4 ‘Giving Tuesday’ gifts that I know for a fact will really help people
People like street kids, women in crisis, and small business owners.
Malaysia
What it cost us to travel in Asia for 1 year
Exactly what it cost in the new normal with COVID, war, and inflation.
Learning with Gracie, living with grace
Ellen remembers her Irish friend who lived in Malaysia on her friend’s birthday.
Eyeglasses for expats in Penang, Malaysia
Eyeglasses for expats in Penang, Malaysia, are no problem. There are seemingly countless shops for prescription eye wear all over the island. The one we’re about to recommend is in George Town. Reminder: We are an independent blog. We do not work with affiliates or sponsors, and we get nothing – absolutely nothing – for …
Travel without medical insurance: Cost examples
Excellent doctor visits in Malaysia at affordable prices.
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…”
How to enter Malaysia from Thailand over land in 2022
We were among the first Americans to enter this way.
Save money on travel with shared apartments
Plenty of privacy, if you’re open to sharing common areas.
Cameron Highlands: perfect weather, scenery, prices
A dream spot to stop on our retired budget travel world tour.
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.