Retire Cheap In Laos! Luang Prabang Laos Travel. Digital nomad minimalist backpacking
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If you ask me brother, you are living the dream life. You look so happy, calm, clean minded and so in peace with yourself. I am making a huge amount of money here in Canada but I also have one of the highest cost of living in the world so I am left with nothing at the end of the month, I wont even have a good enough retirement to stay in the country if it continue like that. I can't work online and I don't have enough investment to just leave the country without a salary but seeing you like this just give me the strength to find a way to earn money online and quit Canada for good and travel the world as a nomad. I mean why not right, I would rather make less money but live a peaceful life than making more money but living a stressful life.
I do understand what you are saying
My home state of Hawaii is like that as well
So expensive
Come to Da Nang, Vietnam. You can teach English as your profession, it is a well respect and high paying position.
You still don't know truly about Laos. You are foreigner there. LAO PEOPLE THINK EVERY FOREIGNERS ARE RICH. The true is not every foreigners there are rich. Lao people treat you good because you bring money to them. Right now he is visiting. He stays only for short time. Well, when he live long time there you will see true color of people there. Oh one more thing please don't be get serious illness or sick there, when you go to see Lao doctors or nurse. They are going to ask you first question is Do you have money? If you say yes, I do. They make you pay first, then doctor or nurse will take care of you. If you say no. The doctor or nurse are going to let you suffer or die like there. They don't look at you at all. America,Canada doctor or nurse take care you first. I love America
@@SaoLaoatusa that’s the first thing they ask in hospitals in the USA as well. :-)
Relax
Great clip....also good advice 👍 😊
Good point that retiring early is not just about financial health but about physical and mental health.
Very true
We need to take care of ourselves so we live long happy lives
It’s about 70% physical health.
I'm so glad I stumbled upon your videos from Laos. We are going back in January after almost 8 years. It is our favorite SE Asian country. I love that you immerse yourself in the local vibe and don't spend a lot of time on site seeing. It would really be great if, as you walk around the town, you can map your walk. Then we'd know just where in the town you are. So my suggestion is, show a map , say of Luang Prabang, in the beginning of your video with your walking route, so we can follow it. A great example of doing this is Unseen Thailand in Chiang Mai. He does a super job and viewers can get so much more out of what they see in the video. Thanks for considering the suggestion. I love your videos!
This is a good idea
I need to look into incorporating some maps
When I travel Latin America I will start some I think
Great point
Also, you are living perhaps a more interesting life. Seeing historical sites, new architecture, sampling amazing foods, meeting smiling people and adjusting to something invaluable....peace of mind. Bravo to you and I celebrate your decision.
Thank you so much
I needed to escape the west and the madness
I want to build a house in Laos. The real estate market is a bargain there. I plan to build a homestead and grow my own food. I don't want to live in America anymore. It's too expensive.
Great Video, as a Laotian American, I’m planning to retire in Luang Prabang, Laos. Your videos give me a courage to retire early.
I’m proud of you and keep saving and investing
Based on your name, any chance you also speak Vietnamese? I would like to travel to Asian countries when I retire.
@@qnprogrammer my parents are from Vietnam but I was born in Vientiane, Laos. To answer your question, no I couldn’t speak Vietnamese at all.
@@RetireandGomy financial is secure. Just the first step to retirement is tough but I have made up my mind to retire the end of this year.
I am Lao but American citizen living in IL. The cost of living is so pricey. The property tax for my house !$12000 per year not including mortgage. now I lost my job and I have to look for work to pay my bill. I'm so stressful. Thank you for sharing your video I wish I will retire soon. I just came back from Laos last month I visited Luangprabang. I love this town, it's so peaceful. Love your channel.
Thank you
I hope this year gets better for you
The US is very expensive
True
12k?? jesus, i pay around 1500 usd here in the uk for my 3 bedroom house, u living in a mansion in cali ??
Chicago Illinois 4 bedroom you can check on google. I used to live in Ca the price of the house more expensive than IL triple time but property tax is very cheap. In IL house pricing is cheaper than Ca but property tax is very expensive and it depend on the area Mine is Kane county.@@jonathanjonathan7386
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Wow! so glad you appeared on my YT. Took the family to Laos & LP a few years ago...loved it, so good to see familiar roads and restaurants. Fed the Monks sticky rice at dawn in the Main Street. Remember a beautiful bbq dinner by the Mekong just where you were. I am now a Retire & Go follower, thank you, looking forward to all your vids to catch up on, cheers from Australia
Very kind comment!
I’m humbled :-)
Have a great week
Your comments about stress and mental health are on point. I can't wait to leave all my stresses behind and just wander. Good luck with your adventure.
I want that for you !
You deserve peace and appreciation like all of us
Found you today. Loving it💚. Thank you so much for sharing. Truly inspiring. I’m subscribed.
Welcome :-)
Thank you and I hope you have a great week
Great video. I think you captured the essence of Laos very accurately. I agree with you 100%. Your reasons are exactly why I am retiring to Laos.
This is great
I’m happy to read you are going there
How nice to retire in such a beautiful place
My wife has family there. She came to the US as a refugee in 1986. Laos has improved and advanced tremendously. The Lao people like Americans, as long as you are respectful, follow their customs and laws and add something to the local community. IE: donations to the local schools, health care facilities or the elderly. Cant wait. You videos are really inspiring. Keep up the great comments and discussions
@@RetireandGo
Wow, the $14/day hotel room is really impressive, both in quality and in price.
True! I’m
Finding as low as 10 to around 18 throughout Southeast Asia
I’m showing them is every video I can
All the Lao people want to move back to the motherland. The USA is too expensive for them.
From Vietnam, very good, an excellent video, becomes sometimes some philosophy of life you've give to us. Thanks again, hope to see more valuable products
I appreciate this thank you
I wish you a good day
It’s pronounced as Lao. The S is silent because the French added the s and it’s like the French language where they don’t pronounce their s either when it’s the last letter of the word (such as the word vous).
Very interesting!
Thank you
I saw many video by foreigner who moved different country like thailand and laos living there for long time. They have such so beautiful life and happy. Some has their own small farm to grow and raise their own animal. I moved to the United State from Laos when young. Never has been to visiting the country over 35+ years. Love the country and want to go back retire there but on some circumstances that can't do it because I have big family. Seeing the country is make me heartbreaking. Planning to go visit oneday. Thank for sharing your video.
You are doing the right thing
Your family is most important
You will travel to see everything you want to see in the future
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i loved laos, stunningly beautiful waterfalls, pleasant towns not madly congested like many se asian cities
Your channel has so much great info and content . That burger man it looked good . 😂
Thanks for sharing …
You are most welcome
Thank you for watching
Have a nice week :-)
Another great video. Thanks for sharing! I am starting my journey similar to yours in June after my contract is up at my employer. Safe travels, sir!
I’m very excited for you and keep us all updated
Looks lovely. I need to check that out. Thank for sharing.
You are most welcome
Laos is the secret of Asia
Love it, glad to see you enjoying life, I'll be there soon
Excellent! You deserve it
Travel and enjoy life
Dude, great info and insights! 👍
Thank you so much
I hope you have a great day
Chief, Thank you for content.
Have a good one!
You are most welcome
I hope you are having a great week
Thanks, for a great video. Enjoy every moment. Cheers 🥂
You are most welcome :-)
Have a great week
OMG!!! You are my conscience and guide to great thinking! 👍🏼
This is the year to check out one new location to possibly retire ok?
Thailand for songkran festival?
It’s a good start location
Love your video and insights, you are living a dream to any Americans. Enjoy life and enjoy your travel. Aloha!
Thank you
It’s a pleasure to bring these places to you
Another great video! You nailed about cost of living. CA is not much different from Hawaii. Cost of living here is sky rocket so many people become homeless now because they can't afford the rent. What you said is so true. I really enjoy your videos and I learned so much by watching you talk. Have a safe trip and enjoy your retirement.
Thank you so much
Yes Hawaii and California often follow each other
Thank You for the great video and sharing your experience. Everything you said is so true. I am an engineer in STL and make 6 figs a yr. with a 500k home and in 5 years I will sell it all and do the same thing you are doing. I was never married and never had any kids, just perusing the American dream and living very well here in the states and as of Jan 2024 I believe my future is to tour and live in SE Asia before I am 60. Thank You again for your video !
You are on your way !
I’m excited for you
You may like the Philippines
Might even meet a great partner there !
Thanks for sharing your story!!!
You are welcome!
Have a great weekend
That looks so nice there. Thanks for sharing.
You are most welcome
I hope you are having a good week
Right on target on every point you made about traveling and the cost of living in the west . I have been working in New York City in the same place for the last 34 years and never felt so liberated , free and relaxed when I started to travel to Asia . And you are absolutely right - you are not just better off economically but also better off mentally . Your video presentations inspire so many of us to get out of our comfort zone and start to experience something better .
I agree
I was stressed in the US over cost of living and increasing violence
I had to get out
It’s not getting better
I want to live free and healthy
Looks so peaceful and not congested ❤ Thanks for sharing!
It’s a nice place to explore
Check out a few Asian countries this year
What a tremendous video. You are truly an inspiration. Going through exactly what you dealt with in your home state. I am have been planning for a while to do exactly what you are doing. Is not a coincidence that I came upon your video. You have another subscriber. Infinite Blessings!!!!! ✌️♥️🙏
Welcome !
I hope you are inspired to travel and live a life of peace and lower costs
All the best to you :-)
Love your video contents. Thank you for sharing. I plan to retire early too.
That is great!
Travel and enjoy
Keep us updated ok?
Awesome video bro
Love that you have added the prices. ❤
Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico 🇲🇽✌️
All the best to you and have a great weekend
Aloha braddah, just discovered your channel. Excited to watch your adventures. Mahalo
Thank you ! I hope you are having a good week
Wow what a gorgeous place looks heavenly ❤
Laos is lovely
Low cost as well
You're so right about the mental cost living in the West!
Yes the stress really got to me
The anger news cycle
The crime
The lack of care
I could not take it
I needed a new direction for my mental health
Thanks for showing us this beautiful view point. Awesome job!
You are most welcome
Have a good day :-)
Thank you so much for doing this show. It’s really help me a lot. 🥂🥂🙏🙏🙏🙏. Safe travels my friend.
You are most welcome
I appreciate you spending time with me here :-)
Wow. I loved your video.not many make vlogs about retirement in Laos. Thanks for a very nice video.
Laos is the secret of Asia
Great informative video thank you. You’re very likeable. 😊
You are most welcome
Very inspiration video, thanks a lot.
Thank you :-)
This was a great location to visit
Laos is a good travel destination
100000% Agree! The older I get, peace of mind is priceless. I've never been one to chase after a material life; the more I shed my things, the more free I felt. Thanks for another great video!
I agree
What is important comes more into focus for us
Thanks for the Information. Good video.🎉🎉🎉
You are most welcome :-)
Have a good day
great job and simple and very informative video, new subscriber !!
Thank you so much for this feedback
It’s important
I appreciate it
Have a good day
Lots of great advice here at the 15:00 mark. Amen, brother! Be well.
Thank you so much
I wish you a wonderful weekend!
Great video...i agree wholeheartedly with you mental cost comment...something which i cannot verbalise but you articulated so well...keep going...your videos really touched a core with me..i just returned from Cambodia and was so tempted to skip to Laos..ah well...i plan to be there in 2024 definitely:) all the best and hope you have someone to spend Christmas with:)😀
The mental stress takes a toll on health for sure
Aloha, I enjoy all your videos, very inspirational. I lived in Hawaii till part way thru COVID, but lack of work made me make a new plan. I let go of everything, took a job that pays all my living expenses, and I am planing of heading to SE Asia in May 24 to give it a go
You are planning and the world awaits !
I love it
Hey R&G …. Those shots of the River are really breathtaking and it looks like you are really enjoying time in Laos. It appears very peaceful. I just returned from Thailand and I stayed at a couple places you have stayed before. Thanks for all the info. I’m a guy who has benefited from your travel content. Always look fwd to your next Vid. Safe travels !
This is so nice to read
All the best to you
Let dive in n swim ??
Great video clip. I believe giving viewer a better picture of Luang Prabang
I hope so
I want more people to travel here and enjoy
Thank you you are speak the truest, I’m 💯 % agree with you , I hope u are enjoy my beautiful hometown of Laungphabang
It’s a beautiful place
I will return again
7:20
Not a small detail.
Open floorplan and many fans.
NO AIRCON.
Lao is extremely hot and humid all day every day.
It never gets cool and dry ever.
The heat will melt you and wear you down.
If you are not "wired" for extreme heat you will not like it.
Few places have air conditioning.
Air con is important for sure
Another masterpiece from my brother
Very kind of you
I am happy to bring this trip to you
Nice work!
Thank you !
Enjoy your weekend ahead
Hi there 😁 … just love your videos …many good informations ❤
Thank you so much !
I hope you are having a good week
Thank you for sharing your story and beautiful Idea. Me and my husband thinking to Retire In Laos too.
This is great!
It is a safe and healthy place to live
Hi I’m so glad I found your video. I lived in Hawaii for 23 years, most recently on the Hilo side in Volcano. I moved back to the mainland and have been thinking of doing this. Mahalo for sharing.
That is a nice area
Hilo is wonderful
What brought you out there? Medical work ?
@@RetireandGo I worked in human services.
Less Stress and Chaos...👍 Sounds good....enjoy
I agree
This is so important for our health
Im in Thailand. Everything in this video is true of expat life. Here's the big but - just my experience, take it for what it's worth... Being a half a world away from old friends and family can be a VERY lonely existence. Seems to have worked out great for this person and that's awesome.
Good points
It can get lonely
I try to FaceTime with the kids
I had to realize they were in college and if I were back home they would just be FaceTime’ing me also haha
But, yeah, it can get that way
Am not sure if Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam qualify as Retirement or investment destinations as yet.
beautiful & affordable 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Yes true
I will return !
Greetings from California! I’m Laotian. ❤Laos! Thanks for sharing.
A warm hello to you
Laos was wonderful
Do you return from time to time ?
@@RetireandGo Yes it’s beautiful there. I was born in Laos, but grew up in California. My dad just got back from there. I like to go again soon. I love all the street foods and fruits! Love your videos. Thanks for sharing.
Luang Prabang is a beautiful place. I flew there from Hanoi over a decade ago. The airport is so quaint and compact. Love the hotel you are staying at. I miss the hot bread rolls they make there.
True , it’s a raiders of the lost ark like destination
Thank you for the great video! I am already planning my escape! I have one more year to work. I am glad to see how easy walking was for you in Laos, I love to walk. I traveled to Indonesia last year and my biggest complaint was the difficulty of walking.
Interesting
I understand for sure
You will love Malaysia as well
yeh jakarta is a hell hole for walking. LP is small and quiet and the roads are not crazy, feels more like a town in the west
Yes. Really reminds me of of Big Island - Hilo side. Thank you!
Yes it does haha
A cool small town feel to it
Thanks, for sharing my home land😍
You are most welcome
I enjoyed these travels
Thank you sir for your video and your suggestions. I wish to move to Laos and start thinking of this move.🙏
I think you will enjoy it
Have you visited it yet?
Not yet sir
Sir I am a dark skinned Indian but with a white heart. Do you think they (lao ladies) would like me? I think they all like only westerners.
Great video brother
Thank you so much
Gave a great week
I follow a couple of SE Asia expats and came across your video.
Great and simple production!
I'm subscribed.
Saw you're from Hawaii. What's crazy is the Big Island works out less expensive than San Diego...but not even close to Asia.
Look fwd to watching your library.
The big island is a secret haha
Low cost land
I’m thinking of just buying an acre and holding it
Thoughts?
@@RetireandGocan't go wrong, but of course the only affordable area is Hilo side, and then there's the active volcano 😮. Just make sure about the super increase in property taxes coming on strong, everywhere in the US. Somebody has to pay for the national debt and others college tuition, immigration etc. But it's great to have somewhere in the US to fall back on giving the world situation and you're always a visitor that can be told to leave. Undeveloped land that you can camp on while building, so the taxes are the lowest. 🤙
Laos is Beautiful country..Thank you so much sir
You are most welcome
I really enjoyed my stay in Laos
That's a beautiful place too.
It really is
Nice locations and good food
A big aloha to you Ann !
Hi my name is Kenny living in USA and I think to go over there, thank you for excellent video
Kenny, I hope you do go and I think you will really enjoy yourself
I think you are right man. I am thinking the same way you said too.
All the best to you and have a great week
looks nice ,secure and clean...
Laid was a really nice place to travel to
You are Awesome.
Very kind of you
I enjoy bringing these locations to you
Excellent video.
Thank you so much :-)
Have a great day
Thumbs up 👍 & Aloha
Thumbs up to you :-)
Hi new subscriber, I’m glad I found your channel. I’m a Lao American who currently live in Oahu Hawaii, so happy that a local boi is in my country representing! Sabaidee from Oahu spread the aloha there my bruddah cheehu
All the best to you !
I will try to get back to Lao this year
Thank you for sharing your video all this time i was wondering about where to retire actualy luangprabang is where i was born love it brother thank's again !
It’s a good place to look at
Low cost
Looks good ❤❤
Yeah I was happy with this trip
I’ll be back again someday
I agree with your 100 percent. I have bought and build home in Vientiane Laos. Love that $ stretched here. Thanks for sharing.
Oh this is great !
Thank you
Very nice
Very interesting that you retired to Laos. Glad you are happy there.
I really enjoyed it
Nice weather and a lot of tropical fruits
True
I like the cost of fresh fruit here
Aloha, I live in Hawaii and retired now too. Have been researching affordable countries to live in . Great Laos info, mahalo !
I understand
Check out the Philippines and Thailand
Malaysia is also a great option
I rented my Hawaii home out
I just could not afford to retire there
I do go back every year though :-)
Good on you. Totally on the same pages. I have been to bali and was blown away by the low cost culture and freedom (lack of bullshit rules). Slow travel through Asia and south America seems like a legitimate version of retirement to me.
Bali was fun and i found low cost hotels !
Cheap monthly stays
Great Video
Thank you so much
Have a good week !
Luang Prabang is magical. :)
It really is
A nice destination and I will return
I am retired from the States (now back in Singapore) due to the pandemic. But i took a stress free job in Singapore to pass time. Your video teaches me how to retire in another 3 yrs time. Thank you so much !
I’m very excited for you !
It sounds like you have a great plan
And living your best life !
:-)
Good video 🏴👍
Thank you
Have a great week
Excellente cette vidéo
Thank you so much, I appreciate the feedback!
Love your videos
Thank you so much
I appreciate the feedback
❤you are right we are retiring in Laos now 😀
Really !
That is awesome
How much do i need to live well in there?
New sub! Agree! Worked 40 years, ready for SEA
Very nice ! You deserve it
You have earned it !
In neighboring Thailand for 9 years now, have been to Savannakhet and Vientiane for Visa trips years ago but certainly Luang Prabang is high on my list to visit. It does remind me a bit of Savannakhet wiith the general slow pace and friendly locals.
True
A rustic feel to it
Chill locals for sure
Great video, so nice to see somewhere that isnt so busy and to see Laos. I cannot wait to see yr videos of the country/ jungle!!
Curious, do u hv someone filming you? Or do u have a long camera stick?
Oh yes I go up into the Laos mountains and waterfalls
I really enjoyed it
This video really got me thinking
This is good
There are many low cost destinations to check out
Aloha from Ewa Beach, great vlog !!!!! I have been to Bali many times, and Phuket is on a wish list. I never considered living in Laos or Cambodia . Great eye opener ...... but I need a little surf action....
Aloha to you :-)
Yes I’m still looking for the one final location but I’ll be in Asia generally
North of Phuket. Phuket is most expensive of all, but if you got the Xtra $ ,go for it. Lived there for a year, but in 09, and visited in 17 last.
This is a very good guide to migrant living in Southeast Asia.
Thank you
I would return to Laos for sure
Looks interesting. Will have to add Laos to my future SE Asia travels.
It’s the best kept secret in Asia
I really wanna learn what you're doing I appreciate this video
Absolutely
I will show everything I can
Please let me know questions
Glad I stumbled on your channel. Great video, and completely understand how the only way to get off the great American hamster wheel is to move to somewhere else. I see no other way for myself in a couple of years. Thanks!
It has really worked!
Bravo! Life is too short, enjoy retirement whenever you can. :-)
Thank you so much
I appreciate these words of encouragement!
Thank you for sharing my grand grandmother father home town Luaungbra bang
You are most welcome
I really enjoyed Laos