After almost 5 months in SE Asia we decided to stay in one of the countries for longer than a month. We will give you an overview of our experiences in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and The Philippines – budget, safety, visa issues – all of that and more.
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20 Comments
For western people, it's better you choose Philippines, no languages barrier, Philippines adopt western culture
Can see and hear you well π
I think you can also do a student visa in Vietnam to live there longer, or teach English.
Nha Trang has many beautiful beaches and surrounding islands. Hopefully you two can spend good amount of time exploring them. βΊοΈ ππ
If you have time maybe check out Nha Trang University (NTU). π
Miss you so much
The city you chose sounds really interesting! We are in Bangkok right now, and despite loving the city, there is one aspect you didnβt mention, but that is a real dealbreaker for us: the pollution. We are definitely checking Aqi ratings before picking our next destination.
Hope you enjoy Nha Trang!
Thanks for the video and I'm looking forward to seeing more of Nha Trang. We finally, after nearly two years travelling have rented a place in the countryside of Thailand.
How about Da Lat, Vietnam. Really nice weather if you like cooler weather.
Thailand???? Yay!!! I need the low down on Phuket please, traveling from a poor economy in November.
How are property prices (apartments) in the city you are living in now?
Baguio The City of mountain one of the cold city in the Philippines .and English is a second language here in π΅π no language barrier !!
Actually as a tourist you can extend the Phillipine tourist visa for 3 years and much easier than Thailand . I'm currently in Thailand in Bankok , smog is terrible !!! YUK. Heading South for cleaner air . Also not many speak english well here in Thailand ,very little . In Malaysia most speak well as in the Phillipines too most speak very well in English . I would say that for english language Thailand is much like Indonesia , not many fluent english speakers. Glad you guys are doing well !! Just came back from nearly 2.5 months in TΓΌrkiye and loved it !!!
You cook ? Wonderful. Healthy
In the olden days malaysians spoke queen's English but in 1980s they taught conversational English. That is where the rotten English in school started until today.
Phone stolen from where?
I understand your craving for milk, cheese, pizza. Normal. Yes western food is expensive. Because they are imported.
Is hoi an , da nang cheaper than other places? I personally do not think beaches in Vietnam is nicer than other South east Asian countries.
Europeans and North Americans caused the least problem with Malaysia. So 90 days no issue. Most issues like overstaying comes from our neighbours especially Indonesians. They will overstay and build villages inside our jungle.
philippines in the best..