My Feelings After Leaving Home & Returning To Asia (+Cultural Differences Asia - Germany)

[@KenAbroad]

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[@victorwalean5950]

I enjoy your channel 👍🙏

[@ryannkkk2704]

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[@junesimpson6973]

Hello Ken, I am Roy, June's son actually. I have lived in Thailand before, and spent very long times in Malaysia (also visited Singapore and Hong Kong ). I very much prefer southeast Asia, especially Malaysia. The people are more relaxed and approachable, you are quite right. It is easy to meet peope and make friends there. There is food available all day everywhere, and such a big variety of delicious things. In Malay, there is nasi campur (choose from mixed dishes), nasi ayam (rice with chicken),nasi lemak, rendang; all kinds of noodles, fried or in soup or in a spicy sauce;.........then if you want a change there are all kinds of Chinese and Indian foods, and you can get a pizza etc if you want it!...............It is sunny almost every day ( I don't like cold weather and it makes me feel ill). I woiuld like to recommend you improve your Malay a bit more: it helps to make contact with people who are not good at English. Thank you for your videos, and the very best luck to you!

[@badger1492]

Ken, I completely relate to what you say in the first half of the video. I visited Europe 2 summers when I was 18 and 20 and fell in love with it. When I was 23, I lived in Barcelona for just over a year and visited many other places in Europe. When I returned home to California, I found that my friends and family were doing exactly what they had been doing when I left. I had had all these amazing, life-changing experiences that they could not relate to. I eventually just had to accept that. I now travel to SE Asia on business regularly. I "discovered" Malaysia about 4 years ago and visited several times before Covid. I am back in Malaysia now for the first time in over 2 years and it feels great. I love Malaysia. Love your videos. Keep on traveling. I am 64. My advice: do it while you can. Guy

[@KenAbroad]

Thanks Guy, great comment 😊

[@Seramics]

Would love to hear about your world travelling stories, Guy.

[@Photojouralist123]

Ken I'm from Seattle USA, I moved to KL back in 1995 and been here since. I had the same feeling as you so I made the change in my life to live in SEA. Now after 25 years of living in SEA I love it. Next month I"m off to Bali hahah see! Move here I"m on MM2H

[@mohdhairimharryz5577]

25year duduk malaysia... pandai cakap malay x mr john??.... try reply in malay tengok... hahahahah ..

[@Photojouralist123]

@@mohdhairimharryz5577 boleh abang saya boleh cakap malayu. Saya pandai sedikit saya macham kelapa tua lah! Saya rumah Bangsar south. Kampung Pantai Dalam.

[@Photojouralist123]

Yes I’ve been diving in Sipidan many times and done business in Sandakan

[@wongwisata6908]

@@Photojouralist123 wow... hebat tuan... Hehehe..semoga tuan berbahagia gembira di Malaysia, ye Tuan.

[@Photojouralist123]

@@wongwisata6908 banyak gembira saya ada baharu condo.

[@meloniemaeda3327]

I did what you did Ken when I was 20, Thailand , all of Asia, in the end could not live happily back in Canada. Now 26 years living in Asia with 2 kids. Hard to be away from family but follow your heart and the times you go home are precious and the times you live abroad are also precious. We can have it all if we have the desire! I get what youve said! I also lived in Indonesia! Sumatra and Java! amazing and I cant wait to see your videos!

[@TravelingDeficitDisorder]

You took the words right out of our mouth brotha. That was so well said 😊 These are all the reasons and more that we worked so hard to save up and live this life. The monotony of every day life wasn't for us. We've been watching you for a while quietly in the background and can honestly say you have a good soul. You're blessed and deserve the best life you can live. We are traveling through Vietnam right now and headed to every country so maybe we'll see you along the way. Take care of yourself and we'll keep watching 🍻 ❤️

[@UncleBin1269]

Oh TDD in d house ... Hi John and Christine .... Didn't know u guys have been following Ken ... Ya Ken is one of d Travel Food Warriors Abroad team along side d Travelgramers, Food and Footprints and d Jetlag Warriors that d Malaysian medias had referred to as Malaysian Tourism Accidental Ambassadors bcoz of their almost daily videos about Malaysia ( West or Peninsular Malaysia ) that they made during d Malaysia's Lockdown or MCO ( Movement Control Order ) period due to d crazy global widespread of Corona virus for almost d whole year of 2020 ( starting from 18 March 2020 ) onwards .... They had extensively introduced, promoted, explored and showcased West Malaysia or Peninsular Malaysia like no other youtubers had ever done before, especially Ken thru' his youtube channel Ken Abroad and Steve and Ivana thru' their channel d Jetlag Warriors ( almost daily vlogging about Malaysia from 18 March 2020 until early of 2021 ) ... Imagine that .... No other youtubers had done this so extensively like them .... Thus d title of " Malaysia's Ambassadors " given to them is very aptly .... Kudos to them .... 👏👍

[@bungaialoevera]

Oh yes, ​@@UncleBin1269. They give a detailed insights about West Malaysia from a foreigner’s point of view (which foreigners would be able to relate more). Travel Gamers did short videos about East Malaysia. I hope Steve and Ivana + Ken would do the same as they did in West Malaysia when they get to both Sabah & Sarawak (or maybe I’ll just be dreaming about it 😆).

[@KenAbroad]

Thanks a lot guys 🤙 enjoy Vietnam 😊

[@henrymccann3462]

I experienced the same feelings just recently when I went home to my village in the UK after spending the last 4 months in Sri Lanka for my job. It really drove home the fact I didn’t want to live there anymore despite missing my family. My Sense of adventure and wanting new experiences will keep me travelling the rest of my days 😊🌍

[@mumtazahmustajab9870]

Just do it Ken while you are still young. Just do it. A bit of sharing.......I studied in USA for 6 years, graduated in 1990 and came back to Malaysia. Got married 2 years later. On my graduation day, my parents offered to go with them to travel round the world but I rejected for personal reasons. I regretted until now. After I got married, I managed to do some travellings with my husband but even then they were just short term holidays. So again, I regretted I did not travel the world earlier. I do not know when I can travel again. Don't be like me. Just do it.

[@RustyLid]

You’ve found a way to balance the “Rule of Three”. To live the travel life requires 3 things; Money, Time, and Energy. When we are young we often have the time and energy but not the money to travel. In middle life we make some money and have energy but not the time for travel. Once we get old we usually have the money and time, but energy begins to wain. Enjoy the the solution you have worked so hard to make reality. In the game of life you have already achieved success.

[@sweeta17]

as for money cant rely too much on subs let alone financial support from fans i guess generally but more because of the high cost of living everywhere and people are finding things pretty difficult .

[@harryhisham7252]

so glad you like it in Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur; the foods, place and people. Continue travelling and make awesome videos. You have all the support from your viewers! 💪🏻

[@seabubbleuk]

Hi Ken, I have just returned from Thailand after booking 20 days there. I am 61 and have been traveling over Asia for 20 years. Its great. But this time I was very unwell. Out of 20 days I spent 14 in a hotel room sick. This is the time when you miss family and your home. But while you are fit and healthy you must follow your goals and travel ! I am now recovering and looking forward to going back to Asia. Thank you for your amazing videos. Please keep traveling and sharing your great adventures.

[@chinkang3566]

I lived overseas a good part of my career life but I took an early retirement so I could enjoy Malaysia and this part of the world.

[@UncleBin1269]

Well said Ken ... Lots of Southeast Asian countries and their beauties, cultures and hidden gems had still need to be discovered and be showcased to d world ... Take your time Ken ... U are already acknowledged as d Tourism Digital Ambassador of Malaysia and eventually would be d Tourism Digital Ambassador of d whole of Southeast Asia ... Insyaallah ( God Willing ) ...Do what you love Ken .... We in Malaysia 🇲🇾 here support u all d way .... #Teamabroad .... 💪💪💪🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🤙

[@KenAbroad]

Thanks a lot 🤙💪

[@swordsman3951]

Ken, you're so lucky you can travel whereever you want. Im, on the other hand, stuck in M'sia. Im originally from Eastern Europe, came to M'sia to study in 2000, but due to some unfortunate twist of fate became a refugee and now waiting for my relocation to another country. Though i love M'sia and its ppl, being unable to travel or work really gets me down. Miss my homeland but going back now is out of question. Been watching your videos and following your adventures. It's good that you've found something you are passionate about. Good luck in your future undertakings.

[@paulv5233]

Hi Ken, great to see you back in Asia, it was nice to see you home and Mam and sister in Germany. My story is too long to tell here today but I will share a little of my life experience. I am 67 years young now I lived in Dublin, Rep Ireland till I was 22 years old and finish 5 year motor mechanic apprenticeship. I move to Surry in England with a friend who had traveled all over world already I had always wanted to see the world since I was young boy, I applied for PR visa for South Africa ( had older sister there ) to Canada, America, and Australia. I got all of them. Long story cut short we ended up driving a Land Rover with two other English guys from England to Singapore. Fell in love with Thailand from the very first time 1978 ended up working and living base in Australia work was plentiful and good money to support my travel for many years. They only thing I will say was I really miss my family especially as I got older I traveled many many times home to see then when they were alive, but I wished I had more spent more time with them but still not too many regrets. The distance was a bit of a problem and back in the days no Mobile phone so it was hard. Family is very important but living your life and dreams is most important. I could talk for hours with a fellow traveler only we understand what it’s like the excitement of seeing something new and smells and cultures. I also love the smiling faces in Asia especially Thailand I marry a beautiful lady nearly 28 years ago still together. Keep up the great work Cheers Irish Paul

[@KenAbroad]

Thanks a lot Paul 😊

[@giannishen]

I believe that after three years you will feel differently, so you should encourage your family to travel to Asia, Spending more time traveling with your family will bring a different life experience to your future! 相信再過三年你又會有不一樣的感受，所以你應鼓勵家人到亞洲旅遊， 與家人多一點時間陪伴，將可能會為你的未來帶來不一樣的人生體會！👍😄👌

[@simmo3730]

Greetings from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Ken. You're a very social person and it's obvious that you missed meeting different people every day. I think trips back home to see your family now and again is the way forward for you. I'm making changes soon, comfort zone stuff, all to be revealed. We always look forward to travelling around with you here nearly every day. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and your vlogs. Stay safe and well Mein Freund 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇲🇾🙏

[@brandonlim5468]

Welcome back Ken. I guess you've become very much a part of us and one things for sure, we enjoy following your trips and experiences. As the saying goes, the best way to see a country is through the culture and food. Cheers and stay safe.

[@janakaperera1242]

Best wishes to you from smiling people of Asia Ken...🙏☺️🙂🇱🇰

[@lindadorman2869]

I think it is easier to travel and have adventures when you are young and single. Not that you can't do it when you are older (I'm 61 and still at it) but you have more energy now and don't need to take children or a partner into consideration yet. Or having a pet, owning a home or other things that influence where you live. It's good to evaluate every so often what makes you happy and what you want in the future, and adjust your plans to make it happen!

[@edithseale5001]

I fully agree with you: enjoy it as long as it lasts... And also agree with Linda. Life changes unfortunately with responsibilities.

[@hagridlemonhead611]

Actually we moved from Amsterdam to KL and my husband and kids love Asia . Things are always happening. My kids love their friends

[@olov-b1g]

I'm happy too share your travels & Tips you give the Holyspot

[@arvindgoudar1586]

Wow, it was surprising to hear your frank assessment of Germany and its people. Reminded me of how I felt when I first ventured out of India and travelled to Hanover, Germany. Cold weather, Cold people and not much variety in food either. I admired the technological prowess of the German nation and meticulousness of whatever they do, but as a society I felt so many things were missing. Later on I crossed into Switzerland and such a difference in the peoples attitude. There was a smile and warmth in people. I guess each nation needs to learn from each other. 😃

[@carolrampling862]

Go follow your travelling dreams Ken and you will never look back on your life with regret. Thanks for sharing your plans. Can't wait to see your future vlogs. Take care.

[@judykekesi5174]

Ken, I think that when someone like you tasted and enjoyed the great adventures of traveling don't ever want to go back and just live a conventional boring everyday life. Thanks for sharing your journey with us.

[@scotmarsella3702]

Ken, nice video! I am an American and lived in Prague, Czech Republic for a year and did TEFL at the age of 55. I was the old man in the class but it was the best thing I ever did in my life. Traveling Europe and turning in my Hilton points was awesome. You’re never to old to travel and seek new adventures!

[@tillkoschig1963]

I left Germany with 28 years of age, now I have been living here in Thailand for more then 20 years. Been in Malaysia,Singapore, Cambodia. So I exactly feel same you Ken . Would love to meet you here in Thailand

[@tillkoschig1963]

Are you coming back to Thailand in near future?

[@tillkoschig1963]

Are you coming to Thailand in the near future Ken?

[@KenAbroad]

@@tillkoschig1963 probably not this year. maybe next year 🤙

[@tillkoschig1963]

@@KenAbroad ok, I will be here waiting for you. Have nice trips through Malaysia, Indonesia and also the Phillipines . Viel Spass ! Ich schaue alle Deine Blogs.

[@adamz3090]

I was born and grew up in Budapest, Hungary. Was not so curious about travelling but few years ago i decided to join to a cruise ship for work and it completely changed my life. Since then I cannot imagine myself sitting in just one place and working in the same town for years. I also fell in love with south east Asia in a blink of an eye. I have been in Malaysia for 3 weeks just before the pandemic and the thought in my head came up on the second day already that I wanna live there. My plan is to move there in the end of this year or so, let see. If u have any valuable info about how to move there for more than 3 month, let me know pls. I even dont know whats going on with mm2h atm. Enjoy Borneo, its on my bucket list! Hopefully can make it to there next year!

[@eat.live.travel]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I hear you! I grew up in Canada but I've travelled a lot and lived in different countries. Every time I returned to Canada, it was nice to see friends and all, but soon I'd be bored and itching to leave again for more exciting, happening places.

[@ChristopherRevon]

I feel the same way after moving to Asia. I am currently in Hong Kong, but I've lived all over Asia: Thailand, Malaysia, South Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Singapore, Mainland China. Asia is a lot more exciting here than in the US, where I am from. I've also lived in Europe, and I feel that people in Asia are friendlier 💐((🌺⥎🌺))🌹

[@Seramics]

You must have interesting stories to tell.

[@ChristopherRevon]

@@Seramics Yes, and I am about to vlog about them. I think now I am ready to tell my stories 🍂((🍁⥎🍁))🍂

[@Gwendeezie]

Wait what??? You're going to Indonesia? Hold up! I will meet you there! Ok Ken, if you were my child, I would be super proud of you for making your way through the world. Do what makes you happy. I wish I could do what you're doing but I can't until I retire Keep it up Ken. I can't wait to see what's next!

[@marianitauy8857]

Hallo Ken as you speak you are a kind guy very friendly and respectful …like all your videos ❤live here in beautiful Vienna for 40 years and considered my second home .. thanks for visiting my country hoping you visit my birthplace in Baybay Leyte … God speed you Ken .. stay healthy and safe in your travels😊

[@leevikiviranta9071]

life under sunlight and in tropical warmness gives much more happines then is easy to smile. that makes people much more open compare north Europe. Those are the things what you can't buy with money....i planning my future to south-east Asia also....been there many times and i love it :)

[@sweeta17]

the sun and warmth makes all the difference . even in winter if its sunny people are far more happy let alone when it is hot . and no winter clothes layers to keep warm its just horrible and early dark < which is fine in a hot country > but not in europe as it gets dark early and colder as the evening goes on

[@wavechamber]

I am with you ! leave your comfort zone, and keep chasing your dreams!

[@leowvm6215]

Ken, enjoy your travelling in SEA. Do take care of yourself and stay safe wherever you are.

[@Melanau_Life]

Hope to see u in Sarawak. Welcome 😁👍

[@salimahabdrahman8677]

We already accepted you as one of us, Ken. It is nice to have you around.

[@starrysky1865]

Hi Ken. It's great to know that you're living the life you'd love at the moment...and it has been years ever since you left that so-called mundane, hardly any change happened to the hometown of yours 😁. But, honestly your hometown is quite nice bro not that bad, peaceful and calm, well kept with beautiful landscape and lush greenery as well. It's good to know about your future plan and those places mentioned surely have lots of charm for you to discover, people to interact and many exotic foods to savour. Anyhow, you definitely had the will, nice persona and amiable, freedom and resources to travel, possess good health and mind and moreover had a caring, supportive mother and sister back home. So keep on doing what u love, take care!

[@sivaranjanishanmuganathan6497]

Ken we enjoy your vlogs on visiting countries, eating the local cuisine, interacting with the locals & the sight seeings, going into malls & everything a country has to offer. You always have a pleasant smile on. Keep up the good work👍👍👍

[@antoninocafarella686]

Well Ken, you are a great guy doing the best you can to make it happen the way you want it. It's obvious that life is very different in Europe than in southeast Asia. You don't find the smiles here because we are always running, chasing o dreaming of having a better lifestyle and makes us people living for work and not the opposite way. I wish I could have been there for much longer in my life but once you have a family and a business to run it becomes almost impossible. Keep updating us on your beautiful travelling adventures and forget about Europe, not of your family of course. I guess we like to think that we are little part you. Thank you for the experience you make live with your vlogs.

[@najairashid3976]

Its all the best for both countries to enjoy… stay safe Ken👍🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾

[@nycz3576]

Awww.....You definitely belong back in Malaysia. One of my BFFs just moved there this week, and we are planning to retire there soon as well. My husband and I were there 10 years ago and just fell in love with that country. We went everywhere from Penang to Sarawak and Sabah! But of course it is such a big country and there is so much to see, there never seems to be enough time. We follow you on IG too and really appreciate all of your posts and videos. Thank you for all your hard work and for all the information you provide everyone. I hope that the next time we go, we can bump into you! We are huge fans!

[@wendyleong1731]

Hi Ken, been following you since you were in MY two years ago and enjoyed your travelling videos whilst we cannot travel due to MCO. We love travelling too so it was hard unable to do so during that time. So glad to know that you are loving fish and seafood now 👍🏻 I have been away for 10 years (8 years in NZ, 2 in Shanghai) and still decided to come home to MY. I just cannot explain why but it feels so right to be home and this is my 10th year being home now. Absolutely loving it! I think we all just need to keep our hearts and eyes open to new things and jump at every available opportunity that arises! Keep up the great work and hope to bump into you in person in the future ❤️

[@KenAbroad]

Wow long term followers since mco time 😊

[@saizrie]

Suggestion for your plan in... Bintulu,Sarawak 1. Pasar Utama Bintulu (PUB) 2. Pantai Tanjung Batu (recreation & outdoor food weekend) 3. Taman Tumbina (mini Zoo) 4. Few malls to enjoy visit (exerience) 5. Lots of local cafe with their special meal -Kpg Jepak/kpg Assyakirin and other housing area Miri,Sarawak 1. Gua Niah Cave (recreation) - 2 hours travel. 2. Lambir waterfall / Rainforest resort (recreation)- 1 hours travel 3. Canada hills (grand old lady) 4. Marina Bay, Tanjung Lubang. (Modern cafe / local meals) 5. Jambatan gantung /City Fan, Miri (recreation) 6. Taman Bulatan food bazaar (check first their operating days) 7. Few malls to visit for experience

[@frankiekuwa7008]

Hi, love watching your video. I can' t wait to see your video when you travel to Sarawak. 😃

[@lindatang4955]

Looking forward to see your lovely mother and beautiful sister to visit Malaysia someday.

[@lindatang4955]

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[@stephenhoward5472]

Great stuff ken. Enjoyed your content immensely, looking forward to singapore.

[@thereisnoaddress]

This is such an awesome video. Thanks for sharing how you're feeling about travelling abroad full-time :) I feel the same way and am planning to travel full-time sometime in the next few years too. Looking forward to more of your content!

[@minniec.9127]

Ken, I know you may feel conflicted, but live yr life, yr dream, yr passion and follow yr heart with no regret. If it feels right, it is right. Keep doing what you do, live life and be happy. Visit family in Germany when you can and encourage them to visit you as well. God bless, stay safe and keep living the dream 💕💕🙏🙏

[@filbritfrolics9315]

I'm excited with your travel plans, looking forward to it. Best of luck xxxx

[@mohdidrusosman1047]

Tq ken for choosing Malaysia...you are welcome here...

[@kumu2613]

Hi! Ken, that was a great comparison! I think, like many here you love travel and everything that comes with traveling. I have enjoyed all your videos and can understand how you start missing the active and vibrant life styles and cultures in South Asia. Having said that I love the quietness and the peaceful life (boring for many including my family from Sri Lanka!) I am experiencing living in rural USA for 30 yrs. It is actually very much like your home town in Germany. But I do love to watch vlogs of people who travel while enjoying a quiet life here at home🤭Probably, there are more people who love to travel than the opposite. Best of luck for your travels in Asia for the next 4 months. Keep posting 👍

[@kumu2613]

Oh! No! didn’t realize that when I edited the comment I lose the precious ‘Like” I got from Ken 😢🤭😊

[@jl3306]

I have been living in Hong Kong for twenty years. I didn't have the resources you have when leaving the Netherlands behind. I'm glad to experience Asia from Asia: the sun, the people, the lifestyle ☺I chose to stay because I enjoyed building a life here. Try to visit China on both northern and southern hemisphere! An adventure for sure! My next planning destination: Turkiye!

[@matthiaslow8533]

It is always great to be around Asia country and I believe we are more warm and welcoming people.

[@sweeta17]

the climate makes people more happy and life generally is slower hence less stress .

[@secrets.295]

I guess while you are still single and young. It is fun to not stay at one place and travel the world. But as u grow older u will automatically want some stability and just the thought of settling down, getting married and kids is very appealing. At least that is how I feel. But enjoy it while you are still single. PS : Watched your old videos a few days ago. You visited some cities in Malaysia which I never thought was appealing to visit. Change my perspective and might want to explore more local places. Thanx for that Ken 🤭

[@proyoal5676]

Southeast Asia is characterized by nice, friendly, humble, simple and straightforward people... They are neither arrogant nor artificial... Their lives are rich in details and lively... Cohabitation with them develops social intelligence and knowledge and brings man out of his shell in the spaciousness of society.

[@rozinasaidin9531]

Good choice ken.im happy for u

[@amiller8023]

For most Asian people family is very important. Many feel sad for your Mum ,not having her dear son nearby. I understand how alien life in Germany must feel, after living in Asia. It is a good idea to visit your family more often.

[@thelionman97]

Puka denna epa

[@lindadecosta4964]

Well said

[@travelweekly07]

Srilanka is a better place in the world, I think.. Iam a Italian.. But I love Srilanka very much.. Srilanka have everything.. Love you srilanka.. see you soon again..❤️

[@tharangaegalle5272]

You live your life..be happy..you are doing the right thing..hope to follow your travel in the future

[@dogmatix81]

check out sipadan! one of the most beautiful place!

[@rasmawiy8615]

i agreed with you 100%, you made the right decision to explore the world while still young and energetic

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful video n thanks for sharing your feeling on d cultural differences between Western n d Asian. Thanks also for your travel plans update.

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Even in Malaysia, there is a culture difference between d races n ethnics.

[@thnaykhwam2425]

Great to hear that . Travel while u can and have f energy and resources . Once u r settled down u might not have such leeway . Enjoy my friend 👍🏼👍🏼Asean countries have a lot to offer ..

[@chaw294]

A beautiful thumbnail...love that background painting !!!

[@sharonleong7120]

Thank you Ken for sharing another great video. I like it too. 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@terrygauvin3961]

Great video always interesting 👍 thanks for sharing your story 👍

[@Small_Boy_Life]

Keep doing what you love Ken, I hope you can visit Seremban before going to Sabah Sarawak. When you arrived Sabah one day, I recommend you to try murtabak jawa, it's from Indonesia but very famous in Sabah, filled with cabbage + eggs inside, it will be more delicious when you put chillie sauce on top, and we also have morning market that we called "tamu" which you will see people selling foods and stuffs, and also people there are really nice to foreigners, hope you have a good time there

[@KenAbroad]

That murtabak sounds delicious 😊

[@touie98052]

Ken. You’re living an awesome life. I’m so happy for you. Stay safe.

[@jerryonjay]

Ken alhtough I'm far older than you , you echo my thoughts about living in Thaiand and traveling around SE Asia . Im visiting the US for the first time since retiring in 2019 and then covid . I came back for 4 months which after a couple weeks knew it was too long . I would like to visit int he future for 6 weeks maximum to visit my mother who is 88 and a few friends and maybe catch some musicals groups I like to go see . But people seem to have changed in the West or maybe its just us that have changed or a combination of the both . I enjoy your videos very much . You actually passed through where I live in Pai in Maehongson and stayed at the B2 hotel there . If you ever return please look me up . Happy travels the rest of this year

[@KenAbroad]

Oh you live in a very nice area then, I remember 😊

[@jerryonjay]

@@KenAbroad yes many say Maehongson is the most beautiful in Thailand I believe your favorite was Chiang Rai which is equally beautiful 🤩 Enjoy

[@josweet2__110]

so interesting to hear your thoughts, Ken. it is smwhat d opposite for me- i have travelled arnd but still prefer to return to stay here in my home country bcos of some reasons u observed! love the stable quiet environment in Europe but prefer the bustling life here

[@faroukmoola6604]

Hello Ken I am from South Africa 🇿🇦 I am 68 years old I really look forward for your travels to beutiful places and experiencing different cultures as you are you young and can afford it I think you should continue as you get older you may not have the same opportunity also you seem quite healthy we don't no the future so enjoy your ride

[@duaenamdua9143]

Good people deserve to meet good people too. Congratulations to you bro.

[@KatraComplexions]

I can totally relate with your situation - living in Toronto, Canada. After being in Indonesia for a long time and traveling to places like Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Philippines...I can't wait to go back to my SEAsia kampung and hope to retire there...That's why I'm so excited to be heading back to Jakarta and Bali in June!

[@purpl3cow]

Looking forward to watching your East Malaysia videos. I’m from Kuching, Sarawak!

[@hamimahatan3325]

Wow Ken, am very happy for you … Realising your best life now.. FYI your “JOB” now is more interesting, challenging n rewarding later.. The right path for you.. Love n respect from KL❤️❤️🥰🥰

[@andrewkemp_]

Ken, it’s very different being a tourist here and being an expatriate. You will have a very difference experiance when you’re a visitor and having a camera in your hand as opposed to living here. I’m 7 years here and thankfully am leaving to Singapore in 3 months for work. You see the bad side of malaysia after being here for so long, Malaysian people can be very rude and aggressive. Am glad to see the back of this place.

[@kushal809]

Love your videos 🔥🔥👍❤️❤️❤️

[@BeyfighterFaris]

As much as I love my home country, I do miss the 4 years I lived and worked in Brunei. Indonesia will be a treasure trove of adventures awaiting you. Don't just limit yourself to Jakarta. Travel all over Indonesia. Bandung and Jogjakarta are very artsy. Every part of Indonesia has its own uniqueness. Jakarta itself is KL or Bangkok times 10 on the scale of liveliness. New York isn't the only place that never sleep. Upon this realisation of yours, perhaps invest more in upskilling your video production? Learn more into videography, composition, storytelling, editing ( I highly recommend you venture into Davinci Resolve. It's free and professional studio level software), etc. I'm sure you would want to see personal skill growth as well. I am here to stay, Ken. I will follow you to greater heights. Onwards!

[@bandungmee]

Having said that, I am a train lover and most of the time I visited major cities in Indonesia via train - most of the train took longer hours and I really enjoy it. The experience of travelling using train in Indonesia, woke up in the morning, witnessing the sunrise while the coach is still moving is magnificent.

[@jomontanee]

I tried Davinci but since I am too simple I go back to filmora. LOL🤣

[@BeyfighterFaris]

@@jomontanee LOL! It takes a bit of understanding and multiple youtube tutorials. I learn from Casey Faris videos

[@chrisc-nn9vf]

I live in Thailand now after retiring and am married to a thai and go home to Australia for a couple of months to do some work. I don't count Australia as home anymore and miss Thailand when I'm in Australia. So I know what your saying.

[@irischeng9946]

Many ppl may still searching wat they want in their life but Ken u know v well wat u want👍👍👍

[@marys.5688]

Hey Ken, first up welcome back to South East Asia! Thanks for sharing your reflective thoughts. My take is home is where you make it. While routine and structure may work for some, others prefer the exciting unpredictability of the unknown. Wherever a person is at in terms of phase of life or location, what matters most are the relationships we form with others and most importantly with ourselves. Keep your informative and interesting vids coming! By the way I really liked watching your vids from Germany, beautiful country, looking forward to more clips of your home town in the future too.

[@Witzboldberlin]

Wie die Zeit fliegt. Du hast es fast zu den 100 k geschafft. Respekt und viel Erfolg weiterhin 💪

[@azliwinchester2100]

Yes Ken...you must visit your family more often. Because thats where you belong. Anyway, I love your home / village in Germany. Stay safe and have fun in Borneo. Take care

[@wongwisata6908]

Ken.... no regret bro... Trust me... Take care of ur health, and walk your own world... We or i will follow u thru(video), as long as u or me still around in this world, brother... Enjoy Malaysia...

[@lamtw2]

Hi Ken, I love your show. Where are you now?

[@francisinghels9765]

I understand you; here we live mostly inside, no to spontaneous but due to warm climate, they live, cook outside. Of course, it's boring to work every day but when you have a house to pay and children to raise, you don't have much choice. You ar on the exact time of your life you be able to travel, discover the world and also yourself. can't wait your serie about Indonesia (yes, thanks not Bali!). Have a great time, enjoy. Greetings from NL

[@sweeta17]

i completely agree .

[@smirglvojtechskovajsa2787]

Hi Ken, I can also relate to it. I spent almost 3 years in India and on my last day when I was about to go back to the Czech Republic (where I'm from), I felt very emotional and also I felt this resistance towards going home. I can live at home comfortably, I have friends and family there, I earn enough money and I'm pretty good at handling stress but life is just not the same in Europe. I feel like I've left my heart in India.

[@thinlizzie4675]

Live it up, Ken.

[@renpret8806]

Looking forward to your videos visiting Singapore…

[@cikpon69]

Hi Ken, As an Asian, I moved to the USA from Singapore almost 17yrs ago. Transplant myself to Oklahoma followed by Washington State. I love Washington State so much, an hour away from Seattle. Beautiful mountains and cool weather. I can never give this up and I can't get used to the hot South East Asia weather anymore.

[@xundestravelfood7055]

Hi Ken, selamat datang (welcome) to Malaysia. Enjoy your forthcoming trip to East Malaysia. It is the same to me as I came out from hometown (64 km away) over 40 years to Kuala Lumpur. When sometime back to my hometown (kampung), things are still the same, no changes and is now not use to it.

[@sweeta17]

in 1 of my visits to my country we talked about that . i said everyone i see could not be nicer but still i feel that i dont quite belong there anymore and some things do change people have moved away etc . and people with the same experience say the same . and one cannot pick up where we left off . a lady said when she visits her home town 2 hours away from the place she lives she feels the same and said to me . to feel like that one does not have to live abroad like myself . the same with you . we should not feel a bit like strangers in our country and place where we were born and lived .

[@SimpleDiaries-h7t]

KEEP IT UP ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@blackknightshark7732]

Well said Ken. Nice future plans too. Visiting Singapore, Indonesia and Philppines after East Malaysia. Love each and every minute we have..keep smiling, and of course #tiadamasalah ✌😁

[@gmnitwit]

travel while your young, plenty of time to settle down later,

[@sweeta17]

maybe the longer people travel < and without any responsibilities > the more difficult it will be to settle down and if they do they will likely have itchy feet all the while .

[@azimaa1463]

Yep Ken...during Covid i was miserable because of non-traveling. Take care and enjoy wherever you are especially Malaysia. Do try to visit Luang Prabang: it was magical.

[@hellokarenlooi]

Your home town is nice place but to move around can develop one mind and soul. You have your own style of travelling. Keep it up 👍

[@sureshtamang6040]

Ken, One life, one chance ! And you are certainly creating a best story out of it . Cheers ! Keep on travelling .

[@KamalAKhan]

Keep going, you are on the right path

[@azraieruslim]

People kept saying germany felt silent because you are in the village, but even villages here in SEA is lively wherever you turn.

[@sweeta17]

same in spain etc because they all have the right weather to keep being outside .

[@iamjaydennn]

Interesting that a German likes Southeast-Asia, if I can speak German I'd have moved to Berlin or Munich, good citizenship benefits, opportunities are aplenty and many days of leaves.... But one thing to note, please don't haggle or bargain in Singapore like you did the previous time in a hawker centre, it is not a common practice in Singapore, prices are almost always fixed.