American’s thoughts a year after selling everything and moving to Thailand.

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    I met one of my subscribers Rob about 10 months ago. He sold everything and moved to Thailand on an OA visa. I always get a lot of questions asking what Rob is up to? So it’s been one year and we are going to catch up with him and see what he has been doing.
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  • @ocsugar
    @ocsugar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good update and scenery. I am like Rob retired and sold everything and in Thailand now but not ready to settle in here until I do more travel to other countries which is challenging

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very challenging right now. I think when things open back up Rob will do some more international exploring as will I.

  • @ErikBlair
    @ErikBlair 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Lol, poor Rob didn't get to take a bite the whole time :)

  • @GY6SCOOTERCHAT
    @GY6SCOOTERCHAT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rob spoke of highs and lows. It would be cool to hear about some of the low times and how he navigated the situations to get through them. Great video thanks.

  • @PaulD-Australia
    @PaulD-Australia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice interview Greeny. Thanks for the info on Rob. 🙏👍

  • @TheNicholaas
    @TheNicholaas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Greeny.good interview.sounds like he's adapted to Thailand.its not for everyone.ive been here over 10 years now.ive adapted very well to LOS.he never talked about a lady in 1 year .did have a gf or bf here.wish him luck on his journey in life.keep it rollin

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He is experiencing Asia like no one I’ve met. Now he’s living on a farm in some remote area of Vietnam

    • @TheNicholaas
      @TheNicholaas 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GreenyTravels wow.sound like the man has gone from the penthouse to the outhouse lol.but I thinking he's happy in life.next he will be going around buck naked swinging on vines in the jungle.wish him the best.keep it rollin

  • @gregripp5607
    @gregripp5607 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice video, I'll be there in January 2023

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Awesome. Great time to come. Way less humidity

  • @garygreen6077
    @garygreen6077 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My daughter and I rode in a train car similar to the one he was on. We were on our way to Buriram to visit my daughter’s grandmother. What an adventure…summer, 10+ hour trip and no air. My daughter enjoyed it which was a plus.

  • @brucewayne2773
    @brucewayne2773 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Rob, definitely a minimalist guy. I like how you interview, it's very tactical but very Greeny classic style. I enjoyed it. I would avoid all places with hippies and dreadlocks.

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol. Thank you. Yep. He can survive a serious minimal lifestyle

  • @finwest
    @finwest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aloha Greeny! Enjoyed hearing about Rob's adventures. When I relocate to Thailand, I'd like to do something in aviation. But I'm thinking that paraglider might be a bit too sketchy for me! Very wise to get the training and proper license. Bill

  • @danderson8463
    @danderson8463 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Next video, Rob died of starvation with a massive sandwich in his hand

  • @Sofaguy101
    @Sofaguy101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I kind of like the high rise condo complex..I rent one in Montreal with indoor pool,semi private gym,rooftop terrace and lounge with pool table for $2100. Obviously no ocean view..How much would this run for in Phuket ?

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not really high rises in Phuket but for 1k you could get an amazing place

  • @poizonflowerx6766
    @poizonflowerx6766 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice interview .. insider views
    Good job Greeny

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!! Appreciate it!!!!

  • @jimbrown2485
    @jimbrown2485 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for your video. Great Job.
    Keep up the good work 🇺🇸Greeny🏝

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Jim!!

    • @jimbrown2485
      @jimbrown2485 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GreenyTravels and I forgot to thank you

    • @jimbrown2485
      @jimbrown2485 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GreenyTravels
      And Thanks So Very MUCH for Giving me All the information to Fly
      Back to the States.
      I just made it in time to see my 🥰MOM😇for Christmas🍀
      AS YOUR the BEST🏝
      🍀GREENY🇺🇸
      SEMPER🇺🇸FIDELIS

  • @NYC-2-BKK
    @NYC-2-BKK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great interview!

  • @Coconutwater24
    @Coconutwater24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What's your favorite place so far besides Pattaya? I'm thinking about visiting Chang Mai in a couple weeks. Too cold right now you think?

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pai was amazing if you like the outdoors. Lots of things to do. Hiking, tubing, mountains. If you like the water I loved Koh Tao. Really cool vibe there

  • @Deeroc25
    @Deeroc25 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    19:40 Rob finally gets to take the first bite of his sandwich 😂🤣

    • @faifai1903
      @faifai1903 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Took a bit

    • @brucewayne2773
      @brucewayne2773 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GreenyTravels Lol, why do you all think Rob is so thin, food is not on his mind like we all are.

  • @yannip2083
    @yannip2083 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Where is this place (Pattaya, Phuket, Chiangmai, etc.) where you interviewed Rob and eating the Banh Mi? Where is Rob living in Thailand? I mean Pattaya, Phuket, Chiangmai, etc.

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We were in Pai. Now I’m heading to Bang Saray and he is headed to Phuket

  • @by9diz8
    @by9diz8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very fit for his age. Goes to show how beneficial cycling is.

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Swimming. Lifting. He does it all

  • @sharkinc1
    @sharkinc1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is that sandwich in Pattaya? Can't find it on maps. Thinking about trying.

  • @bluey5970
    @bluey5970 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Greeny nice interview with Rob.... one thing I am curious about, does Rob intend to make Thailand his forever home or will he also travel around the world and spend time in other countries as he has done with Thailand this past year?

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I thinks when things open up he will travel more internationally.

  • @Byron4RollTide
    @Byron4RollTide 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Chad @ CB Media just left Thailand because of the upcoming mandate’s in Thailand, and all over Southeast Asia. Brian what’s your thoughts, what would it take for you to come home to the US.✌️

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Summertime. As long as the pool, gym and restaurants are open I’m fine. Bars, motor events and most other things don’t really effect me.

  • @kavorkaa
    @kavorkaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Luck favours the bold,never fails

  • @adventuresfloridatothailan5217
    @adventuresfloridatothailan5217 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am planning on moving to thailand in December. Selling everything . Where can I get a list of things to do before hand or hire a company to do everything? What kind of visa did you get?

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Go back and skim through my videos. I cover most of that. Go back about a year and a half

  • @MaegicDude
    @MaegicDude 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rob says " I learn" ... while stoically pauseing not taken in by deceptive tom fooleriy. LOL Just striuck me funny. But after a year growing in thailand, priceless. Cheers from chilly SC, USA, Thanks for sharing.

  • @AcmeRocket
    @AcmeRocket 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    "tell them the whole story so I have time to eat my sandwich"

  • @dhaferhashem-usa5726
    @dhaferhashem-usa5726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where is Rob living now? I am planning to move to Chiang Mai.

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He’s on his way to Phuket as we speak

  • @kennethpaulsen5407
    @kennethpaulsen5407 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great video as always

  • @dougdavis8986
    @dougdavis8986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Any regrets Greeny on buying a place right off the bat? Do you wish you had rented for a year or two before deciding where to live?

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No. It’s a great base. I really just have too much stuff and need a base.

  • @bobl7489
    @bobl7489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rob's a machine.

  • @themacker894
    @themacker894 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He's in great shape, though the last thing I would ever do is ride a bicycle on Thailand streets. That takes balls.

  • @Ian4444four
    @Ian4444four 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Does Rob have a TH-cam channel or social media?

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He may start something. If he does I will pass it along

  • @harryfong3698
    @harryfong3698 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Greeny a good interviewer ! like vin Scully

  • @craigross341
    @craigross341 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ban mi! It's Vietnam without the travel.

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can’t wait to get the real thing

  • @thirtydayjeff
    @thirtydayjeff 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What does it cost to live in a place like the one he described that had a fridge. TV in a bef just a comparison to his original condo

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Aground from 16k to 5-7k Baht a month

    • @thirtydayjeff
      @thirtydayjeff 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GreenyTravels 200 a month lol Jesus my cable and Ac is doing me that here

  • @MrMrLeechill
    @MrMrLeechill 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rob is ripped. You need to start working out him... more eye to eye contact, less eye to egg contact ;)

  • @keithy507
    @keithy507 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I think the interview would’ve been better before/after lunch, so the interviewer isn’t constantly munching on his sandwich during it 😁

    • @antech555
      @antech555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This was supposed to be a casual meeting with questions and answer. I liked it. Typical Greeny style👍

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep. Was supposed to be per lunch.

    • @GY6SCOOTERCHAT
      @GY6SCOOTERCHAT 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I liked the lunch, made it more casual. Not coming here to see the nightly news interview haha

  • @Sofaguy101
    @Sofaguy101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was so focused on those sandwiches that I missed most of the interview...

  • @melany.muraour
    @melany.muraour ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One night in Bangkok and the world's your oyster?!

  • @woncarlos7494
    @woncarlos7494 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don’t think the guy in the Detroit shirt had a f’n clue what he was talking about

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Still trying to figure it out.

  • @harryclarke3217
    @harryclarke3217 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is Rob ex-military?

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No. I think he missed his calling.

  • @minimalistation
    @minimalistation 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great interview, great location and i gotta be honest, would have preferred it without the eating, really off putting................

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok. No more eating. It was planned to be a casual conversation over lunch but….

    • @minimalistation
      @minimalistation 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GreenyTravels I love your honesty, it's refreshing...................

  • @JohnLucasJunior
    @JohnLucasJunior 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Did this guy just call me a dummy?

  • @thirtydayjeff
    @thirtydayjeff 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What’s your thoughts on living there if not interested in vaxx.

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      They frown on it. Probably can’t get into certain places. Or may have to take a atg test

  • @georgeoshust793
    @georgeoshust793 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That sandwich would cost $12 in New Jersey! Lol

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol. Yea. Definitely. Was huge!

  • @JohnLucasJunior
    @JohnLucasJunior 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Greeny's really into that sandwich.

  • @faifai1903
    @faifai1903 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Let’s eat or talk first 🤣 do one thing at a time 😛

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol. Sorry boss 🙃

    • @brucewayne2773
      @brucewayne2773 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GreenyTravels don't talk with you mouth full of food, per lady boss

  • @CanadianNomadBiker
    @CanadianNomadBiker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Poor dude you hand him his sandwich @ least let him eat it 😎🙏

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol. He’d rather talk than eat. I’d rather eat than talk. Isn’t it obvious 😂

  • @jamesborchardt3737
    @jamesborchardt3737 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Smooth move Green Man... Give the man a great sandwich and then not let him eat it...

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He could have eating. I can easily edit out those parts

  • @listerine414
    @listerine414 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good one Greeney. Rob is a bit of a fruitcake for sure but it was interesting.

  • @Nutinwrkz
    @Nutinwrkz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Comment

  • @ejwrigley
    @ejwrigley 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    🇹🇭🇺🇸🇦🇺🍺🤟🙏

  • @michaelorfanos7416
    @michaelorfanos7416 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hahaha, great vid Greeny!
    And yes, not fat ass and that's from a dude, some chicks may like it though.

  • @chrispaul4262
    @chrispaul4262 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why the whole sandwich eating and talking with your mouth full! Turned me off right away and I actually wanted to watch the video because of the content but couldn’t take greeny eating the whole time!!!

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol. Sorry looked bad. Was supposed to be a conversation over lunch

  • @thirtydayjeff
    @thirtydayjeff 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good to hear this but he needs a little work on his story telling lol

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol. I tried to help him along.

  • @tommynielsen3706
    @tommynielsen3706 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad to see you guys wearing the face diaper under your chin😂

  • @williammit1332
    @williammit1332 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You never said where you are. Lol

    • @GreenyTravels
      @GreenyTravels  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol. Pai. Sorry.

    • @williammit1332
      @williammit1332 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GreenyTravels I kinda guessed when you said it was cold. And the dreadlocks

    • @kyoto32001
      @kyoto32001 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i think he's still in chiang mai.

  • @jimmymac4778
    @jimmymac4778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fanny pack 😂 we call it a bum bag