Thursday, September 29, 2011

JC Comments on Marc Faber Interview on CNBC

http://retirecheap.asia   I get a lot of correspondence and try to reply to most of it. I received this link  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri8_ux8ZCL0&feature=relmfu
in an email from my website from Les. Thanks Les. Anyway, I think you should watch and maybe pick up a few tidbits of wisdom. Here is my response to this video from another Thai resident.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Why This Man Had to Come Back to Thailand

http://retirecheap.asia  People who travel either end up loving the experience of different cultures which include the sounds, smells tastes and well, other things or they end up disliking the adventure aspect and want to go back and curl up in their comfort zone no matter how uncomfortable that zone has become. They like it because it is familiar. In this video I interview Bruce. He has a passion for Southeast Asia and will soon become what I call a RIPper (Retiree In Paradise). Find out why he loves it here and what his strategy is to make retiring in Thailand a reality.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

JC, Where Did the Honesty Go?

http://retirecheap.asia  Sometimes it hits me, the differences in the cultures between Southeast Asia and the West. Some of the values we should be taking for granted, we have lost. The society in the West has evolved into something that people have become accustomed to and don't even realize. What a refreshing feeling it is when it dawns on me that I don't live in a fear based society anymore. I live in a place where you can talk to strangers, and even trust that your unattended personal belongings won't be surrounded by hazmat! Check it out.

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Upsides and Downsides to Living in a Smaller Thai City

http://retirecheap.asia  As foreigners living anywhere we want to have things around us that make us feel good. There are both tangible and intangible things that fall into this category. So what would be the upside and downside to living in a smaller Thai city? Watch and find out.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

RetireCheap.Asia is Ranked by Google as a PR5! THANKS!

Thanks to my loyal viewers our website http://retirecheap.asia has now been ranked a PR5 by Google after only 8 months. This means we can get some site sponsors and I can go out and make even better videos. Check out the video and see what you've done by spreading the word about the site. Thanks again. If you have a product or service that you feel helps our viewers "Get More Life for Less Money" and would like to purchase a link on our home page then go to http://retirecheap.tv/sponsor/become-a-sponsor for more information.

Sunday, September 11, 2011

Pattaya- Walking Street Prices of Drinks and Talking to Strangers

http://retirecheap.asia  Some viewers think that cheap prices can only be found off the beaten path. That's not true. Check out a few of the prices of beer and liquors on the World Famous Walking Street in Pattaya. OH. And is it OK to go up and talk to complete strangers in Thailand? Check it out and see.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Larry Crowne (Tom Hanks movie) in Thailand



http://retirecheap.asia Many people around the world are facing challenges they have never dealt with before in their lives. People's identities are being challenged in addition to their financial challenges. I just saw the movie Larry Crowne, yes we get first run movies, and it was great. It demonstrates that we shouldn't judge an event for what it appears to be on the surface. Who knows, just like Tom in the movie, you might end up with a much better life. And it never would have happened if it wasn't for these so called "bad" events happening in your life. Hopefully I am helping in some way to see that "There's always an option" and sometimes those options are even better than the so-called great life of the past.

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Twenty Dollar Hotel Oasis in Chiang Mai

http://retirecheap.asia Whether you are living in Southeast Asia or just visiting you will notice that the amount of activity and noise of cities is hard to get away from. Well if you like your quiet garden, a beautiful swimming pool, great food, and a helpful and happy staff then this place is for you. Check out this hotel a short walk from the old city.



Thursday, September 1, 2011

Fan Comes to Thailand -- His Thoughts About Retirement Here

A fan and potential "Ripper" (Retiree In Paradise) has come to visit here in Thailand. Listen as I interview him about his opinions about the Thai people, the best places he's visited and the cost of things like medical care here in Thailand.