5 Better Places to Retire in Southeast Asia in 2026

In this report, I share the five better In this report, I share the five better places to retire in Southeast Asia in places to retire in Southeast Asia in places to retire in Southeast Asia in 2026. 2026. 2026. After putting my feet on the ground for After putting my feet on the ground for After putting my feet on the ground for 19 years in 62 cities in Thailand, 19 years in 62 cities in Thailand, 19 years in 62 cities in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Lao, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Lao, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Lao, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar, Brunei, Singapore, and the Philippines, I'll share my five and the Philippines, I'll share my five and the Philippines, I'll share my five favorite neighborhoods favorite neighborhoods favorite neighborhoods in all of Southeast Asia. in all of Southeast Asia. in all of Southeast Asia. In each of my five favorite In each of my five favorite In each of my five favorite neighborhoods, here's what I would look neighborhoods, here's what I would look neighborhoods, here's what I would look for when I'm picking my favorite for when I'm picking my favorite for when I'm picking my favorite neighborhoods. Walkability. The neighborhoods. Walkability. The neighborhoods. Walkability. The neighborhood has to be walkable to neighborhood has to be walkable to neighborhood has to be walkable to restaurants, coffee shops, public restaurants, coffee shops, public restaurants, coffee shops, public markets for fresh fruits, vegetables, markets for fresh fruits, vegetables, markets for fresh fruits, vegetables, and proteins, and the neighborhood and proteins, and the neighborhood and proteins, and the neighborhood shouldn't be deserted at night. There shouldn't be deserted at night. There shouldn't be deserted at night. There are places to go to have a beer or hear are places to go to have a beer or hear are places to go to have a beer or hear hear some live music, activities, hear some live music, activities, hear some live music, activities, events, a sports bar, or a night market events, a sports bar, or a night market events, a sports bar, or a night market for people watching. I don't want to for people watching. I don't want to for people watching. I don't want to have to get in a car and drive for have to get in a car and drive for have to get in a car and drive for everything.

everything. everything. Next up is safety. I want to feel safe Next up is safety. I want to feel safe Next up is safety. I want to feel safe when I walk out of my house in the when I walk out of my house in the when I walk out of my house in the evening. evening. evening. I want to be able to people watch and I want to be able to people watch and I want to be able to people watch and enjoy the place I'm living. I will enjoy the place I'm living. I will enjoy the place I'm living. I will remain aware of my surroundings, but I remain aware of my surroundings, but I remain aware of my surroundings, but I don't want to be looking over my don't want to be looking over my don't want to be looking over my shoulder all the time to see who's shoulder all the time to see who's shoulder all the time to see who's coming for me. coming for me. coming for me. Restaurants. There has to be reasonably Restaurants. There has to be reasonably Restaurants. There has to be reasonably priced local food and some international priced local food and some international priced local food and some international choices or expat restaurants in case I'm choices or expat restaurants in case I'm choices or expat restaurants in case I'm missing food from home. missing food from home. missing food from home. Weather. I can't live anywhere where it Weather. I can't live anywhere where it Weather. I can't live anywhere where it gets colder than say 60° gets colder than say 60° gets colder than say 60° at night. My daily uniform is at night. My daily uniform is at night. My daily uniform is flip-flops, t-shirts, and shorts. flip-flops, t-shirts, and shorts. flip-flops, t-shirts, and shorts. Population. I prefer to live in a Population. I prefer to live in a Population. I prefer to live in a neighborhood where the majority of the neighborhood where the majority of the neighborhood where the majority of the population is local people. Once the population is local people. Once the population is local people. Once the expat population is more than say 20 or expat population is more than say 20 or expat population is more than say 20 or 30%, 30%, 30%, a neighborhood begins to become less a neighborhood begins to become less a neighborhood begins to become less interesting to me. interesting to me. interesting to me. Neighborhoods with high expat Neighborhoods with high expat Neighborhoods with high expat concentrations are great for new people concentrations are great for new people concentrations are great for new people who are first retiring overseas, but who are first retiring overseas, but who are first retiring overseas, but once they have their foreign legs under once they have their foreign legs under once they have their foreign legs under them, many prefer being primarily them, many prefer being primarily them, many prefer being primarily surrounded by local culture.

surrounded by local culture. surrounded by local culture. Okay, now that you know my ground rules, Okay, now that you know my ground rules, Okay, now that you know my ground rules, here are my five favorite neighborhoods here are my five favorite neighborhoods here are my five favorite neighborhoods in all of Southeast Asia. I'll save my in all of Southeast Asia. I'll save my in all of Southeast Asia. I'll save my very two favorites for last. very two favorites for last. very two favorites for last. Okay, Boracay, my fifth favorite Okay, Boracay, my fifth favorite Okay, Boracay, my fifth favorite neighborhood. Boracay is probably the neighborhood. Boracay is probably the neighborhood. Boracay is probably the most famous island in the Philippines. most famous island in the Philippines. most famous island in the Philippines. You're talking white sand beaches, You're talking white sand beaches, You're talking white sand beaches, turquoise water, gorgeous coral reefs, a turquoise water, gorgeous coral reefs, a turquoise water, gorgeous coral reefs, a great nightlife, 50 excellent great nightlife, 50 excellent great nightlife, 50 excellent international restaurants. Boracay is a international restaurants. Boracay is a international restaurants. Boracay is a place where the world comes to play. place where the world comes to play. place where the world comes to play. So, it can be crazy crowded, so I would So, it can be crazy crowded, so I would So, it can be crazy crowded, so I would stay away from most of Boracay and just stay away from most of Boracay and just stay away from most of Boracay and just stay in the red areas I'm showing you stay in the red areas I'm showing you stay in the red areas I'm showing you right now. right now. right now. My first choice would be below station My first choice would be below station My first choice would be below station three on the west side of the island. three on the west side of the island. three on the west side of the island. The west side of the island has white The west side of the island has white The west side of the island has white sand beach, which is the longest, most sand beach, which is the longest, most sand beach, which is the longest, most beautiful beach on the island, but most beautiful beach on the island, but most beautiful beach on the island, but most of the tourists stay above it in station of the tourists stay above it in station of the tourists stay above it in station one or station two, which is north of one or station two, which is north of one or station two, which is north of station three.

station three. station three. Station three tends to have more locals Station three tends to have more locals Station three tends to have more locals living there and long-stay expats, and living there and long-stay expats, and living there and long-stay expats, and it's also not as expensive as other it's also not as expensive as other it's also not as expensive as other parts of the island. parts of the island. parts of the island. But when you're ready for nightlife or But when you're ready for nightlife or But when you're ready for nightlife or international food, you just walk north international food, you just walk north international food, you just walk north up to stations two or one, it's all up to stations two or one, it's all up to stations two or one, it's all there. there. there. We're early risers, and we can go out on We're early risers, and we can go out on We're early risers, and we can go out on the beach in station three, the beach in station three, the beach in station three, south of station three. south of station three. south of station three. It is not unusual for there to be only a It is not unusual for there to be only a It is not unusual for there to be only a half a dozen people before 9:00 a.m. in half a dozen people before 9:00 a.m. in half a dozen people before 9:00 a.m. in the morning. the morning. the morning. Expats I've talked to in Boracay spend Expats I've talked to in Boracay spend Expats I've talked to in Boracay spend anywhere from around 1,500 to 3,000 per anywhere from around 1,500 to 3,000 per anywhere from around 1,500 to 3,000 per month. month. month. If you want a lower cost of living and If you want a lower cost of living and If you want a lower cost of living and you want to be up in the mountains where you want to be up in the mountains where you want to be up in the mountains where it's cooler, I have a bonus neighborhood it's cooler, I have a bonus neighborhood it's cooler, I have a bonus neighborhood for you in the Philippines called for you in the Philippines called for you in the Philippines called Baguio. Baguio. Baguio. Baguio is 1,400 m or 4,600 ft above sea Baguio is 1,400 m or 4,600 ft above sea Baguio is 1,400 m or 4,600 ft above sea level. level. level. So, it never really gets too hot or too So, it never really gets too hot or too So, it never really gets too hot or too cold in Baguio. cold in Baguio. cold in Baguio. Baguio is surrounded by beautiful Baguio is surrounded by beautiful Baguio is surrounded by beautiful mountains and it has greenery and farms mountains and it has greenery and farms mountains and it has greenery and farms growing delicious food in the hills growing delicious food in the hills growing delicious food in the hills around you.

around you. around you. There's a great assortment of There's a great assortment of There's a great assortment of restaurants, everything walkable in the restaurants, everything walkable in the restaurants, everything walkable in the central area, and it's a university central area, and it's a university central area, and it's a university town, so there's always something going town, so there's always something going town, so there's always something going on that's fun and entertaining. on that's fun and entertaining. on that's fun and entertaining. Our favorite neighborhoods are in the Our favorite neighborhoods are in the Our favorite neighborhoods are in the central part of Baguio where everything central part of Baguio where everything central part of Baguio where everything is walkable as shown in my red circles is walkable as shown in my red circles is walkable as shown in my red circles here. here. here. Every city I'm sharing with you has a Every city I'm sharing with you has a Every city I'm sharing with you has a full report at vagabondbuddha.com full report at vagabondbuddha.com full report at vagabondbuddha.com that includes where we stayed, ate, and that includes where we stayed, ate, and that includes where we stayed, ate, and how we entertained ourselves, and all how we entertained ourselves, and all how we entertained ourselves, and all the information about that place. Many the information about that place. Many the information about that place. Many Western countries do not need to apply Western countries do not need to apply Western countries do not need to apply for a visa to enter the Philippines. And for a visa to enter the Philippines. And for a visa to enter the Philippines. And once there, you can get up to 36 monthly once there, you can get up to 36 monthly once there, you can get up to 36 monthly visa extensions before you have to do a visa extensions before you have to do a visa extensions before you have to do a visa run. Next up, Siem Reap, my fourth visa run. Next up, Siem Reap, my fourth visa run. Next up, Siem Reap, my fourth favorite neighborhood in Southeast Asia. favorite neighborhood in Southeast Asia. favorite neighborhood in Southeast Asia. Siem Reap is in Cambodia. Siem Reap is Siem Reap is in Cambodia. Siem Reap is Siem Reap is in Cambodia. Siem Reap is famous for being next door to Angkor famous for being next door to Angkor famous for being next door to Angkor Wat, which is the largest temple complex Wat, which is the largest temple complex Wat, which is the largest temple complex in the world. The deserted temple city in the world. The deserted temple city in the world. The deserted temple city of Angkor Wat may have been the most of Angkor Wat may have been the most of Angkor Wat may have been the most populated city in the entire world when populated city in the entire world when populated city in the entire world when the Khmer Empire fell in the late 15th the Khmer Empire fell in the late 15th the Khmer Empire fell in the late 15th century. There are 72 temples in this century. There are 72 temples in this century. There are 72 temples in this deserted city. It's one of the most deserted city. It's one of the most deserted city. It's one of the most peaceful places in the world.

peaceful places in the world. peaceful places in the world. Siem Reap Central is perfectly walkable Siem Reap Central is perfectly walkable Siem Reap Central is perfectly walkable city. You have both local and city. You have both local and city. You have both local and international restaurants. There's a fun international restaurants. There's a fun international restaurants. There's a fun nightlife there. There's food from all nightlife there. There's food from all nightlife there. There's food from all over the world, and the city has a fun, over the world, and the city has a fun, over the world, and the city has a fun, festive feel to it. And there's still festive feel to it. And there's still festive feel to it. And there's still affordable neighborhoods within walking affordable neighborhoods within walking affordable neighborhoods within walking distance to the central part of Siem distance to the central part of Siem distance to the central part of Siem Reap, within a kilometer of the Old Reap, within a kilometer of the Old Reap, within a kilometer of the Old Market. Market. Market. So, you can walk everywhere. There are So, you can walk everywhere. There are So, you can walk everywhere. There are also tricycle taxis everywhere, and Grab also tricycle taxis everywhere, and Grab also tricycle taxis everywhere, and Grab taxis if you don't want to carry bags of taxis if you don't want to carry bags of taxis if you don't want to carry bags of groceries home. groceries home. groceries home. Most of the expats I've met there are Most of the expats I've met there are Most of the expats I've met there are living on about a thousand to two living on about a thousand to two living on about a thousand to two thousand a month. And there is an annual thousand a month. And there is an annual thousand a month. And there is an annual retirement visa available for $300. retirement visa available for $300. retirement visa available for $300. Right now, there doesn't seem to be any Right now, there doesn't seem to be any Right now, there doesn't seem to be any income requirement. Okay, a bonus income requirement. Okay, a bonus income requirement. Okay, a bonus neighborhood in Cambodia is called neighborhood in Cambodia is called neighborhood in Cambodia is called Kampot. Kampot is a neighborhood that we Kampot. Kampot is a neighborhood that we Kampot. Kampot is a neighborhood that we also enjoy greatly. It has a quiet also enjoy greatly. It has a quiet also enjoy greatly. It has a quiet little city center, and everything is little city center, and everything is little city center, and everything is walkable. There are houseboats along the walkable. There are houseboats along the walkable. There are houseboats along the river in the center part of the city. In river in the center part of the city. In river in the center part of the city. In the evenings, people enjoy watching the the evenings, people enjoy watching the the evenings, people enjoy watching the sunset over the mountains while they sit sunset over the mountains while they sit sunset over the mountains while they sit on the top of the houseboats and have a on the top of the houseboats and have a on the top of the houseboats and have a beer or a cocktail.

beer or a cocktail. beer or a cocktail. Older hippies never really die. They Older hippies never really die. They Older hippies never really die. They just move to Kampot, Cambodia, and enjoy just move to Kampot, Cambodia, and enjoy just move to Kampot, Cambodia, and enjoy their sunset years. their sunset years. their sunset years. Just stay in Kampot Central, and you'll Just stay in Kampot Central, and you'll Just stay in Kampot Central, and you'll be able to walk to everything you need. be able to walk to everything you need. be able to walk to everything you need. Okay, time for our third favorite Okay, time for our third favorite Okay, time for our third favorite neighborhood in Southeast Asia. If you neighborhood in Southeast Asia. If you neighborhood in Southeast Asia. If you like my free ebook about how I fired my like my free ebook about how I fired my like my free ebook about how I fired my boss and traveled the world for 17 boss and traveled the world for 17 boss and traveled the world for 17 years, and how I pay for things, come to years, and how I pay for things, come to years, and how I pay for things, come to Vagabond Buddha and grab the free ebook. Vagabond Buddha and grab the free ebook. Vagabond Buddha and grab the free ebook. favorite neighborhood in Southeast Asia. favorite neighborhood in Southeast Asia. favorite neighborhood in Southeast Asia. It's in Kuala Lumpur. That neighborhood It's in Kuala Lumpur. That neighborhood It's in Kuala Lumpur. That neighborhood is the Quill City Mall and surrounding is the Quill City Mall and surrounding is the Quill City Mall and surrounding walkable areas. The mall itself has a walkable areas. The mall itself has a walkable areas. The mall itself has a great grocery store and multiple great grocery store and multiple great grocery store and multiple restaurants. Plus, the neighborhood just restaurants. Plus, the neighborhood just restaurants. Plus, the neighborhood just south of the mall has a bunch of south of the mall has a bunch of south of the mall has a bunch of restaurants and things to do in the restaurants and things to do in the restaurants and things to do in the evening. Plus, there's a tram station in evening. Plus, there's a tram station in evening. Plus, there's a tram station in front of Quill City Mall that will take front of Quill City Mall that will take front of Quill City Mall that will take you to all the best parts of Kuala you to all the best parts of Kuala you to all the best parts of Kuala Lumpur in two, three, or four stops. So, Lumpur in two, three, or four stops. So, Lumpur in two, three, or four stops. So, all the best parts of KL will be at your all the best parts of KL will be at your all the best parts of KL will be at your fingertips without worrying about fingertips without worrying about fingertips without worrying about parking or driving after you've had a parking or driving after you've had a parking or driving after you've had a drink.

drink. drink. Malaysia doesn't really have a Malaysia doesn't really have a Malaysia doesn't really have a reasonable retirement visa anymore, but reasonable retirement visa anymore, but reasonable retirement visa anymore, but some people just slow travel around some people just slow travel around some people just slow travel around Southeast Asia in order to avoid getting Southeast Asia in order to avoid getting Southeast Asia in order to avoid getting a a retirement visa anywhere. In that a a retirement visa anywhere. In that a a retirement visa anywhere. In that case, Malaysia is a perfect place to case, Malaysia is a perfect place to case, Malaysia is a perfect place to spend 90 days every year as you slow spend 90 days every year as you slow spend 90 days every year as you slow travel around Southeast Asia. That's how travel around Southeast Asia. That's how travel around Southeast Asia. That's how long they give you on their visa on long they give you on their visa on long they give you on their visa on entry. entry. entry. Typical costs expats share with us for Typical costs expats share with us for Typical costs expats share with us for living in Southeast Asia uh in Malaysia living in Southeast Asia uh in Malaysia living in Southeast Asia uh in Malaysia for 90 days per year range from about for 90 days per year range from about for 90 days per year range from about 1,600 to 2,600 per month. 1,600 to 2,600 per month. 1,600 to 2,600 per month. Okay, time for our Malaysia bonus Okay, time for our Malaysia bonus Okay, time for our Malaysia bonus neighborhood. Georgetown, Penang, neighborhood. Georgetown, Penang, neighborhood. Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia. Malaysia. Malaysia. Georgetown is arguably one of the best Georgetown is arguably one of the best Georgetown is arguably one of the best foodie locations in all of Southeast foodie locations in all of Southeast foodie locations in all of Southeast Asia. Asia. Asia. And the island is a nice mix of Indian, And the island is a nice mix of Indian, And the island is a nice mix of Indian, Chinese, and Malay in all the foods and Chinese, and Malay in all the foods and Chinese, and Malay in all the foods and all the cultures on this beautiful all the cultures on this beautiful all the cultures on this beautiful island. island. island. The north part of the island is where The north part of the island is where The north part of the island is where some of the best beaches are. But, we some of the best beaches are. But, we some of the best beaches are. But, we usually spend time in Georgetown, Penang usually spend time in Georgetown, Penang usually spend time in Georgetown, Penang because of its colonial era charms.

because of its colonial era charms. because of its colonial era charms. Okay, now it's time for our top two Okay, now it's time for our top two Okay, now it's time for our top two neighborhoods in Southeast Asia. neighborhoods in Southeast Asia. neighborhoods in Southeast Asia. Okay, second favorite neighborhood in Okay, second favorite neighborhood in Okay, second favorite neighborhood in Southeast Asia is Koh Samui, Thailand. Southeast Asia is Koh Samui, Thailand. Southeast Asia is Koh Samui, Thailand. Koh Samui, Thailand has our second Koh Samui, Thailand has our second Koh Samui, Thailand has our second favorite neighborhood. favorite neighborhood. favorite neighborhood. It's true that Koh Samui is one of the It's true that Koh Samui is one of the It's true that Koh Samui is one of the most expensive and internationally most expensive and internationally most expensive and internationally well-known places in Southeast Asia, but well-known places in Southeast Asia, but well-known places in Southeast Asia, but where well-heeled where well-heeled where well-heeled tourists go to enjoy the white sand tourists go to enjoy the white sand tourists go to enjoy the white sand beaches, turquoise water, and palm beaches, turquoise water, and palm beaches, turquoise water, and palm trees. But, that's mainly limited to the trees. But, that's mainly limited to the trees. But, that's mainly limited to the east side of Koh Samui. east side of Koh Samui. east side of Koh Samui. We stay more in the northern beaches We stay more in the northern beaches We stay more in the northern beaches that have some tourism, but are not that have some tourism, but are not that have some tourism, but are not quite as expensive. And they have quite as expensive. And they have quite as expensive. And they have neighborhoods back from the beach, neighborhoods back from the beach, neighborhoods back from the beach, they're actually quite reasonably they're actually quite reasonably they're actually quite reasonably priced. priced. priced. Plus, unlike other parts of Thailand, Plus, unlike other parts of Thailand, Plus, unlike other parts of Thailand, the police are not pulling over expats the police are not pulling over expats the police are not pulling over expats on motorcycles all the time, so long as on motorcycles all the time, so long as on motorcycles all the time, so long as you're wearing your helmet. Along that you're wearing your helmet. Along that you're wearing your helmet. Along that northern beach, you'll find both northern beach, you'll find both northern beach, you'll find both reasonably priced local restaurants and reasonably priced local restaurants and reasonably priced local restaurants and night markets and some international night markets and some international night markets and some international markets, which are more expensive. Plus, markets, which are more expensive. Plus, markets, which are more expensive. Plus, they have those big sort of they have those big sort of they have those big sort of markets that you have to buy in quantity markets that you have to buy in quantity markets that you have to buy in quantity in, you know, like Costco in the US, in, you know, like Costco in the US, in, you know, like Costco in the US, that sort of thing. Okay, time for my that sort of thing. Okay, time for my that sort of thing. Okay, time for my bonus neighborhood in Thailand, Chiang bonus neighborhood in Thailand, Chiang bonus neighborhood in Thailand, Chiang Mai.

Mai. Mai. This neighborhood in Chiang Mai was This neighborhood in Chiang Mai was This neighborhood in Chiang Mai was where we found the right combination of where we found the right combination of where we found the right combination of both local affordable food and both local affordable food and both local affordable food and restaurants, shopping, markets, and also restaurants, shopping, markets, and also restaurants, shopping, markets, and also international restaurants to choose international restaurants to choose international restaurants to choose from. And of course, the night market. from. And of course, the night market. from. And of course, the night market. Make sure to leave Chiang Mai during the Make sure to leave Chiang Mai during the Make sure to leave Chiang Mai during the agricultural burn season in order to agricultural burn season in order to agricultural burn season in order to avoid avoid avoid the very smoky atmosphere. They burn the the very smoky atmosphere. They burn the the very smoky atmosphere. They burn the crops rather than till them. crops rather than till them. crops rather than till them. So, head south to the islands in the So, head south to the islands in the So, head south to the islands in the month of February and don't come back month of February and don't come back month of February and don't come back until April is over. until April is over. until April is over. Okay, now it's time for our number one Okay, now it's time for our number one Okay, now it's time for our number one favorite neighborhood in Southeast Asia favorite neighborhood in Southeast Asia favorite neighborhood in Southeast Asia for 2026, for 2026, for 2026, Da Nang, Vietnam. Da Nang, Vietnam. Da Nang, Vietnam. Our number one favorite neighborhood in Our number one favorite neighborhood in Our number one favorite neighborhood in Da Nang, Da Nang, Da Nang, and it's for good reason. Vietnam is one and it's for good reason. Vietnam is one and it's for good reason. Vietnam is one of the most joyful and affordable places of the most joyful and affordable places of the most joyful and affordable places in the world right now, and it's safe. in the world right now, and it's safe. in the world right now, and it's safe. Prices have been rising over the last Prices have been rising over the last Prices have been rising over the last couple years, but it's still fairly couple years, but it's still fairly couple years, but it's still fairly reasonable. Our favorite neighborhood of reasonable. Our favorite neighborhood of reasonable. Our favorite neighborhood of Da Nang is the My An Beach neighborhood, Da Nang is the My An Beach neighborhood, Da Nang is the My An Beach neighborhood, as shown on the map.

as shown on the map. as shown on the map. The first six blocks as you move away The first six blocks as you move away The first six blocks as you move away from the beach inland are pretty from the beach inland are pretty from the beach inland are pretty westernized. You will see burger houses, westernized. You will see burger houses, westernized. You will see burger houses, pancakes, pasta, pizza, Mexican food, pancakes, pasta, pizza, Mexican food, pancakes, pasta, pizza, Mexican food, sports bars, and lots of lots of sports bars, and lots of lots of sports bars, and lots of lots of westerners. But starting from around the westerners. But starting from around the westerners. But starting from around the fifth block further through like the fifth block further through like the fifth block further through like the 10th or 12th block as you continue going 10th or 12th block as you continue going 10th or 12th block as you continue going east, you'll begin to see family-owned east, you'll begin to see family-owned east, you'll begin to see family-owned Vietnamese restaurants and coffee shops, Vietnamese restaurants and coffee shops, Vietnamese restaurants and coffee shops, food carts, and businesses that are more food carts, and businesses that are more food carts, and businesses that are more traditionally priced with Vietnamese traditionally priced with Vietnamese traditionally priced with Vietnamese customers, foods, and traditions. customers, foods, and traditions. customers, foods, and traditions. So, this is a perfect soft landing for So, this is a perfect soft landing for So, this is a perfect soft landing for people who have never lived outside of people who have never lived outside of people who have never lived outside of their home country before. their home country before. their home country before. Because there's lots of new There's lots Because there's lots of new There's lots Because there's lots of new There's lots of experienced expats there for them to of experienced expats there for them to of experienced expats there for them to talk to to figure stuff out. It's also a talk to to figure stuff out. It's also a talk to to figure stuff out. It's also a lovely place for local Vietnamese and lovely place for local Vietnamese and lovely place for local Vietnamese and for Westerners who want to be in for Westerners who want to be in for Westerners who want to be in Vietnamese neighborhoods and pay Vietnamese neighborhoods and pay Vietnamese neighborhoods and pay Vietnamese prices and live the Vietnamese prices and live the Vietnamese prices and live the Vietnamese lifestyle. Vietnamese lifestyle. Vietnamese lifestyle. Just a few years ago, there were Western Just a few years ago, there were Western Just a few years ago, there were Western expats living here starting around 800 expats living here starting around 800 expats living here starting around 800 to 1,800 per month. But, as it became to 1,800 per month. But, as it became to 1,800 per month. But, as it became more popular, the prices have gone up more popular, the prices have gone up more popular, the prices have gone up and now the average is around 1,200 to and now the average is around 1,200 to and now the average is around 1,200 to 2,200 per month for expats living in 2,200 per month for expats living in 2,200 per month for expats living in Many expats have lived in Da Nang for Many expats have lived in Da Nang for Many expats have lived in Da Nang for years. They do not have a retirement years. They do not have a retirement years. They do not have a retirement visa there. So, expats do a visa run visa there. So, expats do a visa run visa there. So, expats do a visa run every 90 days. There are visa agents every 90 days. There are visa agents every 90 days. There are visa agents that will bus you to the border for your that will bus you to the border for your that will bus you to the border for your visa and get you a new visa every 90

visa and get you a new visa every 90 visa and get you a new visa every 90 days for about 150 bucks. days for about 150 bucks. days for about 150 bucks. So, your visa costs average about $50 a So, your visa costs average about $50 a So, your visa costs average about $50 a month. month. month. Okay, time for the bonus neighborhood in Okay, time for the bonus neighborhood in Okay, time for the bonus neighborhood in Vietnam. Vietnam. Vietnam. Da Lat, Vietnam. Our bonus neighborhood Da Lat, Vietnam. Our bonus neighborhood Da Lat, Vietnam. Our bonus neighborhood in Vietnam is called Da Lat. Da Lat is a in Vietnam is called Da Lat. Da Lat is a in Vietnam is called Da Lat. Da Lat is a hill station in Vietnam, so it's much hill station in Vietnam, so it's much hill station in Vietnam, so it's much cooler up in the mountains. It has cooler up in the mountains. It has cooler up in the mountains. It has beautiful rolling mountains with wine beautiful rolling mountains with wine beautiful rolling mountains with wine country and agricultural land. Da Lat is country and agricultural land. Da Lat is country and agricultural land. Da Lat is slightly cheaper than Da Nang. Expats we slightly cheaper than Da Nang. Expats we slightly cheaper than Da Nang. Expats we meet living in Da Lat range from around meet living in Da Lat range from around meet living in Da Lat range from around 800 per month to about 1,800 per month. 800 per month to about 1,800 per month. 800 per month to about 1,800 per month. We do our best to stay well within the We do our best to stay well within the We do our best to stay well within the central part of Da Lat is shown in the central part of Da Lat is shown in the central part of Da Lat is shown in the map. Okay, here's all of our videos in map. Okay, here's all of our videos in map. Okay, here's all of our videos in Vietnam and all the expats we've Vietnam and all the expats we've Vietnam and all the expats we've interviewed there. interviewed there. interviewed there. And here's all of our videos in Thailand And here's all of our videos in Thailand And here's all of our videos in Thailand and all the expats we've interviewed and all the expats we've interviewed and all the expats we've interviewed there. there. there. And scan the QR code to get your free And scan the QR code to get your free And scan the QR code to get your free copy of my ebook that teaches you what copy of my ebook that teaches you what copy of my ebook that teaches you what you need to do before you leave your you need to do before you leave your you need to do before you leave your home country.