sarahJane211
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Hard to stay in Vietnam long time (unless you marry or impregnate a local), Philippines is way easier, with special VISA for US vets, and a vet hospital.I was looking into that also....and you can get a beautiful brand new apartment cheap, and the weather there is pretty nice. I had a few student tenants from there telling me about it and it peaked my interest. It could be an interesting place to spend a few winters at least.
I've spent the last 12 years in mainly Thailand, but also Philippines, Vietnam and Cambodia.
Cambodia VISA costs $300 for the over 55s, very cheap place to stay, but health care is a bit iffy, if that worries you.
I'd say $1,500/month if you want a regular woman in your bed.
But $1,000 is doable if you're a loner with a simple lifestyle.
Cannabis easily available in Cambodia and Vietnam for about $10 a quarter oz., not so easy in Hanoi for some reason.
Quality is variable, but it does the job.
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