Comments on: Travel to develop your internet business – where to go http://www.retireyoungandwealthy.com/travel-to-develop-your-internet-business-where-to-go/ Tips, advice and experience for making money from anywhere in the world Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:41:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Mike http://www.retireyoungandwealthy.com/travel-to-develop-your-internet-business-where-to-go/comment-page-1/#comment-20367 Mike Sat, 23 Jun 2007 00:51:28 +0000 http://www.retireyoungandwealthy.com/travel-to-develop-your-internet-business-where-to-go/#comment-20367 Apartments and housing is usually cheap. I would say a very rough figure of $200 for something basic. Many places are furnished. Someone told me you can rent a room in a house for $80 a month in Hanoi. Of course you can also pay a lot more, but like anything in SE Asia, prices are completely negotiable! Did you have somewhere in particular in mind? Apartments and housing is usually cheap. I would say a very rough figure of $200 for something basic. Many places are furnished. Someone told me you can rent a room in a house for $80 a month in Hanoi. Of course you can also pay a lot more, but like anything in SE Asia, prices are completely negotiable! Did you have somewhere in particular in mind?

]]> By: Nick http://www.retireyoungandwealthy.com/travel-to-develop-your-internet-business-where-to-go/comment-page-1/#comment-20332 Nick Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:20:53 +0000 http://www.retireyoungandwealthy.com/travel-to-develop-your-internet-business-where-to-go/#comment-20332 Nice post, once again. Your original post on this subject really kind of inspired me, and it's something that I'll definitely consider sometime. Do you know where I can find more of "the numbers" about housing costs in SE Asia? Or do you have some to share Sip? Nice post, once again. Your original post on this subject really kind of inspired me, and it’s something that I’ll definitely consider sometime.

Do you know where I can find more of “the numbers” about housing costs in SE Asia? Or do you have some to share Sip?

]]> By: sipbkk http://www.retireyoungandwealthy.com/travel-to-develop-your-internet-business-where-to-go/comment-page-1/#comment-20188 sipbkk Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:19:36 +0000 http://www.retireyoungandwealthy.com/travel-to-develop-your-internet-business-where-to-go/#comment-20188 Hi Claire, I have been "hanging around" outside the US for the last couple of years, as Mike mentioned, several countries in SE Asia have become homes for many expats from the US, Europe, Australia, and NZ. It's definitely cheaper to stay here than in the US - I moved here from Atlanta (which is a cheap place to live by US standards). I head to NZ and Australia when I need a fix of "The West" - both are nice places. If you are thinking about working, NZ might be a better choice. I've read a couple news items where they say that their Citizens moving over to Australia, and leaving the country short handed in the IT field - if you're inclined, that might work to your advantage. Regards, Sip Hi Claire,

I have been “hanging around” outside the US for the last couple of years, as Mike mentioned, several countries in SE Asia have become homes for many expats from the US, Europe, Australia, and NZ. It’s definitely cheaper to stay here than in the US – I moved here from Atlanta (which is a cheap place to live by US standards).

I head to NZ and Australia when I need a fix of “The West” – both are nice places. If you are thinking about working, NZ might be a better choice. I’ve read a couple news items where they say that their Citizens moving over to Australia, and leaving the country short handed in the IT field – if you’re inclined, that might work to your advantage.

Regards,

Sip

]]> By: Mike http://www.retireyoungandwealthy.com/travel-to-develop-your-internet-business-where-to-go/comment-page-1/#comment-20187 Mike Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:18:54 +0000 http://www.retireyoungandwealthy.com/travel-to-develop-your-internet-business-where-to-go/#comment-20187 Claire, thanks for your comment. Yes, the economy is very strong right now and we basically have full-employment - the first time ever that I can remember (I am 34). If you have a skill that is in demand you should be able to find work. Which part of Australia are you thinking of? Sydney is expensive, but salaries are higher. If you can freelance, you will find it cheaper (like most places) by moving out of the city. NZ is also a good option. Their economy is also doing well but living costs are a little lower. Their dollar is very strong right now, or perhaps it is just the US dollar is weak. It is hard for me to say if you will be better/worse off financially. You have moving/set up costs to consider, but whole experience should be a rewarding one. Have you been to Australia before? It is probably a good idea to go there for a holiday first before you make the decision to move there. Also, please check out my new site: www.australiaforum.com All the best, Mike Claire, thanks for your comment. Yes, the economy is very strong right now and we basically have full-employment – the first time ever that I can remember (I am 34). If you have a skill that is in demand you should be able to find work.

Which part of Australia are you thinking of? Sydney is expensive, but salaries are higher. If you can freelance, you will find it cheaper (like most places) by moving out of the city.

NZ is also a good option. Their economy is also doing well but living costs are a little lower. Their dollar is very strong right now, or perhaps it is just the US dollar is weak.

It is hard for me to say if you will be better/worse off financially. You have moving/set up costs to consider, but whole experience should be a rewarding one.

Have you been to Australia before? It is probably a good idea to go there for a holiday first before you make the decision to move there.

Also, please check out my new site: http://www.australiaforum.com

All the best,
Mike

]]> By: Claire http://www.retireyoungandwealthy.com/travel-to-develop-your-internet-business-where-to-go/comment-page-1/#comment-20184 Claire Thu, 21 Jun 2007 13:55:37 +0000 http://www.retireyoungandwealthy.com/travel-to-develop-your-internet-business-where-to-go/#comment-20184 Hi Mike, Gee, thanks for answering this question more directly. I was actually looking to move to Australia from the U.S. I am looking at different options. They have business visas that are longer than tourist visas and I think their economy is very strong. Their housing prices though are too high! Here in N.C. I can get a nice mansion for what they want for a little apartment, even counting the exchange rate which isn't much different now. I hear New Zealand might be a better bet, but I don't know anyone in New Zealand. You are from Australia. If you were me, how would you approach moving to Australia from the U.S. Would it not be worth it financially? Claire Hi Mike,

Gee, thanks for answering this question more directly. I was actually looking to move to Australia from the U.S. I am looking at different options. They have business visas that are longer than tourist visas and I think their economy is very strong. Their housing prices though are too high! Here in N.C. I can get a nice mansion for what they want for a little apartment, even counting the exchange rate which isn’t much different now. I hear New Zealand might be a better bet, but I don’t know anyone in New Zealand. You are from Australia. If you were me, how would you approach moving to Australia from the U.S. Would it not be worth it financially?

Claire

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