I love this video! I am in the same position. I lived in South America for a few years and now I am in South East Asia. I am about to return to the UK to take time to decide. Travelling around constantly can get draining, it feels nice to have roots and a forever home. I was thinking of Portugal also. I have a similar dream to live in a rural area with land and nature all around me. Organic food, a peaceful life, a flower garden.... but the question is where? sometimes having so many options creates more stress and over-thinking. I hope you find your forever home where you can enjoy a beautiful life in nature. Amazing video!
I’m glad you liked the video. I agree travelling can get tiring, although first world problems, right. The best of luck with your plans. Exciting times!
Never mind going rural, your last few videos have been superb. Great imagery and storytelling, you should spend more time creating videos like this cause they're excellent and could be a new direction you can go in. 👍🥳
Great video. I feel like I am in the exact same place at the moment. Gran Canaria is somewhere you might want to check out - it is high on my list and looks incredible.
Or you could rent an apartment in the heart of the city with a rooftop and then put a greenhouse on the roof and order organic wild blueberries and such delivered to your door by Amazon. Or, Thailand has great nature as well, isn't the beach only about 2 hours drive from Bangkok? Maybe even closer for Kuala Lumpur.
I spent some 3 years in Asia between Thailand and Taiwan. Then spent near four years in Bratislava, Slovakia, followed by three in a small town in the Basque country. Despite holding Muang Thai so dear I felt I had to propel myself onward lest i regret staying, ironically my biggest regret over the years was not settling in Thailand and reaping the satisfaction of being so embedded in a place it becomes you. But really I don't regret seeking the nature of Europe, just regret leaving people behind if anything.
I tried the Netherlands for 2 years very disappointing meeting a young Scottish guy in the Netherlands who spoke French fluently with family in France he went to live in France. After graduating from university for free in Scotland. Greetings from the Philippines it will be my third month in a row here usually before only 30 days
@mrdamianking thanks bro. Yea. High rents. A digital jail. High taxes. Xenophobia. Immigration issues. Money focused culture. Demographic collapse. Dating difficulties. Hard making friends. Low value language investment. Drivers licence not globally recognised. Etc etc. The main good is the cycling and marriage law from what I can see.
Interesting video! (You deserve way more subscribers) Rural East Europe during summer and SE Asia during vinter! Homesteading and hunting!? The Nordics perhaps?
When I’m old I want to be somewhere warm. Europe doesn’t do it for me, crime, high taxes, cold winters, you’ll never be accepted as a local, never. Siem Reap, Cambodia is where I’m looking - I loved it 👍
I'm a similar age and lived overseas for the past 19 years - Singapore, Edinburgh, Kyiv, Montignac, Phuket, Southern Spain & Dubai. Now finally content in Russia because of it's leadership, politics, family values, food & rich culture, hands down it's a win!!. A close alternative is Muscat Oman or Tbilisi Georgia (providing they stay away from the EU & Nato)
That’s a fair few places you’ve been to Craig. Russia? I certainly wasn’t expecting that! But, I’m also not surprised. The strong leadership is something most of Europe is sadly lacking, especially the U.K. unlike most of the U.K. mainstream media I’m not anti Russia, But I couldn’t imagine living there.. for the same reason I can’t stand Phuket. I’m sure you know what I’m pertaining to. Are you British? If so, what have been your biggest challenges since moving to Russia?
@@mrdamianking Yes British/Scottish. Biggest challenge is the language, apart from that it's a breath of fresh air with absolutely stunning nature. Exactly same thought regarding Phuket and Thailand in general, at best 3 week holiday is where it should be left at
If I had the money it would be rural France especially the alps and the other place would be rural Bulgaria and lastly Japan but in the countryside. After 70 you realise you come to this world alone and no matter where you live you will die alone. Thinking about the past worrying about the future you fail to live in the present.
Could you have the best of both worlds? That's what I'd do if I could afford it: buy some rural renovation project in Portugal or France and live there less than 183 days a year and keep it as the plan B for when you're 70. Then live the life in SE Asia the rest of the time. That wouldn't work if you're living off the land though, once you';re growing stuff and keeping animals, you have to stay there really.
We have the very same vision. It’s something I’m looking into. I’ve come to the conclusion that maybe I need the best of both worlds. Split my time across two countries.
Absolutely ANYWHERE would provide a better future than remaining in the UK. Unless it dramatically changes direction. Unfortunately It wont occur fast enough.
I like KL. although just had a mate return from there and he much prefers Bangkok. I think if I had to choose it would be Thailand. Do you live in Malaysia yourself?
@ Not as yet but planning to. Been over and it’s very modern with a good vibe and has good health care which is important. Rural areas are quiet and green with nice people of a good mix religion wise. A healthy community happy people. You don’t get that in Europe unless you go off grid. Plus weather wise you have to put up with the weather/proper seasons. Property wise new builds everywhere including gated at across the board prices. I could go on I just find Malaysia ticks the box’s. Good luck with the research.
Lived in France. Full of French. Portugal is not Spain. Spain as you said is full of Brits. Bulgaria seems to be all the wants you want. SE Asia beats them all into a cocked hat. But. I found too many buts. it starts with not being able to own land. As you said do you want to be there when you are 70. Just look at 70 year old ex-pats and you have the answer. 40 years ago the best place would have been Australia, but politics has wrecked it and trying to get a Visa over 40 - no chance. Ask me how I know ...
Portugal and Spain nature is so bland. Poland is poverous and cold. SE Asia you will always be a 2nd class citizen (lived there for 5 years), and eat on plastic coca-cola chairs mostly. Plus walk in nature you'll get eaten by bugs. Been to most places, and the nature in East Devon is hard to beat, plus slow pace of life, low crime, and low img.....but $$$$. UK there are ways around the nasty system.
@@mrdamianking Did many years in Spain and know Portg.....barren Olives...arid yellow in summer....damp in winter....zero wildlife. Not ur people. But I get it if you need to get out UK. I spent 20y out....returned recently...and love the nature. Stay clear or towns, citys, and matrix. Visit Asia for Jan-Mar. Im 50 now tho.....so everyone has diff perspective...and pockets.
Nature in Spain and Portugal is bland but the nature in the UK, which is one of the most nature depleted countries on the planet, is suddenly fantastic? North and North West Spain may pleasantly surprise you, especially Galicia. You won't find many brits holidaying there, you won't even find many Spaniards holidaying there. Amazing food, endless outdoor activities, mountains and beaches. If you learn Spanish as well it's a great base from which to branch out into Latin America. Which is a whole new adventure waiting for you. Good luck on your search! I am in a similar position to you but have spent time in South America rather than Asia.
I recently returned from northern Spain and loved it. Headed to the coast (Santander) and loved the City. I need to explore inland Northern Spain more and excited to do so. Will check out Galicia for sure
Interesting video! (You deserve way more subscribers) Rural East Europe during summer and SE Asia during vinter! Homesteading and hunting!? The Nordics perhaps?
I love this video! I am in the same position. I lived in South America for a few years and now I am in South East Asia. I am about to return to the UK to take time to decide. Travelling around constantly can get draining, it feels nice to have roots and a forever home. I was thinking of Portugal also. I have a similar dream to live in a rural area with land and nature all around me. Organic food, a peaceful life, a flower garden.... but the question is where? sometimes having so many options creates more stress and over-thinking. I hope you find your forever home where you can enjoy a beautiful life in nature. Amazing video!
I’m glad you liked the video. I agree travelling can get tiring, although first world problems, right. The best of luck with your plans. Exciting times!
Love this direction. I’m invested in your journey, already looking forward to the next video.
Thank you. Appreciate your comment. Loads more to come 👍🏻
Never mind going rural, your last few videos have been superb.
Great imagery and storytelling, you should spend more time creating videos like this cause they're excellent and could be a new direction you can go in. 👍🥳
Thank you. It’s definitely the direction the channel is going in 👍🏻
Another great video bro, and what a fantastic dilemma to have! The world really is your oyster.
Thanks man, I’m not complaining. It’s great to have options that’s for sure. Appreciate your comment 👍🏻
Great video. I feel like I am in the exact same place at the moment. Gran Canaria is somewhere you might want to check out - it is high on my list and looks incredible.
Glad you liked the video. I’ve been to Gran Canaria many times in my youth get years. Best of luck in your endeavours
Or you could rent an apartment in the heart of the city with a rooftop and then put a greenhouse on the roof and order organic wild blueberries and such delivered to your door by Amazon. Or, Thailand has great nature as well, isn't the beach only about 2 hours drive from Bangkok? Maybe even closer for Kuala Lumpur.
Have you also looked at Turkiye, Albania and Montengro? Regardless, a major problem is growing old and frail in a foreign land.
I’ve had people mention Turkey but it’s not somewhere I’ve considered. Growing old is definitely something to consider.
I spent some 3 years in Asia between Thailand and Taiwan. Then spent near four years in Bratislava, Slovakia, followed by three in a small town in the Basque country. Despite holding Muang Thai so dear I felt I had to propel myself onward lest i regret staying, ironically my biggest regret over the years was not settling in Thailand and reaping the satisfaction of being so embedded in a place it becomes you. But really I don't regret seeking the nature of Europe, just regret leaving people behind if anything.
Sounds like you’ve had a great time. I loved Northern Spain. But I’m missing Thailand big time. Best of luck for the future 👍🏻
I tried the Netherlands for 2 years very disappointing meeting a young Scottish guy in the Netherlands who spoke French fluently with family in France he went to live in France. After graduating from university for free in Scotland. Greetings from the Philippines it will be my third month in a row here usually before only 30 days
I love the Netherlands but hear many report that they are facing the same issues as the U.K. enjoy the Philippines, brother.
@mrdamianking thanks bro. Yea. High rents. A digital jail. High taxes. Xenophobia. Immigration issues. Money focused culture. Demographic collapse. Dating difficulties. Hard making friends. Low value language investment. Drivers licence not globally recognised. Etc etc. The main good is the cycling and marriage law from what I can see.
Interesting video! (You deserve way more subscribers) Rural East Europe during summer and SE Asia during vinter! Homesteading and hunting!? The Nordics perhaps?
Thank you!! I’m definitely considering splitting my time between countries for sure: but I does potentially restrict how much land I can own/manage
When I’m old I want to be somewhere warm. Europe doesn’t do it for me, crime, high taxes, cold winters, you’ll never be accepted as a local, never. Siem Reap, Cambodia is where I’m looking - I loved it 👍
You’ll definitely not be accepted as a local in Cambodia. I think that’s the case for most of Asia. Lovely people in Cambodia though 👍🏻
@@mrdamianking I agree. The same in SE Asia. Europeans are far more likely to embrace expats as part of the general population.
I'm a similar age and lived overseas for the past 19 years - Singapore, Edinburgh, Kyiv, Montignac, Phuket, Southern Spain & Dubai. Now finally content in Russia because of it's leadership, politics, family values, food & rich culture, hands down it's a win!!. A close alternative is Muscat Oman or Tbilisi Georgia (providing they stay away from the EU & Nato)
That’s a fair few places you’ve been to Craig. Russia? I certainly wasn’t expecting that! But, I’m also not surprised. The strong leadership is something most of Europe is sadly lacking, especially the U.K. unlike most of the U.K. mainstream media I’m not anti Russia, But I couldn’t imagine living there.. for the same reason I can’t stand Phuket. I’m sure you know what I’m pertaining to.
Are you British? If so, what have been your biggest challenges since moving to Russia?
@@mrdamianking Yes British/Scottish. Biggest challenge is the language, apart from that it's a breath of fresh air with absolutely stunning nature. Exactly same thought regarding Phuket and Thailand in general, at best 3 week holiday is where it should be left at
Had me subbed in the first 3 min. I'm searching for the same but after 22 years in Aus, I've realised it's just as unobtainable as the UK.
Would you consider moving abroad?
@@mrdamianking Yeah probably. I'm going to Malaysia in a few months for a holiday, but I'd be lying if it wasn't also a recce.
Best of luck. If you get time, Malaka is great for food
If I had the money it would be rural France especially the alps and the other place would be rural Bulgaria and lastly Japan but in the countryside.
After 70 you realise you come to this world alone and no matter where you live you will die alone.
Thinking about the past worrying about the future you fail to live in the present.
Rural France is lovely. You’re also right about being present. All the best 👍🏻
Could you have the best of both worlds? That's what I'd do if I could afford it: buy some rural renovation project in Portugal or France and live there less than 183 days a year and keep it as the plan B for when you're 70. Then live the life in SE Asia the rest of the time. That wouldn't work if you're living off the land though, once you';re growing stuff and keeping animals, you have to stay there really.
We have the very same vision. It’s something I’m looking into. I’ve come to the conclusion that maybe I need the best of both worlds. Split my time across two countries.
@@mrdamianking Excellent. Good thing about that is that you get the property at today's prices too. Good luck.
You talk a lot of sense. 👍
Thanks bro 👍🏻
Absolutely ANYWHERE would provide a better future than remaining in the UK. Unless it dramatically changes direction. Unfortunately It wont occur fast enough.
Inclined to agree
this is a good video
Thanks bro 👍🏻
i feel trapped until retirement
Is there nothing you can do?
@@mrdamianking if I ever have a call with you I will go into detail but not able to on open forum
It’s the same as the uk. Worse in fact. Except the weather
If you don’t mind the heat I’d go Malaysia.
I like KL. although just had a mate return from there and he much prefers Bangkok. I think if I had to choose it would be Thailand. Do you live in Malaysia yourself?
@ Not as yet but planning to. Been over and it’s very modern with a good vibe and has good health care which is important. Rural areas are quiet and green with nice people of a good mix religion wise. A healthy community happy people. You don’t get that in Europe unless you go off grid. Plus weather wise you have to put up with the weather/proper seasons. Property wise new builds everywhere including gated at across the board prices. I could go on I just find Malaysia ticks the box’s. Good luck with the research.
Thanks Peter. The best of luck to you as well.
Lived in France. Full of French. Portugal is not Spain. Spain as you said is full of Brits. Bulgaria seems to be all the wants you want.
SE Asia beats them all into a cocked hat. But. I found too many buts. it starts with not being able to own land. As you said do you want to be there when you are 70. Just look at 70 year old ex-pats and you have the answer. 40 years ago the best place would have been Australia, but politics has wrecked it and trying to get a Visa over 40 - no chance. Ask me how I know ...
How do you know Alan?
@@mrdamianking Because I've tried them all. btw here are 2 more to consider Japan and Paraguay.
Make up your mind dude. 😆
Europe....too fkn COLD. Not good for golf mate....
I make you right mate 👍🏻
Portugal and Spain nature is so bland. Poland is poverous and cold. SE Asia you will always be a 2nd class citizen (lived there for 5 years), and eat on plastic coca-cola chairs mostly. Plus walk in nature you'll get eaten by bugs. Been to most places, and the nature in East Devon is hard to beat, plus slow pace of life, low crime, and low img.....but $$$$. UK there are ways around the nasty system.
Spain, maybe. But Portugal…for real? It’s beautiful
@@mrdamianking Did many years in Spain and know Portg.....barren Olives...arid yellow in summer....damp in winter....zero wildlife. Not ur people. But I get it if you need to get out UK. I spent 20y out....returned recently...and love the nature. Stay clear or towns, citys, and matrix. Visit Asia for Jan-Mar. Im 50 now tho.....so everyone has diff perspective...and pockets.
Nature in Spain and Portugal is bland but the nature in the UK, which is one of the most nature depleted countries on the planet, is suddenly fantastic?
North and North West Spain may pleasantly surprise you, especially Galicia. You won't find many brits holidaying there, you won't even find many Spaniards holidaying there. Amazing food, endless outdoor activities, mountains and beaches. If you learn Spanish as well it's a great base from which to branch out into Latin America. Which is a whole new adventure waiting for you. Good luck on your search! I am in a similar position to you but have spent time in South America rather than Asia.
@rorytimms3703 I know Spanish. North West Spain is non stop rain. East Devon isn't depleted... Nor Somerset.
I recently returned from northern Spain and loved it. Headed to the coast (Santander) and loved the City. I need to explore inland Northern Spain more and excited to do so. Will check out Galicia for sure
Interesting video! (You deserve way more subscribers) Rural East Europe during summer and SE Asia during vinter! Homesteading and hunting!? The Nordics perhaps?