next one will be better.
He is recovering from a back injury at the gym. By the way, he went to the hospital and they did and MRI and a doctors visit--total cost $50 USD. Thanks for asking so I could share this additional information. :-)
@@VagabondAwake I stand corrected. However, the concept and the impression it gives are still valid. Maybe rescheduling the interview for another time would have been better. Thanks for explaining.
I stand corrected. However, the concept and the impression it gives remain valid. Maybe rescheduling the interview for a more suitable time would have been better. Thanks for explaining.
Well , if your goal in life is to have a coffee , eat and do nothing then this is the life. Live life is doing something, having purpose , and doing something you enjoy. Not for me.
He's a musician, I'm sure he plays music all day. What's your great purpose? What are they going to remember you for 1000s of years from now? Guy seems extremely happy and well adjusted, much more so than 90% of the US population I meet.
Long term, for sure. In retirement, many people have a “vacation” period which can last anywhere from a few months to a couple of years. He’s traveling and exploring right now. He’ll eventually hit that phase where you get bored and want to find something more to give meaning and purpose to life. Almost everyone goes through this phase.
John's RUclips Channel and Music:
youtube.com/@tColorsinspacerecordings
Dan's Da Nang Vietnam Cost of Living Report:
vagabondbuddha.com/retire-in-da-nang-vietnam/
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vagabondbuddha.com/courses/the-hobby-income-course/
Health Insurance I Bought (Free ebook, Video, Agent, not affiliate link):
vagabondbuddha.com/expat-health-insurance-ebook/
What kinds of risks are you taking if you move overseas?
vagabondbuddha.com/our-liability-disclaimer-the-risk-is-on-you/
My channel was removed, but I was able to find the password for my old one. I sent it to Danielle to have him put it back up if he wants.
Here is John's new channel link: youtube.com/@tColorsinspacerecordings
Awesome video!
Another great interview. Very honest man and fellow musician.
Bro, you have discovered the same things I have about DaNang...Love It!
Dan, it's Sal, I'm still kicking butt in Pattaya...75 lbs lighter, and with the same wonderful woman. Loving life!
Great video!!!
Do you have a Vietnamese woman and how did you meet her? Are there lots of Vietnamese women that speak English? Thanks 👍
These interviews are great as you see how other people talk about their experiences! Thanks for sharing, there's a world out there to explore and hopefully someday we all can travel to these places.
Vagabond Awake, great content bro
Getting that $600 rent down to the $250 which is totally fine is the key . The $350 difference is a Lot of $ there . I saw brand new fully furnished apts with elevator , laundry In unit , etc. for $250 right in that area in May . You can walk everywhere you need , the beach is right there . Grab taxi or Grab Motorbike for odd longer local trips . Don't even need a scooter
#Facts - checkout along An Thuong 34. You can pay $250-$300 per month and still be 5-6 minutes walk from My Khe beach
Everyone I've heard said Danang Vietnam is their favorite. We're going there for the first time in 2 weeks.
Funny thing - I always heard the favorite of many is Pattaya Thailand ? Not Vietnam ! Better double check that. 🤔
@@KB3TLE I'm not looking for bargirls 🙄
@@damncars2618 Then Jomtien or Hua Hin
Nice find Dan ! -- So many people have found a better life outside the "norm" - back home - when they simply got out of the country -- and -- opened their eyes ! > "Happiness is a choice" - I always heard. We all make choices - every day ?
He touched on such an important topic which I don't hear discussed all that often. As a non-drinker of alcoholic beverages in countries like Vietnam, you can live well extraordinarily cheaply.
Hi im a Welshman living in GAH CHI i get £1222 a month pension i took early retirement at 55 im now 60 lived here 4 years, I pay £34 pounds per week in rent , Im 66 steps from the beach ( Yeah sad but i counted ) A coffeehouse is literally 2 mins away shopping and restaurants also, I spend around £50 a month on groceries but mostly eat out , I have a Maid that comes around twice a week , She does cleaning for me and Takes my washing costs £20 . This guy is paying way over the odds, The problem is Hes in the City where you pay 10X more to live due to the Tourists, Get out of the City to the smaller towns it Cheaper less pollution and frankly better people. I save 60% of my pension every month i just cant spend it, And i live like a King compared to locals,
Hi @daidavies6210, Would you like to be a guest start on one of my videos? Here is an example guest star video: ruclips.net/video/ySM_2jAC4v4/видео.html
Your interview could be just your voice or we could do a zoom call showing your face. If you would like to be a guest star and share your story please leave a personal message here: vagabondbuddha.com/contact/
Thank you for your comment. The detail of your comment makes this real for people. If you have a business, service, or RUclips channel, you could share that on the interview. Best, Dan
Love hearing people speak about escaping the American rat race and enjoying themselves. He makes it sound pretty good. We are putting our house up for sale next week and then heading to Asia to get our slow travel on. Can't wait!
Great conversation, thank you for sharing
A lot of Americans like the Da Nang but the visa problems.. and having to go back and forth every 60 or 90 days.. right now Thailand is much better for visas add better food..
Vietnam and Thailand have my 2 favorite foods in the world.
Thanks again for another great video Dan. Makes me want to just book something, pickup, and go! Very exciting life. Congrats and keep doing you. Much respect
This was a Very Good Trav Vid Interview .. It just flowed & covered all the bases .. I'm "looking forward to 62" back to SE Asia, & traveling / visiting Da Nang, next yr, Thanks (Def my fav Trav Channel "Dan the man" ..
I’m 71 years old, still healthy… visited DaNang in 2020 just prior to Covid… nice city with a cool vibe and beautiful beach… is it too old to move there for me?
Of course not !! You should go for and enjoy 🙏☘️
Too old? Not even close. You're too old to stay wherever you are if you don't want to be there.
Why don’t you take a long vacation there for a month or in Southeast Asia first to see if you can handle it.
maybe.... do you find it hard getting out of a chair or getting up from the floor?
@@zenmachine50 not at all….
Another informative and inspirational video. Vietnamese economy is forecasted to grow 6-7% . Hope this place can stay affordable. For a guy barely getting by on $1000 from social security, this is great. Thanks Dan and John.
Did he say he's on social security? I thought he said that he's 59 years old.
The Island off Pattaya is 'Koh Larn'
Crystal clear water, great beach and very affordable!!!
JOHNNY!!!! Nice! Great interview!
This guy's story was super interesting. Thank you for the discussion.
Thanks for listening
Always love your excellent videos. However, I am a very healthy 74 year old (I am a dog walker) and want to hear from mid life to older women who have taken the plunge and are living this lifestyle. I also have housesat internationally and travel quite a bit but have not been to Asia. Surely, you can find women to interview. Thanks much!
@asinglewomanontheloose5590, Over the years I have interviewed a number of female expats and I have a RUclips playlist if you want to know where they go and what they have learned along the way: ruclips.net/video/cM-P00DGPYA/видео.html&list=PLkkrWgjrjsUxX6akFNnuNWVlVXCj-vIfs
Thank you for asking this question so others could learn this also.
Best,
Dan
Thanks for the apartment tour. Nice place and lovin' the sound of the low eat-out costs. Not a bad ol' life 😀. All the best!
Vietnam is amazing. I love Sa Pa and Hanoi. Very friendly people!
these are GREAT VIDEOS !
Glad you like them!
Great conversation Dan! This guy must be my long lost brother because he and I are so much alike. I have to get to Danang.
@@travelwithtony5767actually I spend like 15/day.
If John likes Ko Lan, then he's going to love Ko Samet which is further down the coast in Rayong & likewise easily accessible from Bangkok.
Everybody was telling me about that island. I’m gonna go there when I do my next visa run thanks.
We continue looking at your work👌👌👌
Great video! Very informative. How much Vietnamese do you need to get around Da Nang and other cities in Vietnam?
Dan, love your videos👍If John is staying for 3 month pops, is he doing airbnb or some 3 month rental?
I reached out to him, he’s renting for 3 months, found an accommodating landlord
@GregPorto1, Here is how we find cheap apartments all over the world now. Watch the video and read the text to get all of our tips:
vagabondbuddha.com/how-i-find-perfect-apartments-traveling-the-world/
Thanks,
Dan
@@VagabondAwake Dan, thanks much 👍
Hmmm…winning!
Very nice sharing 👍 Thanks 🙏😎🙏
Thanks for visiting
Nice Dan 👍
How many times can you stay 90days in Vietnam then come back for another 90days in a year
@Colorsinspace thank you very much. I like you electronic
Music. I saw your interview w Dan from Vagabond awake. He is a very nice guy and knowledgeable. I plan on going to Danang, if you still there I’ll buy ya a drink. 😉
@Colorsinspace I believe I will as well. It has mostly everything I’m looking for
Dalat's climate is cool enough; that you can find APPLE Orchards there !
These Asian countries sound like a great life but I wonder how good the healthcare system is. I’m sure with basic stuff, it’s ok but what about serious stuff like heart issues, cancer?
@@nala3038 Hi, lived and worked in Asia for several years prior to retirement. Lived in Danang for almost 2 years. Had several peers (westerners who worked in Asia, many married Asian women and elected to stay in Vietnam.) This marriage addresses the visa issue, which is not available in some countries or is expensive or the goal post is regularly moved (Thailand often does this). Vietnam doesn’t want expats who don’t have cash and lots of it. Their visa options exhibit this clearly. Years ago they offered a one year multiple entry visa (must leave and re-enter every 90 days). After Covid, they have not offered this.
What you will discover in Vietnam regarding health insurance is, it’s available you but it’s more of an excess policy and is only sold through your 75th year. Thus, when you turn 76, you are uninsurable. Plus the first year of the policy, they attach an endorsement, excluding all previous illnesses, which is removed at the first renewal. Must pay the annual premium up front before they will issue the policy (cash only).
Having spent more time working outside the US than most and knowing the cultures, retirement options you are best to locate a cheap place in US than foreign countries if you are 70+, have health problems. The doctors are actually pretty good in many of the countries. That said, RX is a big problem if you have certain illnesses. Most drugs are very cheap but some aren’t available (depending on country) and some are very expensive where they are cheap in US.
I was in Panama for almost 2 years. Their generic drugs are inexpensive but not as cheap as Vietnam. Other drugs for diabetes, were outrageous in price. Other heart drugs were simply not available because there was no generic option. That said, one of my UK colleagues also worked in Singapore, married a Vietnamese and retired in Danang. He had a heart attack and went to HCMC to have stents. Surgery went well and he recovered quickly. Yet, they prescribed old drugs compared to what US and western doctors prescribe (Brilinta), which is commonly not available in most countries. Time will tell if this ends up being an issue for him and others who take similar path. He had basically shut the door for returning to UK so this was his consequences.
Hope this helps. I sold my home in US and when I returned bought a place in TN. Love many countries but every country has its downside.
Best
@@timbat4899 Thank you
Healthcare is a lot better than assumptions made in my own experience.
Dan did a prior video with an American expat that had stage 2 cancer that reported a phenomenal experience and $5,000 USD total costs and no more cancer
@@DaNangJohnSreally? I’ll have to check that out.
Here is a RUclips video of a guy that had (1) cancer treatment in Vietnam and another video (2) about what insurance I buy that covers me as I slow travel the world (not an affiliate link).
1. ruclips.net/video/m3k9HGd-ILI/видео.html
2. ruclips.net/video/0leF_BCLVKw/видео.html
Dan
I'm hoping to stay in roughly $20 Hotels (aprox $600 per mos max) and just travel all around SE Asia, and elsewhere .. Any comments appreciated ..
Prices will vary. We stay in apartments. @enzos711, Here is how we find cheap apartments all over the world now. Watch the video and read the text to get all of our tips:
vagabondbuddha.com/how-i-find-perfect-apartments-traveling-the-world/
Thanks,
Dan
Too bad there's no retirement visa.
True. There are different kinds if visas but no specific retirement visa. H
Ok, when I get things in order I'm going.
That is the GOOD life. $1k a month. Incredible.
That's without having a vehicle, without a girlfriend or dating, going out at night.
$1k a month doesn't account for replacing clothing, shoes, dental and medical. In a tropical country it's easy to get a virus, infection and everyone gets ill from time to time.
What about personal care products like sunscreen, replacement mobile phone, computer, subscriptions like Netflix ++
These videos are lame keeping on saying how cheap it is. Not if you don't work and want to maintain a lifestyle you have back home it's not cheap 😂😂
@@justinj2954 When he knocks his rent down to $250 which will be easy right in the same area he will have the $350 difference for everything you mentioned . The guys lifestyle is not spendy . He'd have to Try to go over $1,000 in Da Nang once he makes the apartment switch
@@justinj2954 so, like i said, that is the GOOD life.
@@justinj2954 everyones needs and wants are different. Your costs will be different. I personally would double what he says, so as to include other costs like medical, trips to other countries etc. Hes living basic. Most of us want more
I think for most Germans (65-67 years old for retirement) it's hard to leave the country even for a beautiful area like da nang (everything really cheap) because you are used to this society 😢
Less than 3% move overseas from most countries.
$600 A Month even Airbnb is cheaper than that.
Yeah $600 is Wild for Da Nang . His $250 figure is fine for even a nice new or nearly new furnished apartment right in the same area
Agreed. He is way overpaying but most need to learn paying more first then as you get to know the area and other expats, you can easily break your lease and get a much cheaper apartment
I've got to take a look at Da Nang soon.
Wondering if language is much of a barrier in Asian countries like Viet Nam or Thailand? Are there many English speakers there or do you need to learn the language before going there?
I’ve seen SO MANY stories of Americans retiring to or frequently traveling to Viet Nam, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia etc… it seems like language must not be much of an issue?
Not so much, tourists areas are full of English speaking people, further out bush.. it's still ok just a bit less prevalent...
Many speak English in the tourist areas but not so much anywhere else.
Ninety percent of Filipinos speak good English.
Not if you are a tourist on a short visit doing tourist things it's not a big deal. Living here is another matter 😂. Try dealing with Thai tradesmen and workers from villages up north that don't speak English and think all white people are rich 😂. Or in a department store trying to return that sofa that you bought with a 14 day return policy that won't fit in your living room comfortably. Or returning faulty goods. Dealing with taxi drivers...+++😂😂😂
Learning Thai will take years and you may still not be understood. Many workers are from Laos or Myanmar 😂
After 17 years, I still have no trouble that can't be solved with Google Translate or hand motions. Need cream in your coffee ... imagine you have a cartoon of milk in your hand and pretend you are pouring it into your coffee. They will hand you a carton of milk.
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@@VagabondAwake thx!
great interview!
500 for that apartment in danang....he is getting scammed
I wouldn't say scammed, because it is pretty nice. We paid $265 month if memory serves.
I actually found another place that I’m gonna take for 400 bucks and it’s super nice.
Da Nang is not good for dating. Young ripped Western guys raise the bar for average dudes. Vietnamese women are not like Philipinas or Thai. They are more wary of foreigners. The language barrier is considerable. However, there are single mothers available if you want to go down that route.
Ho Chi Minh is better for dating but living there is a different vibe.
Thanks for your thoughts. I know men over there that have found love. But if large age difference is what you want, that is certainly more likely in the Philippines or Thailand.
I would love to see a video on life in Puerto Escondido.
PE is great, but the infrastructure and buildings are pretty trash, and the stuff that isn't you are paying a premium for it. US type prices.
@@davidmann2524 Maybe I'll just stay in Oaxaca then. I don't want to rely on a car.
Just Google Vagabond Awake Puerto Escondido Mexico to see my video there.
Hi that apartment looks great. I like the balcony. We usually stay in a hotel in the tourist area. Could you tell me the name of the apartment so we can check it out for next time please
Hello it’s called Tuk Tak Spaces. It has a beautiful coffee shop with the garden and a koi fish pond down in the vestibule as well.
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So, ... thank you, Dan
This one was very eye opening. But I would have liked to know how much he spends including the temporary trips to other countries. Like airfare, hotels, food. He must have a budget for that?
Hi. You can either do a border run which cost $150 with this company including a taxi but you return the same day. What I did was just went to Thailand for almost some months and it cost me about $1500 total. I have a good situation here where the apartment that I’m in doesn’t charge me any money while I leave they just rent it out, so basically it was an extra five dollars every three months
Hot take: when you live in Đa Nẵng - at least learn to pronounce it correctly. I have lived here myself for 4+ months. It is indeed a beautiful city.
But the visa is only two months
What country are you from? The tourist eVisa for Americans is 3 months.
Thanks Dan and jonny. I was not sure where to go next and da nang was in the final four. Probably will go there next now 👍🏻
It’s amazing here!
How does this guy not know of Dan and his channel? Who did he watch, about going to DaNang, without getting Vagabond on his algo stream. He must be that rare Cave dweller we always hear about! 😉
He emailed me asking to be interviewed so he does know me. :-)
@@VagabondAwakeyes, i thought it was funny when he says "so its your job, you make enough money from the video thing?".... Separately though it was surprising that he was lying in bed to interview with you here, and how he mispronounces Puerto(poo-wair-to) as "Porto", given that he lived in MX. It takes away from his seriousness/ credibility as a reference on the subjects, but that's just my standards, for me. Maybe he has to maintain a cool guy DJ vibe persona. Party on!
I would like to see a vlogger show where the good restaurants are located in Danang. As a two week millionaire (pun intended), I found the beach devoid of any decent restaurants. I found most of the restaurants were seafood tank style. You pick this overpriced shellfish and get a whopping bill. It was also strange how the locals only visited the beach at 0530 and it was a ghost town until 1700.
Our reports cover all that and more. Just scroll down to see our favorite restaurants here: vagabondbuddha.com/retire-in-da-nang-vietnam/
I'd go to Da Nang too if the Vietnamese would loop a few zeros off their currency. I get flustered when I have to pay 10,000 dong for a piece of fruit or something. Then when my landlord tells me my rent is six million dong a month I almost had a heart attack!
I prefer an actual low cost of living over easier math. :-)
Hey man
If you just keep black screen it would work, background video is so distracting
I think the background video is great.
I show the place so people that haven't been there can judge for themselves as they learn.
@@VagabondAwake Correct, just a suggestion maybe you can add those 5 min videos at end so interested people can watch.
Still love your videos Sir, but if you see all Successful focused Podcast its between Host and Guest.
Maybe its me i can only listen , when I watch usually loose conversation.
Eating healthy is not Pho & Banh mi. sorry.
Are you forgetting the greens and proteins?
@VagabondAwake Hi, I really like your channel, but if a guest of yours cannot be bothered to get out of bed and sit in a chair for an interview, then I can't watch it. Very disrespectful to the audience and the host. Maybe the next one will be better.
Actually, the reason why I was in my bed was because I did something to my back at the gym a couple days before hand.
He is recovering from a back injury at the gym. By the way, he went to the hospital and they did and MRI and a doctors visit--total cost $50 USD. Thanks for asking so I could share this additional information. :-)
@@VagabondAwake I stand corrected. However, the concept and the impression it gives are still valid. Maybe rescheduling the interview for another time would have been better. Thanks for explaining.
I stand corrected. However, the concept and the impression it gives remain valid. Maybe rescheduling the interview for a more suitable time would have been better. Thanks for explaining.
why does almost all vloggers wear hats 24hrs? If u are bald or thinning who cares,,,,hahaha,,,,
Tropical sun is a killer. Wear 50 sunblock also. :-)
Well , if your goal in life is to have a coffee , eat and do nothing then this is the life. Live life is doing something, having purpose , and doing something you enjoy. Not for me.
He's a musician, I'm sure he plays music all day. What's your great purpose? What are they going to remember you for 1000s of years from now? Guy seems extremely happy and well adjusted, much more so than 90% of the US population I meet.
Long term, for sure. In retirement, many people have a “vacation” period which can last anywhere from a few months to a couple of years. He’s traveling and exploring right now. He’ll eventually hit that phase where you get bored and want to find something more to give meaning and purpose to life. Almost everyone goes through this phase.
Different strokes for different folks.. live and let live..😊
@@richardhowe5583well said my friend
He said he's going to pick up his equipment on his next trip . He's on R&R right now before that Trip
its so creepy showing pictures of you holding the girl on the beach as if she was a trophy
Now,now, jealousy.
@@dce9018I think he needs more than help
That is creepy? It’s beautiful to me.
It's a couple taking a photo of them As a couple . The dudes that take hidden camera pics of girls are creepy
@@dce9018 - Maybe HE's HER "trophy" ? 🧐
Dudes rambling again.
Thanks for your thoughts.