EXPAT ESCAPE

The first-90-days course for moving to Thailand or Vietnam without getting clipped on rent, visas, phones, or dating. For men who are done researching and are ready to land. Just $67.

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From the Edge of David

SUBJ: So you want out?

You don't want to spend your first three months overpaying for a tourist apartment, burning money on ATM fees, running a sloppy tourist visa, and wondering why every woman you meet treats you like a wallet.

I've lived this in Thailand and Vietnam since 2011. Started teaching English abroad. Stayed. Built income online. Now based in Saigon. This is the course I wish I'd had: apartments, neighborhoods, SIMs, packing, banking, visa options that actually get used, scam patterns, and dating without acting like a tourist.

Who it's for

• Single men (young or old), divorced, or starting over
• Looking at Thailand or Vietnam first, not "anywhere in the world"
• Want a base, a phone, a lease, and a social life in the first month
• Fine with blunt advice

Who it's not for

• Couples or families looking for school and healthcare systems
• Anyone who wants me to file their visa or pick their apartment for them
• Guys whose whole plan is red light area bar-hopping and hoping it works out
• People who want a 20-hour "move anywhere on earth" course

One time fee, updates for life

When you buy, you get:

• Instant access to 30+ pieces of private content and growing (full-length guides, private videos, images, and more)
• One time fee, updates for as long as the program exists
• Content updated and expanded monthly based on your feedback, especially for changing visa laws in Southeast Asia
• Access from any device, anywhere in the world

Prepare to Move, First 48 Hours

Minimalist guide to moving light, lean and effective. What you need, what can be left behind.

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What to leave, what to bring.

Come find out how not to land with 50 pounds of gear you'll never use.

Learn how to set up banking so you pay zero in foreign transaction fees and don't get locked out of your home accounts the second you land.

The safety net most guys skip: insurance that actually pays out if you get in a motorbike accident or catch a tropical bug.

Finding Your Spot, From Hotel to Home

Stop browsing Airbnb, you're overpaying by 40% every month. I'll show you which neighborhoods work for single guys, close enough to the action but quiet enough to actually get work done.

How to negotiate a 6-month or 1-year lease that saves you thousands. How to set up utilities, high-speed internet, and a local SIM in under 60 minutes.

Within a week of landing, you have a home base, a working phone, a local bank connection, and a gym membership. You're not visiting anymore. You're ready to live.

VISAS

Exact strategies for the two most popular hubs in Southeast Asia

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Visa Landscape Deep Dive

I break down the exact strategies for the two most popular hubs in Southeast Asia, so you know which hoops to jump through and which ones to skip.

Thailand's DTV ➪

How to secure the 5-year Destination Thailand Visa, the requirements for remote workers, and the "soft power" routes (like Muay Thai) that let you stay long term without the headache.

The long-stay tourist visa strategy ➪

Don't risk getting denied entry if you're staying on tourist visas.

Vietnam's 90-day strategy ➪

how to maximize the e-visa system, including which border-run routes actually work and which ones get you flagged.

The visa run, done right ➪

Know exactly what you're doing instead of winging it.

Staying on the right side of the law ➪

What actually happens if you overstay, what the fines look like, and how to fix it before it becomes a real problem.

Losing your passport abroad ➪

How to actually get a new one without losing weeks of your life at an embassy.

Renewing your passport abroad ➪

How to get a new one before yours expires without losing weeks of your life at an embassy.

Visas and your passport ➪

Oh boy, can these things become a big headache if you're not prepared. This section makes sure you are.

Dating and Women

Advice, guides, apps, stories, experiences, red flags etc.

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Date Attractive Women

Not bar girls.

Most guys land in Southeast Asia and head straight for the neon lights. They spend their time and money in the same three blocks, wondering why they only meet women who see them as a walking ATM.

There's a different way. I'll show you how to date here and what it takes to build a real relationship, or maintain multiple casual ones, without leading with your wallet.

1. The "serious" versus "fun for now" framework: understanding the different social tiers depending on what you're looking for.
2. Communication: how to bridge the cultural gaps and read the subtext of dating here.
3. Red flags: spot professional daters, working girls and scammers from a mile away so you never waste a night or a dollar on a dead end.

You won't be just another guy parked at a girly bar in Pattaya or Nana Plaza looking for transactional love and hoping it works out.

Learn the skills to actually have choice in dating 👇

Why buy this instead of more YouTube?

YouTube is great until you need one decision: this neighborhood, this lease length, this SIM, this visa path, this dating app conversation.

The rest, the parts too specific, too honest and real for a public video, is what's actually in this course.

That's what 15+ years abroad is good for

You're not paying for hype and motivation or a curated highlight reel. You're paying for what actually happens, good and bad, and how to navigate effectively without making massive, costly mistakes.

Curious About Teaching Abroad?

Secure your lifestyle in Thailand with a local teaching position. Passport to Thailand is your exact roadmap to land a 1-year school contract.

I’ll show you how to land a job that acts as your legal "anchor" so you can live in Thailand long term legally.

✅ The ESL teacher roadmap: how to land a 1-year contract, and which areas in Thailand to teach in.

✅ The visa cheat code: use the school to get your work permit and a full year in Thailand. No more stressful visa problems.

✅ Instant social life: walking into a school with other foreign teachers gives you a built-in crew, no lonely-traveler vibes.

✅ The side income: once you're set up teaching, layer on remote tutoring to fund trips or savings without touching your main income.

✅ Why it works here: because cost of living is so low, a modest side income goes further than a much bigger paycheck back home.

Passport to Thailand is $39 Standalone, $30 Bundled

FAQ

How do I get access?

Submit payment. It's a one-time fee. Then you'll get your Gumroad receipt and an access email with login. Simple since everything is hosted on Gumroad.com.

Is Gumroad secure?

YES. Gumroad handles the payment processing, not me. I never see or store your card details, that goes straight to Gumroad's payment system. You're paying through a company that processes millions of transactions per year.

Is this country-specific?

Thailand and Vietnam. That's where my years actually are. Yes, I've done other places like Bali. But my core experience and knowledge is around these two places.

Do you get me a visa or an apartment?

No. You get the process, the traps, and what to ask. You do the applications and viewings. This is not a not a "plan my entire move for me."

Is the dating section "passport bro" content?

NO. If your plan is redlight area bars and money, you'll hate it. If you want to date attractive, young, respectable women then that's more the focus. But I do cover the redlight stuff.

Can I ask you questions?

Of course! Shoot me an email, for practical questions and anything about the material. My DM's are always open for people who buy from me.

14-day guarantee 👍

If this isn’t the Thailand/Vietnam guide I described — apartments, packing, phones, scams, visas, dating — email hello@edgeofdavid.com within 14 days.

Use the same address as your Gumroad receipt. I’ll refund you through Gumroad. $67 or the $97 bundle, whichever you bought.