Expat health care while traveling without insurance
See a foreign itemized hospital bill.
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Malaysia
Airbnb host problem and support chat
“Be assured, what I say comes from a ‘little guy’ on the front lines of the new travel landscape…”
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How to enter Malaysia from Thailand over land in 2022
We were among the first Americans to enter this way.
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Save money on travel with shared apartments
Plenty of privacy, if you’re open to sharing common areas.
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Cameron Highlands: perfect weather, scenery, prices
A dream spot to stop on our retired budget travel world tour.
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Malaysia: One of the best countries for dental work for slow budget travelers in early retirement
It was time for our teeth cleanings and check ups again, and lucky for us, we were in one of the best countries for dental work. There are many dentists and dental surgeons in George Town on Penang Island, Malaysia. We picked one on a recommendation during our first trip to the area. The experience
Slow travel in Penang, 1 month budget
This is exactly what it cost us to live for one month in George Town, Malaysia.
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11+ Things to do in Penang on a budget
Walking tours, hawker centers, avant garde art, out-of-the-way beaches.
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Hari Merdeka: Independence Day in Malaysia
History and cemeteries are FREE in budget retirement.
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Health care: CAT scan cost for a traveling American
Medical care in Malaysia again proves to be excellent.
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What it’s like to live in Penang for $600 a month or less
See a video tour of our Penang apartment.
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Expats in Malaysia: 8 reasons to love this country
Malaysia is affordable, and that’s just the beginning on why we budget slow travelers love this place.
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Retire early and travel cheap with million dollar views
What would you pay for this view?
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Travel vaccinations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
We saved hundreds of dollars on these shots.
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Medical tourism: post-breast cancer checkups
My experience was positive at a private hospital in Malaysia.
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Something special happened at Batu Caves
What happened in a cave temple during a Hindu ceremony.
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Price check: 3 days in Singapore vs. 7 days in Malacca City
A breakdown of five spending categories.
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Malaysian food, prices for the retired budget traveler
Some of the different dishes we’ve tried in Southeast Asia so far, and what they cost.
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From Singapore to Malaysia
First impression of Malaysia: we are going to like it here.
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Singapore: getting there on Scoot, getting around on Grab
Expanding our world, one experience at a time.
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