Retire to Southeast Asia without the expensive first-year mistakes
For men over 55 thinking about Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam or Bali. Next Stop is a step-by-step plan. Pick the right city for your pension, know the months to go and the months to avoid, and sort the paperwork before you leave. Then meet people the slow, respectful way. No bars, no hype.
- One payment, no subscription
- 30-day refund, keep the files
- £37 in the UK
- Updated October 2026, including Thailand's new 30-day rule
Presented by John Parker, an AI-presented character. The facts are checked against official sources and dated.
You've watched the videos
One bloke says he lives on $900 a month. Another says he's never been happier. A third says he lost everything and can't afford to come home.
You're over 55. Maybe you've lost your wife, or your marriage. The house is quiet and the pension is fixed. And part of you wonders whether there's a warmer, kinder life out there, with someone to share it.
The trouble is, nobody puts the whole picture in one place. What it really costs. Which city suits which kind of man. Which months will make you miserable. What to sort in the UK before you go. And where people actually meet: the videos only ever show the bars.
Next Stop puts the whole picture in one place, with a source and a date beside every number.
Why you can trust the numbers
- Every cost, visa rule and date has a source and an as-of date printed beside it.
- It's updated for 2026: Thailand's 30-day visa-free rule, the Philippines' new retirement-visa deposits, and record floods in central Vietnam.
- It puts a UK State Pension next to the real monthly cost in 12 cities, and doesn't hide the gap.
- No sponsors. No insurance or visa-agent kickbacks hidden in the advice; any affiliate link is labelled.
What you'll be able to do
- Know your number. Put your pension into the calculator and see what a comfortable month costs in each city. About 20 minutes.
- Choose with your eyes open. Score 12 cities on what matters to you and end up with a shortlist of two.
- Pick your months. Avoid Chiang Mai's smoke season, Cebu's typhoons and Da Nang's floods.
- Leave the UK properly. Pension, tax form P85, bank, NHS, insurance before the age limits bite, your will. Notes for US and Australian readers too.
- Meet people the right way. Where people actually meet in each country, how to spot a scam, and how to handle family and money with respect.
- Test it before you commit. A six-week trial trip, planned week by week.
How it works
- Know your numberOpen the plan and fill in the Pension Budget Calculator. About 20 minutes.
- Pick two citiesScore the 12 cities and choose two for a trial trip.
- Go and lookFollow the 90-day checklist and the six-week trip plan. Don't move. Visit first.
Next Stop: The Southeast Asia Move Plan for Men Over 55
Six tools that do the work
- Pension Budget Calculator: the lean and comfortable month in 12 cities, every line priced and sourced
- City Picker Scorecard: eight criteria, weighted your way, down to a shortlist of two
- Best-Months Calendar: 12 cities by 12 months, coloured for heat, rain, haze and typhoons
- Six-week Trial Trip Planner: week by week, with a condo-viewing checklist
- "Talking to the Kids" guide: how to tell grown children about the move, and about a new partner
- 50 starter phrases in Thai, Cebuano, Tagalog, Vietnamese and Indonesian
Eight stations and 12 city guides
- Change Here
- Pick Your Line
- 12 Station GuidesHua Hin, Chiang Mai, Udon Thani · Cebu, Dumaguete, Davao · Da Nang, Nha Trang, Vung Tau · Sanur, Ubud, Lovina
- Before You Board
- Your First 30 Days
- Meeting Someone the Slow Way
- Signal Failure
- Mind the Gap
$47 One payment. £37 in the UK. Less than one wasted night in the wrong hotel, never mind a lost deposit. And it's a plan you can show the kids before you book anything.
The guarantee. Read it and use the calculator. If you don't think it was worth $47, email within 30 days for a full refund, and keep the files.
For you if
You're over 55 and seriously considering it. You're starting again after a loss or a divorce. You want honest numbers. You'd rather meet someone through friends, classes and community than in a bar.
Not for you if
You're after nightlife or paid company. You want someone to promise you a partner. You need legal or tax advice; for that, use a professional.
Questions
Is John Parker a real person?
No. John is an AI-presented character, and his stories are composites built from researched expat experiences. The facts are checked against official sources, which are listed inside with dates. The business that sells Next Stop is named at the bottom of this page.
Will this help me find a partner?
It shows where and how people meet in each country, how to avoid scams, and how to build something real. Nobody can promise you a relationship, and we don't.
Is this about bars or nightlife?
No. There's nothing about it, by design.
I'm American or Australian. Is it for me?
Yes. The cities, seasons and visas apply to everyone, and there are notes for US and Australian pensions.
Rules keep changing. Is it current?
It was last checked in October 2026, and the date is printed on every page. Always confirm with the official source linked beside each figure.
How do I get it? Do I need an account?
No account and no password. After you pay you get a personal page with everything on it, and we email you the link. Lose it, and the "Lost your link?" box at the bottom of this page sends it again.
Is this financial, legal or medical advice?
No. It's a planning guide that points to the official sources.
What if it's not for me?
Email within 30 days for a refund, and keep the files.
P.S. Twelve cities, the real monthly costs, the best months, the UK paperwork and the six-week trial trip, all in one plan for $47. If it isn't worth it to you, you get your money back and keep everything. Don't sell the house yet. Read this first.
Not ready? Get the free City Picker first: three criteria, 20 minutes, a shortlist of two.