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.
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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.
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Learning with Gracie, living with grace
Ellen remembers her Irish friend who lived in Malaysia on her friend’s birthday.
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Our living costs in Penang as slow travelers
Did we come in under $2,000 this month?
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COVID booster #2 in Penang, Malaysia
Ellen & Theo get jabbed again!
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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
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Dentist in Penang, Malaysia, gets 5 stars
Honest dental office for slow travelers.
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Budget breakdown: Penang, Malaysia
What it cost to live there for one month in 2022.
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Island Hospital in Penang: Expat review
Includes a cast removal cost breakdown.
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Kuala Lumpur to Penang by train in COVID-era
A few changes in the ‘new normal’.
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Travel without medical insurance: Cost examples
Excellent doctor visits in Malaysia at affordable prices.
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Expat health care while traveling without insurance
See a foreign itemized hospital bill.
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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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