Kortn’s Crib: Kuantan, Malaysia
Sweet perks with this affordable condo.
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Ramadan at the End of the Earth
The best time for budget slow travelers to go.
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Volcano livin’ on Sumatra Island
Including the world’s largest volcanic lake.
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Extraordinary two-day orangutan trek in Sumatra
This type of adventure is why we travel in early retirement.
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Port Dickson is quiet and peaceful for budget slow travelers
Beaches are the best thing about small coastal city in Malaysia.
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“Happy Birthday, Mom!”
Theo’s mom inspires him – and perhaps you will be inspired, too.
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2025 – Year of the Snake bite
Only .06% of people are bitten by snakes each year. This year, Ellen was one.
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Affordable grocery prices in East Asia
See how much cheaper they are compared to the U.S.
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The one huge bummer about Penang
The island has a big problem.
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Mom meets us in Malaysia
She’s the original budget slow traveler in the family.
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Commentary: Yellow Journalism & Global North denial
Hey – did you see the news?
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2024 Total expenses for budget slow travel around the world
What we spent to live how we want to live.
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Taiwan & East Asia – out with a bang!
Lots of adventure packed into a week.
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Budget slow travel for under $2,500 a month in 2025
Get the best housing deals & manage inflation.
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Happy Holidays! A look forward, and back
And our first stop in 2025 is —-
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Taiwan’s turtles, temples, and a trash tree
Don’t miss Lambai Island.
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