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Not so simple, you still need to be either over the age of 65 for pensioner visa or have citizenship, which can cost hundreds of thousands or take years or both.
I am on disability. How does that work?? Getting monthly amounts deposited directly onto a debit card. But, is it legal to live in Bali and collect U.S. disability??
WTF.... is wrong with this man? Calm, happy, caring, and able to share his thoughts freely without fear of being jailed, bullied, or ostracized. Give your head a shake, mate, grow up! ...lol........Grateful, finally selling my home and removing the toxic energy. Thank you for sharing, stay safe, much love
@Pam Spencer Pam....have been staying in Mazatlan, Sayulita, Bucerias, PV, even Venezuela over the last forty years. The changes I have seen are more gringos like me, ridiculous developments with outrageous pricing along with media highlighting drug cartels and travel advisories, some improvements in the standard of living. In my city in Canada, the changes I have seen. Ridiculous rise in my property taxes, home prices, water/ garbage bills etc. Homelessness is considered the worst in the Western world. Police in what seems to be killing it's citizen's for sport, because their feeling are hurt, governments imposing their singular agenda, punishing their own people for respecting our forefathers' efforts and sacrifices. Our educational system so dumbed down that we rank in the lower percentile of industrialized nations. A health care system that is again one of the most expensive and inefficient in the Western world. Mexico and Sweden demonstrated courage during the pandemic, and their leadership made the intelligent and caring decision. So Pam, I have never experienced what you have highlighted to the degree it would deter me. Other than drinking water, no biggie. Here is what I have experienced and encountered. The cartels and police corruption always have a twenty dollar bill at the ready. Always be aware and remove yourself the FEW times this happens. My city, police far more intrusive with law-abiding citizens. The weather just comes with the territory. My ability to see a doctor or dentist far easier access and WAY less expensive in South and Central America. I know the government of Mexico and understand corruption it is on a SMALL SCALE compared to the US/Canada, we just have lobbing groups. My country is everything politicized, and corruption cost it's citizens billions of dollars. So in the end, would I rather live in a country where it's citizens fight every day to better their lives, are kind, generally happy, and I am not reprimanded for saying Mr, Mrs and Ms? Would I continue to give my money to a government that squanders it like there is no tomorrow? I do respect your writing but simply disagree. The world is changing, and the good changes are not in the USA/Canada. Are you not glad you commented.....lol.... Pam more than 70% of the world's population is simply tired of the Western's worlds bulling agendas. Born, raised, and educated in the US/Canada. Cannot understand how we are spitting out degrees right, left and centre and yet our population is unconscious and dare I say uneducated. Do I feel better? Thanks for highlighting the real world Pam....stay safe and have a giggle-:)
That is what I spent living in Laos '$500.00" a month for three years 2019-2022, except my rent was $120.00 month for a very nice one-bedroom apartment 11km outside of Vientiane. I wish I could post photos of my apartment. I saved $1,150 a month from my SS. When I left Laos after three years to go to the Philippines, I had over $34,000 US saved from those three years.
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Took early Social Security at 62 and a half and never looked back! Just know the rules and abide by them. When you reach FRA (Full retirement age) the restrictions drop. I did a ton of research, listened to all of the doom and gloomers and did it. Can't wait for future phases of my life and am thrilled about living my life my way. Thank you for this video...I subscribed and can't wait to learn more!!
@@knowledgeberakah1728 No idea because I am not. I would research the heck out of it on youtube, do google searches and talk with the Social Security Administration. I have a feeling that disability comes out of the same thing so it would be one or the other, but not sure. Good luck!!
When I add the numbers, his costs that are on the list come out to $705.10 a month, which is still ridiculously cheap. The bulk of his spending is on food (groceries + restaurants = $410). He's living quite well for such a small amount.
@SitaraIsntInterested Draculas' castle is not far from Varna. Plovdiv nice area 5th oldest city in the world. Alexander, the greats father, built it, can see ruins.
There are so many opportunities for a comfortable retirement once you leave the US. Low cost of living, excellent medical care for a reasonable cost and a relaxing lifestyle. My wife and I built a cottage-style house in Thailand for a fraction of the cost the same house in the US would be. $1,000 a month is about all we can spend for groceries, restaurants, utilities and diesel. Wonderful video. This fellow is the real deal.
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@@Vera-dg3hf Hi Vera! It’s not a dream. Everything I’ve said, and everything on the video to which my comment was posted, is true. Most people just don’t do it for one reason or another. Some really good reasons and others not so good in my opinion only. But it’s not a dream. Look into it, do some research, respond here to me or the video creator if you have any questions.
Don't forget, it's not just visualizing, you want to experience the feelings associated with these visual manifestations. Both the emotional and the physical as though you were actually having the experience in the present moment. Then afterwards, demonstrating gratitude to the creator for the experience as though it has already manifested. Great video! I moved to Ecuador. But after watching this, I think I'm going to pack up and move to Bali.
So a video is changing your move how stupid can you be, let me say this, come to the Philippines rent a house for $100 dollars you get a beautiful young maid, you get all meals cooked, you get a message at will, get your feet washed, everywhere you go you have a pretty escort, do you believe this?????
All the senses. The sounds, smells, physically touching, seeing and oh course the tastes😊. Fake it till you make it, but Know it's coming into being. 😊
I worked with Bobby in Las Vegas and so glad to see him involved in the slow travel lifestyle Dan. Great video once again. Please pass along my well wishes to Bobby. Jay
Well, he may be very smart and he may not be but we cannot really say for sure from the video. All we really know from the video - besides the fact that he cannot pronounce "miscellaneous" properly - is that he seems like a fairly nice guy who loves to travel and that he is pretty frugal. Well, actually maybe not so frugal because, even though his overall expenses are about the same as mine, he actually spends quite a bit more for food each month than I do here in Phuket, Thailand. Furthermore (and I hate to say this) he does not seem to know how to add, because the itemized expense list he showed adds up to a subtotal of $705 not $490. As for Bali, I have always loved it there myself but I do not like the fact that to retire there you are required to hire domestic help even if you do not need it. I like to do things myself and I do not want to be required to pay for services that I do not need. And of course, since I always need to live near the beach I could never find any place to rent that is even remotely as cheap as the place this guy is staying in.
Its nice to see that there are other places cheap to live. Im currently in a 2 bedroom place on an island in Philippines for about $45 a month close to beach , (5 minute walk, ) raising 3 pigs, 6 chickens, 6 ducks , 2 dogs , a rabbit, and a new baby kitten just orphaned that showed up in a wood pile out back in the forest. Its not a heavily touristed spot so its pretty quiet but the island does have a shopping mall, big market and nice yoga center high up over looking the sea. My girlfriend knows the locals so we got a really good deal. Hoping to lease for the next few years as I develop my online business.
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I have rewatched your playa del carmen apartment video of his apartment maybe a dozen times since posted primarily due to his positivity and the simplicity of that lifestyle. Great video.
Crazy how affordable it is once you get away from the tourist traps. I'd hate to share how much we are spending for our family of 5 for 7 days in Bali in June!
Bobby is the epitome of down-to-earth cool! After living abroad for over 30 years, I've come across my fair share of expats with some wacky ideas about how to survive in foreign lands. They think it's all sunshine and rainbows, with roast chickens flying through the air and honey running through the streams! But Bobby? He's got his feet planted firmly on the ground, and his calm and confident demeanor is totally captivating. He's the real deal, and I can't get enough of his practical approach to life. 👍🏼😉
I really enjoyed this conversation! I live in North Carolina and have been researching areas of the world that I think I would enjoy. I had no idea that this paradise was so affordable and safe. I am excited about the prospects of moving here. THanks!
Can't understand why Bobby doesn't go back to the U.S. & buy an overpriced house in a retirement place with crazy high taxes & crazy high HOA fees( both rising constantly). Rising taxes, rising crime, political stress, traffic, etc. What's wrong with him?
I live next to thousands of acres of public land in Arizona... quite... beautiful... my property tax is $55 a month.. (house paid off, cost 85k on a half acre) My basic cost is $600 including car and home insurance... Check out the scenery on my RUclips channel... It can be done if you buy a house when the market is in a down turn.. like in 2013 when I bought 3 for 90k each... cheers... I desperately want to go visit SEA.. but my health keeps me from traveling for the last 5 years... looks beautiful
In the US, UK, Australia, even China, and Now in Latin America, they were bitten in the head and soul by an Angry/hateful/hungry Parasite that Keeps telling them that they have to SUCK ALL the MONEY OUT of people.
You have to go in and out of the country every three months, the visa is hard in Indonesia. You need to be married there just to get a one year at a time visa.
Dr Wayne was an idiot, no real life experience and a nlt book knowledge. Even this guy in the video is only because ok knowledge, no actual experience.
The B211A is valid for 60 days but can be extended twice (each time for another 60 days). This means you could stay in Bali for up to 180 days (6 months). Please note: To extend, you'll need to attend an appointment at your closest immigration office for a photo and fingerprints.Jan 30, 2023 Moreover, I’ve never heard about renting for $600 for a YEAR! I’ve been several times in there and have a few friends living in there now. The rest of the video is a true. Bali is amazing!
@@VagabondAwake Thanks. Great Video -- I'm also a single guy that has Gone to Universities and worked in New England. I was a Ski Instructor as a teenager and have worked in construction, hotel maintenance, before College then. law firms , medical research at a Med School , Banking , etc -- It is not worth the grind and Stress to keep this up . I was thinking Bali ,Mexico, I like the forest, beauty, Safety, peacefulness and affordability of Bali. I would expect if I had a Business that helped or connected w/ Locals -- that could be a Way to be welcomed and excepted like Bobby has done. Any Tips on how to get in w/ the Locals ? I would not expect to find a decent 2 bed place for less than 150. a month but it might be possible .
You can live a great life away from the west if you are prepared to become a little "local" and integrate a little with local people. That does not mean you need to become fully local, give up your home country ways, or change your personal values. I live in NE Thailand in a rural village; we have fiber internet (very fast), online shopping where you can buy anything and it turns up in a couple of days (or 5-14 days if ordered from China), we are about an hour from the local airport and can fly to Bangkok and then on to wherever we want if we want a break. Weather is wonderful, local family are great. Internet is 640 baht a month, water 300 baht, electricity 1000 baht, no rent as we built our own place 15 years back. Life is good! Not sure I could keep travelling like Dan and his partner, but respect their choice and enjoy their videos.
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I live on less than that in louisiana,Louisiana,, not the same lifestyle of course,, but I generally don't like getting out of the yard since It's more peaceful not being around people,, so house, truck, land is paid for,, no debt, cook at home ,, paradise to me
Heayis where the heart is ! But I'm sure you created it that way too. Give yourself a pat on the back, good job planning. But, can you get a cook, maid and massage each day thrown in ? 😁 Oh, and switch Easy, if you don't like? Just kidding. 😊
Been in the Neville Goddard state of mind and teachings for 50+ years. My whole life has been about mind over matter and beliefs creating your personal reality. I create life maps and let them manifest, and my reality unfolds way better than my life map creation. It's been amazing! I'm creating a new one as I'm ready to leave the USA for a more fulfilling and invigorating long healthy lifestyle. Can't wait to see where it takes me next!
Interviewing others is SMART for the continued life of your channel!! Seeing others making it is GREAT. Be sure to add to your interviews HOW they handle the visa requirements. :o) Thanks, Dan.
But the quality of foods there is terrible, in the Philippines the food is bad I occasionally contract diarrhea because of bad or outdated food they sell you, nothing goes to waste the old food is mixed with the fresh food. The USA Is better even though its expensive you're comparing a 1st world country to a 3rd world country where power outages are very common.
I distinctly remember Bobby because I had just come back home from Playa Del Carmen in the 1st week of March 2020 and was pumped after seeing his video. I also remember the 2nd video with him moving to Indonesia with his girlfriend who I'm assuming was the woman in the photo at the waterfall. I've been eagerly awaiting this 3rd video.
Another great video! Couple of other items I am curious about are what is spent on health insurance and visas and what visa he has? I will be living in Bali 4-5 months year since I work in a business that is fun, I am still needed and can work remote quite a bit. Been a few times and love Bali. I was so happy to ss you do this video....Besides being relatively inexpensive, the sense of community is amazing. I already go to a Christian church there that is mostly Balinese and expats.....The great things is that all the different folks Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist and even a small Jewish community get along so well. Great festival life and as I write this I am missing it so badly....Hope I see you all soon....Looks like July now....
Such a chill well spoken gentleman, he is in the right place for his vibe, Bali has the most respectful people I have ever met in this world, even Java and the other islands are pretty chill but Bali is Bali!
probably not home, but kos-kosan, only small room and bathroom, $600 usd is like 9 million rupiah, even as local my rent little is higher, my rent for 2 bed 2 bathroom house is $3898 for a year, or 60 million rupiah.
This is closer to my budget in Montana owning 38 acres with property tax $55 a month. Electric is $45, auto insurance at $62, petrol is $75, restaurants is less than $50-100, no gargage, water cell service, just wifi at $65. Easy to eat on $150 in food if you know how to cook from scratch two meals a day. Roast your own coffee once a week
I live in Cambodia and I spend $600/ month. I eat 25% of my meals at a western restaurant and cook at home for the rest. If I wanted to 50% of my meals at a western restaurant it would be $750/ month. That includes sending laundry out, cellphone, high speed internet and everything. I’m not a drinker and I don’t frequent the bars very often but most bars have draft beer for $0.50 or $1. So how much could you really spend
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@@cameronparkes6629 Nice. I've heard Phnom Penh in a beautiful place. May I ask, what about visa requirements, and how to go about finding the type of situation that you're living in now?
My phone heard me say, " next winter I'm going to lush, green tropical humidity" and gave me this. Thanks. I'm in cold, gnarly, grey, frigid 0°F in March, Colorado right now. 🥶
Thanks Dan and Bobby (and Qiang) for this discussion, informative and lovely to see two gents just having a chat and clearly enjoying the company 😀. The area around Lovina is gorgeous don’t blame you for staying near there, the whole of Bali is beautiful really LOL.😀🙏
Oh my! I am from Puerto Rico and now near two of my kids in southern USA. The storms took most of my life, BUT…I am so ready to take a long trip how hard would it be to find a place for a year, see how I like it?
I think he might be a bit of a risk taker and don't worry about a visa. I mean who is going to check up on you anyway. Just like with the health insurance he just risks it. As long as you stay healthy who needs it.
Great conversation and very informative. Makes me want to pack and go. I especially love the work Bobby is doing and love you both spreading those perspectives. I do as well as a empowerment coach. I have Bali as my dream bucket list. I feel closer to it now! thanks for your great channel Dan.
Hi Ty Kellerman, Thanks for watching our video. Glad we could help. Just be aware, that everyone's costs will vary, often widely. You will have to come put your feet on the ground here and see what your cost of living estimate will be. All of us live different lives so what we would spend may have no relationship at all to what you will spend per month. Also, make sure you add anything you need in your estimate that is not specifically mentioned in our estimated expenses. And make sure to have significant emergency money set aside in case something happens. Here are some reports on these topics: vagabondbuddha.com/how-to-retire-overseas/ vagabondbuddha.com/two-biggest-risks-of-retiring-early-overseas/ vagabondbuddha.com/how-to-not-fail-at-retiring-early-internationally/ Thanks for watching ad commenting! Dan
Every time I watch one of these videos ask myself what am I doing still considering continue to work part time. I could live anywhere but I prefer to live in a place like this with nice people great weather and no keeping up with the Joneses. Dan can you talk a little bit more about Buddhism and meditation and routines for staying spiritually and mentally healthy while traveling?
@blakenelson4045, There is no set cost of living for everyone. The fact that one person can live on a certain amount does not mean that another person can live on that amount. The only way to know what your expenses would be is to go there and pick where you are going to live, eat, drink, and entertain yourself and add it all up. You must do an exploratory visit with your feet on the ground before you will know your cost of living. Thanks for watching and commenting on the video. Dan
I'm Irish I have a varied set of skills I will find you and when I find you I will shake your hand this is how people in there 50s and so on should live
In 2015 I spent the year travelling - SEA, England, Ireland, USA. The only place I felt unsafe was USA. Accosted by a young woman in SF, followed around Costco (with my friend, another middle aged woman) by a man in Reno. When I suggested telling management or security, she told me it was normal. Will never go to USA again. (I'm Australian.)
Im from Maluku Indonesia... willing to visit Bali oneday it will be a dream bt my village is also beautiful tho......bt still Bali is so beautiful too,, im glad ppl love that and live peaceful life aminnnn,,
Indonesia taxes worldwide income once you become a resident (stay more than 183 in Indonesia in a year). This means any income earned abroad becomes taxable in Indonesia. In the case of US citizens who may be retired and receiving SS (or dividends etc), the resultant tax in US can be zero or very minimal because of the way SS is taxed, standard deductions etc. Though US has a tax treaty with Indonesia, since taxes are not paid (or little is paid) in the US, it will end up with a high taxable income in Indonesia, if you are even a normal income earner in the US. Any thoughts on this aspect and how people manage the taxation in Indonesia being a foreign resident?
I suggest they talk to their accountant. There are more ways to skin a cat (tax man) in most countries that will surprise you. But I was told by a guy in a diner (Internet) that he was not taxed on his first 4 years of foreign-generated income. I listen to the internet and I do my own research on the internet, but I make decisions based upon my accountant's advice after hearing all of the conspiracy theories I read online. Thanks for raising the red flag so people know what questions to get answered. :-)
@@VagabondAwake Thanks Dan. I saw that part too earlier. From a website - "As an exception to this general rule, tax residents who meet specific skill requirements will be taxed in Indonesia only on their Indonesian-sourced income. These skill requirements include particular expertise in science, technology, and/or mathematics (which can be proven by having a certificate of expertise from a government-appointed institution, a certificate of education, and/or at least five years of work experience). This exception will only be available for the first four years after becoming a tax resident of Indonesia."
But in my research I found once that honeymoon is over, I couldn't find any exceptions :) But worth further research or discussion with accountants as you said - one area of exploration would be, once that 4 years is over, can you get out of Indonesia for a year or so, so you are no longer a resident and then go back in - do we get another fresh set of 4 years or it can be used only once in a lifetime. Also how do we prove that stem requirements etc..
I spent the last five months in SE Asia [currently in Singapore] and “YES” you can find accommodations that cheap. However, I’m telling you firsthand that most Westerners can’t live that way.
If you are from the West, you take your standard of living for granted until you visit the Philippines. They don’t have a good credit system. That means you will always need cash, the lines are long, and service is very slow. It’s an adjustment. Some people can and do adjust, but most will not.
@@donaldkinsey5245 locals here, it doesnt benefit us by so many of you guys knowing our secret. But I'm happy that you guys can have a quality of life here with cheaper living expense. Bali Infrastructure is not bad. You guys should be ok. As long as you are not living in a bubble cause I feel that some expat only mingle among themselves and not embracing the locals
@@donaldkinsey5245You’re correct. Living abroad is not for everyone. If you expect American standards and expect English everywhere then just stay home
Great Video, Dan. I, too, live in a remote area in Indonesia. I live in North Central Java inside the old Mt. Muria Volcano Crater. Didn't have a road into the village until 1995 and got electricity in 2004. I see some below questioning Robert's cost of living. I have been to Lovina a few times and believe it. I built a home here that would cost me $m's in the States for $75K. My monthly expenses are similar to Robert's. Stop by sometime on your wandering, we have room 🙂. Cheers
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I am a perpetual traveler with a 20 liter backpack and just sleep on beaches and under my military poncho shelter. I get bored easily in one place and prefer not to stay in hotels, airbnb etc. Is it possible to camp on beaches in Bali or set up a jungle hammock and travel Bali in this fashion??? Greetings from Bodrum, Turkey
I would bet that most people won't find these prices, this guy is well connected which is most likely the key to getting a house for a $1000 a year. You'll likely pay $400-600 per month, still cheap but not $80 a month.
@@VagabondAwake Well I'm serious looking at kinda doing like you until realizing my place, most likely Asia, but not as a business like you two. What a great team you are, btw ! Just looking to retire?, thou behind schedule because of the covid thing. Did work in phutket for 9mod, but in 09 red shirt times. Anyway, you have created a Great Service to many and I hope to use them soon! You will hear from me either way. Mahalos from Maui 🤙
What a great interview. I had the miss conception that Bali had become to expensive. Will you be updating your Bali report to include the area he is in and how we as visitors to such a great country can build more bonds with the locals? I feel many times expats tend to be timid or reserved in forming local friendships and gravitate toward fellow expats.
A extra, what you are saying....., not only see your vision, much more feel it as its done. Or work with a inner screen. There are different forms. But feeling as its done is key.
Down to earth, honest and authentic. Appreciate it. Can you get Malaria in Bali? And what area / City etc. are you currently living? Thanks for sharing and I wish you all the best! 🙏🏻👍
I viewed this video 1st time and am shocked, l was thinking of either going to Thailand or ( 1st choice-Philippines ) go to the Philippines and thought those prices were good, but looking at this interview, l am thinking of changing my plans. Thank you for this interview and speaking of a topic that would help a lot of your viewers.
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Bobby (Robert) Meade's 2 Webpages:
One. facebook.com/groups/NevilleGoddardMysticTeachings
Two. truecosmic.com/academy/robert-meade/
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Wow. I didn't know living in Bali could be so affordable. I hope I can visit one day
Don’t know why these links dont work for me!!!
Not so simple, you still need to be either over the age of 65 for pensioner visa or have citizenship, which can cost hundreds of thousands or take years or both.
What is the long term visa status???
I am on disability. How does that work?? Getting monthly amounts deposited directly onto a debit card. But, is it legal to live in Bali and collect U.S. disability??
So glad to see people living their lifes not just surviving
99.99999% do,so what
@herrickinman9303 thanknyou for beeing my t9.
And saying Literally in every other sentence 🏆
WTF.... is wrong with this man? Calm, happy, caring, and able to share his thoughts freely without fear of being jailed, bullied, or ostracized. Give your head a shake, mate, grow up! ...lol........Grateful, finally selling my home and removing the toxic energy. Thank you for sharing, stay safe, much love
Ring of Fire? Terrorism? Volcanoes? Tsunamis? Severe smog,asthma from cutting jungles! Whoaaa! Cowboy🧐 LoL
@Pam Spencer Pam....have been staying in Mazatlan, Sayulita, Bucerias, PV, even Venezuela over the last forty years. The changes I have seen are more gringos like me, ridiculous developments with outrageous pricing along with media highlighting drug cartels and travel advisories, some improvements in the standard of living. In my city in Canada, the changes I have seen. Ridiculous rise in my property taxes, home prices, water/ garbage bills etc. Homelessness is considered the worst in the Western world. Police in what seems to be killing it's citizen's for sport, because their feeling are hurt, governments imposing their singular agenda, punishing their own people for respecting our forefathers' efforts and sacrifices. Our educational system so dumbed down that we rank in the lower percentile of industrialized nations. A health care system that is again one of the most expensive and inefficient in the Western world. Mexico and Sweden demonstrated courage during the pandemic, and their leadership made the intelligent and caring decision.
So Pam, I have never experienced what you have highlighted to the degree it would deter me. Other than drinking water, no biggie. Here is what I have experienced and encountered. The cartels and police corruption always have a twenty dollar bill at the ready. Always be aware and remove yourself the FEW times this happens. My city, police far more intrusive with law-abiding citizens. The weather just comes with the territory. My ability to see a doctor or dentist far easier access and WAY less expensive in South and Central America. I know the government of Mexico and understand corruption it is on a SMALL SCALE compared to the US/Canada, we just have lobbing groups. My country is everything politicized, and corruption cost it's citizens billions of dollars. So in the end, would I rather live in a country where it's citizens fight every day to better their lives, are kind, generally happy, and I am not reprimanded for saying Mr, Mrs and Ms? Would I continue to give my money to a government that squanders it like there is no tomorrow?
I do respect your writing but simply disagree. The world is changing, and the good changes are not in the USA/Canada.
Are you not glad you commented.....lol.... Pam more than 70% of the world's population is simply tired of the Western's worlds bulling agendas. Born, raised, and educated in the US/Canada. Cannot understand how we are spitting out degrees right, left and centre and yet our population is unconscious and dare I say uneducated.
Do I feel better? Thanks for highlighting the real world Pam....stay safe and have a giggle-:)
Something I noticed about Central and South America, no mass shooting by its citizens, interesting factoid......curious why this is......-:)
@@bluefm7370 didnt a dude go on a rampage and murder a bunch of daycare children?
He dont live in the Wild West, excuse the pun.
I honestly like the calm cool approach to this whole video.Most videos people are running around shouting acting crazy.Thank you
Glad you enjoyed!
THIS sounds ssooo harsh hh to me ---- but do you know wwwhhhyyyyyy ?????
That is what I spent living in Laos '$500.00" a month for three years 2019-2022, except my rent was $120.00 month for a very nice one-bedroom apartment 11km outside of Vientiane. I wish I could post photos of my apartment. I saved $1,150 a month from my SS. When I left Laos after three years to go to the Philippines, I had over $34,000 US saved from those three years.
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great job
How safe is it living in Bali; i'm 77 on my own on SS; and it sounds pretty great living there in Bali; 3-29-23
@@VagabondAwake yes, we all want that, great idea!
SO WHAT DID YOU DO? DID YOU BECOME A CITIZEN THERE? AFTER YOUR VISA RENEWAL EXPIRED?
Took early Social Security at 62 and a half and never looked back! Just know the rules and abide by them. When you reach FRA (Full retirement age) the restrictions drop. I did a ton of research, listened to all of the doom and gloomers and did it. Can't wait for future phases of my life and am thrilled about living my life my way. Thank you for this video...I subscribed and can't wait to learn more!!
What about if u on disability?
@@knowledgeberakah1728 No idea because I am not. I would research the heck out of it on youtube, do google searches and talk with the Social Security Administration. I have a feeling that disability comes out of the same thing so it would be one or the other, but not sure. Good luck!!
What restrictions are you referring to please? Thx
restriction on earned income.@@isabellaflorentina7574
Where ya living?
When I add the numbers, his costs that are on the list come out to $705.10 a month, which is still ridiculously cheap. The bulk of his spending is on food (groceries + restaurants = $410). He's living quite well for such a small amount.
Thanks for making that correction. :-)
@mrgreen1198 do you mean take 2k initially or was that your cost per month?
$705/mo is not cheap, it is normal!
@@jameshess2912 That's amazing!
@@jameshess2912 it's cheap. You can't live that cheap with his kind of lifestyle in us
There are hotels in Bulgaria, on the Black Sea, you can rent a two bedroom unit, 3 meals a day, for two people.
$800 a month.
Awesome. Would you mind sharing the name of a couple?
@SitaraIsntInterested Draculas' castle is not far from Varna. Plovdiv nice area 5th oldest city in the world. Alexander, the greats father, built it, can see ruins.
@@semperfi4046 can’t find it. Can you share the site pls?
There are so many opportunities for a comfortable retirement once you leave the US. Low cost of living, excellent medical care for a reasonable cost and a relaxing lifestyle. My wife and I built a cottage-style house in Thailand for a fraction of the cost the same house in the US would be. $1,000 a month is about all we can spend for groceries, restaurants, utilities and diesel. Wonderful video. This fellow is the real deal.
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This sounds like a dream
@@Vera-dg3hf Hi Vera! It’s not a dream. Everything I’ve said, and everything on the video to which my comment was posted, is true. Most people just don’t do it for one reason or another. Some really good reasons and others not so good in my opinion only. But it’s not a dream. Look into it, do some research, respond here to me or the video creator if you have any questions.
@georgiath
@@georgiathai4961I am very interested in doing this. Would u mind answering some questions for me a little later?
This video got me missing Bali. Been there many, many times. Beautiful island in all ways.
Don't forget, it's not just visualizing, you want to experience the feelings associated with these visual manifestations. Both the emotional and the physical as though you were actually having the experience in the present moment. Then afterwards, demonstrating gratitude to the creator for the experience as though it has already manifested. Great video! I moved to Ecuador. But after watching this, I think I'm going to pack up and move to Bali.
So a video is changing your move how stupid can you be, let me say this, come to the Philippines rent a house for $100 dollars you get a beautiful young maid, you get all meals cooked, you get a message at will, get your feet washed, everywhere you go you have a pretty escort, do you believe this?????
All the senses. The sounds, smells, physically touching, seeing and oh course the tastes😊. Fake it till you make it, but Know it's coming into being. 😊
I worked with Bobby in Las Vegas and so glad to see him involved in the slow travel lifestyle Dan. Great video once again. Please pass along my well wishes to Bobby. Jay
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Bobby is a chump, he's a liar.
one of the smartest gentlemen that has passed through your channel so far, congratulations to all of you for staying in good physical condition!!🤝🤝🤝
Well, he may be very smart and he may not be but we cannot really say for sure from the video. All we really know from the video - besides the fact that he cannot pronounce "miscellaneous" properly - is that he seems like a fairly nice guy who loves to travel and that he is pretty frugal. Well, actually maybe not so frugal because, even though his overall expenses are about the same as mine, he actually spends quite a bit more for food each month than I do here in Phuket, Thailand. Furthermore (and I hate to say this) he does not seem to know how to add, because the itemized expense list he showed adds up to a subtotal of $705 not $490. As for Bali, I have always loved it there myself but I do not like the fact that to retire there you are required to hire domestic help even if you do not need it. I like to do things myself and I do not want to be required to pay for services that I do not need. And of course, since I always need to live near the beach I could never find any place to rent that is even remotely as cheap as the place this guy is staying in.
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Now this is the kind of life one should aim at especially in retirement.
Yes, if you don't smell the roses in retirement you never will.
I'm only 36 and ppl I talk to look at me like I'm crazy when I talk about wanting this lifestyle
@@VagabondAwake You are right.
@@drewmow👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 this is the life I would love to move there so beautiful 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😍
Its nice to see that there are other places cheap to live. Im currently in a 2 bedroom place on an island in Philippines for about $45 a month close to beach , (5 minute walk, ) raising 3 pigs, 6 chickens, 6 ducks , 2 dogs , a rabbit, and a new baby kitten just orphaned that showed up in a wood pile out back in the forest. Its not a heavily touristed spot so its pretty quiet but the island does have a shopping mall, big market and nice yoga center high up over looking the sea. My girlfriend knows the locals so we got a really good deal. Hoping to lease for the next few years as I develop my online business.
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@@johnnycakeslim Sounds wonderful!
I would like to see that video please .
If you do a video , can you send me a link to watch it please
@@sasapejc5648 same!
I have rewatched your playa del carmen apartment video of his apartment maybe a dozen times since posted primarily due to his positivity and the simplicity of that lifestyle. Great video.
Crazy how affordable it is once you get away from the tourist traps.
I'd hate to share how much we are spending for our family of 5 for 7 days in Bali in June!
No doubt what Bobby lives on in a year
Bobby is the epitome of down-to-earth cool! After living abroad for over 30 years, I've come across my fair share of expats with some wacky ideas about how to survive in foreign lands. They think it's all sunshine and rainbows, with roast chickens flying through the air and honey running through the streams! But Bobby? He's got his feet planted firmly on the ground, and his calm and confident demeanor is totally captivating. He's the real deal, and I can't get enough of his practical approach to life. 👍🏼😉
Thought it was supposed to be elephants, flying thru the air ? Maybe just in Thailand? 😁😎🥳
I’ve listen to Neville Goddard for years. Where focus goes energy flows 💫
Same ✨✨
I really enjoyed this conversation! I live in North Carolina and have been researching areas of the world that I think I would enjoy. I had no idea that this paradise was so affordable and safe. I am excited about the prospects of moving here. THanks!
Can't understand why Bobby doesn't go back to the U.S. & buy an overpriced house in a retirement place with crazy high taxes & crazy high HOA fees( both rising constantly).
Rising taxes, rising crime, political stress, traffic, etc. What's wrong with him?
🤣🤣🤣
Ha ha ha 😅 Don't do it! 🤪
I live next to thousands of acres of public land in Arizona... quite... beautiful... my property tax is $55 a month.. (house paid off, cost 85k on a half acre) My basic cost is $600 including car and home insurance... Check out the scenery on my RUclips channel... It can be done if you buy a house when the market is in a down turn.. like in 2013 when I bought 3 for 90k each... cheers... I desperately want to go visit SEA.. but my health keeps me from traveling for the last 5 years... looks beautiful
Lol, perfect sarcasm!
In the US, UK, Australia, even China, and Now in Latin America, they were bitten in the head and soul by an Angry/hateful/hungry Parasite that Keeps telling them that they have to SUCK ALL the MONEY OUT of people.
Ah. So uplifting. Just been daydreaming through the last part of winter. Thanks to you both
I wish you two had discussed visa options and how one stays so long in Indonesia
Stay tuned.
Following this subject!
@@VagabondAwake thank you for the updates, what about visa , how did Bobby get to stay 2 years on what visa?
You have to go in and out of the country every three months, the visa is hard in Indonesia. You need to be married there just to get a one year at a time visa.
@@wahid-lg1kk kitas and kitap for forever and every 2-year extension if you have Indonesian sponsor
I Love Neville Goddard. Dr. Wayne Dyer was Neville's student. Thank you for passing his wisdom forward. Thank you Dan and Robert. ❤
Dr Wayne was an idiot, no real life experience and a nlt book knowledge. Even this guy in the video is only because ok knowledge, no actual experience.
Love Dr Wayne so much, I shook his hand at a talk in Colorado a year before he passed forward. RIP Wayne.
The B211A is valid for 60 days but can be extended twice (each time for another 60 days). This means you could stay in Bali for up to 180 days (6 months). Please note: To extend, you'll need to attend an appointment at your closest immigration office for a photo and fingerprints.Jan 30, 2023
Moreover, I’ve never heard about renting for $600 for a YEAR! I’ve been several times in there and have a few friends living in there now.
The rest of the video is a true. Bali is amazing!
Yes, I was wondering about the visa thing.
Govt crackdowns on ? Freedom of speech? Kissing! Ring of Fire? Volcanoes? Tsunamis Earthquakes🤔
Don't be scared to cut free Sam
He rented in a locals neighborhood.
@@VagabondAwake Thanks. Great Video -- I'm also a single guy that has Gone to Universities and worked in New England. I was a Ski Instructor as a teenager and have worked in construction, hotel maintenance, before College then. law firms , medical research at a Med School , Banking , etc -- It is not worth the grind and Stress to keep this up . I was thinking Bali ,Mexico, I like the forest, beauty, Safety, peacefulness and affordability of Bali. I would expect if I had a Business that helped or connected w/ Locals -- that could be a Way to be welcomed and excepted like Bobby has done. Any Tips on how to get in w/ the Locals ? I would not expect to find a decent 2 bed place for less than 150. a month but it might be possible .
You can live a great life away from the west if you are prepared to become a little "local" and integrate a little with local people. That does not mean you need to become fully local, give up your home country ways, or change your personal values. I live in NE Thailand in a rural village; we have fiber internet (very fast), online shopping where you can buy anything and it turns up in a couple of days (or 5-14 days if ordered from China), we are about an hour from the local airport and can fly to Bangkok and then on to wherever we want if we want a break. Weather is wonderful, local family are great. Internet is 640 baht a month, water 300 baht, electricity 1000 baht, no rent as we built our own place 15 years back. Life is good! Not sure I could keep travelling like Dan and his partner, but respect their choice and enjoy their videos.
How about visa?
I am Ready to become more than a little Local, just the fact that they believe in KARMA. That's Good enough for me.
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Imagine ordering with Uber eats or deliveroo and waiting a couple of days for food to arrive
I live on less than that in louisiana,Louisiana,, not the same lifestyle of course,, but I generally don't like getting out of the yard since It's more peaceful not being around people,, so house, truck, land is paid for,, no debt, cook at home ,, paradise to me
Heayis where the heart is ! But I'm sure you created it that way too. Give yourself a pat on the back, good job planning.
But, can you get a cook, maid and massage each day thrown in ? 😁 Oh, and switch Easy, if you don't like? Just kidding. 😊
Make sure you pay your property tax
In 2024 that tells you what the problem is with many states in the USA.
And then there's healthcare, property taxes, insurance, etc. Not going to escape that in the US
@@lutherthompson2642 Yup. Taxes and crimes are too much in the USA vs Asia
Loved this Interview Dan. Very Informative and Helpful.❤
Glad it was helpful!
Been in the Neville Goddard state of mind and teachings for 50+ years. My whole life has been about mind over matter and beliefs creating your personal reality. I create life maps and let them manifest, and my reality unfolds way better than my life map creation. It's been amazing! I'm creating a new one as I'm ready to leave the USA for a more fulfilling and invigorating long healthy lifestyle. Can't wait to see where it takes me next!
I hope Im half the man Bobby is in 10 years when I'm his age. Dudes living life
Great video Dan, Bobby is an amazing traveler.
Interviewing others is SMART for the continued life of your channel!! Seeing others making it is GREAT. Be sure to add to your interviews HOW they handle the visa requirements. :o) Thanks, Dan.
Yep, exactly what I was thinking.
But the quality of foods there is terrible, in the Philippines the food is bad I occasionally contract diarrhea because of bad or outdated food they sell you, nothing goes to waste the old food is mixed with the fresh food. The USA Is better even though its expensive you're comparing a 1st world country to a 3rd world country where power outages are very common.
@@eddieBoxercome to Thailand. Here you get fresh thai and farang food 😁
Loved your video. Truly inspirational. Inspired. Revolutionary.
Fantastic energy! Bring Bobby back!
Encore! Encore!
This is the best and most inspiring travel vid I've seen so far. Thanks.
I distinctly remember Bobby because I had just come back home from Playa Del Carmen in the 1st week of March 2020 and was pumped after seeing his video. I also remember the 2nd video with him moving to Indonesia with his girlfriend who I'm assuming was the woman in the photo at the waterfall. I've been eagerly awaiting this 3rd video.
Halfway through I already know this is the best video I've ever seen on moving to Asia and I've seen thousands.
Thank you! Maybe that is why it has so many views! :-)
Another great video! Couple of other items I am curious about are what is spent on health insurance and visas and what visa he has? I will be living in Bali 4-5 months year since I work in a business that is fun, I am still needed and can work remote quite a bit. Been a few times and love Bali. I was so happy to ss you do this video....Besides being relatively inexpensive, the sense of community is amazing. I already go to a Christian church there that is mostly Balinese and expats.....The great things is that all the different folks Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist and even a small Jewish community get along so well. Great festival life and as I write this I am missing it so badly....Hope I see you all soon....Looks like July now....
David, The way people coexist harmoniously seems awesome. There seems like a lot of good reasons to miss Bali, but that'd be a major one. Peace, 💙🌏💚
Mor on that later.
Such a chill well spoken gentleman, he is in the right place for his vibe, Bali has the most respectful people I have ever met in this world, even Java and the other islands are pretty chill but Bali is Bali!
Would love to hear the specifics on how he found a rental for $600 for a year.
probably not home, but kos-kosan, only small room and bathroom, $600 usd is like 9 million rupiah, even as local my rent little is higher, my rent for 2 bed 2 bathroom house is $3898 for a year, or 60 million rupiah.
He mentioned at the beginning that a local guy took him around, and I will bet that connection helped.
local house is cheap
This is closer to my budget in Montana owning 38 acres with property tax $55 a month. Electric is $45, auto insurance at $62, petrol is $75, restaurants is less than $50-100, no gargage, water cell service, just wifi at $65. Easy to eat on $150 in food if you know how to cook from scratch two meals a day. Roast your own coffee once a week
Amazing.
I live in Cambodia and I spend $600/ month. I eat 25% of my meals at a western restaurant and cook at home for the rest. If I wanted to 50% of my meals at a western restaurant it would be $750/ month. That includes sending laundry out, cellphone, high speed internet and everything. I’m not a drinker and I don’t frequent the bars very often but most bars have draft beer for $0.50 or $1. So how much could you really spend
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Here's a breakdown
Rent: 140
Electricity + water: 45
Internet: 15
Phone: 5
Coffee: 40
Groceries: 160
Eating out: 105
Drinking water: 45
Gym: 30
TranspTransportation: 20
@@cameronparkes6629 Nice. I've heard Phnom Penh in a beautiful place. May I ask, what about visa requirements, and how to go about finding the type of situation that you're living in now?
pp or siem reap or…?
How much does a woman cost for a night??
Wow, this is the channel that talked about being awakened for the first time. I love this.
My phone heard me say, " next winter I'm going to lush, green tropical humidity" and gave me this. Thanks.
I'm in cold, gnarly, grey, frigid 0°F in March, Colorado right now. 🥶
Florida is calling. You don't have to be rich...
Thanks Dan and Bobby (and Qiang) for this discussion, informative and lovely to see two gents just having a chat and clearly enjoying the company 😀. The area around Lovina is gorgeous don’t blame you for staying near there, the whole of Bali is beautiful really LOL.😀🙏
Oh my! I am from Puerto Rico and now near two of my kids in southern USA. The storms took most of my life, BUT…I am so ready to take a long trip how hard would it be to find a place for a year, see how I like it?
Another great video. Thank you Dan.
He is back ! I still remember on the first interview..you guys forget the add the visa expenses.
Looks like we did it again? I will do more on that ion another video. Thanks for noticing.
@@VagabondAwake also no phone bill ?
@@kleerogers 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I think he might be a bit of a risk taker and don't worry about a visa. I mean who is going to check up on you anyway. Just like with the health insurance he just risks it. As long as you stay healthy who needs it.
I WAS TOLD THAT I HAD TO GO TO THE PHILLIPINES TO HAVE MY PASSPORT STAMPED EVERY 90 DAYS TO LIVE ON BALI YEARS AGO ? BALI IS BEAUTIFUL !
It depends upon the kind of visa you get: vagabondbuddha.com/retire-on-825-usd-month-in-bali-indonesia/
Great interview but would have liked a brief overview of the long term visa process that has enabled Bob to stay there.
Stay tuned.
@@VagabondAwake I'd like to know as well. Thanks Dan!! Great video.
Kind of dude I love running into during my travels. He has it figured out!
Great conversation and very informative. Makes me want to pack and go. I especially love the work Bobby is doing and love you both spreading those perspectives. I do as well as a empowerment coach. I have Bali as my dream bucket list. I feel closer to it now! thanks for your great channel Dan.
That is awesome. What a perfect place to retire. For me, I would not say retiring at 62 is early, retiring prior to age 62 is early. 😉
Kevin K, I agree wholeheartedly!
Bobby is living his dream life what’s not to be happy about! ❤his vibe keep radiating that positivity its infectious ✌️❤☀️
You convinced me. I'm going to look into this...just retired
Excellent … you guys just made my retirement decision easy thanks🤠👍
Hi Ty Kellerman,
Thanks for watching our video. Glad we could help. Just be aware, that everyone's costs will vary, often widely. You will have to come put your feet on the ground here and see what your cost of living estimate will be. All of us live different lives so what we would spend may have no relationship at all to what you will spend per month. Also, make sure you add anything you need in your estimate that is not specifically mentioned in our estimated expenses. And make sure to have significant emergency money set aside in case something happens. Here are some reports on these topics:
vagabondbuddha.com/how-to-retire-overseas/
vagabondbuddha.com/two-biggest-risks-of-retiring-early-overseas/
vagabondbuddha.com/how-to-not-fail-at-retiring-early-internationally/
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Dan
Thanks Dan
Great interview and positive energy
Great guest, great interview!
Every time I watch one of these videos ask myself what am I doing still considering continue to work part time. I could live anywhere but I prefer to live in a place like this with nice people great weather and no keeping up with the Joneses.
Dan can you talk a little bit more about Buddhism and meditation and routines for staying spiritually and mentally healthy while traveling?
Great idea. :-)
@@VagabondAwake That's a good topic. Do you go to temples in the area regularly? Looking forward to any insights here Dan :)
I liked him from Mexico... your first interview with him...
Another great episode!!! Keep up the great content!!!
Man you guys this is doable for me I'm 54 I now have a new goal to work for thank you very much I'm gonna sell everything and do this at 62
@blakenelson4045, There is no set cost of living for everyone. The fact that one person can live on a certain amount does not mean that another person can live on that amount. The only way to know what your expenses would be is to go there and pick where you are going to live, eat, drink, and entertain yourself and add it all up. You must do an exploratory visit with your feet on the ground before you will know your cost of living. Thanks for watching and commenting on the video. Dan
I'm Irish I have a varied set of skills I will find you and when I find you I will shake your hand this is how people in there 50s and so on should live
Related to Liam Neeson 😂👌
In 2015 I spent the year travelling - SEA, England, Ireland, USA.
The only place I felt unsafe was USA. Accosted by a young woman in SF, followed around Costco (with my friend, another middle aged woman) by a man in Reno. When I suggested telling management or security, she told me it was normal.
Will never go to USA again.
(I'm Australian.)
Great man Robert Meade!
Im from Maluku Indonesia... willing to visit Bali oneday it will be a dream bt my village is also beautiful tho......bt still Bali is so beautiful too,, im glad ppl love that and live peaceful life aminnnn,,
good one -if i had it to do all over again i'd go to bali first
Hey Bobby,.. I'm smiling now watching this video. Lovina isn't my favorite place to live, but where we met in Sanur is totally awesome.
Indonesia taxes worldwide income once you become a resident (stay more than 183 in Indonesia in a year). This means any income earned abroad becomes taxable in Indonesia. In the case of US citizens who may be retired and receiving SS (or dividends etc), the resultant tax in US can be zero or very minimal because of the way SS is taxed, standard deductions etc. Though US has a tax treaty with Indonesia, since taxes are not paid (or little is paid) in the US, it will end up with a high taxable income in Indonesia, if you are even a normal income earner in the US. Any thoughts on this aspect and how people manage the taxation in Indonesia being a foreign resident?
I suggest they talk to their accountant. There are more ways to skin a cat (tax man) in most countries that will surprise you. But I was told by a guy in a diner (Internet) that he was not taxed on his first 4 years of foreign-generated income. I listen to the internet and I do my own research on the internet, but I make decisions based upon my accountant's advice after hearing all of the conspiracy theories I read online. Thanks for raising the red flag so people know what questions to get answered. :-)
@@VagabondAwake Thanks Dan. I saw that part too earlier. From a website - "As an exception to this general rule, tax residents who meet specific skill requirements will be taxed in Indonesia only on their Indonesian-sourced income. These skill requirements include particular expertise in science, technology, and/or mathematics (which can be proven by having a certificate of expertise from a government-appointed institution, a certificate of education, and/or at least five years of work experience). This exception will only be available for the first four years after becoming a tax resident of Indonesia."
But in my research I found once that honeymoon is over, I couldn't find any exceptions :) But worth further research or discussion with accountants as you said - one area of exploration would be, once that 4 years is over, can you get out of Indonesia for a year or so, so you are no longer a resident and then go back in - do we get another fresh set of 4 years or it can be used only once in a lifetime. Also how do we prove that stem requirements etc..
Also another aspect would be, is that 4 year stem exception applicable for retirees - since it appears to be unrelated to retirement..
THANK YOU
Wonderful interview!
I spent the last five months in SE Asia [currently in Singapore] and “YES” you can find accommodations that cheap.
However, I’m telling you firsthand that most Westerners can’t live that way.
Not at first. But my monthly apartment rate is now only about 25% of what it was when I first moved out of the USA.
Why ?
If you are from the West, you take your standard of living for granted until you visit the Philippines. They don’t have a good credit system. That means you will always need cash, the lines are long, and service is very slow.
It’s an adjustment. Some people can and do adjust, but most will not.
@@donaldkinsey5245 locals here, it doesnt benefit us by so many of you guys knowing our secret. But I'm happy that you guys can have a quality of life here with cheaper living expense. Bali Infrastructure is not bad. You guys should be ok. As long as you are not living in a bubble cause I feel that some expat only mingle among themselves and not embracing the locals
@@donaldkinsey5245You’re correct. Living abroad is not for everyone. If you expect American standards and expect English everywhere then just stay home
Going to Aisa this year. Taiwan, china, Thailand, Bali, Laos, Malaysia.
Thank you SO MUCH Qiang/Dan!!! You give me Hope!!!
Maybe I can Retire with some sort of Dignity...???
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Interesting.🥰Been to Bali, Indonesia with my daughter on vacay before COVID-19. Enjoyed it.💕Ty for sharing.❤Subscribed.
Great interview. Neville is Fantastic !!!🎉❤
I’ve just found this site. I found it informative, very lovely scenery, relaxed and enjoyed it very much . I’m from England 🏴. 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Great Video, Dan. I, too, live in a remote area in Indonesia. I live in North Central Java inside the old Mt. Muria Volcano Crater. Didn't have a road into the village until 1995 and got electricity in 2004. I see some below questioning Robert's cost of living. I have been to Lovina a few times and believe it. I built a home here that would cost me $m's in the States for $75K. My monthly expenses are similar to Robert's. Stop by sometime on your wandering, we have room 🙂. Cheers
Hi A Traveler In Time, 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
Please share new updates on your channel
Hey, Im strongly considering doing this. My GF of 2 years lives there. I would love to chat sometime if youd be open to that!
I’m now researching where I would like to spend some time in my retirement in about a year or so, Bali can possibly be the place.
Great interview, thanks!
This video got me missing Bali.
I am a perpetual traveler with a 20 liter backpack and just sleep on beaches and under my military poncho shelter.
I get bored easily in one place and prefer not to stay in hotels, airbnb etc.
Is it possible to camp on beaches in Bali or set up a jungle hammock and travel Bali in this fashion???
Greetings from Bodrum, Turkey
I haven't tried.
This sounds like a cool way to live, what's your age?
Thank you for the encouragement. I want to go to Bali. Going to start my plan to get there!
This is truly inspiring
I would bet that most people won't find these prices, this guy is well connected which is most likely the key to getting a house for a $1000 a year. You'll likely pay $400-600 per month, still cheap but not $80 a month.
I imagine he's living in an area/neighborhood where foreigners don't usually stay.
Most people will want western amenities. He lives local style
Two more years in Tampa. Ready for a trip to check out Indonesia AKA Bali. Hook me up with Bobby
Contact him at the link on the webpage given in the notes below this video.
Tampa is Bali to some of us...😎
This is awesome show.. Hopefully can meet in the not to distance further. Neville is good too. Mahalo and Aloha from Maui. 🤙🙏😎
I hope so!
@@VagabondAwake Well I'm serious looking at kinda doing like you until realizing my place, most likely Asia, but not as a business like you two. What a great team you are, btw ! Just looking to retire?, thou behind schedule because of the covid thing. Did work in phutket for 9mod, but in 09 red shirt times.
Anyway, you have created a Great Service to many and I hope to use them soon! You will hear from me either way. Mahalos from Maui 🤙
Thank you for this amazing and helpful video. Most grateful.
He got the unicorn apartment! That is so great!
What a great interview. I had the miss conception that Bali had become to expensive.
Will you be updating your Bali report to include the area he is in and how we as visitors to such a great country can build more bonds with the locals?
I feel many times expats tend to be timid or reserved in forming local friendships and gravitate toward fellow expats.
It has in places from what I have heard. Apparently, there are masses of Russians buying into the place (and Thailand).
A extra, what you are saying....., not only see your vision, much more feel it as its done. Or work with a inner screen. There are different forms. But feeling as its done is key.
Down to earth, honest and authentic. Appreciate it. Can you get Malaria in Bali? And what area / City etc. are you currently living? Thanks for sharing and I wish you all the best! 🙏🏻👍
Wonderful information and so perfect that Bali offers so much and seems like the best for retirees now like me, Thank you ☮
I'll make sure I say Hi because I'm coming, going to rent my home and along with SS should have a ball hopefully.
Gee, what a deal🎉🎉🎉🎉
Eye opening....
I viewed this video 1st time and am shocked, l was thinking of either going to Thailand or ( 1st choice-Philippines ) go to the Philippines and thought those prices were good, but looking at this interview, l am thinking of changing my plans. Thank you for this interview and speaking of a topic that would help a lot of your viewers.
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
I love your calm vibe🥰. Thx for share with us that🙏🏻💋
I like this! Now I want to come to Bali! Please let me know how to find a cheap decent small place there to live. Cheers!🍻🍻
STILL ONE OF MY FAVORITES!
Another great interview Dan, wow what a great cost of living there