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Dittoing the other people that have mentioned that we'd love to know how you guys do it visa wise? We are also looking into longer term arrangements in Thailand, but all options seem expensive or distracting for work, so would love to know if you found a solution!
@@Kolomiytseva1 curious here as well. Unfortunately, I've looked back on other videos (recently) and there doesn't seem to be any reply engagement in the comments section.
As a Thai person who was born in the south, used to live in BKK, Phuket, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai and now living oversea. Hua Hin is still the best place for me compared to those touristic places. It's not too crowed, very close to Bangkok and very convenience to get around Thailand. Congrats!
Happy for you Lloyd & Mandy. Hua Hin is on my radar as well as a place to move to (from Alberta, Canada). Your decision to have a home base while continuing a travel lifestyle also appeals to me. Wishing you both much happiness & fulfillment!
Great to see guys. I'm a digital nomad myself and have been living in Thailand in Phuket for 18 months and now moving to HUA HIN next week actually. Hope to connect when im there.
Bondi boy here, Ive been living in Chiang Mai for over 5 years, been riding motorbikes for 50 plus years, trust me, riding bikes here, sooner or later you are going to come unglued, so PLEASE at LEAST wear some boots....... Ive been cleaned up twice here in serious bike accidents, both times just tootling along and got wiped off the road by drunk drivers, BUT a lesson I learned 50 years ago, NEVER RIDE WITHOUT PROTECTION, in both ""accidents"" here I hit the tarmac and rolled numerous times and got up with sore bones BUT ALL MY SKIN IN TACT cause i ALWAYS wear boots jeans jacket gloves FULL FACE HELMET,.......... I shudder when I see people riding in shorts and thongs......... you go down wearing thongs and shorts tshirts you are going to have months of PAINFUL RECOVERY.......... JUST DONT DO IT IF YOU LIKE YOUR BODY/SKIN THE WAY IT IS........... just sayin......... enjoy Hua Hin......... like you said...... focusing on health and wellbeing.......
Same,i follow the “all the gear all the time” rule when on my bike in Chiang Mai…it’s hot but I’d rather sweat than be flayed or get badly injured or dead…
Yeah, I saw those flip flops he had on, and was like, ugh, no. It’s tough in the hot humid climates, but it’s only a matter of time until you meet the pavement.
Fantastic news for you all.Its a beautiful area. Relax and start living the life you want. Bear is so much part of your family. As you know, we have 3 black Labradors, which we can't live without. Have just returned from Singapore, and we had a young couple house sit with the oldest, the other 2 went to a pet care home, but truly it was very expensive. It was difficult to find anyone to sit with the 3 of them. I cried when I saw Bear. Love , peace and goodluck.x
Welcome back and great choice! I've recently moved back to Hua Hin & luvvin it. Perfect base to live and to do sidetrips from, near or far, always a pleasure to return and enjoy. Seen you guys around and looking fwd to seeing Bear in the sidecar, will say hi next time. Cheers, STL
Its great seeing you all back together again. I love Hua Hin I think its a great place for a base for all the reasons you mentioned. Cant wait to see more ❤
We really can’t believe this! We’ve been following you (not literally) for a while now and you’ve decided to settle in our next holiday destination! Yes, we’ll be in Hua Hin in only 2 weeks time! 🇹🇭
Great video, Lloyd and Mandy, good to see you healthy and that you found a very nice pot o' gold at the end of that one of your many travel rainbows. I loved that you got your precious pooch down there as well. Thailand for 3 to 5 months is on my bucket list. You mentioned that you spent some time in Mexico, and you liked many aspects of your stay there, but you had concerns about your safety. In been to Mexico 4 times, mostly on the the Caribbean Coast, but my dream is to spend sometime at several Central and west coast Mexico cities, San Miguel, Mexico City, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta, with the hope of learning the language, possible do some long-term stays and establish residency. Mexico City has 124 museums, which really appeals to me. Mexico is THE most popular country for ex pat Americans as well as Canadians and thousands of Europeans as well. People love the climate, the great food, the cost of living and the culture. Most of of the people I know that reside there, say that the petty and sometimes serious crime that occurs in Mexico is no doubt real, but it's not common everywhere, which is the case in nearly every popular country that deals with transplanted citizens, certain areas are safer than others. I respect your sense of adventure and I was wondering what cities did you experience in Mexico and what were your trepidations as far as safety? Best wishes in your new abode!
In Thailand people leave helmets on their bikes and go shopping. People don't lock bicycles. While I wouldn't say theft is unheard of, it's pretty rare. There's security at all the condos, but nothing ever happens. In 30 years, I've never been ripped off, and I haven't heard many stories (unless you are involved with prostitutes or drugs of course). Thai people are welcoming and friendly, and it's just a more developed, more secure, more convenient, better organized, cleaner country at less than half the price. You can get a great massage for less than $10 US.
OMG!!! I’m so glad I found a RUclipsr from Thailand who knows what is it mean healthy lifestyle. I love fasting and many different vitamins minerals, etc. I watched your videos because we gonna go to Thailand(Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui) on this Friday for 2 weeks from the USA. We are so excited. Thanks for your awesome videos. 🤩🫶🤗
Hua hin is famous among Thai people . Vintage environment , peaceful . Affordable.. At the same time, they have convenient life good mall , supermarket, many new condominiums . Ours kings liked to relax here since king Rama 6 till king Rama 9 , you can see few beachfronts palace in this province.
I have been enjoying your vlog for years. My husband, son and I have been to SE Asia 8 times and have spent several months at a time, but haven't been able to make the leap of moving. I am drawn to Hua Hin, even though we have so many friends and spent so much time in Bali. Long story short, that is amazing to hear your dog was in Sicamous. That is where I lived for many years. Small world! We are still in BC with our dog and that has been another big thing holding has back from the move. Anyways, loving hearing your experience on Hua Hin, seems like it ticks a lot of boxes.
Hua Hin is a quiet beach town. It's easy to get to from Bangkok - about 3 hours by train South West. Not much action... a bit boring. The island of Koh Samet is about a similar distance. It's about 3 hours bus shuttle South East of Bangkok plus a ferry ride. Being a small island, Koh Samet has more beautiful beaches and all the action because it's close to BKK and Pattaya. Koh Samet is more friendly and less touristy than Phuket or Koh Samui.
This is so funny... my wife and I have been following you guys while we're been on a similar mission. Our trip took us also to USA and Latin America. My wife being Brazilian made us stay a longer time in Brazil. However we're not settled in.... tada... Hua Hin 😁 Hua Hin is not a place I would go to for a holiday. However for residency this is a great place and we already have a network here. We're a bit outside the city toward Khao Tao. Would be fun to bump into you guys one day
Hi, Lloyd & Mandy. Good for you that now you have a fixed base to rest & recharge. And with your beloved dog by your side. Happy for you all! Admired your carefree lifestyle. Some day, I gonna do it! Craving for a total makeover of my life! Thanks for your sharing. 🙂
Wonderful news!! and Bear looks so happy! Because of your journeys and the wonders of modern youtube, I have also become captivated with the area of HuaHin and Thailand in general, so I bought a condo to make sure I would return 555. Thank you for all you have done for casual travelers like me and the millions who don't know they are travelers yet. If we ever cross paths, I owe you a couple dozen travel tips lol. Be safe!
a good choice for a base. I too live HH. I tried Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Bkk, East Side Pattaya, Jomtien, but kept coming back to HH, so now, its my for ever home. Great place and easy for travel, as you say. Enjoy.
Congratulations on your decision! I was there just a month ago and had same kind of thought process you mentioned in the video. I can't wait for your next video that goes more into the details of your decision making. I'm still thinking about settling in that general area. I also found another remote place near Chiang Mai. Somehow it felt just like home when I was there. While the beach has a special pull, this other place captivated me much more with its unique laid back ambiance and surroundings. Back to the viewpoint: They really need to post some signs, or post a security guard to warn the tourist about the monkeys. This huge male monkey aggressively attacked my scooter trying to steel the bag of coconuts that were hanging on the scooter. He just would not let go. I managed to fight him off eventually. But when I came back from the viewpoint I found scooter seat ripped. There were some granola bars locked under the seat. Needless to say, this cost me some money when I returned the scooter. Then I was at another viewpoint, about an hour south of Hua Hin. As I entered the parking lot, out of nowhere a big monkey jumped all over me, it was as if he was waiting for me to enter the parking lot. I think he was hiding in a tree overhead. So thing to remember is not to have any food items on you or in the scooter. But don't let that scare you, it's nuisance, mainly in the mountain areas.
We've been traveling for 10 months and 11 countries as a family of 4, searching for a good home base. We've been to Pucket and Chang Mai but not Hua Hin. Do you think Hua Hin would be a good place for families?
I’m really surprised. I was in Hua Hin last week and was not impressed. I guess I must have missed something. I did find that the expats seemed to be on the REALLY old side. I’m sixty and most expats looked like they had 20 years on me.
Congrats you two!! I have been to Hua Hin several times and plan on coming back in 2026 I find it a quiet relaxed town and always enjoy my visits. Keep doing what you’re doing all the best!!
Hua Hun was King Rama IX residence. It's laid back, safe, close to BKK, plenty of great food, world class hospital and shopping, night market, close to beach, waterfall, boat to Koh Tao, Kui Buri Elephant safari, etc.
Welcome to Hua Hin... I had the same idea when I chose Hua Hin to be my home town... There are many more to discover in Hua Hin and nearby cities like Cha-Am, Petchaburi, Prachaub Kirikhan and many more...
Congratulations on your new home and having bear rejoin you. I have been to Hua Hun twice once in 2006 and once last year. I completely understand why you love it as I do to. I’m hoping to head back that way sometime this year on my travels to. I have been full time traveling since November 2023 🥰
Backpacking for a year. When I was 18/19 back in 1973, I lived out of my backpack for almost a year in Europe. I hitchhiked and rode trains all over Germany, France, Austria, Spain, Switzerland, Portugal, Canary Islands, and Madeira. I also worked 3 different jobs, 2 in Germany and 1 in Switzerland. I slept in many hostels, in homes of people I met, on many trains, in a bus, on the beach, in a cave, in a castle, in a row boat on the beach, in a barn, in an airport, on a "slow" boat, and on a plane. After 11 months, I was worn out and homesick. I met many great people, and many people who were very kind to me. One couple even "adopted" me. Initially, I went to Germany to become fluent in German, which never happened. I took German in high school and college, and really improved after working and living in Germany. But, I was burned out and needed to be stationary again. But, 2 years later and a girlfriend (now my wife), I/we went back to Europe, hitchhiking/backpacking and wandering and sleeping on trains and in hostels for 3 months in the wintertime (bad idea). After that, I really needed to be in a permanent location again. In 2000, with just a daypack, my wife and I spent a month in Switzerland, Spain, Portugal and the Azores, traveling by train, boat, bus, plane, and "a little" hitchhiking. When our kids were in elementary school, we moved to the Big Island in Hawaii for a year. We also lived in Iowa for 3"+ years, 7 months in Lake Placid, and several years all over rural, northern California. Again, it's great to have a homebase. Now, as we are close to 70, we are preparing to vagabond in our vehicle for "brief periods", regularly returning to our permanent homebase. John, California
sounds like you've lived an incredibly fun and exciting and full life! your life is my dream life. i have done a lot of travel but ive never lived overseas before which is something id love to do.
I love all your videos and you both look great. It is nice to see that you have both found a place to settle down yet still have options to travel. Your backyard looks beautiful and the pool so inviting. i just knew Bear would be back with both of you. It would be heartbreaking to leave him behind.
Happy for you three! I am waiting to retire there from California, a few more years (I was born in Thailand). My top 3 are Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, and Krabi. I'm with Mandy and not a city person and can do without all the noise and comotion. I waver between Hua Hin and Chiang Mai. I love Chiang Mai when I was there. Hua Hin has been making the rounds in different magazines like Forbes as best place (top 3) to retire for expats. I hear there is a large community of expats there. Waiting to see you and Bear around town.
I thought you can’t permanently live in Thailand unless you’re a citizen. But they don’t give it to non-Thai. Please do a video on how you’re doing this! I’m so interested!
Oh my Gawd! Hua Hin! I have been following you guys since Bali and I have been coming to Hua Hin for ten years now. My son lives and works in Bangkok so the proximity for us is NB. I am actually in Hua Hin right now! Leaving at the end of the month to visit friends in Koh Samui then back home to Canada for the summer. Will be back next year. Looking forward to hearing more about why you chose this place as home base. Now that I am retired am thinking about the same thing. Cheers
Will you be making a video on visas, how to find rentals, and how bear got there? Not sure if you made a video about it already, may have missed it but I would love this information since.
OMW!!!! BEAR is back with you again!!! 🙌🏼❤🙌🏼❤🙌🏼❤ My tears are flowing with happiness. Amazing human parents reuniting with your fur-baby, where he belongs. Your family is complete again. Wishing you SOOOO much joy, love & happiness in your new home-base ❤❤❤
Glad you found a home base and brought Bear over. Weirdly, of the 3 channels I'm watching who were all living in Play last year, you're now all in Thailand.
Hi guys, congrats for the growth of the channel and yours life. U know that it's not very difficult to move on three cats to Australia from Spain ? U know the important to stay together with our pets. Thanks guys, ❤
Lloyd, yes it really is always best (smart!) to assume that wild animals are rabid. Also, please never show any animal fear, because they will pick up on it and take advantage of your fear. Lovely to see Bear living with and loving up on his Mum and Dad. He must have missed you so!
Thank you for your time and posting. For all future bloggers, drones IMO will be a must. I thought about Thailand, but to retire there is too difficult. A bit of a bummer. So am looking at Vietnam. Question, please. Is there an advantage to living there as an Australian (visa, retiring, etc.)? I have dual citizenship; Australian and US. Thank you again.
Hi I think this is so cool at the end day life is to be happy, I have question what happens to your adorable dog Bear ? in hence saying this always good to hang your hat Hugs to Both xoxo
Hey guys - Hello from Melbourne - I’m glad you went up to Lek Fei lookout , it’s a really good spot and generally quiet . Congratulations, Hua Hin is an excellent place for a base I luv it there , I like to stay about 3kms from the centre of town . I will be back there next month - look forward to seeing more of HH through your videos and Bear 👌✔️👋👍😎🙏
Personally think it’s great you’ve chosen Hua Hin 👍🏻 I met you both in Break & Run just before Christmas, it’s a town with everything 😁 Hopefully catch up with you again soon.
Hi guys, i just stumbled onto your video and got pretty curious, i gavr up on retire in Thailand because of crazy visa fees, how do you guys do it, spoiler new rules 2024
So great to see bear! I love hua hin. One of my new favorite places. If you want to check out some very nice non aggressive monkeys take a short trip south of hua hin to Prachuap kiri kan city and head to Wing 5 airbase and there is a rest area that has some dusky leaf monkeys that hangout and eat peanuts from your hand
I've been to all those places you have, and I think Hua Hinn totally makes sense. Glad ya got your dog! LIFE IS GOOD! Would sure be interested in how you git your place/ did you have to sign a long term lease? What are the positives and negatives? also, how do you handle paying your income taxes. back home etc. and also how about your medical insurance in case you get injured. Thanks for the cool content I've seen!
Funny, I've been watching you two go to so many of the same places that go to or have been to thinking that one day we'll be in the same place at the same time. I was living in Nevada City, CA when you were in Tahoe. Anyway, welcome to Hua Hin.
Best place ever great choice guys you will love it what did you do with your motor home? Look up Jonny from Thailand he has lived there for about 8 years he dose utube fantastic guy from the Gold coast.
New subscriber here! Really appreciate your production values with the multiple camera views, drone shots, and your edits. The narrative and content is really good as well, but the effort you guys put into production really makes this stand out. P.S. I despise monkeys... and avoid them at all cost.
I spend two months in Chiang Mai and I can say it is a lovely city but too busy and hit., Huan Hin is at the ocean that is bonus.. I thought it’s famous of expats retire group.
Great Decision ! :) Hua Hin has everything I am looking for as well, I have less than 5 years till retirement, well before 60 yrs old I am happy to say, and will be moving to Hua Hin. Wanted to have plenty of money in investments and 401k and saving to live even into the late 60's before I would even take social security. Great Video too ! A+ Hope your all doing well and happy to see Bear ! :)
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Dittoing the other people that have mentioned that we'd love to know how you guys do it visa wise? We are also looking into longer term arrangements in Thailand, but all options seem expensive or distracting for work, so would love to know if you found a solution!
@@Kolomiytseva1 curious here as well. Unfortunately, I've looked back on other videos (recently) and there doesn't seem to be any reply engagement in the comments section.
We have greens every day.
Where do you buy AG1 in Thailand? I’m in Bangkok and been wanting to buy it.
As a Thai person who was born in the south, used to live in BKK, Phuket, Koh Samui, Chiang Mai and now living oversea. Hua Hin is still the best place for me compared to those touristic places. It's not too crowed, very close to Bangkok and very convenience to get around Thailand. Congrats!
Happy for you Lloyd & Mandy. Hua Hin is on my radar as well as a place to move to (from Alberta, Canada). Your decision to have a home base while continuing a travel lifestyle also appeals to me. Wishing you both much happiness & fulfillment!
Great to see guys. I'm a digital nomad myself and have been living in Thailand in Phuket for 18 months and now moving to HUA HIN next week actually. Hope to connect when im there.
Perfect city ,,,go see my friend Way Lee at MomoLake bar and restaurant..tell him Marshall sent ya..he's from Burnaby BC..now expat
Bondi boy here, Ive been living in Chiang Mai for over 5 years, been riding motorbikes for 50 plus years, trust me, riding bikes here, sooner or later you are going to come unglued, so PLEASE at LEAST wear some boots....... Ive been cleaned up twice here in serious bike accidents, both times just tootling along and got wiped off the road by drunk drivers, BUT a lesson I learned 50 years ago, NEVER RIDE WITHOUT PROTECTION, in both ""accidents"" here I hit the tarmac and rolled numerous times and got up with sore bones BUT ALL MY SKIN IN TACT cause i ALWAYS wear boots jeans jacket gloves FULL FACE HELMET,.......... I shudder when I see people riding in shorts and thongs......... you go down wearing thongs and shorts tshirts you are going to have months of PAINFUL RECOVERY.......... JUST DONT DO IT IF YOU LIKE YOUR BODY/SKIN THE WAY IT IS........... just sayin......... enjoy Hua Hin......... like you said...... focusing on health and wellbeing.......
VERY TRUE , stay safe , health is the most important
Dress for the slide, not for the ride.
Same,i follow the “all the gear all the time” rule when on my bike in Chiang Mai…it’s hot but I’d rather sweat than be flayed or get badly injured or dead…
Yeah, I saw those flip flops he had on, and was like, ugh, no. It’s tough in the hot humid climates, but it’s only a matter of time until you meet the pavement.
AGATT
Fantastic news for you all.Its a beautiful area. Relax and start living the life you want. Bear is so much part of your family. As you know, we have 3 black Labradors, which we can't live without. Have just returned from Singapore, and we had a young couple house sit with the oldest, the other 2 went to a pet care home, but truly it was very expensive. It was difficult to find anyone to sit with the 3 of them. I cried when I saw Bear. Love , peace and goodluck.x
Welcome back and great choice! I've recently moved back to Hua Hin & luvvin it. Perfect base to live and to do sidetrips from, near or far, always a pleasure to return and enjoy. Seen you guys around and looking fwd to seeing Bear in the sidecar, will say hi next time. Cheers, STL
Love your video too STL❤
^^ this guy is who turned me on to HH 😂
So happy to see Bear!! That is a great reason to have a permanent spot to live and travel from there. I could not leave my pup behind either. ❤❤
I’m so glad that Bear is with his “family” again! Congratulations!
So happy you have found a home. I was blubbering away seeing u have Bear again! Wishing you all the happiness guys ❤
Its great seeing you all back together again. I love Hua Hin I think its a great place for a base for all the reasons you mentioned. Cant wait to see more ❤
Well, will see how long this last. I hear the same sentiments in Cancun and other places. Wish you guys peace and joys!!
We really can’t believe this!
We’ve been following you (not literally) for a while now and you’ve decided to settle in our next holiday destination!
Yes, we’ll be in Hua Hin in only 2 weeks time!
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Great video, Lloyd and Mandy, good to see you healthy and that you found a very nice pot o' gold at the end of that one of your many travel rainbows. I loved that you got your precious pooch down there as well. Thailand for 3 to 5 months is on my bucket list.
You mentioned that you spent some time in Mexico, and you liked many aspects of your stay there, but you had concerns about your safety. In been to Mexico 4 times, mostly on the the Caribbean Coast, but my dream is to spend sometime at several Central and west coast Mexico cities, San Miguel, Mexico City, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta, with the hope of learning the language, possible do some long-term stays and establish residency. Mexico City has 124 museums, which really appeals to me.
Mexico is THE most popular country for ex pat Americans as well as Canadians and thousands of Europeans as well. People love the climate, the great food, the cost of living and the culture. Most of of the people I know that reside there, say that the petty and sometimes serious crime that occurs in Mexico is no doubt real, but it's not common everywhere, which is the case in nearly every popular country that deals with transplanted citizens, certain areas are safer than others. I respect your sense of adventure and I was wondering what cities did you experience in Mexico and what were your trepidations as far as safety? Best wishes in your new abode!
In Thailand people leave helmets on their bikes and go shopping. People don't lock bicycles. While I wouldn't say theft is unheard of, it's pretty rare. There's security at all the condos, but nothing ever happens. In 30 years, I've never been ripped off, and I haven't heard many stories (unless you are involved with prostitutes or drugs of course). Thai people are welcoming and friendly, and it's just a more developed, more secure, more convenient, better organized, cleaner country at less than half the price. You can get a great massage for less than $10 US.
OMG!!! I’m so glad I found a RUclipsr from Thailand who knows what is it mean healthy lifestyle. I love fasting and many different vitamins minerals, etc. I watched your videos because we gonna go to Thailand(Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui) on this Friday for 2 weeks from the USA. We are so excited. Thanks for your awesome videos. 🤩🫶🤗
Hua hin is famous among Thai people . Vintage environment , peaceful . Affordable..
At the same time, they have convenient life good mall , supermarket, many new condominiums . Ours kings liked to relax here since king Rama 6 till king Rama 9 , you can see few beachfronts palace in this province.
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I really like you're both and happy that I heard you're both decide to live here like home. And more impress with Mandy she always smile and happy 🙏
Welcome to Hua Hin, I’ve lived here for 3 years and love it! I’m so glad more people under 60 are also moving here 🎉
I have been enjoying your vlog for years. My husband, son and I have been to SE Asia 8 times and have spent several months at a time, but haven't been able to make the leap of moving. I am drawn to Hua Hin, even though we have so many friends and spent so much time in Bali. Long story short, that is amazing to hear your dog was in Sicamous. That is where I lived for many years. Small world! We are still in BC with our dog and that has been another big thing holding has back from the move. Anyways, loving hearing your experience on Hua Hin, seems like it ticks a lot of boxes.
Whatever you decide I'm rooting for you. And wish you smooth success. ♥️🇹🇭☺️
Throughout the whole video I was just thinking, WHAT ABOUT BEAR?? This makes me so happy! Congratulations on your new home! ❤🐻👫
Hua Hin is a quiet beach town. It's easy to get to from Bangkok - about 3 hours by train South West. Not much action... a bit boring. The island of Koh Samet is about a similar distance. It's about 3 hours bus shuttle South East of Bangkok plus a ferry ride. Being a small island, Koh Samet has more beautiful beaches and all the action because it's close to BKK and Pattaya. Koh Samet is more friendly and less touristy than Phuket or Koh Samui.
This is so funny... my wife and I have been following you guys while we're been on a similar mission. Our trip took us also to USA and Latin America. My wife being Brazilian made us stay a longer time in Brazil. However we're not settled in.... tada... Hua Hin 😁
Hua Hin is not a place I would go to for a holiday. However for residency this is a great place and we already have a network here. We're a bit outside the city toward Khao Tao. Would be fun to bump into you guys one day
Hi, Lloyd & Mandy. Good for you that now you have a fixed base to rest & recharge. And with your beloved dog by your side. Happy for you all! Admired your carefree lifestyle. Some day, I gonna do it! Craving for a total makeover of my life! Thanks for your sharing. 🙂
I'm an Australian that was just recently at Ko Kood. If you haven't been there I suggest you go for a week or 3... Serenity central...
Mandy, your skin looks amazing - it’s probably a combination of lowering your stress levels, eating and sleeping better, and that damn AG1 stuff.
Wonderful news!! and Bear looks so happy! Because of your journeys and the wonders of modern youtube, I have also become captivated with the area of HuaHin and Thailand in general, so I bought a condo to make sure I would return 555. Thank you for all you have done for casual travelers like me and the millions who don't know they are travelers yet. If we ever cross paths, I owe you a couple dozen travel tips lol. Be safe!
a good choice for a base. I too live HH. I tried Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Bkk, East Side Pattaya, Jomtien, but kept coming back to HH, so now, its my for ever home. Great place and easy for travel, as you say. Enjoy.
Congratulations on your decision! I was there just a month ago and had same kind of thought process you mentioned in the video. I can't wait for your next video that goes more into the details of your decision making. I'm still thinking about settling in that general area. I also found another remote place near Chiang Mai. Somehow it felt just like home when I was there. While the beach has a special pull, this other place captivated me much more with its unique laid back ambiance and surroundings.
Back to the viewpoint: They really need to post some signs, or post a security guard to warn the tourist about the monkeys. This huge male monkey aggressively attacked my scooter trying to steel the bag of coconuts that were hanging on the scooter. He just would not let go. I managed to fight him off eventually. But when I came back from the viewpoint I found scooter seat ripped. There were some granola bars locked under the seat. Needless to say, this cost me some money when I returned the scooter. Then I was at another viewpoint, about an hour south of Hua Hin. As I entered the parking lot, out of nowhere a big monkey jumped all over me, it was as if he was waiting for me to enter the parking lot. I think he was hiding in a tree overhead. So thing to remember is not to have any food items on you or in the scooter. But don't let that scare you, it's nuisance, mainly in the mountain areas.
Congrats to finding your home. My fiancee and I love living in Hua Hin. Hopefully we will see you around town.
Bill from Shakti (in the states a few states a few more days), but anxious to congratulate you in person! WooHaa!!
Yeah I came here a few weeks ago, I was only planning on staying 3 days, ....I'm still here 😁
Well done you two! Glad to see Bear back and I can imagine how good it is for you to settle down.
We've been traveling for 10 months and 11 countries as a family of 4, searching for a good home base. We've been to Pucket and Chang Mai but not Hua Hin. Do you think Hua Hin would be a good place for families?
I’m really surprised. I was in Hua Hin last week and was not impressed. I guess I must have missed something. I did find that the expats seemed to be on the REALLY old side. I’m sixty and most expats looked like they had 20 years on me.
Congrats you two!! I have been to Hua Hin several times and plan on coming back in 2026 I find it a quiet relaxed town and always enjoy my visits. Keep doing what you’re doing all the best!!
Hua Hun was King Rama IX residence. It's laid back, safe, close to BKK, plenty of great food, world class hospital and shopping, night market, close to beach, waterfall, boat to Koh Tao, Kui Buri Elephant safari, etc.
glad to see younger expats in hua hin! 😃
Welcome to Hua Hin...
I had the same idea when I chose Hua Hin to be my home town...
There are many more to discover in Hua Hin and nearby cities like Cha-Am, Petchaburi, Prachaub Kirikhan and many more...
Congratulations on your new home and having bear rejoin you. I have been to Hua Hun twice once in 2006 and once last year. I completely understand why you love it as I do to. I’m hoping to head back that way sometime this year on my travels to.
I have been full time traveling since November 2023 🥰
Backpacking for a year. When I was 18/19 back in 1973, I lived out of my backpack for almost a year in Europe. I hitchhiked and rode trains all over Germany, France, Austria, Spain, Switzerland, Portugal, Canary Islands, and Madeira. I also worked 3 different jobs, 2 in Germany and 1 in Switzerland.
I slept in many hostels, in homes of people I met, on many trains, in a bus, on the beach, in a cave, in a castle, in a row boat on the beach, in a barn, in an airport, on a "slow" boat, and on a plane. After 11 months, I was worn out and homesick. I met many great people, and many people who were very kind to me. One couple even "adopted" me. Initially, I went to Germany to become fluent in German, which never happened. I took German in high school and college, and really improved after working and living in Germany. But, I was burned out and needed to be stationary again.
But, 2 years later and a girlfriend (now my wife), I/we went back to Europe, hitchhiking/backpacking and wandering and sleeping on trains and in hostels for 3 months in the wintertime (bad idea). After that, I really needed to be in a permanent location again.
In 2000, with just a daypack, my wife and I spent a month in Switzerland, Spain, Portugal and the Azores, traveling by train, boat, bus, plane, and "a little" hitchhiking. When our kids were in elementary school, we moved to the Big Island in Hawaii for a year. We also lived in Iowa for 3"+ years, 7 months in Lake Placid, and several years all over rural, northern California. Again, it's great to have a homebase.
Now, as we are close to 70, we are preparing to vagabond in our vehicle for "brief periods", regularly returning to our permanent homebase. John, California
sounds like you've lived an incredibly fun and exciting and full life! your life is my dream life. i have done a lot of travel but ive never lived overseas before which is something id love to do.
Great choice to live in Hua Hin, awesome, wish u all the best guys 🙏😊
Very happy you have found your ‘home’. However I think I was happier when Bear appeared.Now waiting to see the 3 of you travelling on the bike. 😀
I have visited there, as i had family there and it is a lovely place. Enjoy building your new life there, roll on the next adventure 🎉
I love all your videos and you both look great. It is nice to see that you have both found a place to settle down yet still have options to travel. Your backyard looks beautiful and the pool so inviting. i just knew Bear would be back with both of you. It would be heartbreaking to leave him behind.
Happy for you three! I am waiting to retire there from California, a few more years (I was born in Thailand). My top 3 are Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, and Krabi. I'm with Mandy and not a city person and can do without all the noise and comotion. I waver between Hua Hin and Chiang Mai. I love Chiang Mai when I was there. Hua Hin has been making the rounds in different magazines like Forbes as best place (top 3) to retire for expats. I hear there is a large community of expats there. Waiting to see you and Bear around town.
I thought you can’t permanently live in Thailand unless you’re a citizen. But they don’t give it to non-Thai. Please do a video on how you’re doing this! I’m so interested!
There are so many ways to obtain a long-term visa.
Oh my Gawd! Hua Hin! I have been following you guys since Bali and I have been coming to Hua Hin for ten years now. My son lives and works in Bangkok so the proximity for us is NB. I am actually in Hua Hin right now! Leaving at the end of the month to visit friends in Koh Samui then back home to Canada for the summer. Will be back next year. Looking forward to hearing more about why you chose this place as home base. Now that I am retired am thinking about the same thing. Cheers
Congratulations guys...I am doing the same thing but moving to Jomtien. Thailand is amazing.
How do you get long term visas not being retired, on an education visa or tourists?
Thank you for activating languages in the subtitles, this helps me a lot
Will you be making a video on visas, how to find rentals, and how bear got there? Not sure if you made a video about it already, may have missed it but I would love this information since.
OMW!!!! BEAR is back with you again!!! 🙌🏼❤🙌🏼❤🙌🏼❤ My tears are flowing with happiness. Amazing human parents reuniting with your fur-baby, where he belongs. Your family is complete again. Wishing you SOOOO much joy, love & happiness in your new home-base ❤❤❤
Glad you found a home base and brought Bear over. Weirdly, of the 3 channels I'm watching who were all living in Play last year, you're now all in Thailand.
I felt that energy on your last video, great for you guys 🙏✨
So happy for you both and sooooo happy for Bear!!!!
I'm glad that you chose my country as your home based. Thank you.😊
Congratulations 🎉 so happy your babies back home with you guys, I'd love a villa tour and like cost of living where you are per month etc 🙏🏼🙏🏼
also, not travel vlog stays the same for long. This feels like a change is coming for the better for you two!
Hi guys, congrats for the growth of the channel and yours life. U know that it's not very difficult to move on three cats to Australia from Spain ? U know the important to stay together with our pets.
Thanks guys,
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Lloyd, yes it really is always best (smart!) to assume that wild animals are rabid.
Also, please never show any animal fear, because they will pick up on it and take advantage of your fear.
Lovely to see Bear living with and loving up on his Mum and Dad.
He must have missed you so!
I don’t watch your videos all the time, but you guys seem peaceful.
I love Bear so much 🥰!!!!!!
The right choise guys, send you a big hug 🤗😍😘
Thank you for your time and posting. For all future bloggers, drones IMO will be a must. I thought about Thailand, but to retire there is too difficult. A bit of a bummer. So am looking at Vietnam. Question, please. Is there an advantage to living there as an Australian (visa, retiring, etc.)? I have dual citizenship; Australian and US. Thank you again.
Awesome to see you both so happy Guy's. Wishing you x3 all the very Best 👍
Hi I think this is so cool at the end day life is to be happy, I have question what happens to your adorable dog Bear ? in hence saying this always good to hang your hat Hugs to Both xoxo
Oh gosh..I cried when you brang Bear out.... he looks so good too.
Wellcome living in Thailand.
I travel to Hua Hin every year to play cricket of all things. Great little town with excellent beaches, eateries and people. Good choice 👍
Daz from Oz
Yeaaaaaay bear 🐶 and home 💚🍀🤞🥳 good luck! So happy for you 😃
Hey guys - Hello from Melbourne - I’m glad you went up to Lek Fei lookout , it’s a really good spot and generally quiet . Congratulations, Hua Hin is an excellent place for a base
I luv it there , I like to stay about 3kms from the centre of town . I will be back there next month - look forward to seeing more of HH through your videos and Bear 👌✔️👋👍😎🙏
At Hua hin, we might get passenger ship (boat) to Pattaya. Thai government set fast train project from Bangkok to Hua Hin, Pra-Juab Kirikhan province.
Personally think it’s great you’ve chosen Hua Hin 👍🏻
I met you both in Break & Run just before Christmas, it’s a town with everything 😁
Hopefully catch up with you again soon.
Great choice! Best kept unsecret town in Thailand!
Pre and pro go hand in hand.
One won't work without the other kind of thing... 🎉❤
Hi guys, i just stumbled onto your video and got pretty curious, i gavr up on retire in Thailand because of crazy visa fees, how do you guys do it, spoiler new rules 2024
So great to see bear! I love hua hin. One of my new favorite places. If you want to check out some very nice non aggressive monkeys take a short trip south of hua hin to Prachuap kiri kan city and head to Wing 5 airbase and there is a rest area that has some dusky leaf monkeys that hangout and eat peanuts from your hand
It's not the end it's just begining. Have a greet day.
Aww that's awesome guys..Happy you found your home. How does it work with the visa situation? How can you stay long term?
I've been to all those places you have, and I think Hua Hinn totally makes sense. Glad ya got your dog! LIFE IS GOOD! Would sure be interested in how you git your place/ did you have to sign a long term lease? What are the positives and negatives? also, how do you handle paying your income taxes. back home etc. and also how about your medical insurance in case you get injured. Thanks for the cool content I've seen!
Wow it’s been such a journey since leaving Byron! 😊
How did you find the pool villa and what do you pay for it?
I will be in Hua Hin in March, currently in Vietnam.
settle and relax! Congratulation 🥳🥳
ยินดีตอนรับสมาชิกใหม่ สู่บ้านใหม่ของคุณทั้ง 2 คน หัวหินเป็นสถานที่พักผ่อนมานาน เป็นสถานที่พ่อหลวง(รัฐกาลที่9) ได้ไปพักที่นั่นน่าจะมากที่สุด มีอากาศดี หาดทรายสวย ทะเลสวยงาม เงียบสงบและปลอดภัย ไม่ไกลมากจากเมืองหลวง(กรุงเทพ) เป็นประตูลงสู่ภาคใต้ของไทย ซึ่งมีทะเล 2 ฝั่ง คือฝั่งอ่าวไทย และอันดามัน หัวหินยังเป็นสถานตากอากาศสำหรับชนชั้นสูง(ไฮโซ) หรือคนมีรถยนต์ในสมัยก่อน จึงมาเที่ยวและพักผ่อนที่นี่ เนื่องจากพระมหากษัตริย์มีพระราชวังทรงงานอยู่ที่หัวหิน มานาน หัวหินจึงถูกดูแล และควบคุมการปลูกสร้าง อาคารใหญ่ๆสูงๆติดกับทะเล 10-15 ปีที่ผ่านมามีกฎหมายผังเมืองควบคุมตลอดแนวชายฝั่ง จึงจะเห็นได้ว่าชายหาดแถบนี้ยังคงเป็นเช่นเดิม สงบเงียบต่างออกไปเมื่อเทียบกับพัทยา ภูเก็ต และเมืองท่องเที่ยวที่มีชายทะเลอื่นๆ ผู้พำนักย้ายถิ่นฐาน ชาวต่างชาติที่ชอบความสงบเริ่มย้ายเข้ามาอยู่ในจังหวัดประจวบคีรีขันธ์ มากขึ้นทุกปี มีโรงเรียนนานาชาติ และกิจกรรมสำหรับชาวต่างชาติมากมาย ขอให้คุณมีความสุข มีช่วงชีวิตที่ดี และน่าจดจำ สยามเมืองยิ้ม บ้านของเรา บ้านของคุณ ❤
Funny, I've been watching you two go to so many of the same places that go to or have been to thinking that one day we'll be in the same place at the same time. I was living in Nevada City, CA when you were in Tahoe. Anyway, welcome to Hua Hin.
She’s so utterly beautiful, and he’s so utterly unbreakable
Monkies are squirreles on snow. Of course they are crazy!
Congrats. Absolutely Outstanding
Best place ever great choice guys you will love it what did you do with your motor home?
Look up Jonny from Thailand he has lived there for about 8 years he dose utube fantastic guy from the Gold coast.
My missus and I are followers in Hui Hin right now,do you have meet ups with Bear 😂😂 ??
New subscriber here! Really appreciate your production values with the multiple camera views, drone shots, and your edits. The narrative and content is really good as well, but the effort you guys put into production really makes this stand out.
P.S. I despise monkeys... and avoid them at all cost.
I spend two months in Chiang Mai and I can say it is a lovely city but too busy and hit., Huan Hin is at the ocean that is bonus.. I thought it’s famous of expats retire group.
did doggo comfortable with the heat weather
Great Decision ! :) Hua Hin has everything I am looking for as well, I have less than 5 years till retirement, well before 60 yrs old I am happy to say, and will be moving to Hua Hin. Wanted to have plenty of money in investments and 401k and saving to live even into the late 60's before I would even take social security. Great Video too ! A+ Hope your all doing well and happy to see Bear ! :)
I have enjoy you guys trip!
Wow, Hua Hin?!? ok, its where a lot of thailand full timers end up i think. good luck :) mandy, what happened to mindfully mandy? not on etsy anymore?
Seeing bear bought tears to my eyes ❤ so glad he’s back with you guys x
Yay! You have your fur baby back! ❤