Download or read book Same Same But Different Searching for the Perfect Place to Retire in Thailand written by Gerald Hogg and published by Retirees Travel Guide Series. This book was released on 2020-08-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a saying in Thailand: "Same same but different." I asked a Thai lady once what the meaning was and she answered "You and me the same, but different", which I think sums it up. It has become quite a catchphrase here in Thailand, and it is seen on tee shirts, coffee mugs and heard all of the time, wherever you go. You might ask a local what's the best beer in Thailand, Chang, Leo or Singha? And the answer would generally be "Same same but different", or what's the difference between Thai red curry and Thai green curry? "Same same but different". So when I am asked what's it like retiring to and living in Thailand compared to Australia, England or the USA? My usual answer is, "Same same but different", very different, very cheap and very enjoyable. Thailand is a magical place and I feel blessed that I can live here. Thailand is within easy reach of many other Southeast Asian countries by airplane, car or bus, and I travel to these areas and try to have new experiences whenever I can. Being a retiree I have to look after my money to make sure that it doesn't run out before I do, so I always travel within my means, on a budget, and with a plan. It has been eighteen eventful months since I first arrived in Thailand to start my retirement. The time I have spent here has been full of highs and lows (mainly highs), and I know now that I made the right decision to make Thailand my new home. It hasn't been easy, in fact, if you have already read my first book, The Retire in Thailand Handbook (The first six months) you would have seen that it was quite difficult to establish myself here and sometimes very frustrating and time-consuming. That was then and this is now. After the first six months everything seemed to fall in to place. I moved from Phuket to Koh Samui and rented a nice villa on the beach. I met and fell in love with a beautiful Thai lady, who is now my partner. This book starts where the last one left off, in Phuket and will take you on an exciting journey through Thailand, stopping off at many of the cities and towns expat retirees now call home. I decided to take the road trip to find the ideal town in Thailand to eventually settle down and call home. Thailand has so many beautiful places to choose from, tropical Islands, beach resorts, rural towns, farming towns, large bustling cities, and fishing villages. The choice of where you may want to live depends on your outlook on life and how you want to enjoy spending your new life once you have retired. As Thailand is 95% Buddhist a lot of the attractions around Thailand's rural and inland areas revolve around Buddhist temples, markets and national parks are also a big feature in rural Thailand. Bangkok, the coastal areas and the beautiful islands offer more entertainment, amusements, and nightlife, but if you want to see the real Thailand, not just the Thailand that the tourist see you should head to the heartland, to places like Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Udon Thani, and Khon Kaen. Being on a pension, it was important for me to live within my means and within my budget, but I still wanted to be able to travel when I want to, and live my life to the fullest. To be able to do this and get the best deals you have to shop around. I am amazed at the people I have spoken to on my travels who have just booked their trip with a local travel agent, and not checked prices elsewhere. Though we may have traveled on the same airplane, gone on the same tour or be staying in the same hotel, the price I paid was sometimes half of what they had paid. This book will give you some great ideas on how you can save money when you travel, as well as an insight into great retirement areas within Thailand. The way I look at it, the more you save the more you can travel and enjoy your life and your retirement.
Download or read book How to Retire in Thailand and Double Your Income written by Godfree Ed. D. Roberts and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2016-12-20 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comfortable retirement on a fixed income in a warm, safe, friendly country? Where can I retire like that? In Thailand, where the Government's retirement services are designed for people on fixed incomes like Social Security. But can you retire on Social Security alone? Well, rents here run from $80-$280/mo., eating out 3x day costs $8 - total, and a large bottle of premium beer is $1.70. The warm weather encourages T-shirts and shorts year-round, the people are the friendliest on earth, and the streets are safe, even late at night. In the book you'll learn.. * How to live in comfort and beauty on a fixed income...starting now * Why your income doubles when you get to Thailand (hint: buying power) * How much you'll pay for quality for medical and dental care * How to earn money legally in Thailand the moment you arrive * How to understand Thai culture and fit in * How to use the Thai Government retirement services * How to pay for your entire trip and your accommodation * How to save 50% on your air fare Plus Useful Charts, Step-by-step Checklists, Detailed Budgets that fit Social Security incomes, and Helpful Guides to Preparing and Moving to Thailand. And you'll receive up-to-date maps, useful reviews and smart tips to help you get started. Amazingly comprehensive and extremely helpful. I worked out a detailed budget before I left home. - Krisztina Perematoni, Berkeley, CA, USA. I wish I'd read 'How to Retire in Thailand' before I started planning my retirement. I would have cashed out much sooner. - Steve Parkes, Goulburn, Australia Unless your pension's over 40,000 you ought to read this book. It opened our eyes to possibilities we never dreamed of. - Alpin McDowell, Glasgow, UK. Godfree Roberts earned his doctorate from UMass, Amherst, has lived in five countries and holds citizenship in two. He retired in Thailand for its combination of culture and cost. He founded ThailandRetirementHelpers.com to help others do the same. Readable, practical, brief: Save years of time and $1000s. Download your copy now. A Simple Program for Social Security Retirees Wanting Fun, Money, Freedom and a Better Life - by Godfree Roberts, Ed.D. 140 pages.
Download or read book Die with Zero written by Bill Perkins and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 2020 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A ... new philosophy and ... guide to getting the most out of your money--and out of life--for those who value memorable experiences as much as their earnings"--
Download or read book Bangkok Days written by Lawrence Osborne and published by North Point Press. This book was released on 2009-05-26 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A PASSIONATE, AFFECTIONATE RECORD OF ADVENTURES AND MISADVENTURES IN THE WORLD'S HOTTEST METROPOLIS Tourists come to Bangkok for many reasons—a sex change operation, a night with two prostitutes dressed as nuns, a stay in a luxury hotel. Lawrence Osborne comes for the cheap dentistry. Broke (but no longer in pain), he finds that he can live in Bangkok on a few dollars a day. And so the restless exile stays. Osborne's is a visceral experience of Bangkok, whether he's wandering the canals that fill the old city; dining at the No Hands Restaurant, where his waitress feeds him like a baby; or launching his own notably unsuccessful career as a gigolo. A guide without inhibitions, Osborne takes us to a feverish place where a strange blend of ancient Buddhist practice and new sexual mores has created a version of modernity only superficially indebted to the West. Bangkok Days is a love letter to the city that revived Osborne's faith in adventure and the world.
Download or read book Cashing in on the American Dream written by Paul Terhorst and published by Bantam. This book was released on 1988 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brilliant and practical five year plan for all who dream of retiring while they're young and healthy enough to enjoy it. Provides clear advice on how to overcome the personal, financial and psychological obstacles.
Download or read book Bangkok Beyond Travel Adventures written by Christopher Evans and published by Hunter Publishing, Inc. This book was released on 2009 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a guide to the most amazing city in Thailand, perhaps in all of the Far East - Bangkok - and to all the surrounding sites. This is based on sections extracted from the more comprehensive Hunter guide to the number-one tourist destination in Southeast Asia. The finest hotels, with impeccable service, cost a fraction of what you would pay elsewhere, and shoppers will never tire of the vast selections, from silk scarves and designer gowns to exotic jewelery. Try elephant trekking, sea canoeing or Thai massage. Taste the exquisite cuisine, explore mystic temples (30,000 of them!) and sail to unspoiled islands. "The Adventure Guides" are about living more intensely, waking up to your surroundings and truly experiencing all that you encounter. The regional chapters take you on an introductory tour, with stops at museums, historic sites and local attractions. Places to stay and eat; transportation to, from and around your destination; practical concerns; tourism contacts - it's all here! Detailed maps feature walking and driving tours. Then come the adventures - both cultural and physical - from canoeing and hiking to taking dance or cooking classes. This unique approach allows you to really immerse yourself in the local culture.
Download or read book Retirement Without Borders written by Barry Golson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-12-09 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barry Golson knows all about retiring abroad -- he and his wife, Thia, have lived in six different countries. Now they choose expatriate-friendly locales around the world for their low cost and their high quality of living and explain how to investigate and settle in each country with minimum hassle and maximum pleasure. Taking you step-by-step through the process of researching, testing, and finally living abroad, the Golsons' practical how-to guide covers all the major issues, including health care, finances, real estate, taxes, and immigration. Each location is profiled by an expatriate writer who has made that country his or her home and who knows how to answer all the questions about living richly and economically in some of the world's most beautiful places.
Download or read book Moving to Portugal Made Simple written by James Cave and published by Marchmont Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-27 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I want to move to Portugal but I don’t know where to begin...it’s all so complicated! Moving to another country can be complicated, but Moving to Portugal Made Simple is here to simplify the process. Whether you’re thinking about retiring here, raising a family, or starting a business, Moving to Portugal Made Simple will give you the information you need to join hundreds of thousands of others who’ve made the move to Portugal. In this practical step-by-step guide, from the same author of Portugalist.com, you’ll get answers to questions like: ✓ Why should I move to Portugal? ✓ Why shouldn’t I move to Portugal? ✓ What’s it like being an expat in Portugal? ✓ Where should I live? Lisbon? The Algarve? The Silver Coast? ✓ How do I get residency in Portugal? Do I need a visa? ✓ Do I need to learn Portuguese? ✓ What should I look for when buying a house? ✓ When will I be able to get Portuguese citizenship (and a Portuguese passport?) Are you ready to open the next chapter of your life? Join the hundreds of thousands who have traded in their old lives for a new life under the sun in Portugal.
Download or read book Retire Faster Smarter Richer written by Michaela Cavallaro and published by Centennial Books. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quitting the rat race ahead of schedule may sound like an impossible goal. Retire Smarter offers guidance on how to get there, while making your money last, and achieving personal fulfilment. Wiith a solid plan and careful attention to the details, you can say goodbye to the 9-to-5 and hello to a whole word of relaxation, travel and fun. This book takes a look at the many models for a modern retirement, and provides concrete advice for building the foundation you need to stop working. This comprehensive guide provides step-by-step information about saving and investing so you can achieve the early retirement of your dreams, plus guidance on healthcare, housing and other critical costs.
Download or read book How to Retire Overseas written by Kathleen Peddicord and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-05-08 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide for anyone dreaming of living in paradise when they retire. Whether motivated by a desire for adventure, or the need to make the most of a diminished nest egg, more and more Americans are considering an overseas retirement. Drawing on her more than three decades of experience helping people relocate happily and successfully, Kathleen Peddicord shows how living in an unconventional retirement destination can cost less than a traditional home in Florida or Arizona. Peddicord addresses all of the essential issues, including: • Finding a home to own or rent • Researching and understanding your tax liability • Obtaining health insurance and medical care • Avoiding common mistakes and pitfalls • Opening a bank account Whether readers are interested in relatively unknown havens like Nicaragua, well-traveled areas in Italy, or need some help deciding, How to Retire Overseas is the ultimate guide to making retirement dreams come true.
Download or read book What We Talk about when We Talk about Anne Frank written by Nathan Englander and published by Knopf Publishing Group. This book was released on 2012 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of the sensational national bestseller "For the Relief of Unbearable Urges" and "The Ministry of Special Cases" returns with a commanding new collection of short stories.
Download or read book 12 Things I Learned While Trying to Retire in Asia written by Gerald Ridge and published by Ridge Communications. This book was released on 2009-06-04 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Search for a place to retire and reattachment to the wisdom of our youth.
Download or read book Guide to Early Retirement written by Incomes Data Services and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guide to early retirement practice in the UK, with particular reference to related pension scheme and old age benefits - notes labour costs, examines redundancy, employee's Motivation and disability reasons for retiring early, and outlines characteristics of the job release scheme, phased retirement and flexible retirement age plans for aiding the transition from work. References.
Download or read book The International Living Guide to Retiring Overseas on a Budget written by Suzan Haskins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-03-17 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Achieve your dream of retiring abroad while on a budget The International Living Guide to Retiring Overseas on a Budget provides a detailed guide to one of the least-known but most effective retirement strategies in today's chaotic economic environment: retiring abroad. The premise is simple: Enjoy a happier, healthier, more fulfilling retirement than you could possibly afford in the U.S. or Canada by finding the right overseas retirement haven. The book reveals those affordable havens and the strategies for successfully making the move that could save your retirement. Aimed at retirees and near-retirees in the U.S. and Canada, this book's strategies apply just as well to younger people and people with families who are looking for ways to improve their quality of life while at the same time lowering their cost of living. It includes solutions for the challenges of continuing to work and earn money abroad, too. As long-time contributors to the acknowledged leader in the field, International Living, authors Suzan Haskins and Dan Prescher have at their disposal more than thirty years of International Living experience and expertise in the topic. They've been writing about living overseas for more than 12 years and have created their own broad and deep body of work, including regular blogs on the topic for Huffington Post and AARP. The authors include information and strategies that can be successfully applied by anyone regardless of their political or economic opinions. For anyone who wants a happier, healthier, more affordable life, The International Living Guide to Retiring Overseas on a Budget shows you how to enjoy the romance and excitement of living abroad on an affordable budget.
Download or read book A Year in Chiang Mai written by Alexander Gunn and published by Booksmango. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go on holiday and never go back? Alex and his wife Chrissy decided that if they were going to change their lives they had better do it before their 2 small children got too old and too settled. They gave up good jobs, put their house on the market, said goodbye to bemused friends and relatives, found new homes for their geese and goats and moved from rural England to the other side of the world. They chose the jungle city of Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand where they had no friends, no contacts and no income (and no geese or goats).A year later having survived near bankruptcy, rabies, cock fights, police road blocks, the mysterious elephant cowboys and a Yoda like monk who sold them a lucky charm wooden penis, they managed to set up what has become an award winning travel company, “The Life Change People”. This unusual business aims to change people’s lives in just 7 days. Reading this book might just change yours!
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