As an American early retired budget traveler and breast cancer warrior, I often have to buy prescription drugs overseas. I’ve done it now in several countries, and I’ve learned a few things from real-world experience. In this post, I will share what I’ve learned, and outline how I buy quality medications in the foreign countries […]
Quality expat health care in Cebu, Philippines
Post-breast cancer tests were 680% less than what it would have cost in the U.S.
Malaysia: One of the best countries for dental work
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 […]
Health care: CAT scan cost for a traveling American
Medical care in Malaysia again proves to be excellent.
Medical tourism: Post-cancer checkup in Chiang Mai
I had no idea so many expat cancer survivors live in northern Thailand.
3D mammogram message for World Cancer Day
Let my early detection story inspire you to get these types of breast tests.
Expats in Malaysia: 8 reasons to love this country
Malaysia is affordable, but it’s also so much more to us retired budget travelers.
Medical tourism: Travel vaccinations in Malaysia
We saved hundreds of dollars on these shots.
Medical tourism: post-breast cancer checkups
My experience was positive at a private hospital in Malaysia.
My DCIS had a secret nearby – an invasive tumor
DCIS is cancer, and the high-grade type is especially dangerous.