See It Before You Commit

Live It Before You Decide.

Moving to another country is one of the biggest decisions of your life. You have done the research. You have read the guides. You have watched the YouTube videos. But there is no substitute for standing in the neighborhood, walking through the condo, eating the food, and talking to the people who already made the move.

That is what our scouting tours are for.

What Is a Scouting Tour?

An Escape2Asia scouting tour is not a vacation. It is a structured reconnaissance mission designed to answer the one question that matters: is this the life I want?

You will see the neighborhood you have read about. You will walk through real condos and apartments at real prices. You will sit down with expats who relocated years ago and ask them the questions you cannot ask Google. You will get an honest picture of the costs, the lifestyle, and the community.

And yes, you will also eat extraordinary food, visit remarkable places, and experience Southeast Asia in a way that changes how you see the world.

What Is Included

  • 10-14 days guided by two expert expats with decades of combined Southeast Asia experience
  • Curated neighborhood tours of the areas most popular with long-term expats
  • Private condo and apartment viewings at real market prices with no sales pressure
  • Cost of living walkthroughs: markets, restaurants, transport, healthcare facilities
  • Visa and residency consultation sessions
  • Introductions to established expat community members
  • Restaurant, cultural, and lifestyle experiences chosen for authenticity not tourism
  • All in-country transport, accommodation, and activity costs included in tour price

Your Guides

Joshua Davidson

14 years living and working in Southeast Asia. M.S. in Educational Leadership. Based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Built businesses, built community, and built a life on the other side of the world. He knows every neighborhood, every visa pathway, and every question you are going to ask.

Scheduled Departures

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Pricing and Booking

  • Tour price: $10,000 per person
  • Deposit to reserve spot: $2,500 per person, due at booking
  • Balance: due 60 days before departure
  • Cancellation policy: Deposit non-refundable after 30 days from booking. Balance refundable up to 60 days before departure.
  • What is not included: International flights to and from Thailand, personal spending money, optional add-on activities

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this right for me if I have never been to Asia?

Absolutely. In fact it is designed exactly for you. First-time visitors to Southeast Asia often feel overwhelmed by the logistics and uncertainty. Our tour removes all of that. We handle everything. You just show up and experience it.

That uncertainty is precisely why this tour exists. You are not committing to anything except spending 10-14 days getting the clearest possible picture of what your life could look like. Many of our guests arrive unsure and leave with a move date. Some arrive unsure and leave confirmed in the decision not to move. Both outcomes are valuable.
Yes. The tour price is per person so a couple would pay $20,000 total. Many guests travel as couples and it is an ideal way to ensure you are both fully informed and aligned before making a life decision together.
Our scouting tours cover all five countries — Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Cambodia. Each tour is customised around your specific shortlist. Tell us which countries you are seriously considering and we build the itinerary around that.

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