Oh yea -- been watching Kelly since he was single making videos from Siem Reap - and is part of the reason I am so enthralled with the place ! An absolute gem of a city in my view with wonderful local people and expats as well. Cost of living is quite low and you can nearly have any reasonable budget you require or desire. Food choices are plentiful -&- international from many countries. -- The visa for retirement use is for people over 55 and who will not be working. Simple cheap and easy - unlike many countries who love complicated short stays visa runs and various financial requirements or investments or some other form of BS !!! --?-- None of that in Cambodia. (🤗) Some 250,000 US citizens have moved to Cambodia in the past decade. A combination of digital nomads teachers and retired expats mostly. Siem Reap supposedly has some 20,000 expats from all over the world and about all speak English - as do many if not most of the locals. Menus business signs and such are in English everywhere - and they even accept the USD !
Dan, the way you reach out and give back is what the world needs more of. Thank you. Cambodia is on my must-visit list as I begin my retirement boots-on-the-ground for SE Asia exploration.
@@AutumninAsia Kelly, 1) it'd be a good to have a beer with you sometime 😊. And 2) do you offer a consultancy service? Where can I find that info? Be good to hear from you about Cambodia expat life. 3) And I'm going to fwd this video to a former colleague, an ESL teacher in Seoul. He's from the great state of Minnesotta; I'm Canadian. It'll give him food for thought on his retirement options. Keep well!
Thanks for this interview, Dan and Kelly! In the past Cambodia wasn't a place I thought much about, but then I visited there last year and was blown away. I really loved it there. It's actually one of my favorite countries now. It's not as developed as Thailand but I think that's part of its charm. But it's certainly not backwards either. And they use the US dollar, so there's no currency exchange to deal with. Siem Reap was very nice, but I was also pleasantly surprised by Phnom Penh. I know most people skip it but I really enjoyed it. There was a noticeable lack of Westerners there compared to Siem Reap. I can't wait to return to both PP and Siem Reap, and also to check out the coastal areas. That retirement visa really is the easiest in SE Asia. Thanks again, guys!
@@nomadjim I spent a week in Phnom Penh a little over a month ago on my travels around SEA and loved it. I did the opposite and skipped SR but wish I didn’t so will be returning…
@@AutumninAsia Thank you Kelly!! I love that your research led you to say "no" to Thailand. I've heard about "visa runs"- which seem like airplane rides that serve no actual purpose. Question for you: To renew, even every year, likely Cambodia makes you keep your US passport current. Mine expires all too quickly. When your expires, is it easy for you to get renewal without leaving Cambodia? You know!! Since just today of watching you, I can tell my brain processes the word "Cambodia" differently!! You really made a great presentation and sure your Autumn in Asia must have loads of great content.
I watch both you guys . I lived in Bangkok almost two years very cheaply . Married a wonderful Thai woman . Back in the states now but I’ll definitely be going back to Bangkok . I felt incredibly safe and happy living there. I found the people all over Southeast Asia incredible nice and welcoming . Spent three weeks in Siem reap and Battambang . Awesome cities👍
@@AutumninAsia I like Minnesota too btw. 😂. I really liked Austin .. spam museum .. been three times. I know you’re northern Minnesota 🤷🏻♂️ been to ely too 😊
Hey, Gumball 3000 just went through Cambodia It’s a Supercar rally. looks lovely likes a fabulous place. Everyone raved about how well they were treated.
Ahoy Dan, Once again you are providing the information I was looking for. Over here in a popular neighboring country the scramble is on to look elsewhere to live as the new foreign income tax for foreigners continues to scare off retirees. The last thing I want to have to do is move at age 75.
Stayed in Siem Reap for about 3 weeks this year. It was during a heat wave. Think it hit 108 and add in the humidity. It was tough. Grew up in Chicago and was living in Pattaya , Thailand before I went to Siem Reap. But this hot was another level. Preferred Thailand to be honest. But Siem Reap was pretty solid. In Lake Chapala , Mexico now. 5 tacos and a coke for $5 here. Love the slow travel . Love this channel. Learned alot.
Hi @quinnrivera5075, Would you like to be a guest start on one of my videos? Here is an example guest star video: th-cam.com/video/ySM_2jAC4v4/w-d-xo.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 TH-cam channel, you could share that on the interview. Best, Dan
Lovely interview. Thank you both. I really enjoyed the reference re spirituality. I haven't noticed it in other interviews. I always like the walkability and reference to what the people are like. Cheers
If you get a 1 year visa in Cambodia it is very easy to open a local bank account with aba bank ( actually a Canadian bank) and it makes banking very very easy, also no drivers license needed for any motor scooter or cycle under 125 cc, Cambodia actually makes it pretty easy
I think Myanmar is the most spiritual country in the world. I'm retiring to SR next year when my contract ends here. I will be using there as a base to continue my channel on a more global scale so will more tend to bounce in and out to edit videos then head off. I love living in Myanmar but there is no retirement visa and the internet is terrible here. Nice interview
Cambodia now has a residence visa. I was born and lived in USA but have lived in PNH since about 2006. I married a wonderful Khmer girl, and we moved to Siem Reap in 2010. In 2015, we built our own house (in an area behind Phsar Leu Market, which is just up Road #6 from the riverside), so no rent expense. The rest of the costs in this video and all the comments here about safety, friendliness, spirituality, etc. are right on target. I do have hospitalization insurance, however, and recommend it, and we go “next door” to Bangkok, Thailand for any medical problems that require hospitalization.
Oops. I meant “Retirement (not residence) Visa.” Citizenship can be purchased. Also, citizenship is supposed to be available for someone who marries a Khmer citizen and has lived together in Cambodia for 3 years, but, apparently, in practice, money must be involved.
Hi @georgehannen8539, Would you like to be a guest start on one of my videos? Here is an example guest star video: th-cam.com/video/ySM_2jAC4v4/w-d-xo.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 TH-cam channel, you could share that on the interview. Best, Dan
Cheaper to reverse that -- and 'live' in Siem Reap (?) -- considered doing that both ways & Thailand want's much more money (!) -- enough to travel more trips (!) like to K L and Vietnam or Bali....... or give the $ to the Thai govt. ? 🤔
Nice interview, but honestly, I don't envy Kelly at all. I've been exposed to high tropical temperatures and maximum humidity for almost 50 years. But Cambodia, especially Siem Reap in spring/early summer is unbearable, an absolute torture. Only "polar bears" like Kelly put on a beret at this time of year.😉
That's the best time to visit a different country or head to the Highlands of Malaysia or Vietnam.I grew up in hot and humid South Florida without AC every April all the snowbirds head north.
SE Asia non GMO food, Relaxed atmosphere, Safe and kind people, and add exercise to the daily routine, …this will de-stress anyone - and improve their health.
@@AutumninAsiainstant subscription to your channel. Watched a few already. Unique style. Don’t change a thing. If you start making them slick and all polished you will loose all the charm instantly…keep ‘em coming
Love Cambodia. Spent 4.5 months there in the last year. Mostly PPenh. The only downside is the intense heat, but that's SEA in general. Looking to go back next month or so. So much easier than Thailand, which i also love.
I’m a Australian , I spend 6 months a year in Thailand and Cambodia , on the aged pension , after 6 weeks overseas you lose the pension supplement , which is $70 AUd a fortnight, I received, $1070 AUd a fortnight,
Always appreciate the information wherever you go as I am looking to my near future. I was wondering how much it cost Kelly to buy his motorcycle and what size did he get to be able to travel around Cambodia?
Health insurance is one of the biggest cost for retirement in Southeast Asia. Most Europeans have free or almost free Health care in their own countries. Health insurance in European countries is less than half what it costs in SEA. I would self insure but I would gladly pay for reasonably priced medical evacuation insurance
Great question @noklekpui, I have one report where I explain what I do about health care and another where I show you how I search for health insurance, and a third report sharing which one I decided to finally buy. What I do about health care: vagabondbuddha.com/two-biggest-risks-of-retiring-early-overseas/ Report where I search for health insurance: vagabondbuddha.com/best-health-insurance-for-ex-pats-in-philippines/ Here is the Health Insurance I bought (and scams to avoid): th-cam.com/video/0leF_BCLVKw/w-d-xo.html By the way, once you search for health care you will start seeing more offers for health insurance and travelers insurance when you are online. Health insurance is one of the most dynamic or changing industries in the travel world because so many people around the world are deciding to live or retire outside their home country. So do a search every year before you renew to make sure you have the best available for your personal circumstances because new ones come out every few months. Thanks for asking so I could answer this for many people! Dan
I just got a 5 Million baht Pacific Cross policy here in Thailand. I am 56 and only have one pre-existing condition (which btw, pre-existing conditions are exclusions on the policy and do not affect your annual cost) I opted out of the out-patient services and vision and went with a 40,000 baht deductible. My cost was 47,500 baht for the annual policy,
Burning season is always a bit of a problem, but not as bad as Chiang Mai. More and more of the farmers are starting to plow under instead of burning, but much of the smoke is still blown in from other countries.
I don’t know how much sure is for a case. It doesn’t make a dent in the $10,000 a day hospital bill plus the 145 for the morphine. We’re looking at a bill in the US for the private room at $10,000 per day $30,000.medicare is going to be $185 per month and then on hospitalization or first doctor visit of the year. There’s a $250 copayment. for the meds and the insurance that I have is $2400 a year +840 for my meds.
When you retire, it’s best to have at least $1 million dollars and just use the interest to fund your lifestyle aside from pension. There’s a lot of newly minted millionaires or multi millionaires in US and I want to know how to do it.
Keep watching and get my free eBook. Great question @beth4698, those are the kinds of questions I answer in detail in my free eBook here: vagabondbuddha.com/fire-your-boss-travel-world/ Thanks for watching and commenting! Dan
Hi @norrisbethke7770, this is the kind of question that is best answered by someone that just used this kind of service on the ground in this place. The way I get this kinds of questions answered is to join the Facebook expat page for this place and ask the expats living there. On Facebook, just search for "Expat City Name", join, and then ask if anyone has a recommendation. Thanks for watching and commenting! Dan
Thank you for the video! So what if you don't qualify for the retirement vusa due to age? Is there a visa to stay there for a year as well? (with or without work permit?
From what I understand, if you are under 55 and want to stay long term, you need a work permit or a business visa. Do careful research on those though.
I'm considering moving to SR sometime next year. My GF is physically disabled and uses a wheelchair full-time. How accessible is SR for disabled persons, and how will people generally treat her?
People will likely be very nice. You will find challenges though as I explain here: vagabondbuddha.com/you-should-not-retire-cheap-internationally-if/ I am not saying don't do it, but I am saying visit first long term (3 months) before making any permanent changes.
I am looking to leave the PI. I wanted to move to Kuching, Malaysia but I don't have $34,000 for deposit, even though I make 3 times the income requirement
You have enough for Thailand, Philippines, and Cambodia retirement visas. In my retire overseas course, one of the things I teach is to not get a retirement visa until you have lived in a target place for at least 3 months. vagabondbuddha.com/courses/the-retire-overseas-course/
I'm a retire professional, was in rural Thailand for 16 consecutive yrs left due to not liking the weekly changing immigration rules.... been to Siem Reap twice. Loved it! I'm now thinking either bout going to the Philippines or Siem Reap... to stay. Is there anyway I can email Kelly directly? Thank you (note: Thailand was "wonderful" up to about 2012 ..then steady decline not all Thailand's fault. Some real expat trouble makers there)
Dan (and other seasoned travelers of SE Asia), I’m very interested in SE Asia BUT I have a neurological condition (MS) that makes the heat and humidity even harsher for me than most. Is there anywhere (or any time) in SEA (I do understand it’s a huge and diverse region) that has a cooler climate? My ideal would be to identify 4 or 5 different places that might have a temperate climate at different times of year that I could bounce between as the seasons permit. Any ideas?
Baguio, Philippines, Dalat Vietnam, Cameron Highlands Malaysia, check temperatures based upon time of year. These are in the mountains so have cooler temps.
@@VagabondAwake Awesome! Thanks for your rapid response. I hadn’t really considered SEA until I happened upon your channel a couple of months ago. Now I’m thoroughly motivated to leave California NOW! One more question, if I may… Are there any seaside areas that wouldn’t be too hot/humid at a particular time of year? Being a California native, my ideal from experience would be San Diego/N Baja climate. Ensenada MX was always my goal for retirement (and I still might end up there) but your channel has brought me to the conclusion that there’s a whole lot more world out there to see than North America! Thanks for that. 👍
@@jesuschristsuperczar1224 Use google to search for "[city name] temperature by month". For example, "Nha Trang temperature by month" will show you that this beach town is high 70s-80F in the winter months. Nha Trang is a 4 hour bus ride downhill from the historic French hill station Da Lat. Da Nang/Hoi An being farther north, are other cooler winter beach options. Summer in Da Lat in the coffee growing highlands, winter getaways to beaches.
When I moved to Thailand in 2017 the exchange rate was about 33 baht/$ which is where it is today. In 7 years the baht has varied between 29-39. Exchange rates are just part of the cost of living for expats everywhere and tend to vary faster than inflation.
@@martypoll oh well I guess I will just have to cut back on spending when I am over there. Maybe use the credit card more instead of cash when I can and rack up points. It isn’t like I haven’t cut back on things with higher prices post Covid.
We saw that in Kampot Cambodia. Do they have it in Siem Reap also? For new people, happy pizza is what Cambodians call marijuana on top of pizza. Be careful though, I don't know if it is legal or not.
@@VagabondAwake meant that in jest but i doubt if it's legal but on other vlogs it was found in siem reap also -i went to autumns youtube ,he seems to have some good intel -i never been to cambo but looks like a great place to be .
I have been to Laos before I started my TH-cam channel. Beautiful place. Check out Luang Prabang (my favorite) and Vientiane, bogger and where more expats live.
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Thank you very much Dan, It was an honor to be interviewed by you.
Have a great day !!!
Thanks for coming on the channel and telling your story Kelly.
Subscribed to Autumn in Asia!
Thanks Kelly, one of the best interviews. Will checkout your YT!
Cambodia has my ❤
Been all over Asia and am choosing Kampot/Kep.
Broke up with Philippine girlfriend last January.
Oh yea -- been watching Kelly since he was single making videos from Siem Reap - and is part of the reason I am so enthralled with the place ! An absolute gem of a city in my view with wonderful local people and expats as well. Cost of living is quite low and you can nearly have any reasonable budget you require or desire. Food choices are plentiful -&- international from many countries. -- The visa for retirement use is for people over 55 and who will not be working. Simple cheap and easy - unlike many countries who love complicated short stays visa runs and various financial requirements or investments or some other form of BS !!! --?-- None of that in Cambodia. (🤗) Some 250,000 US citizens have moved to Cambodia in the past decade. A combination of digital nomads teachers and retired expats mostly. Siem Reap supposedly has some 20,000 expats from all over the world and about all speak English - as do many if not most of the locals. Menus business signs and such are in English everywhere - and they even accept the USD !
@KB3TLE, Thank you for following me all that time. I really do appreciate it
You must be one of my #1 fans !!!
Dan, the way you reach out and give back is what the world needs more of. Thank you. Cambodia is on my must-visit list as I begin my retirement boots-on-the-ground for SE Asia exploration.
I hope you find your "Boots on the Ground" recon mission an enjoyable one.
A-1 interview, Dan. Kelly was very informative and encouraging.
Now i'm reslly interested in retiring in Cambodia!
Thank you very much for the complement Adad
@@AutumninAsia
Kelly,
1) it'd be a good to have a beer with you sometime 😊.
And
2) do you offer a consultancy service? Where can I find that info?
Be good to hear from you about Cambodia expat life.
3) And I'm going to fwd this video to a former colleague, an ESL teacher in Seoul. He's from the great state of Minnesotta; I'm Canadian. It'll give him food for thought on his retirement options.
Keep well!
Great interview Kelly. We will be heading over to Asia for good in December. Looking forward to coming to Cambodia. Thanks Dan.
Another great video Dan. You keep the dream alive!
Thank you! Our pleasure. :-)
Most Excellent 😁 Good information, thanks for sharing :)
Thanks for this interview, Dan and Kelly! In the past Cambodia wasn't a place I thought much about, but then I visited there last year and was blown away. I really loved it there. It's actually one of my favorite countries now. It's not as developed as Thailand but I think that's part of its charm. But it's certainly not backwards either. And they use the US dollar, so there's no currency exchange to deal with. Siem Reap was very nice, but I was also pleasantly surprised by Phnom Penh. I know most people skip it but I really enjoyed it. There was a noticeable lack of Westerners there compared to Siem Reap. I can't wait to return to both PP and Siem Reap, and also to check out the coastal areas. That retirement visa really is the easiest in SE Asia. Thanks again, guys!
@@nomadjim I spent a week in Phnom Penh a little over a month ago on my travels around SEA and loved it. I did the opposite and skipped SR but wish I didn’t so will be returning…
Thank you Dan for the interview, very useful and a rare insight into Cambodia :) - Jeannie
Kelly is entertaining. Fantastic Visa for Cambodia: Thank you and see you next year. A man handling his business.
Thank you very much for the complement.
Have a great day !!!!
@@AutumninAsia Thank you Kelly!! I love that your research led you to say "no" to Thailand. I've heard about "visa runs"- which seem like airplane rides that serve no actual purpose. Question for you: To renew, even every year, likely Cambodia makes you keep your US passport current. Mine expires all too quickly. When your expires, is it easy for you to get renewal without leaving Cambodia? You know!! Since just today of watching you, I can tell my brain processes the word "Cambodia" differently!! You really made a great presentation and sure your Autumn in Asia must have loads of great content.
Great interview guys, 🎉 thanks for sharing your story brother. Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico. 🇲🇽✌🏼🥰
How's it going in Mexico?? 😊
I watch both you guys . I lived in Bangkok almost two years very cheaply . Married a wonderful Thai woman . Back in the states now but I’ll definitely be going back to Bangkok . I felt incredibly safe and happy living there. I found the people all over Southeast Asia incredible nice and welcoming . Spent three weeks in Siem reap and Battambang . Awesome cities👍
I agree with you totally !!!
@@AutumninAsia I like Minnesota too btw. 😂. I really liked Austin .. spam museum .. been three times. I know you’re northern Minnesota 🤷🏻♂️ been to ely too 😊
Like Autumn in Asia… great guy! Thanks
Hey, Gumball 3000 just went through Cambodia It’s a Supercar rally. looks lovely likes a fabulous place. Everyone raved about how well they were treated.
Ahoy Dan, Once again you are providing the information I was looking for. Over here in a popular neighboring country the scramble is on to look elsewhere to live as the new foreign income tax for foreigners continues to scare off retirees. The last thing I want to have to do is move at age 75.
Thanks Dan 👍🏼
Great video, Dan. 😃
Hey Kelly, I'm from the Duluth MN area!!! Great interview!
Hey Scott, are you staying warm all year round yet ?????
Have a great day !!!
Sound,s like a wonderful man thank you all the best to all of you , 👍
Our pleasure!
Stayed in Siem Reap for about 3 weeks this year. It was during a heat wave. Think it hit 108 and add in the humidity. It was tough. Grew up in Chicago and was living in Pattaya , Thailand before I went to Siem Reap. But this hot was another level.
Preferred Thailand to be honest. But Siem Reap was pretty solid.
In Lake Chapala , Mexico now. 5 tacos and a coke for $5 here. Love the slow travel . Love this channel. Learned alot.
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Thank you for your comment. The detail of your comment makes this real for people. If you have a business, service, or TH-cam channel, you could share that on the interview. Best, Dan
Will u stay long term in Mexico?
Siem Reap is a great city! Can't wait to get back for another visit. I think I could live there as well.
Lovely interview. Thank you both. I really enjoyed the reference re spirituality. I haven't noticed it in other interviews. I always like the walkability and reference to what the people are like. Cheers
Thank you also. I'm glad you enjoyed the reference about spirituality because that's the way I feel it.
Kinda like in the air.
@@AutumninAsia definitely would work for me. You've really narrowed down my search and I've subscribed to your channel
@@elizagal7451 Wow, thanks for the sub !!!
Watching this from Siem Reap. I live in Jomtien, and am headed to Phuket for my 1st time Monday. Long time follower
Hope you enjoy it!
If you get a 1 year visa in Cambodia it is very easy to open a local bank account with aba bank ( actually a Canadian bank) and it makes banking very very easy, also no drivers license needed for any motor scooter or cycle under 125 cc, Cambodia actually makes it pretty easy
2 great tips, thank you!
I think Myanmar is the most spiritual country in the world. I'm retiring to SR next year when my contract ends here. I will be using there as a base to continue my channel on a more global scale so will more tend to bounce in and out to edit videos then head off. I love living in Myanmar but there is no retirement visa and the internet is terrible here. Nice interview
The temples in Myanmar are amazing. :-)
Interesting thanks for the interview
I do really thank Dan for interviewing me !
Glad you enjoyed it
Great city and people. Lucky you!
After 2 years in Thailand (and six weeks in Cebu City-awful, in between Chiang Mai-great, and Pattaya-sucked) and am happily settling in Siem Reap.
Are u there yet? In Cambodia?
Cambodia now has a residence visa. I was born and lived in USA but have lived in PNH since about 2006. I married a wonderful Khmer girl, and we moved to Siem Reap in 2010. In 2015, we built our own house (in an area behind Phsar Leu Market, which is just up Road #6 from the riverside), so no rent expense. The rest of the costs in this video and all the comments here about safety, friendliness, spirituality, etc. are right on target. I do have hospitalization insurance, however, and recommend it, and we go “next door” to Bangkok, Thailand for any medical problems that require hospitalization.
Oops. I meant “Retirement (not residence) Visa.” Citizenship can be purchased. Also, citizenship is supposed to be available for someone who marries a Khmer citizen and has lived together in Cambodia for 3 years, but, apparently, in practice, money must be involved.
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Thank you for your comment. The detail of your comment makes this real for people. If you have a business, service, or TH-cam channel, you could share that on the interview. Best, Dan
Siem Reap was one of my favorite vacation spots when I lived in Bangkok.
Cheaper to reverse that -- and 'live' in Siem Reap (?) -- considered doing that both ways & Thailand want's much more money (!) -- enough to travel more trips (!) like to K L and Vietnam or Bali....... or give the $ to the Thai govt. ? 🤔
@@KB3TLE I was making good money in Bangkok.
@@thecoach717 👍 I'm obviously thinking being retired 🤗
@@KB3TLE I wish :(
Thank you for this very informative information!!!
Nice interview, but honestly, I don't envy Kelly at all. I've been exposed to high tropical temperatures and maximum humidity for almost 50 years. But Cambodia, especially Siem Reap in spring/early summer is unbearable, an absolute torture. Only "polar bears" like Kelly put on a beret at this time of year.😉
Yes, it does get pretty bad!
I guess I just grin and bare it !!!
Have a great day !!!!
@@AutumninAsia I love polar bears and you have a new subsriber, Kelly!
@@orto-ig9io Oh that's just awesome !!! Thanks for the sub.
Have a great day !!!!
Thanks for your thoughts.
That's the best time to visit a different country or head to the Highlands of Malaysia or Vietnam.I grew up in hot and humid South Florida without AC every April all the snowbirds head north.
Drawback is healthcare. But Thailand next door has excellent healthcare.
The healthcare issue is a dealbreaker for me
SE Asia non GMO food,
Relaxed atmosphere,
Safe and kind people,
and add exercise to the daily routine,
…this will de-stress anyone - and improve their health.
Honest and informative. No BS interview, but still entertaining. ..thanks Dan..Kelly Gives me some confidence to give Cambodia another look.
Well, thank you, Jeff !!
@@AutumninAsiainstant subscription to your channel. Watched a few already. Unique style. Don’t change a thing. If you start making them slick and all polished you will loose all the charm instantly…keep ‘em coming
@@JeffKellyMedia will do, and thanks a heap for the sub and the complement !!!
Have a great day !
Not for everyone -- but -- certainly worthy of a close look. A really wonderful "goodness of fit" - for some ! SR is special.
Love Cambodia. Spent 4.5 months there in the last year. Mostly PPenh. The only downside is the intense heat, but that's SEA in general. Looking to go back next month or so. So much easier than Thailand, which i also love.
Check out the highlands in SE Asia (or anywhere in the world) then. Cooler weather.
Did u make it back to Cambodia? 😊
I’m a Australian , I spend 6 months a year in Thailand and Cambodia , on the aged pension , after 6 weeks overseas you lose the pension supplement , which is $70 AUd a fortnight, I received, $1070 AUd a fortnight,
Thanks for sharing your experience.
Dan, where in Cambodia would you say is the best place to live? Phnom Penh vs. Siem Riep? Would the coastal city like Kampot be better climate?
I would probably live in Siem Reap
@@VagabondAwake My thoughts exactly !!
Always appreciate the information wherever you go as I am looking to my near future. I was wondering how much it cost Kelly to buy his motorcycle and what size did he get to be able to travel around Cambodia?
Health insurance is one of the biggest cost for retirement in Southeast Asia.
Most Europeans have free or almost free Health care in their own countries.
Health insurance in European countries is less than half what it costs in SEA.
I would self insure but I would gladly pay for reasonably priced medical evacuation insurance
Great question @noklekpui, I have one report where I explain what I do about health care and another where I show you how I search for health insurance, and a third report sharing which one I decided to finally buy.
What I do about health care: vagabondbuddha.com/two-biggest-risks-of-retiring-early-overseas/
Report where I search for health insurance: vagabondbuddha.com/best-health-insurance-for-ex-pats-in-philippines/
Here is the Health Insurance I bought (and scams to avoid): th-cam.com/video/0leF_BCLVKw/w-d-xo.html
By the way, once you search for health care you will start seeing more offers for health insurance and travelers insurance when you are online. Health insurance is one of the most dynamic or changing industries in the travel world because so many people around the world are deciding to live or retire outside their home country. So do a search every year before you renew to make sure you have the best available for your personal circumstances because new ones come out every few months. Thanks for asking so I could answer this for many people! Dan
I just got a 5 Million baht Pacific Cross policy here in Thailand. I am 56 and only have one pre-existing condition (which btw, pre-existing conditions are exclusions on the policy and do not affect your annual cost) I opted out of the out-patient services and vision and went with a 40,000 baht deductible. My cost was 47,500 baht for the annual policy,
What is air quality over there in Siem Reap? Any problem with burning season?
Burning season is always a bit of a problem, but not as bad as Chiang Mai.
More and more of the farmers are starting to plow under instead of burning, but much of the smoke is still blown in from other countries.
Thanks for answering all of these questions Kelly.
I don’t know how much sure is for a case. It doesn’t make a dent in the $10,000 a day hospital bill plus the 145 for the morphine. We’re looking at a bill in the US for the private room at $10,000 per day $30,000.medicare is going to be $185 per month and then on hospitalization or first doctor visit of the year. There’s a $250 copayment. for the meds and the insurance that I have is $2400 a year +840 for my meds.
CAT SCAN $435 in Virginia USA
The politicians in the USA are letting the medical industry run rough shod over the American citizens.
Dan, you bare an uncanny resemblance to Stan Laurel.
When you retire, it’s best to have at least $1 million dollars and just use the interest to fund your lifestyle aside from pension. There’s a lot of newly minted millionaires or multi millionaires in US and I want to know how to do it.
Keep watching and get my free eBook. Great question @beth4698, those are the kinds of questions I answer in detail in my free eBook here: vagabondbuddha.com/fire-your-boss-travel-world/
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Dan
Ha Kelly where did you live in MN
How about getting prescriptions there ? 🤷🏽♂️
@@norrisbethke7770 in Siem Reap there are 100's of pharmacy everywhere. Unless it is some kind of exotic drug, you should have no problem.
Hi @norrisbethke7770, this is the kind of question that is best answered by someone that just used this kind of service on the ground in this place. The way I get this kinds of questions answered is to join the Facebook expat page for this place and ask the expats living there. On Facebook, just search for "Expat City Name", join, and then ask if anyone has a recommendation. Thanks for watching and commenting! Dan
Thank you for the video! So what if you don't qualify for the retirement vusa due to age? Is there a visa to stay there for a year as well? (with or without work permit?
I would have to Google that one. Give it a try and let us know. The other choice is to go to search for the "Cambodia Expats" Pages on FB. And ask.
From what I understand, if you are under 55 and want to stay long term, you need a work permit or a business visa.
Do careful research on those though.
I'm considering moving to SR sometime next year. My GF is physically disabled and uses a wheelchair full-time. How accessible is SR for disabled persons, and how will people generally treat her?
People will likely be very nice. You will find challenges though as I explain here: vagabondbuddha.com/you-should-not-retire-cheap-internationally-if/
I am not saying don't do it, but I am saying visit first long term (3 months) before making any permanent changes.
I have Chrohn’s Disease as well since 1988. Just a warning about the Ensure. Not good for you in the end brother, skip it. Trust me on this.
Thank you for the info. At the time my stomach could not take much solids and I needed some nutrients.
Dan...is that a green screen in the opening shot? Doesn't look like Albania to me. LOL
This one is Cambodia.
I am looking to leave the PI. I wanted to move to Kuching, Malaysia but I don't have $34,000 for deposit, even though I make 3 times the income requirement
You have enough for Thailand, Philippines, and Cambodia retirement visas. In my retire overseas course, one of the things I teach is to not get a retirement visa until you have lived in a target place for at least 3 months. vagabondbuddha.com/courses/the-retire-overseas-course/
I'm a retire professional, was in rural Thailand for 16 consecutive yrs left due to not liking the weekly changing immigration rules.... been to Siem Reap twice. Loved it! I'm now thinking either bout going to the Philippines or Siem Reap... to stay. Is there anyway I can email Kelly directly? Thank you (note: Thailand was "wonderful" up to about 2012 ..then steady decline not all Thailand's fault. Some real expat trouble makers there)
Here you go. Leave a message here: www.youtube.com/@AutumninAsia
Easy until no longer just look at Thailand
Thailand still has an easy visa, they just want more paperwork now which some people don't like.
Dan (and other seasoned travelers of SE Asia),
I’m very interested in SE Asia BUT I have a neurological condition (MS) that makes the heat and humidity even harsher for me than most. Is there anywhere (or any time) in SEA (I do understand it’s a huge and diverse region) that has a cooler climate? My ideal would be to identify 4 or 5 different places that might have a temperate climate at different times of year that I could bounce between as the seasons permit. Any ideas?
Baguio, Philippines, Dalat Vietnam, Cameron Highlands Malaysia, check temperatures based upon time of year. These are in the mountains so have cooler temps.
@@VagabondAwake Awesome! Thanks for your rapid response. I hadn’t really considered SEA until I happened upon your channel a couple of months ago. Now I’m thoroughly motivated to leave California NOW!
One more question, if I may…
Are there any seaside areas that wouldn’t be too hot/humid at a particular time of year? Being a California native, my ideal from experience would be San Diego/N Baja climate. Ensenada MX was always my goal for retirement (and I still might end up there) but your channel has brought me to the conclusion that there’s a whole lot more world out there to see than North America! Thanks for that. 👍
@@jesuschristsuperczar1224 Use google to search for "[city name] temperature by month".
For example, "Nha Trang temperature by month" will show you that this beach town is high 70s-80F in the winter months. Nha Trang is a 4 hour bus ride downhill from the historic French hill station Da Lat. Da Nang/Hoi An being farther north, are other cooler winter beach options. Summer in Da Lat in the coffee growing highlands, winter getaways to beaches.
@@jesuschristsuperczar1224 It's more rewarding to do your own research. Just say'in.
@@ParaMagic-l9f I have been. Thanks for your input.
With the horrible Thailand exchange rate right now Cambodia sounds more appealing.
The baht to USD exchange rate is actually at it's mean average. Just say'in.
@@ParaMagic-l9f but like I said it almost always gets even worse during high season
The Baht has ranged between 30 and 40 Baht per 1 US dollar for 25 years.
When I moved to Thailand in 2017 the exchange rate was about 33 baht/$ which is where it is today. In 7 years the baht has varied between 29-39. Exchange rates are just part of the cost of living for expats everywhere and tend to vary faster than inflation.
@@martypoll oh well I guess I will just have to cut back on spending when I am over there. Maybe use the credit card more instead of cash when I can and rack up points. It isn’t like I haven’t cut back on things with higher prices post Covid.
how do you get the retirement visa in cambodia?
He explains in the video.
he's just there for the happy pizza
We saw that in Kampot Cambodia. Do they have it in Siem Reap also? For new people, happy pizza is what Cambodians call marijuana on top of pizza. Be careful though, I don't know if it is legal or not.
@@VagabondAwake meant that in jest but i doubt if it's legal but on other vlogs it was found in siem reap also -i went to autumns youtube ,he seems to have some good intel -i never been to cambo but looks like a great place to be .
What about Laos?
I have been to Laos before I started my TH-cam channel. Beautiful place. Check out Luang Prabang (my favorite) and Vientiane, bogger and where more expats live.
Lotta options if guys wanna do some homework..
What town in MN
His expenses are expensive.
I could live much cheaper but what the heck!!!
What are your expenses? Do you live i Cambodia?
Too hot Cambodia, good to visited for two weeks, but to live there? No way jose.
Check out the highlands around the world then.
The only thing really good about Cambodia is its close to Thailand! If it were not I'd never move to live there in a million years!
It is a very laid back place