7 Incredible waterfalls, thrilling cliff jumps in Bali
Adventurous cliff jumps so accessible, even retirees can leap off.
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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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Retired budget travel Q+A with Travel Awaits
We were asked: what’s our top piece of advice for novice world travelers?
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What it cost to retire in Chiang Mai
Living on the cheap in Chiang Mai.
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How much does it cost to travel the world?
The experiences have been priceless.
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4 Earth attractions in Pai, Thailand
A country road leads to three fun sites.
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First-hand account from Thom’s Pai Elephant Camp
What we witnessed over nearly three weeks.
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Chiang Mai co-working spot for budget travelers
The best co-working place for this writer and some serious digital nomads.
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Lucky day at the Chiang Mai market
A button, a seamstress, and 50 baht.
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Medical tourism: Post-cancer checkup in Chiang Mai
I had no idea so many expat cancer survivors live in northern Thailand.
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Ancient alley mazes & modern life in Hanoi
Vietnam’s capital is an interesting place.
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Honest mental health message on ‘cancerversary’
One year out from a breast cancer diagnosis, one day at a time.
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Adventurous stay on floating house
Our unique, unforgettable visit to Vietnam’s Lan Ha Bay.
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