I will be in Jomtien in Jan 2025...But before that I will be on my travels in retirement starting October 2024....Bali, Bangkok, Hua Hin, Cambodia, Vietnam, Da Nang, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, then Jomtein........who knows after that...Your videos have inspired me to get moving around the world.....Keep up the good work and stay safe while travelling...🙂
Great video! I pack very similar. Being a former Marine, every trip is handled like a military operation. I once said there are two typed of travelers…the ones with straps on their luggage and the ones with wheels on their luggage. Now that I’m 67 I finally bought a great Travelpro carry on bag with wheels. It’s so much easier to get through airports with. I use it together with a small backpack. Having also worked in the airline industry, I also believe that there are only two types of luggage… carry on luggage and lost luggage. Keep up the great content.
I really enjoy how you bend your videos . Meaning how you talk about what you bring in your backpack and then get something to eat . Thanks for sharing …
Great tips for light travels. We also have our emergency cash online with Schwab Bank so we can withdraw cash without any atm service charges. Sharing is caring as life is short to do the things we don't love doing. Peace out!
Ok, found the packing vid... nope, way to light.😂 In hot, humid weather I bring moisture wicking shirts. I like the Greg Norman polo's. The ones with the shark. They work great. Asia has a lot of wicking shirts at a much cheaper price. Bring one pair of khaki long pants one size larger than you normally wear with a travel belt (all plastic, no need to remove at TSA and infinitely adjustable.) for plane rides. More comfort than sweats. Loosen when sitting for hours. Tighten when walking. One long sleeve shirt for cold flights and nice restaurants.
I’m coming in September, one carry on bag that’s it that’s all. Last time I travelled to that part of the world I had a massive backpack, smaller carry on and was a pain in the a$$
That's a crazy amount of pills to carry around, but each to their own. That pastry vendor that you purchased the sausage roll from is a well known face in Pattaya her pies and pasties are delicious.
Outside of Europe I always bring a mosquito net. In Indonesia alone there have have been 475 dengue deaths the last four months. Transmission of serious diseases and viruses such as malaria, dengue virus, Zika and West Nile virus etc. can lead to disabling and potentially deadly effects...encephalitis, meningitis and microcephaly etc. I fkin hate mosquitoes.
Always great info. I wonder about street food when I lived in Mexico I avoided it mostly. My wife ate it often. How safe and clean is it in Thailand? Thanks!
Love your content! New subscriber. Just trying to help aspirin and coke is a time bomb acid for your stomach. Eliminate french fries and less western food(hamburger, gravy) and embrace more SE Asia food and keep walking your cholesterol will naturally go down. Keep up great work!👍🏽 You've inspired me to visit new countries! Thanks😊
@@RetireandGo Yeah the acid in pop is horrible even diet. Diet soda has been linked to cancer because artificial sweetener. If want something sweet replace soda with fruit smoothie which is healthy for you because of fruits. Thanks for reading my rant😂
It’s a great way to go I support your idea! I’m now using a light saber looking selfie stick with tripod opening handle It was $15 in Thailand Works pretty good
Hi, love your videos, so insightful and relevant. I wanted to ask you about the O’neill nomadic shorts you mentioned in this video. Can you tell me the exact name of them as I tried to search for Nomadix but was unable to find them. Thanks in advance and keep up the great work. Michael
Ok I added a pinned comment with this information and a link in description Thank you for the heads up I needed to be specific on these So many models ! Haha
let me add some items to the pack, such as a travel bottle or tablets of Pepto Pismal (not avaible in Asia). Excellent for travel stomach ailments. Also, try and get a script of Septra DS, good to take if you get a really bad case of dysentery
I wanted to see the backpack with all that stuff in it!!! I can pack my backpack, but then there's no room for clothes. one pair of shorts? I would assume in addition to the ones you had one when filming??
Yes two swim shorts essentially With pockets Light quick dry In many of the hotel review clips you can see the pack filled on the bed I’ll work on this Thank you !
Jomtien has some nice ones for sure Are you using Expedia? I use Expedia, I put the price range for the city at 16 to 20 dollars That’s the sweet spot for Thailand
@@RetireandGo thank you, I did try that but didn't get a result. It's all good, I can just walk the beach Rd and look for it. Thanks for the recommendation. I have my fave little family-run place that I find myself eating at most days but always good to try a new one. Thanks again for the great content, I always get something new from every video.
Great question Yes I travel with only one backpack My hotel rooms cost 20 dollars or less a night in south East Asia I leave the bag and clothing in the room when I leave It’s a standard hotel room I travel with a padlock for lock up needs but I’m usually in a hotel room
Hey there I’m one of ur subscribers and after watching ur videos I sold everything and now I’m here in jomtien beach I would love to have a coffee with you if you have a chance I’m staying at copacabana let me know it would be awesome if you can make it 🙏🏻
How interesting! What an exciting time for you Please tell us a little more about your story No specific information of course Sold everything? I love it! Jomtien is nice On a long visa?
CASH CASH CASH!! - Ok so I go on a trip for a couple of months, don't want to get hammered with ATM fees, e.g. take out $1k its about $40-50 in fees!! So do you use ATM's primarily and just take money out as you go and cop the ATM fees or do you carry cash and if so do you keep any at your hotel? I don't trust the hotel room safes, I am sure the staff have the override code and thieves too so I never use them so sometimes I will lock a bit of cash in my luggage and spare ATM card but carry mostly bulk of cash with me which is risky, I don't like it but I can't see any other choice - What do you do?
Yes totally digital I use a CPA that does everything and saves me thousands in taxes. Please please hire a CPA Signatures are digital Everything is emailed Payments to CPA, State and federal are all online
On street sausage roll 3 bucks ! What happened to all the food deals on the street...I watched a video from a few months ago and you were getting huge plates of food at an inside sit down for 3 bucks....
again Mr travel and go knows what he's speaking about. If nothing else if you see his mindset easy-going, cool no issues... The thais like that and the Thai women find it attractive. do not go there and be pushy or arrogant or such. I lived in this area of Thailand for years...now spending some time in Central America. If you are from the West laid back cool and respectful it will go beyond measures with the locals the staff and yes the adult Thai women. A few times I've seen a Westerner yelling at a waitress to get them a drink now... You do not want to lose "face" in Thailand... Those that have been to Thailand know what that phrase means. I think this guy is former military and his organization shows in. I am myself and I served as a US contractor in the Middle East for many years. If you are traveling like he is or say for 3 to 6 months you should be taking those meds with you. be stuck somewhere or even a remote beach and have diarrhea or a cut or something. then you wish you brought it with you while sitting on the toilet.. in your hotel. For me the meds I carry/travel I usually pick up in a country that I like that brand..of medicine the best. Of course I mean best quality. I take a thyroid medicine and the best form of that I found outside the US is in Peru of a German company. other than that go to Thailand and try to fight off the girls...and their sensuality. you will "lose" every time!
No underwear Shorts are made from quick dry swim suit material Spare reading glasses but no spare sunglasses ( $3 by the way :-) Hat nope, sun block stick Pajamas? Haha :-)
It’s a good question I visited China a few years ago I do not plan to return though Just Southeast Asia and most likely I’ll visit South Korea and Japan soon
Your diet is horrible for someone with cholesterol issues. Also as a person with heart disease that takes an 81 mg aspirin daily. It's now not recommended to take insaids AKA Ibuprofen as it increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. Better to use acetaminophen Tylenol. Just thought I would offer up some heart healthy advice. Enjoy.
I will be in Jomtien in Jan 2025...But before that I will be on my travels in retirement starting October 2024....Bali, Bangkok, Hua Hin, Cambodia, Vietnam, Da Nang, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, then Jomtein........who knows after that...Your videos have inspired me to get moving around the world.....Keep up the good work and stay safe while travelling...🙂
This is awesome !
What a schedule
Incredible !
Keep us updated
Plans on social media perhaps ?
Great video! I pack very similar. Being a former Marine, every trip is handled like a military operation. I once said there are two typed of travelers…the ones with straps on their luggage and the ones with wheels on their luggage. Now that I’m 67 I finally bought a great Travelpro carry on bag with wheels. It’s so much easier to get through airports with. I use it together with a small backpack. Having also worked in the airline industry, I also believe that there are only two types of luggage… carry on luggage and lost luggage.
Keep up the great content.
Thank you for this comment
I do find military travelers to be well organized, light packers
ha ha.. lost luggage :)
@@MountainGoat67 just one backpack
That’s it
I just weighed it in Indonesia.. 8.9 kg
Incredible!
***Exact Shorts Model***
TRVLR Expedition Hybrid Short
The absolute best
Passport pocket
Zippered pockets
Thumbs up 👍 Chris
Thank you so much
Have a great day
hey…that’s my old neighborhood! :) I miss that place. Thanks for the packing info!
You are most welcome
Thank you for your informative videos on cruise ship life!
Where are you off to next?
@@RetireandGo 3 weeks of alaska cruising then off to Bangkok for a couple months
@30AndAWakeUp oh that’s great
I took a cruise from seattle to Alaska
It was a beautiful journey
I love cruise life haha
Love your presentation and meaningful conversation! Thank you. 💐🙏🏽🫶
Thank you
I appreciate this kind feedback :-)
I really enjoy how you bend your videos . Meaning how you talk about what you bring in your backpack and then get something to eat .
Thanks for sharing …
Thank you for this feedback :-)
I try to bring a little of the lifestyle into each video regardless of the overall topic.
I appreciate this feedback!
Great tips for light travels. We also have our emergency cash online with Schwab Bank so we can withdraw cash without any atm service charges. Sharing is caring as life is short to do the things we don't love doing. Peace out!
Thank you for this information!
It is appreciated
@@RetireandGo Schwab will credit any ATM charges back to your account at the end of each month!
Ok, found the packing vid... nope, way to light.😂
In hot, humid weather I bring moisture wicking shirts. I like the Greg Norman polo's. The ones with the shark. They work great. Asia has a lot of wicking shirts at a much cheaper price. Bring one pair of khaki long pants one size larger than you normally wear with a travel belt (all plastic, no need to remove at TSA and infinitely adjustable.) for plane rides. More comfort than sweats. Loosen when sitting for hours. Tighten when walking. One long sleeve shirt for cold flights and nice restaurants.
Haha I understand
You can add an over the shoulder bag
Still no check in luggage
@@RetireandGo I travel with a 22" spinner carry-on and small backpack. Enough clothes for 7 - 10 days.
@@darrylk808 oh my that’s a nice set up
Enjoy your channel and content! Starting my retirement travel journey in less than 20 mos. Appreciate the packing information!
That’s fantastic
I’m glad to read your wonderful journey is going to begin
Yes, I’m trying to do a pack video about two times a year maybe three
I love my iPhone 15 pro max, the battery literally will last 24 hours even being on it all day. I stopped carrying a portable charger.
It’s an incredible phone !
The cameras are cinematic
The chip can edit 4K film!
So good man. Not everyone can pack that light but.. I definitely can 😉.. that sausage roll looked good 👍 thanks for the insight
Absolutely!
Thank you for all the great music you bring to the world
@RetireandGo My pleasure always brother
You’ve got enough medication to fix almost any ailment! More medicine than clothes. Keep up the travels
Haha true good point
That’s important for remote locations
And I guess being a 50 year old haha
Very informative video Chris...thank you for sharing
You make it look so easy hehehehe
Thank you so much
I’m getting a little better at packing each year haha
Outstanding work brother, thanks for the information, PEACE!!!
You are most welcome !
Have a great week
I’m coming in September, one carry on bag that’s it that’s all. Last time I travelled to that part of the world I had a massive backpack, smaller carry on and was a pain in the a$$
Oh this is great!
You will be so comfortable
That's a crazy amount of pills to carry around, but each to their own.
That pastry vendor that you purchased the sausage roll from is a well known face in Pattaya her pies and pasties are delicious.
Yes true she is known :-)
Great meat pies and sausage rolls
excellent
Thank you :-)
Have a great weekend
Thanks for the great information
You are absolutely welcome
Have a great day
Awesome video,Thanks a lot.
You are most welcome :-)
Have a great week
My upcoming vacation in June is a trial run for my perpetual travel packing. Can't wait! About 8kgs including the laptop (13" M3 MacBook Air).
That’s a nice travel laptop for sure
This will be a good trial run!
Keep us updated !
I’ll be in Pattaya June!👍
Very nice !
You will really enjoy it
Hop the ferry over to Koh Larn for two days too
I’m excited for you !
Outside of Europe I always bring a mosquito net.
In Indonesia alone there have have been 475 dengue deaths the last four months.
Transmission of serious diseases and viruses such as malaria, dengue virus, Zika and West Nile virus etc. can lead to disabling and potentially deadly effects...encephalitis, meningitis and microcephaly etc.
I fkin hate mosquitoes.
That’s a great idea!
Brand name ? Cost?
@@RetireandGo I bought my last mosquito net on Temu for just USD 12.
200 cm x 200 cm x 200 cm.
It weighs about100 grams.
@@RetireandGo I bought my last mosquito net from
Temu for just USD 12. 200 cm x 200 cm x 200 cm.
It weighs about 100 grams.
@@LarsAndersen-ig9yt light and great price
Always great info. I wonder about street food when I lived in Mexico I avoided it mostly. My wife ate it often. How safe and clean is it in Thailand? Thanks!
Thailand is very low crime
The street foods are cheap and fresh
There is a trash issue in Thailand but it’s getting better
Love your content! New subscriber. Just trying to help aspirin and coke is a time bomb acid for your stomach. Eliminate french fries and less western food(hamburger, gravy) and embrace more SE Asia food and keep walking your cholesterol will naturally go down. Keep up great work!👍🏽 You've inspired me to visit new countries! Thanks😊
You have good points !
I drink diet
Still not good
@@RetireandGo Yeah the acid in pop is horrible even diet. Diet soda has been linked to cancer because artificial sweetener. If want something sweet replace soda with fruit smoothie which is healthy for you because of fruits. Thanks for reading my rant😂
My doctor stopped recommending low dose aspirin. Might want to check that. Great video. Guess no underwear or socks ? 😅
No underwear or socks that’s right haha
The warm weather helps with this lifestyle as well
I am considering becoming a digital nomad for a couple of years, so good info for me. @11:00 I wonder, what selfie stick you are using 😉
It’s a great way to go
I support your idea!
I’m now using a light saber looking selfie stick with tripod opening handle
It was $15 in Thailand
Works pretty good
Hi, love your videos, so insightful and relevant. I wanted to ask you about the O’neill nomadic shorts you mentioned in this video. Can you tell me the exact name of them as I tried to search for Nomadix but was unable to find them. Thanks in advance and keep up the great work. Michael
Ok here is the exact model
TRVLR Expedition Hybrid Shorts
They are unbelievable
Zipper pockets
Passport secret pocket
Ok I added a pinned comment with this information and a link in description
Thank you for the heads up
I needed to be specific on these
So many models ! Haha
@@RetireandGothank you
let me add some items to the pack, such as a travel bottle or tablets of Pepto Pismal (not avaible in Asia). Excellent for travel stomach ailments. Also, try and get a script of Septra DS, good to take if you get a really bad case of dysentery
Good thoughts ! Thank you !
Got another one for ya
For the few pieces of clothing you have
When and where do you do laundry?
Great question!
I use a Downey packet for 25 cents in the sink with hot water from the shower
Wash my clothes
Hang them
Dry by morning
I pack for 10 months which is alot more
What had been invaluable is my leatherman and pair of full size sissors
I like my leatherman but I can’t see that getting through all the security checks unless you keep a checked bag at airports.
I don’t have check luggage
Only carry in backpack
No scissors or leatherman
You learn tricks like nail clippers haha
Yea need check bag for coffee kit oatmeal kit swim kit golf kit and sex kit
I like those shorts. Can you drop a link for the shorts?
I’ll look.
They are called O’Neil brand and model is Nomadix
They are light and quick dry like surf shorts
i also really like those shorts but google search brings up nothing. a link would be awesome!
Hi friend can you kindly tell me the shirt you have for sun where you get it I can't find any alfi shirt.thanks
Yes ok , Alfi is in Bali
Very light materials like air
Great for hot humid environments
You bring less in living abroad then i did 1 week vacation in Cuba thats nuts
Haha yes true
I travel very light
I wanted to see the backpack with all that stuff in it!!! I can pack my backpack, but then there's no room for clothes. one pair of shorts? I would assume in addition to the ones you had one when filming??
Yes two swim shorts essentially
With pockets
Light quick dry
In many of the hotel review clips you can see the pack filled on the bed
I’ll work on this
Thank you !
I suppose you don't need much clothes traveling through southeast Asian since it's hot climate zone. Everything dry quick after wash with hang dry.
Yes, all very true
Light quick dry and easy to wash right in my room with hot water from the shower and a 25 cent downy packet from 7-11 haha
Pls share the link for universal adapter pls.🙏🏻
Let me check on that
Have you looked on Amazon?
I think I
Got it at an airport travel store in Asia
you forgot LK metro. LOL. nice videos
Haha true
There is a good lamb kebab place there
If you're traveling alone, What do you do with your stuff íf you wanted to go for a swim in the ocean?
This is a very good question
In Asia people don’t steal like they do in the west
People will even stop other criminals
It’s very different
Aloha, any recommendations on hotels in Jomtien 4 or 5 star? Thanks in advance!
Jomtien has some nice ones for sure
Are you using Expedia?
I use Expedia, I put the price range for the city at 16 to 20 dollars
That’s the sweet spot for Thailand
When you do a larger purchase like a plane ticket or accommodations online is it worth getting a international travel credit card?
Yes i suggest a travel Visa card that does not charge international conversion fees
Wondering where the garden restaurant is located please? I tried to find it but no luck sadly. Thanks in advance
I’ll look into this
You may have to put the name into google maps or iPhone maps
@@RetireandGo thank you, I did try that but didn't get a result. It's all good, I can just walk the beach Rd and look for it. Thanks for the recommendation. I have my fave little family-run place that I find myself eating at most days but always good to try a new one. Thanks again for the great content, I always get something new from every video.
although you're packing very light. What do you do with your bag when you go out at night? hostel lockup? hotel room?
Great question
Yes I travel with only one backpack
My hotel rooms cost 20 dollars or less a night in south East Asia
I leave the bag and clothing in the room when I leave
It’s a standard hotel room
I travel with a padlock for lock up needs but I’m usually in a hotel room
Going to Laos again soon? Do you do meet and greets?
I may find my way there I’m looking at Vietnam soon
Also South Korea and Indonesia
@@RetireandGo Wow. You have lots of energy. I need months of home rest between travels.
Hey there I’m one of ur subscribers and after watching ur videos I sold everything and now I’m here in jomtien beach I would love to have a coffee with you if you have a chance I’m staying at copacabana let me know it would be awesome if you can make it 🙏🏻
How interesting!
What an exciting time for you
Please tell us a little more about your story
No specific information of course
Sold everything? I love it!
Jomtien is nice
On a long visa?
What size laptop is useful for you? 13", 15" ?
Great question
I use the smaller Microsoft surface
Light
Strong metal frame
CASH CASH CASH!! - Ok so I go on a trip for a couple of months, don't want to get hammered with ATM fees, e.g. take out $1k its about $40-50 in fees!! So do you use ATM's primarily and just take money out as you go and cop the ATM fees or do you carry cash and if so do you keep any at your hotel? I don't trust the hotel room safes, I am sure the staff have the override code and thieves too so I never use them so sometimes I will lock a bit of cash in my luggage and spare ATM card but carry mostly bulk of cash with me which is risky, I don't like it but I can't see any other choice - What do you do?
Start an account online with Charles Schwab
ATM fees overseas paid
Also , you can manage your investments overseas :-)
In what SE Asian countries can you purchase a Z-pak without a prescription? Cost?
Thailand
3 to 5 dollars
Walk into any pharmacy
@@RetireandGo Thank you!
Were you able to do your taxes digitally/remotely or did you need a family members help or have to come back home during tax season?
Yes totally digital
I use a CPA that does everything and saves me thousands in taxes. Please please hire a CPA
Signatures are digital
Everything is emailed
Payments to CPA, State and federal are all online
Are you down to just a carry on and able to stay that way? Do you need to check any baggage?
No check baggage
Just my backpack
And … I sold everything
I own nothing
At my brothers house I keep a duffel bag with like documents in it haha
On street sausage roll 3 bucks ! What happened to all the food deals on the street...I watched a video from a few months ago and you were getting huge plates of food at an inside sit down for 3 bucks....
I love those sausage rolls with gravy
What is the brand of your razor? thx
Great question
It’s the 5 blade schick
It’s incredible
I replace the blade monthly
Not a bad price that way
@@RetireandGo perfect, is it a size for travelling?
again Mr travel and go knows what he's speaking about.
If nothing else if you see his mindset easy-going, cool no issues... The thais like that and the Thai women find it attractive.
do not go there and be pushy or arrogant or such.
I lived in this area of Thailand for years...now spending some time in Central America.
If you are from the West laid back cool and respectful it will go beyond measures with the locals the staff and yes the adult Thai women.
A few times I've seen a Westerner yelling at a waitress to get them a drink now...
You do not want to lose "face" in Thailand... Those that have been to Thailand know what that phrase means.
I think this guy is former military and his organization shows in.
I am myself and I served as a US contractor in the Middle East for many years.
If you are traveling like he is or say for 3 to 6 months you should be taking those meds with you.
be stuck somewhere or even a remote beach and have diarrhea or a cut or something. then you wish you brought it with you while sitting on the toilet.. in your hotel.
For me the meds I carry/travel I usually pick up in a country that I like that brand..of medicine the best.
Of course I mean best quality. I take a thyroid medicine and the best form of that I found outside the US is in Peru of a German company.
other than that go to Thailand and try to fight off the girls...and
their sensuality.
you will "lose" every time!
Thank you for this great comment!
Have a good day
what is the total weight, in kilos, that you carry ?
Hmm good question
It’s pretty darn light haha
@@RetireandGo wonderful. So, also think of the money you save, when travelling by plane. Hardly any extras to pay.
@@clygnetrony very true
I want to buy a few shares of stocks every month while I’m retired
So you only own four shirts, and a couple of pairs of shorts? Seriously?
Not kidding
The military contractor clothing I wore in the Middle East is in a duffel bag in my brothers attic haha
My backpack is what I got
@@RetireandGo Wow. Unbelievable.
Enjoying your content. Keep up the good work!!
I travel with 3 shirts and 2 shorts. I never need more
Bathing suit, underwear, pajamas, hat, spare eyeglasses???
No underwear
Shorts are made from quick dry swim suit material
Spare reading glasses but no spare sunglasses ( $3 by the way :-)
Hat nope, sun block stick
Pajamas? Haha :-)
Would you be travelling to China ?
It’s a good question
I visited China a few years ago
I do not plan to return though
Just Southeast Asia and most likely I’ll visit South Korea and Japan soon
Are you based in China? It’s an interesting place
@@RetireandGo no just curious because didn't see any china videos. Am based in Singapore.
Your diet is horrible for someone with cholesterol issues. Also as a person with heart disease that takes an 81 mg aspirin daily. It's now not recommended to take insaids AKA Ibuprofen as it increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. Better to use acetaminophen Tylenol. Just thought I would offer up some heart healthy advice. Enjoy.
Thanks !
✌☮
Thank you and have a wonderful day :-)
No video is complete without out the pie lady
Haha true
She is a legend here