Move to SE Asia! 4 Good Options!

[@robing9278]

I am so happy for you that you relocated to Malaysia when you did and when it was easier to do. It was obviously the right move! Condolences on the loss of your brother.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

❤️

[@PacificNWGrl]

Hi Taylor I love your channel! I much prefer when you’re talking without distracting music w my ADHD. I have learned so much from you. Thank you! 💛

[@leapintothewild]

👍 I don’t have adhd but def get distracted by the music when I’m trying to listen to someone speak. Had to skip this entire vid and hope the info comes up in some of the others.

[@chrisloizou7997]

Peace be with you

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Really appreciate your support! 🤗 Hope you enjoy KL!

[@jianxiong69]

Ireland where I'm living is wet, grey and cold this time of the year. But watching you talking about Malaysia in your lovely apartment with passion always bring warmth to my heart. Visiting Malaysia end of the month. This is something I've been wanting to do for 2 years now.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Sounds great! 😊

[@jackoneil3933]

Thanks again Andy for the insights. As someone who's lived in Penang, Japan, Australia and spent a lot of time Thailand and visited the rest of S.E. Asia, and as far as escape options in Asia, my dated reference very much aligns with what you just related. Before Covid I had planned on retiring is Asia, with my first Choice for being back to Penang, but long-term visa changes and challenges have all but dashed my hopes of returning to Malaysia. Also, the only challenge I faced years ago in Penang was the heat. For someone from the Northwest of the U.S. and Alaska I always felt a bit of malaise, and even friends who were natives said they found the climate in America, Europe and Australia "refreshing" and "invigorating" My other two considerations were Japan and Chaing-Mai Thailand, but while I remember Chaing-Mai being nearly as livable as Penang, I never felt as at home in Thailand as I did Malaysia and Japan. I did feel more content and at home in Penang and Japan than I ever did in America, but with Thailand after a few weeks I was always content to leave, where a few times I had to push back tears when leaving Malaysia and Japan with the dread of returning to the U.S. For climate and livability in Asia, (not considering language) my first choice would be Fukuoka Japan, but with language, culture and bureaucratic challenges in Japan Penang is still is my first practical choice, but Japan is worth a look if you can manage the visa and are arup for navigating the challenges inherent to Japan. Chaing-Mai I always thought was one of the most livible places in the world, And I like Phuket but I prefer the vibe in Northern Thailand. I've been looking at Sarawak, Seems quite livable, and reminiscent of Penang in the late 80's to early 2000's, and it's possible sneak by in Penang on a Sarawak S-MM2H Visa perhaps it's worth diving into. With all the changes in the world and visa challenges of S.E. Asia, A couple of years ago I started looking at Europe, I have friends who left the U.K. many Years ago and retired to the French Rivera and love it. One friend, Tim the host of the YT Channel 'Me and Mon Ami' has lived in Thailand,, America and other places around the world, and says the area around Nice and Villefranche-sur-Mer is one of the best places in the world to live. Looking into costs, it can be considerable more affordable then the U.S. or U.K. and the long-term French Visa requirements seem much easier than S.E. Asia with much lower income requirements than Malaysia and a path two French Citizenship. I also have a friend from Denmark who after being partially disabled due to a medical condition had to leave Denmark as his disability would not cover the cost of a basic Apartment, and before Covid he moved to Vietnam and loved it, until Vietnam kicked out ex-pats during covid. He then went to Tblisi Georgia as it was the only place in the world open, and he fell in love with Georgia and the people there. He had a huge remodeled Soviet era Penthouse apartment with a lovely view for only $400 per month. He convinced me to escape to Georgia but I postponed that when the war in the region started. Prices are much higher now in Georgia but for those looking to escape the U.S. It's worth a look. I've been looking seriously into Turkey, Croatia, Bulgaria, Slovenia and Italy. I've not lived in Europe as I have in Asia but on the surface much of the affordable side of Europe seems on some levels as appealing as Asia for escapees. Hope my 2 cents worth of reflections might be worth a read for someone. Cheers!

[@teatree6228]

Wow

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Wow, that was a fantastic read! Thanks for sharing your perspective, it’s really helpful! 🤗

[@HuntaKiller91]

Im a Sarawakian and for foods aswell as the activities it would be far better options Rentals via Airbnb is cheap too and driving would be a blast since u can travel from the South to North of Sarawak nowadays since the completion of PanBorneo Indonesia is near too

[@teatree6228]

@@jackoneil3933 i am more a city person and would rather watch a cultural show or sample local foods at a kopitiam or a restaurant. And sarawak has great variety of food.

[@jackoneil3933]

@@HuntaKiller91 Thank you for the insights and updates. Might you have suggestions for best places to live in Sarawak? I visited Kuching a couple of decades ago and it was charming, friendly and pleasant, but found Penang at the time a bit more convenient and interesting for westerners. It was also a shorter jump to other places in Asia and Australia, a place I had connections to, but looking online it seem Kuching is more like Penang was back then and if so would be possible more livable now with Penang having been over-discovered' and K.L. perhaps over-developed now. As I mentioned, after a time I found the heat even in Penang at time uncomfortable, for a while when rented an upper floor sea-front condo with elevated breezes and a pool to cool-off in the afternoon before dinner it was paradise. However when later I moved into an inland Bungalow with no pool I began to find the heat fatiguing. A fiancee and I used to escape to Cameron occasionally and most of time the weather was delightful and refreshing, and at one point I considered buying a home on a large plot of land there. My recollection of Kuching was that the temps and weather was more like K.L. rather then Penang for heat but perhaps it was just the time was there? Thanks for the Tip on Air BnB, I'll check prices. Air Bnb Prices in Penang seem to be about 2 to 3 times local long-term rates and not reasonable for long-term. I've been in contact with realtors in Penang and there's some amazing long term rentals rates on huge, luxury sea-view condos for less than you can find a shed or bed in a basement in America now, but without a long-term visa seem difficult. So maybe Sarawak would be easier in that regard? Good to hear about the Pan-Borneo Highway, and more things to do in Sarawak now. Having a car totally changed and upgraded life in Penang and I used to love to take road trips like to the East coast, Thailand, K.L and Singapore. I paid a friend in Penang who was sort of a car-dealer $800 as a non-refundable down payment U.S.to use a used car he had for 9 months with the option of buying or returning the car after that time. Worked out very well. Thanks again for the help, Perhaps we at some time can meet up in Sarawak.

[@thebestisyettocome4114]

Deepest condolences to you and your family. 🌷

[@gslee6072]

Our condolences for your loss of your beloved brother ❤

[@GreenAventurineTarot]

Sending you love and healing and thank you for a great video. We are in Panama from the US. Super new and exciting!

[@MikeHoncho884]

I’ve been planning an escape to live in Southeast Asia for four years. The selection has definitely contributed to that Escape. I think at least for the next 4 to 5 years. I’m going to spend my hard earned retirement somewhere else. I’m already text to death here in the states. They’re not going to get any more of it. I’m looking forward to drifting around Southeast Asia, and finding my place, my place to relax after some extensive travel. I’m going to tune out the majority of the news back home while I’m gone. Just trying to tie a few loose ends before I buy my first airline ticket since I retired. I watched three of your videos this morning. I woke up extra early have to go do some blood work. I can’t even have my coffee or anything to eat. But I’ve been fasting anyway no food after 6 o’clock until 6:00 AM the next morning. I’ve been walking 6 1/2 miles every other day since I retired in August. I am down 30 pounds now about 15 more to go. Starting to feel quite a bit better except for a darn flareup of kidney stones last week. I’m better now. I’m with you about the election pretty disappointing. What’s real disappointing is how many friends and family rare they’re ugly heads.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

I hope your plans work out. It sounds like you're well on your way!

[@DarylSolis]

My man, Taylor. I am so happy for you making the move here in KL. What a great life decision. All the best. I hope we can collaborate a vlog someday here in KL. My condolences for your brother.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@williammit1332]

Thanks!

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank so much William! 🤗

[@KhaiFirst]

Happy that you Like Malaysia stay safe!

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you so much! 😄

[@alinasimon6399]

Thank you for this lovely video. Always enjoy listening to your warm voice. My condolences for your loss. I

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you so much! 😪

[@sakurasoh]

Taylor, you have a really lovely home with beautiful interior. A reminder for me to spring clean my house and set up the Christmas tree this weekend

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you so much! 🤗

[@teatree6228]

Taylor mate You make me so positive today

[@warrenlim2175]

My condolences for your loss. 😥 This was a great video. The information which you provide is so helpful. Also congrats on your 150th video. I noticed that but forgot to mention it last week. Please continue with the excellent content and hoping you and your family find solace with each other during this difficult time. All the best.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you for your kind words, I really appreciate it. ❤️

[@Valhalla369]

So glad you are happy here Andrew, your videos never fail to brighten my mood. If you have any trouble at all or need help, do reach out to us. You are held in high regard here and you can be sure that your followers here will jump at the chance to lend you a hand. You take care..

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you so much, so kind. ❤️

[@teatree6228]

Taylor❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jimw2566]

Thank you, Taylor. I agree with most of what you've said, although I've never been to Vietnam, so that's out. While I love Penang, most of my friends live in KL, so it's the obvious choice for me once my MM2H is approved. All MM2H applicants are now required to use a licensed agent to apply for their visas. There are a number of groups on Facebook for both the western and eastern versions of the program; they can help find the licensed agents who will help the applicant each step of the way. It can be a confusing, to say the least! BTW, your coffee has been ordered. Finally, my condolences on your loss. I lost my brother while I was in Malaysia 2.5 years ago so I know how difficult it is, especially so far away.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thanks! I’m so sorry to hear about your brother. It's always so difficult to lose someone, especially while away from home. Thanks for the other info. 🤗

[@slaw2224]

When moving to a new place, having a group of friends is a big plus!

[@jimw2566]

@@slaw2224 And after so many visits to Malaysia over so many years, my friends are a huge plus. I can't imagine living anywhere else. Malaysians are the nicest people I've ever met.

[@gregorychalmers2466]

Thanks! Sorry for your loss

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you for your kind words.

[@mariasnow-hinkson6631]

Andrew dear! I am so sorry you brother is gone now, please accept my condolences to you and family. Plus - this is great episode, full of valuable information - thank you again.

[@davidnunan1819]

My condolences to you on the death of your brother. May he Rest in Peace

[@Offgridwealthmanagement]

Great epissode, thank you Andrew

[@pfchin2231]

Deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@VanGoghGlobetrotter]

I’m very sorry to hear about your brother. Offering my deepest condolences.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@garyt7232]

I am sorry for your loss. Please take care of yourself. I always give my cat (Xavier) a big hug when I need one. Glad that Earl Grey is there for you if you need some kitty therapy. Stay safe.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@chrisloizou7997]

Thanks for another great video. I am coming to KL this weekend and staying for over 2 months :) Very exciting times! Sorry to hear about your brother. May he RIP

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@brucepapworth2118]

Condolences on your loss. I admire your ability to maintain a healthy positive attitude. It’s been a challenge of late and you help me keep my focus on the good

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thanks so much, I appreciate that! 😊

[@WanderingMonk55]

I'll be traveling to Malaysia and teaching English at a winter camp during lunar new year, just north of Singapore. Really excited, have never been to this part of SE Asia. Then in January I'll be traveling around SE Asia and documenting on my channel as well. Thanks for the helpful information. Enjoyed the video! 👍

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Have a great time! 👍

[@ahjep3469]

My condolences to you on your loss...

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you 🙏

[@traceylankford8579]

Taylor! I'm so sorry for your loss. Thanks for such a great overview of those countries in Southeast Asia. Your wall art is stunning in the background.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you 🙏 I appreciate you noticing the art.

[@matth2354]

Thanks for the video Taylor ❤

[@Kirk_G.]

Thank you so much for your videos! I really look forward to them. By the way, the Sarawak MM2H just announced an increase in the deposit requirements, to be implemented January 1, 2025.

[@raymondng1601]

Deepest condolences to you and the family

[@HemiChrysler]

Thank you for including Cambodia, which is likely my eventual destination.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Cambodia is a great choice! 👍

[@HemiChrysler]

@andrewtaylor4558 Cambodia does not participate in extradition treaties, nor bi-lateral child support agreements.

[@tadhgcronin175]

Great video. Really useful and informative.

[@geraldonn3731]

Banyak informasi yang boleh diperolehi Uncle Taylor

[@martypoll]

The infrastructure in Thailand is excellent. I’ve lived in Bangkok and I now live in the countryside. Roads, power, water, internet - it’s all good. Thailand will stamp tourists in for 60 and this can be extended 30 days. It is easy to stay as a retiree indefinitely if you meet the financial requirements. Vietnam doesn’t have a retirement visa. If you stay long term then you are manipulating some other visa and possibly making 90 day visa runs.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Good to know. Thanks for sharing!

[@yewhocktan5112]

TQ for your video.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

You're welcome! 😊

[@margaretsather5110]

Looking handsome with the haircut. Sorry for your loss of your brother.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you 🙏

[@djlim4612]

condolences to you and your family..

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you 🙏

[@eamonkelly36]

Sorry for youre loss respect from emerald isle eamon

[@teatree6228]

Taylor, my positive vibe

[@Adair9800]

One of the best videos for the topic discussed. One of the criteria that is important to me is air pollution. Lived in Jomtien, just 2 hours from Bangkok. AQI level can be nearly as high as Bangkok during the burning season - many get quite sick, or worse. One year was enough for me. Loved Thailand and the Thai people, and am going to return occasionally - going to Phuket for 5 nights in January - but Thailand just isn’t for me long term. I have just returned from Kuala Lumpur last week. Spent 6 days in the city on Jalan Ampang, then 3 nights out at Sepang. It was an epic trip (also an epic race). Back to air pollution, the 3 times I have visited K.L., air quality has always been good. I am not sure yet if it will be Malaysia for my second home, as I really love Indonesia. I don’t have any plans to visit Bali, but I already have a trip to Lombok scheduled in February, and also in October next year, so will have a good look around. Next month I will be in Jakarta and also will visit Bandung for the first time. Seems that Indonesia has made visas a little more accessible with more options. As for the condo in Florida, maybe you have already considered the online companies similar to Zillow. I sold a home in Florida in 2021 with them, and couldn’t have been more pleased. I understand that they might not be active any longer, but there are a number of alternatives. Your videos really are great. Thank you

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you so much! Good luck to you 🤗

[@frankpng8026]

Welcome to Malaysia, you did the right choice.👍🏻

[@AzariahRobinson-i2m]

Taylor you are a breath of fresh air.

[@EGO0808]

Really sorry to hear about your brother, our deepest condolences, stay strong❤

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you Eric. 🙏

[@jennieliaw1208]

So sorry to hear about your brother. Don't be too sad, he's with God now. I'm a Malaysian and I feel proud you love Malaysia as much as I do ❤

[@jonniesantos]

Condolences on the loss of your brother. 🕊️

[@decTac]

Good afternoon Taylor You look great today.. More younger, stay healthy 💪😊

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@vbrandi7928]

I enjoy your vids. Well rounded info and appreciated the cross country comparisons. Also might consider which country language is easiest to learn - Malay and bahasa Indonesian are the simplest for a western and have a chance of being semi fluent

[@decTac]

@vbrandi7928 Malaysian language i.e. Bahasa Melayu is easy to learn because it's straight forward written in romanise and no need to worry about the grammar, genders and phonetic, some of the words derived from English and others.

[@teatree6228]

@@decTaci studied malay language at my university in Australia as my minor.

[@decTac]

@@teatree6228 ahh.. that's cool, hebat!👍

[@alansmith4387]

Good information Taylor

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thanks so much! 🤗

[@serirayna2789]

Condolences Taylor ❤

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@ashaw007]

Hi Andrew. Your brother is now out of pain and in a better place. You will see him again one day. Thanks for the information about the other Asian Countries.Very useful. It does seem that Malaysia comes out best. Have a good week xxx Ashleyxxx Look forward to your next vlog.

[@mohdmubarakabrazak9055]

WOW, nice apartment you have there Taylor!

[@beelee1839]

We enjoy your videos very much ❤

[@andrewtaylor4558]

I'm so glad! 😌

[@beehive5835]

Thanks Taylor! This is exactly what I like to see initially: a comparison of the high points. A future video can delve into more details, like comparing (with pictures or video) the apartment options in each country, food options (what kinds of local foods & costs vs cost to shop and cook at home), etc. I wish that Malaysia was affordable because I agree that is probably the best country all around. It would be great if you had a chance to pop over to Indonesia to compare it to Malaysia!

[@andrewtaylor4558]

I’ll add that to my list! 😊

[@benguenther1162]

I'm sorry to hear about your brother.

[@budawang77]

Good on you mate! You’re one of the good Americans who deserve to live in a more sane part of the world. By the way Bali is wonderful provided you avoid the most touristy parts.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thanks, I'm loving it here!

[@EvolvedBonobo]

"Good on ya" and loves Bali = def an Aussie! 😂

[@IrelandWerewolf5799]

God bless you brother

[@kirkleadbetter1093]

Thank you for this. My current plan when I retire, my wife and I are planning on living in SE Asia in the winter for 6 months a year.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

That's fantastic! You'll love it here. 🤗

[@azharidris7092]

Andy.. most doctors are locally trained now.. they use to be trained in the UK.. but in the last few decades.. Malaysia has develop their own medical institutions.. in fact other surrounding countries are sending their budding medical student ''for skill nurse to surgeon'' to Malaysia and Singapore.. in fact Malaysia and Singapore has develop a good reputation for producing medical personal at a fraction of the price people if people from other Asian countries would otherwise have to pay if they were to go to the west.. many said some aspect of Malaysian medical care infrastructures is actually better organised.. and far superior.. in Malaysia they are not too fanatical about making huge profits like they do in the US.. and fleecing sick people in the process.. its something to do with their concept of hospitality and Islam.. so they claimed..

[@teatree6228]

Taylor❤❤❤❤

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Good to know.

[@sueteh4759]

My condolences to your loss. Suggestion to chat about some of insects/mosquitos in this SEA region. Why? There is this Brit family while in one island Thailand wife had she claimed she had dengue fever. And she said she no go to hospital which is crazy. She did a vlog. You get admit to hospital fast if suspected dengue fever. It is NOT the usual fever or hay fever. It is serious. In Malaysia if there is a case of one dengue fever reported and someone is already hospitalised, local health authorities will be alerted and the whole housing area will be fumigated with dengue mozzie spray..its safe for humans. This spray kills the mozzies .. Take care👍

[@brandonleow6631]

Hi Mr Taylor! Sorry to hear that ur brother had.passed away. May his soul RIP ! Amen!

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@drabdulghanial-muradi5542]

Hi Mr Taylor, great video. You look very handsome with new haircut, young and much admired good looking. I am the reverse of yourself. I'm a Malaysian would be relocating to the US soon, why? I have got a great job with one of the colleges in the States, and because of my C-Executive Level experience (34+ years), the annual pay is handsome too. I love the college atmosphere in the US, college football and basketball, and a lot more. By the way, I was educated in the US, was teaching at one of the colleges in Kansas after my graduation. I can't wait to experience another college life, again, and this time around, at the age of 67.

[@lilingloh8061]

Love you Andrew, for loving and staying in my country. Sorry to hear that your apartment in Florida was hit by the hurricane recently. Pray that everything works out well for you here.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thanks, it means a lot to me. 🙏

[@GajahMengaumTheBruce]

So sorry for your loss.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you 🙏

[@arivfotomoto3642]

To go out drinking can be costly in Malaysia. But if you're okay drinking at home with friends, there are wholesaler selling at reasonable price.

[@earlygail]

I’m so sorry about your brother, Taylor. ❤

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you 🙏

[@orlymarq6238]

I m sorry for your loss

[@andrewtaylor4558]

🙏

[@teatree6228]

Bali is real nice too Taylor

[@decTac]

Bali is over-rated and polluted and many scammers, plus nature disasters.

[@mohmeegaik6686]

Thank you for saying Malaysia is best. You give a comprehensive account of the neccesities for living in a foreign country.

[@gmemo4449]

Great video, I like the Philippines but I'm not sure I could live there full-time. I've always like Malaysia, KL is a wonderful city, and the healthcare is great and very inexpensive. But alcohol is expensive which is a bummer, I love wine lol. If I chose Malaysia I think I would go to Penang. But I do want to visit Eastern Malaysia and Cambodia, I'm also looking at Chang Mai, Taiwan which I really do like as well. I'm also considering Mexico and Ecuador but I love Asia. The U.S. is getting expensive, the political climate and the division is not great. I hope next year I will be out of here. Sorry for the loss of your brother Andrew.

[@teatree6228]

Scam place Honey traps- men and women

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you 🙏

[@le_th_]

I can hear the heartbreak in your voice as you speak of your brother's passing. I'm so sorry for your loss. It really is difficult to lose a sibling. Bereavement can be such a protracted state of shock and quiet anguish. I lost my older brother in 2020. I'm glad you were with friends on election night. It was definitely not the time to be alone. Each day, the reality of what is about to unfold gets worse and worse, and I live in the SF Bay area. This is my first time to see your channel come up in my feed. May I ask how you moved your things from FL to Penang? You may already have a video about it. I'll look through your videos, too, to see if the info is there.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you so much for your kind words. I didn’t bring anything with me to Malaysia, I came with 2 suitcases. I bought everything I need here. 🤗

[@le_th_]

@@andrewtaylor4558 Thank you for your response. I had a feeling that might be the case after I watched your videos earlier on living with someone else's things for 7 years and finally getting to furnish your "new" place with the things you like. 🤗

[@simbatran]

I was considering Malaysia but since the cost of MM2H was way too high we went to Chiang Mai instead. Glad I made the switch

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Glad to hear you found a good fit!

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Good options. Glad that you chose Malaysia as your new home in Penang and then KL.

[@Yasin_Affandi]

And my condolences on the demised of one of your loved ones in your family.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you, glad you agree! 😊

[@Yasin_Affandi]

​@@andrewtaylor4558Have a great weekend. 😀

[@koufax174]

Three years ago when I left the US to become a SE Asian Slow Traveler, I was criticized. Now three years later when they see my very healthy, happy, fully engaged with my life, contented, inspired and without stress, they call me smart and want my help to explore. I’m having my best life. Great topic

[@andrewtaylor4558]

So happy for you. 🤗

[@koufax174]

@@andrewtaylor4558🙏🏼

[@Jeff_The_Weatherman]

Hi Taylor! Sorry to hear about your brother's passing. Sad indeed. On my short list of SE Asia places for my future ExPat locations is the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Manila. I have seen other channels talk about it well, and lots of western food in that location with solid infrastructure there. The others are KL, but then you mentioned to me last time to check out Penang. That wasn't on my radar till you mentioned it. I will do more researching on it. My "Break Glass in Case of financial Emergency" is Da Nang. However, I might do research a bit more on Cambodia via Jeremy and Clair's channel. Thanks for the link. Cambodia might slide under Da Nang as most affordable on my list. Oddly enough I am not a big fan of SE Asian food, so I will need to have some western food at my disposal due to stomach issues.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Plenty of Western food here.

[@AzariahRobinson-i2m]

Please accept my deepest condolences to you and your family.

[@Nunya37]

Thanks for the great info. And i really appreciate you staying still while talking. Too many others are always walking and it gives me motion sickness 😭😂

[@andrewtaylor4558]

I know what you mean! I get it too. It’s easier to stay still. 😂

[@Lisa-oy9ts]

Thank you Andrew. Really enjoyed this video and good information. I'm very sorry about your brother.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you kindly 🤗

[@all4fitz]

Taaaaalor. I'm finding your videos again and being reminded of your exuberantly flamboyant voice. I imagine you being a well regarded concierge at a Malaysian resort with a deep purple tux, red shiny shoes and a jeweled fedora. A sad time in the US right now means all the more reason to watch your videos for inspiration to find a better place in this world. Thank you for more valued Asian insight!

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you so much 😊

[@bobbyjett7047]

I am looking at places to retire when i am 67. Bali looked very attractive but just in the last few years it has exploded with development and the prices have risen a lot. It seems to have lost its paradise charm although one can still live there for much less than in the US, but the issues of traffic and air quality are becoming an issues. And of course there is the language barrier...

[@lionelchaudesaigues7986]

Hi Taylor, just for your knowledge Thailand has a 2 months visa exemption now ! Thank you for your excellent contents! Stay well …

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you for the update 🙏

[@waterbug1135]

I've been researching a move to SE Asia for 4 years. Of the few expat Tubers in PH who do travel anywhere they all are amazed how nice Thailand and Malaysia are. They talk with their Filipina about moving but then nothing happens. Even within PH few travel, but a couple who did try a cool location like Baguio they say it's wonderful and "We should move here" but never do and go right back to complaining about the heat. As far as I can tell PH is mainly for guys who want to meet a Filipina online, get picked up at the airport, drive to where her family lives and there they stay. PH is maybe the most expensive SE Asia country after Singapore. Infrastructure near the bottom, most places have a lot of trash, loose dogs, roosters, karaoke. Medical is not the best. The tourist numbers really tell the story. PH gets 10-20 times fewer tourists than Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia. For older people medical can become an on going thing. Emergencies and on going things are not things I'd want to travel to another country to handle. So "for major things" and going to another country is kind of delusional. It has to be Goldilocks event to enable travel.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Just because PH was an American colony, it is not equal to America. Basically, vloggers can lie too to increase viewership.

[@ashtriana1]

English is a compulsory subject in thr schools..also compulsory to pass in the biggest exams...

[@jakelo1045]

You're showing the Rialto bridge in Venice when talking about Malacca 😂

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Nope that bridge is in Malaka. Took the pic myself.

[@briantayler1230]

G'day Taylor, The last time I checked, Vietnam issued 90-day tourist visas for Australians but no long-term visas. It should be the same for Americans. Expats in Vietnam do visa runs. There are almost no restrictions on property ownership except that only a certain number of apartments in any building can be owned by foreigners. Sorry for your loss.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you 🙏

[@amerfilmstudios9292]

I live in 3 different countries: USA - UAE - Malaysia ON & OFF according to project schedule base 😅. No PERMANENT stay per location 👌🏻 Happy living in Malaysia, bro....😎. It's a STABLE peaceful country, less crimes rate. Whenever choosing place for permanent stay, THINK ABOUT SAFETY FIRST. Find a country with strict crime law. MALAYSIA law not allowed it citizen or foreigner owning guns or any weapon. Anybody found guilty having a single bullet kept with them, they going to be sentences to whole life in prison or death sentence. This makes people shivers to perform such a crime act, even though some criminal smuggle guns from Thai border but once they are found and captured, end of life. If you had have budget minimum USD 1,000/= , you can live LAVISHLY in Malaysia for a single person budget. If you have USD 12,000/= it's more than enough to live stay and survive for one year in Malaysia. Having USD 120,000/= it's enough for 10 years survival in Malaysia 😅. I d been travel around the world and still Malaysia is still the best place compared to other countries. Think SAFETY FIRST and AVOID staying from CRIMES areas as Los Angeles crime rates is 7 times higher daily...u can't guarantee your safety with the unexpected events... Take care. Any problems with crimes, just go to the nearest local police station and they are kind enough to assist you👌🏻

[@andrewtaylor4558]

It is such a great place to live! 😄

[@amerfilmstudios9292]

​@@andrewtaylor4558 There's so many place u need to venture, Langkawi island and Sabah if you love nature beauty . U'll never regret for visiting these place...👌🏻.. Thanks 🙏🏻.

[@all4fitz]

@@amerfilmstudios9292 Whoaaaa. I haven't heard this before about the punishment for having a gun or even a bullet. That's kind of terrifying to think how you could possibly be framed by someone just slipping something in your bag on the sidewalk and then causing a scene and accusing you of something. Makes me want to put locks on my zippers and pockets.

[@amerfilmstudios9292]

@@all4fitz exactly 💯%. Even my backpack bag locked with mini padlock but that is due to there are pickpocket hanging around at mostly crowded MRT train stations. The best is wear cargo pants with zippers or button as I use to for precaution.

[@all4fitz]

@@amerfilmstudios9292 I've worn then backpack on the front and padlocks are a great idea. Thanks for the motivation to be more cautious when I'm in Thailand in a couple months!

[@rickken6823]

English is compulsory subject from primary 1 in Malaysia

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Good to know.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Condolence to your family. You are not going back to usa to visit?

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Thank you 🙏

[@keangwooichoo6138]

I saw a vlog by a law firm staff in vietnam. Not many return after travelling there as scammers still a lot there.

[@EmiAsmizaAbdRahim]

My condolences for your loss. Just for your info, all malaysian school teaches english as a second language.

[@tbbarabara]

How would you get an easy visa in Vietnam? I don't think so.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

No but I know people from other countries who do live there.

[@kitty_s23456]

@tb - you can apply for an e-visa to VN & it will give you 3 months. After that, you need to do a visa run or use an agent to do it for you. I've heard of ppl living for years in VN by doing regular visa runs.

[@benbohoho]

Can you talk about your plan for healthcare as you get older? It seems like insurance will stop covering or become extremely expensive once we reach around 70, and most dont cover pre existing conditions. Even though the hospitals are cheaper there, i still dont think its reasonable to expect most people to be able to cover something like cancer or a bad car accident without insurance. So im a little worried about what happens there when we get older.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

That is a big issue. There are always public hospitals though which are much cheaper. I got a term Health Insurance policy before I was 70. It lasts till I’m 80. If I live that long, I’ll worry about it then.

[@fotogaily]

Hi there, thx so much for sharing your thoughts for those soon be retirees who are feeling 'stuck' living in the US. Like u said, its not hard to move out of the country. All it takes is a little courage and a receptive mind...I will be joining u at KL soon 😅...Condolences to the loss of your brother

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Best of luck! 🤗

[@thorangla2853]

Taylor good info as always. I'm hoping I can interest you on doing a video on how you manage your property rental from outside the US. I was trying to sell my property in Florida but nothing is moving so now I'm trying to rent it so I can travel again. Thanks

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Check this out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGqTqIGDht2jbNUsi=tgnW0moAvGUJgMCN

[@Desizgirl3]

My husband and I are planning to visit SEAsia next autumn. I plan on moving out eventually. Husband, not so much.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Good luck convincing him! 😄

[@steveprice9462]

Like you I can no longer afford to live as a retiree in my home country (UK). I guess you are a city dweller at heart but I was wondering if you could offer any thoughts on living in a more rural area, on the very outskirts or KL, say, or in a smaller town. Like you I have a house to sell, too. Inspirational videos. Thanks. Steve P.

[@macdmacd7896]

thanx andrew 👍

[@teatree6228]

Your face is glowing. You are looking youthful. What have you done to your face and eyelids?

[@andrewtaylor4558]

Nothing in years. 😂

[@teatree6228]

Must be your new boyfriend- second bloom like in the Jane Austen novel Persuasion

[@BusinessLifeTravel]

I like Malaysia for its rich cultural diversity, delicious food, and stunning natural beauty. The friendly people and the affordable cost of living also make it an enjoyable place to be, along with the modern infrastructure found in major cities. However, I dislike the huge temperature difference from outside to inside, in aircon places (malls). Political instability and the limited public services in rural areas are also concerning. Additionally, social issues like racial discrimination (more among Malaysians) and environmental problems can be frustrating, and I find police bribing and corruption troubling, as they undermine trust in law enforcement.

[@andrewtaylor4558]

🤔

[@masyitahm]

Many condolences for your brother’s demise ❤