All nine! (1) Saigon, Vietnam (2) Bangkok, Thailand (3) Sendai, Japan (4) Ubud, Bali (5) Hanoi, Vietnam (6) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (7) Sandai, Japan (8) Osaka, Japan (9) Jontian Beach(?), Thailand (10) Wongamat(?) Beach, Thailand
Thanks for this amazing guide on affordable cities in Asia! Your detailed breakdown really helps in planning future travels, especially for older adults considering similar journeys. A couple of years ago, I went on a solo trip to Asia as a new retiree and widow, and it’s great to see other videos that resonate with this experience. I hope to inspire others as well with my videos on Taipei, Singapore, Malaysia, and Phuket. Keep up the great work!
Good video. What were the names of the condos you stayed in in Jomtien and Wongamat? Also, it seems like you say almost every place you stay is one of your favorite places. I think an interesting video would be a list of the cities you stayed in where you didn't like it or wouldn't go back and why.
You guys seem like such a genuine, laid back, fun loving complimentary couple awesome channel! I am looking to move to Thailand with 2 kids ages 7 & 11 any info or advice for families ?
Thank you as always for such great info! So Singapore would be considered expensive? I have my eye on Singapore and the Airbnb lodging seems reasonable.
I have been following this channel for a while and found it interesting and informative. I’ve also heard about Thailand being cheap very often but when I look the flights prices are very expensive. You mentioned a budget about $3000 a month is that including flights? Can you do a video about where to find cheap flights for those destinations?
Google Flights is one of the better sites to compare airline prices. But after finding the flight you want, I would book directly with the airline. If there are delays or cancellations and you booked with an agency, it can be a hassle to get your ticket switched/refunded (the airline will tell you to contact the ticket agency). But if you book directly with the airline, the airline will reschedule your ticket...and you are normally at the airport, so easy to deal with thew airline ticket agent.
We came from Vietnam so it was just $100, but we usually spend $600-$700 one way. Better though is to take a repositioning cruise. Yes, you don't want to be flying to Asia for just one week.
Depends on what you compare to. Saigon, Bangkok, KL, anywhere in Japan much safer than US cities. Asian cities rank very low for crime and danger for travelers.
Yes, it was. We did like it, but we like The Palm at Wongamat better. Jomtien was a little more crowded than we like. It's a beautiful building though. Incredible really.
depends on your passport. google the wikipedia page “visa requirements for XYZ citizens” changing XYZ to your country. check the official government website for the destination to get details.
You commented that you wondered why places popular to Australian and New Zealander travelers weren't so expensive. It might have to do with the fact their currencies are much lower than yours. It costs about $1.50 on average of their currencies to buy $1 of yours. They also do not have tipping cultures and do not tend to bring them overseas with them. I'm in Canada, our currency is also close to $1.50 to $1 of yours. We do have a ridiculous tipping culture here, but I research the local culture prior to tarvelling overseas and adopt it. Regardless, what often seems cheap to you isn't necessarily cheap to me because my benchmark is different, even in Vancouver, where we live. Your monthly travel budget is higher than our combined pension once converted to USD. We are fortunate enough to own an apartment and have for decades, so we do not need to contend with the extremely high housing costs. Yes, all related costs like insurance, property tax, maintenance fees, etc increase every year, but it is still more economical for us here than elsewhere, particularly given that one of us has health issues and is nearly 70. The latter 2 making travel medical insurance very costly.
All nine! (1) Saigon, Vietnam (2) Bangkok, Thailand (3) Sendai, Japan (4) Ubud, Bali (5) Hanoi, Vietnam (6) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (7) Sandai, Japan (8) Osaka, Japan (9) Jontian Beach(?), Thailand (10) Wongamat(?) Beach, Thailand
Da Nang. Nha Trang Vietnam
Thanks
Malaysia is one of my faves. 90 day visa and inexpensive food and lodging!
Awesome food too!
Omg! It's so much fun to watch your channel! My imagination has no limits 😊 very inspiring ❤
Thanks for this amazing guide on affordable cities in Asia! Your detailed breakdown really helps in planning future travels, especially for older adults considering similar journeys. A couple of years ago, I went on a solo trip to Asia as a new retiree and widow, and it’s great to see other videos that resonate with this experience. I hope to inspire others as well with my videos on Taipei, Singapore, Malaysia, and Phuket. Keep up the great work!
Thank you guys. This is great information. You’ve encouraged me to visit Asia. 0:11
Thank you guys. This is great information. You’ve encouraged me to visit Asia.
Great list of cities. Want to visit them all. Been to all those countries, but not all the cities.
Thanks for the video! Found a unit in the Thailand condo (with the hot tub!) that I'll certainly be looking at for a future stay.
Awesome! Really a beautiful building and right next to the night market!
Good video. What were the names of the condos you stayed in in Jomtien and Wongamat? Also, it seems like you say almost every place you stay is one of your favorite places. I think an interesting video would be a list of the cities you stayed in where you didn't like it or wouldn't go back and why.
Good idea! In Jomtien, the Copacabana and in Wongamat the Palm. Allie has tours of them on her travel Thailand channel.
Thanks for another great video with lots of useful information!
Glad it was helpful!
can you spell the locations? I can't find some of them based on only sound 😅
Found in their description…
“We discuss Osaka, Ubud, Bangkok, Wongamat, Jomtien, Sendai and several more.”
You guys seem like such a genuine, laid back, fun loving complimentary couple awesome channel! I am looking to move to Thailand with 2 kids ages 7 & 11 any info or advice for families ?
Have you thought of the Philippines? They are super friendly people and English is very commonly spoken there.
Though Thailand has tons of options
You are right about Sendai. I am in Sendai now close to the the train station east exit. Food is so cheap and $1hit almost 160 yen this week.
Great video. Thanks. Which affordable city would you recommend that has low humidity. I live in a dry climate and I would not enjoy high humidity.
Great video. Thanks for sharing. It would greatly appreciated if shared some of the hotels you stayed at please. Thank you
I've been to some of these, I want to go to all of them! Thanks!
Did you get an AirBnB in Japan or Vietnam? If you rented, did you sign leases or how did that work?
Thank you as always for such great info! So Singapore would be considered expensive? I have my eye on Singapore and the Airbnb lodging seems reasonable.
I have been following this channel for a while and found it interesting and informative. I’ve also heard about Thailand being cheap very often but when I look the flights prices are very expensive. You mentioned a budget about $3000 a month is that including flights? Can you do a video about where to find cheap flights for those destinations?
I thought about this. You definitely need to spend a few months in Asia to make up for the travel costs. Looks like flights are about 1300 each.
Google Flights is one of the better sites to compare airline prices. But after finding the flight you want, I would book directly with the airline. If there are delays or cancellations and you booked with an agency, it can be a hassle to get your ticket switched/refunded (the airline will tell you to contact the ticket agency). But if you book directly with the airline, the airline will reschedule your ticket...and you are normally at the airport, so easy to deal with thew airline ticket agent.
We came from Vietnam so it was just $100, but we usually spend $600-$700 one way. Better though is to take a repositioning cruise. Yes, you don't want to be flying to Asia for just one week.
You never mention Singapore. I lived there for a year when I was 10 and loved it. Is it too expensive now?
Thanks so much!
You're welcome!
Which app(s) do you use to order delivery food all over Asia?
Grab, and sometimes Food Panda
Hello! Would you recommend these places for a solo traveler particularly for safety? TY
Depends on what you compare to. Saigon, Bangkok, KL, anywhere in Japan much safer than US cities. Asian cities rank very low for crime and danger for travelers.
Yes, very much
Is the Jomtien condo building Copacabana? If so, did you like it?
Yes, it was. We did like it, but we like The Palm at Wongamat better. Jomtien was a little more crowded than we like. It's a beautiful building though. Incredible really.
Headed there now to watch! Thank you 🙏
What are tourist visas like for these places?
depends on your passport. google the wikipedia page “visa requirements for XYZ citizens” changing XYZ to your country. check the official government website for the destination to get details.
They are all easily obtainable
Have y'all been to the Philippines?
Soon!
You should mention my city, Sanaa, Yemen too.
Sanaa is beautiful in pictures!
You miss Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Which is the safest? Bangkok?
Where do you find the apartments that you stay in while traveling?
Airbnb usually
I think Americans drive the prices higher because they often try to take their tipping culture to other countries.
I’m looking forward to time in Asia in 2025. It’s definitely a place for the pensioners budget.
Yes it is!
You commented that you wondered why places popular to Australian and New Zealander travelers weren't so expensive. It might have to do with the fact their currencies are much lower than yours. It costs about $1.50 on average of their currencies to buy $1 of yours. They also do not have tipping cultures and do not tend to bring them overseas with them. I'm in Canada, our currency is also close to $1.50 to $1 of yours. We do have a ridiculous tipping culture here, but I research the local culture prior to tarvelling overseas and adopt it. Regardless, what often seems cheap to you isn't necessarily cheap to me because my benchmark is different, even in Vancouver, where we live. Your monthly travel budget is higher than our combined pension once converted to USD. We are fortunate enough to own an apartment and have for decades, so we do not need to contend with the extremely high housing costs. Yes, all related costs like insurance, property tax, maintenance fees, etc increase every year, but it is still more economical for us here than elsewhere, particularly given that one of us has health issues and is nearly 70. The latter 2 making travel medical insurance very costly.
It’s gotten to the point if I can’t watch and I know I can’t watch I hit the like button then close the video. Yep 😂
Make the most of how far your dollar goes because the dollar strength wont last forever. Other countries around the world are fed up with it.
These aren't cheap places for South East Asia.. but interesting I guess
What’s the name of the hotel you stayed in Bangkok?
Thanks!
The Bangkok Sathorn (condo)