One of many reasons why KL makes a great home base...it's a well-situated, central hub for exploring and experiencing Southeast Asia with lots of inexpensive, short, non-stop flights to almost any place in the region. Thank you for providing examples of flights with costs. Enjoy your videos! Hope you're over your cold soon!
One of the reasons I am Expatriating to SE Asia is exactly what your content is here. So much incredible rich interesting culture so close. I traveled to 7 SE Asian countries earlier this year and am now preparing to live in SE Asia and slow travel. I’m so exited. Thank you 🙏🏼
@@et5222 Not yet. I love KL and Penang. I also like Siem Reap, Kompot, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Hanoi, Da Lat, Da nang, Ho Chi Min, Bangkok, Ubud, many cities in Phillipines like CDO, Malaybulay, Baguio, Samar and others. Eventually I’d like to find a relationship. I’d favor a Malaysian woman because their passport is similar to US. I don’t know how hard it is to date in Malaysia. Do you know? Thank you for your wonderful channel. 🙏🏼
@koufax174 I'm married to a wonderful Chinese partner and we work in Korea but have a retirement home in China, though we travel a lot. We're looking for places to 'winter'... previously lived near Subic Bay. Good luck
Thank you, Taylor, for publishing this video despite your cold! Your dedication to your subscribers is incredible! The video was informative and enjoyable. Get well soon and have a great time in Siem Reap!
Thanks Andy, many years ago, being able to jump off to another world in a few hours for not much cost was one of the biggest perks to living in S.E. Asia. Looking forward to your take on Siem Reap, I'm sure it will be different and more worthwhile than most of what we are likely to find.
Very helpful! We are flying from KL to Kuching next February., we are scouting out the city and the parks/caves. We are also going to Penang. I'm very interested in the new infrastructure - reclaimed islands near the airport, new areas near Gurney drive plus I understand there's a new light railway being built on the island.
You are missing out a lot if you do not travel to Indonesia. Oh, so many places and so much to experience - the arts, the culture, the adventure, the volcano, the beach... and the list goes on.
One thing I hate to travel to Indo 🇮🇩 especially Jakarta is the traffic jam @ macet really stressed and secondly the air pollution of Jakarta really bad even worst than New Delhi the most polluted city in the world.
Another great video Taylor. Thanks so much for all your hard work which goes into making these. I hope you are also over your cold soon. Take very good care.
Yes. Indeed it is easier for just 5days4 nights at any SEA countries. Eg Chiangmai can one or pop over to Singapore for F1 experience or Taylor Swift concert 😊
Thanks for posting this. From KLIA or KLIA2 the possibilities are endless and because the fares are in ringgit, often so very affordable. Just explore the options as you showed. Use a VPN set to Malaysia. I am just back home from a month in Malaysia. My plan was to use rail to get around, however seats do book out so fast and were unavailable. I decided to try buses and glad that I did. Good quality at very inexpensive cost and very comfortable. Just book online. I would love to hear about your experiences with Grab. I used it often and found the service a great way to get around at a very reasonable cost and to chat with the locals who were without exception, warm, welcoming, helpful, kind, honest and just nice people. Thanks to you and your channel.
Great video.... even some mid to long distance flights in Asia are super cheap for retirees who can travel mid-week or off season. Seoul (I live in Korea) to KL round trips are down to $250-300 US dollars next month....
Thanks for the information. We are headed to Thailand and Malaysia for the 10 day holiday here in China. Ticket prices have skyrocketed for flights starting on September 28th. Still cheaper to travel in Asia than the US.
September is the start of the Fall Holiday (Chuseok in Korea, which is extra long this year at 6 days) in several Asian countries. Seoul to Beijing fares are 4 times what they were a week ago.
Thanks for sharing this info Taylor 👍.. Btw, you should visit and explore to east coast of Peninsula Malaysia, the under-rated pristine white sandy beaches and islands and beautiful marine life with clear blue water.. Also islands in East Malaysia there in Semporna etc more or less like Maldives.. absolutely beautiful.. Gws bro..
Thanks for the video. Flights seem cheap to me after buying flights in the States. Hope you are over your cold soon. Thanks for making a video even if you are not feeling well. Enjoy your trip. 😷🤧❤️
Another excellent video. I was planning on doing the same thing once i move to Malaysia but base myself in Penang as they also have an International Airport (albeit smaller). As an American, I don't want to do those 15+ hour flights over to Asia as that would be just intolerable. Hope you feel better soon!
Hey Andrew. I know these places are a bit more expensive, but they are further, that are worth looking into for flights. They are in Asia Delhi (India) in the US$300-400 price range round trip out of KUL...3 hours flight Seoul/Incheon (South Korea) is 8 hours max at a similar price point as Delhi...I happen to like Seoul...but it is pricey. Additionally, one of the more unique ones in the similar range that is emerging is Jeddah Saudi Arabia. Yes, that place. It is slowly opening up to tourists, and starting to reveal its gems to the outside world... it's culture, it old architecture, and it's people. Yes, you can go as a tourist to Saudi Arabia as of 2018 or so...just before the COVID pandemic hit. Jeddah is Saudi Arabia's gateway, and most Westernized city.
Thank you for the info here. I'm a retired American strongly considering Siem Reap for a retirement destination as well as the Philippines. Haven't considered Malaysia but it too appears very worthy. The super friendly welcoming people in both countries was a huge draw for me and English being enough to get by. Expats on here with many videos caught my attention & your the only one I've seen in Malaysia. --- I have to say Siem Reap really appeals to me all factors considered for my personal criteria. It too has a cheap less than 1 hour flight to Bangkok for fun or affordable quality medical care ! -- ? -- I just think I would like that beautiful city ? Buy a 3 wheel Bajaj tuk tuk for personal transportation. Hauling groceries & 'stuff' keep the sun & rain off + explore the area and the city. --- Just an adventure and all kinds of food available. ---
You might want to consider visiting Jakarta in 2-3 months time for one very specific purpose, that is: boarding the 350 km/h Jakarta-Bandung High Speed Rail. This is the technology that your native USA squandered so badly, that is : SF - LA HSR fiasco. Yet, Indonesia already has it running. 😂. Its completion is still very much in question. You may not even be able to board it in 10-15 years time when you return home to the US. Bandung also attracts sizable number of Malaysian tourists. Go figure here why it’s worth-visiting 😊.
The hub is very KL centered unlike other countries with multiple hubs. Flying from Penang to connect to an onward trip adds around four hours to each journey. Fares are much higher than they were pre pandemic and the AA charge for checked in luggage seems to be increasing. On a recent trip back from India to Penang it was easier and cheaper to fly via Bangkok than go via KL.
Having just booked KUL to SAI and back in Feb - I was surprised how much more it cost than pre-covid - triple the cost. Brisbane to Siem Reap is now becoming better via Singapore, Bangkok, or Vietnam.......
Fly Dubai (the LCC subsidiary of Emirates) is commencing direct flights between Penang and Dubai in Feb 24. Daily service. Now if they could restart direct flights to Hanoi (my favourite Asian city) I'd be happy. KLIA 2 has to be one of the strangest airports in the world. The idea of putting an airport together with a shopping mall sounded a great idea but it ended up with neither really working. I've never counted the level changes between getting off a plane and getting into a Grab but my guess is between 6 and 8
How does penang maylasia compare to pattaya thailand cost of living? What's the cheapest way to get maylasia health insurance, if ur over 70 or 80 in maylasia?
Well you paint a rosy picture but Air Asia is not the most customer friendly airlines. They are a low cost airline that nickel and dimes you for almost everything, soon you'll have to pay to use the toilet on board. Even for a savy traveler, Air Asia is known to leave people high and dry. Specially when they cancel a flight. In many cases they only fly one time a day. So one really has to be prepared when being attracted by cheap fares. Penny wise, Pound foolish. Is often the case for far too many but I'm sure you don't want to mention the cons. Btw some of the destinations you've mentioned are really not worth flying to from KL. Like Singapore, why not take a bus. Great price no having to get to the airport a few hours early. Pay a hefty cab to get to and from the airport. A luxury bus is nice from KL to Singapore. Right into the city, no cabs needed. If you add total time, traveling by bus is not bad.
@@andrewtaylor4558people develop a mindset that Air Asia is always the best option. Surprisingly full service airlines ofter competitive deals for little bit more money. I'm amazed by the comfort level of the buses in SE Asia. I took a business class bus from KL to Penang and I was amazed. Great thing is the range of quality based on price.
🕰️ Do you know if there are any updates on the retirement second home visa? It seems to be in limbo, wondering if you had any updates? Thank you for all your amazing advice & videos! You do such a fantastic job.😊
One of many reasons why KL makes a great home base...it's a well-situated, central hub for exploring and experiencing Southeast Asia with lots of inexpensive, short, non-stop flights to almost any place in the region. Thank you for providing examples of flights with costs. Enjoy your videos! Hope you're over your cold soon!
Thanks for sharing!
One of the reasons I am Expatriating to SE Asia is exactly what your content is here. So much incredible rich interesting culture so close. I traveled to 7 SE Asian countries earlier this year and am now preparing to live in SE Asia and slow travel. I’m so exited. Thank you 🙏🏼
Koufax, have you decided which country to make your "home base" ?
@@et5222 Not yet. I love KL and Penang. I also like Siem Reap, Kompot, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Hanoi, Da Lat, Da nang, Ho Chi Min, Bangkok, Ubud, many cities in Phillipines like CDO, Malaybulay, Baguio, Samar and others. Eventually I’d like to find a relationship. I’d favor a Malaysian woman because their passport is similar to US. I don’t know how hard it is to date in Malaysia. Do you know? Thank you for your wonderful channel. 🙏🏼
@koufax174 I'm married to a wonderful Chinese partner and we work in Korea but have a retirement home in China, though we travel a lot. We're looking for places to 'winter'... previously lived near Subic Bay. Good luck
KL is the perfect Asian aviation hub for businesses and people to be based here. Hence, excellent for tourism and business.
Thank you, Taylor, for publishing this video despite your cold! Your dedication to your subscribers is incredible! The video was informative and enjoyable. Get well soon and have a great time in Siem Reap!
Thank you so much!!
Thank you for this wonderful video.
Just look at the world map. KL is literally right in the centre of the dangling, pulsating heart of Asia i.e. the peninsular of Malaysia. 💓
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Thanks! 😃
Thanks Andy, many years ago, being able to jump off to another world in a few hours for not much cost was one of the biggest perks to living in S.E. Asia. Looking forward to your take on Siem Reap, I'm sure it will be different and more worthwhile than most of what we are likely to find.
Very helpful! We are flying from KL to Kuching next February., we are scouting out the city and the parks/caves. We are also going to Penang. I'm very interested in the new infrastructure - reclaimed islands near the airport, new areas near Gurney drive plus I understand there's a new light railway being built on the island.
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Watching from Melaka, Malaysia 🇲🇾🌺
KL is definitely a great hub! Lots of very affordable flights to different destinations around the region. Enjoy Siem Reap!
You are missing out a lot if you do not travel to Indonesia. Oh, so many places and so much to experience - the arts, the culture, the adventure, the volcano, the beach... and the list goes on.
Not really.. so many scammers around
One thing I hate to travel to Indo 🇮🇩 especially Jakarta is the traffic jam @ macet really stressed and secondly the air pollution of Jakarta really bad even worst than New Delhi the most polluted city in the world.
Wow! What a great video. I'm planning on traveling soon to KL and want to take side trips as you mention.
You should!
Kuala Lumpur is hubs to go to other south East Asia. Great short info traveling to other Asian countries. Thank you.
KL is the perfect Asian aviation hub for businesses and people to be based here. Hence, excellent for tourism and business.
In a few years, there will be high-speed rail through to China via Thailand and Laos making KL an even greater transport hub.
From Kuala Lumpur to Cebu Island is around $150.
Great hub for low cost airlines Malaysia🇲🇾
Yes, true
Another great video Taylor. Thanks so much for all your hard work which goes into making these. I hope you are also over your cold soon. Take very good care.
Thanks 😊
Thanks Taylor for your latest info. Local want to know too. Stay healthy may god bkess you.
Thanks for another great video
Also can fly to Male I. The Maldives cheaper than going from Singapore. Thanks for your videos, looking forward to seeing Siem Reap!
Thanks! 😊
Good job good information
Thanks 😊
Malaysia is in the middle of south east asia. Like Switzerland in the middle of Europe.
Always enjoy your content! Great information on the affordability of traveling within SE Asia. Take care of that cold, and Earl Grey too!
Thank you! Will do!
The best reason to live in KL is that you can share time with Taylor...
Secondly you can fly easily to all Asian countries. 😊
Awwww, you are too kind. 😊
So excited for your trip! Travel safe
Thank you!!
KL is accessible to so many places in SEA. Enjoy your time in Cambodia.
I really enjoy your videos so informative
Glad you like them!
Siem Reap will always be expensive as there aren't many flights there from all over the world.
Have a safe journey.
Stay safe, stay healthy and enjoy yrself Taylor !
Cant wait for further vedios
Yes. Indeed it is easier for just 5days4 nights at any SEA countries. Eg Chiangmai can one or pop over to Singapore for F1 experience or Taylor Swift concert 😊
Wonderful informations! Thanks Taylor!
You're so welcome!
Thanks for posting this. From KLIA or KLIA2 the possibilities are endless and because the fares are in ringgit, often so very affordable. Just explore the options as you showed. Use a VPN set to Malaysia. I am just back home from a month in Malaysia. My plan was to use rail to get around, however seats do book out so fast and were unavailable. I decided to try buses and glad that I did. Good quality at very inexpensive cost and very comfortable. Just book online. I would love to hear about your experiences with Grab. I used it often and found the service a great way to get around at a very reasonable cost and to chat with the locals who were without exception, warm, welcoming, helpful, kind, honest and just nice people. Thanks to you and your channel.
Thanks 😊
Excited to see your video on Siem Reap Taylor, I’ve heard it has changed a lot in recent years! (Sorry you have a cold, hope you’re feeling better)
I hope so too!
Hope you get well soon 🙏❤
Hello Taylor 👋 luv your channel .I plan solo travel ASEAN countries a bit anxious but i will.Thanks for the information.
Have fun!
Taylor, you sound like you had a wild night in Siem Reap.😁
Wish there was a non-stop flight from SFO to KUL.
You sound like you have a cold. Hope you get well soon.
Yes, thank you
Indonesia, from Sumatra, Java to Bali & Philippines. Of course East Malaysia.
Great video.... even some mid to long distance flights in Asia are super cheap for retirees who can travel mid-week or off season. Seoul (I live in Korea) to KL round trips are down to $250-300 US dollars next month....
Thanks for the information. We are headed to Thailand and Malaysia for the 10 day holiday here in China. Ticket prices have skyrocketed for flights starting on September 28th. Still cheaper to travel in Asia than the US.
September is the start of the Fall Holiday (Chuseok in Korea, which is extra long this year at 6 days) in several Asian countries. Seoul to Beijing fares are 4 times what they were a week ago.
Thanks for sharing this info Taylor 👍..
Btw, you should visit and explore to east coast of Peninsula Malaysia, the under-rated pristine white sandy beaches and islands and beautiful marine life with clear blue water.. Also islands in East Malaysia there in Semporna etc more or less like Maldives.. absolutely beautiful..
Gws bro..
I’m going to East Coast Malaysia soon!
Thanks for the video. Flights seem cheap to me after buying flights in the States. Hope you are over your cold soon. Thanks for making a video even if you are not feeling well. Enjoy your trip. 😷🤧❤️
I hope so too!
Get well soon !
nice video and you are very handsome
Thanks 😊
You’re the best
No, you’re the best! ❤️
Another excellent video. I was planning on doing the same thing once i move to Malaysia but base myself in Penang as they also have an International Airport (albeit smaller). As an American, I don't want to do those 15+ hour flights over to Asia as that would be just intolerable. Hope you feel better soon!
Best of luck!
Take care andrew
Hey Andrew. I know these places are a bit more expensive, but they are further, that are worth looking into for flights. They are in Asia
Delhi (India) in the US$300-400 price range round trip out of KUL...3 hours flight
Seoul/Incheon (South Korea) is 8 hours max at a similar price point as Delhi...I happen to like Seoul...but it is pricey.
Additionally, one of the more unique ones in the similar range that is emerging is Jeddah Saudi Arabia. Yes, that place. It is slowly opening up to tourists, and starting to reveal its gems to the outside world... it's culture, it old architecture, and it's people. Yes, you can go as a tourist to Saudi Arabia as of 2018 or so...just before the COVID pandemic hit. Jeddah is Saudi Arabia's gateway, and most Westernized city.
Thank you so much 😊
Klia no 1...rangking connection asia Pacific...sector low costs flight..
Good morning Andrew...☕
Excellent video. Did I mss your video about your presentation for Nomad Capitalist?
No, I’m not allowed to talk much about that. 😞
May you feel better soon. Any plans to tour the coast of Sabah and Sarawak?
Not anytime soon.
Thank you for the info here. I'm a retired American strongly considering Siem Reap for a retirement destination as well as the Philippines. Haven't considered Malaysia but it too appears very worthy. The super friendly welcoming people in both countries was a huge draw for me and English being enough to get by. Expats on here with many videos caught my attention & your the only one I've seen in Malaysia. --- I have to say Siem Reap really appeals to me all factors considered for my personal criteria. It too has a cheap less than 1 hour flight to Bangkok for fun or affordable quality medical care ! -- ? -- I just think I would like that beautiful city ? Buy a 3 wheel Bajaj tuk tuk for personal transportation. Hauling groceries & 'stuff' keep the sun & rain off + explore the area and the city. --- Just an adventure and all kinds of food available. ---
Absolutely! 🤗
@@andrewtaylor4558 I forgot to tell you I saw your visit to SR & time with FOR RIEL - 1 st ime I saw you. Enjoyed it much. 😀
You might want to consider visiting Jakarta in 2-3 months time for one very specific purpose, that is: boarding the 350 km/h Jakarta-Bandung High Speed Rail.
This is the technology that your native USA squandered so badly, that is : SF - LA HSR fiasco. Yet, Indonesia already has it running. 😂. Its completion is still very much in question. You may not even be able to board it in 10-15 years time when you return home to the US.
Bandung also attracts sizable number of Malaysian tourists. Go figure here why it’s worth-visiting 😊.
USA does many thing poorly
The hub is very KL centered unlike other countries with multiple hubs.
Flying from Penang to connect to an onward trip adds around four hours to each journey.
Fares are much higher than they were pre pandemic and the AA charge for checked in luggage seems to be increasing.
On a recent trip back from India to Penang it was easier and cheaper to fly via Bangkok than go via KL.
Having just booked KUL to SAI and back in Feb - I was surprised how much more it cost than pre-covid - triple the cost.
Brisbane to Siem Reap is now becoming better via Singapore, Bangkok, or Vietnam.......
Fly Dubai (the LCC subsidiary of Emirates) is commencing direct flights between Penang and Dubai in Feb 24. Daily service.
Now if they could restart direct flights to Hanoi (my favourite Asian city) I'd be happy.
KLIA 2 has to be one of the strangest airports in the world. The idea of putting an airport together with a shopping mall sounded a great idea but it ended up with neither really working. I've never counted the level changes between getting off a plane and getting into a Grab but my guess is between 6 and 8
OMG, and so confusing! I just want to get to my Grab. I’m not interested in walking through a mall either. 😂
How does penang maylasia compare to pattaya thailand cost of living?
What's the cheapest way to get maylasia health insurance, if ur over 70 or 80 in maylasia?
Don’t really know pattaya much but Penang is one of the best place to retire to.
Probably similar cost of living. Health insurance is hard to get over age 70
Hope you recover from your cold soon!
I hope so too!
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Which airline do you take for those trips?
Mostly Airasia
Just curious if there's a flight from KL to Bali.
Of course!KL has every connectivity with all Asian cities and tourist places!A real hub!
Of course
Hi Andrew, wondering what your thoughts on Siem Reap Cambodia as an option if new MM2H is too expensive?
It's good. I think an excellent place to live!
@@andrewtaylor4558 Good news, looking forward to your Siem Reap video with Claire
Taylor, have you relocated permanently from Penang to KL now ?
Yes I have.
Sounds like you have a bit of flu? Take care stay healthy.
What would you call Japan, north east Asia and I’m sure it’s very far from Malaysia.
Yep 😂
Love the jazz but bit loud on this segment 😅
Thanks. It is hard for me to know when I’m on the road and can’t check it on the TV. 😂
@@andrewtaylor4558 Yes, completely understand. Mostly a superb effort, enjoy your videos!
Vietnam= ninh binh, sapa, phung nha. Others not my cup of coffee.
😊
So most of Western Retirees concentrated in KL? What about Johor?
Johor and Penang too. Everywhere, really. 😊
Thank you!!@@andrewtaylor4558
Cough and flu?
Yep 😷
Well you paint a rosy picture but Air Asia is not the most customer friendly airlines. They are a low cost airline that nickel and dimes you for almost everything, soon you'll have to pay to use the toilet on board. Even for a savy traveler, Air Asia is known to leave people high and dry. Specially when they cancel a flight. In many cases they only fly one time a day. So one really has to be prepared when being attracted by cheap fares. Penny wise, Pound foolish. Is often the case for far too many but I'm sure you don't want to mention the cons. Btw some of the destinations you've mentioned are really not worth flying to from KL. Like Singapore, why not take a bus. Great price no having to get to the airport a few hours early. Pay a hefty cab to get to and from the airport. A luxury bus is nice from KL to Singapore. Right into the city, no cabs needed. If you add total time, traveling by bus is not bad.
Surprisingly I have had very little bad luck with AirAsia. As mentioned in my video, I mostly take the bus to Singapore or places in Malaysia.
@@andrewtaylor4558people develop a mindset that Air Asia is always the best option. Surprisingly full service airlines ofter competitive deals for little bit more money. I'm amazed by the comfort level of the buses in SE Asia. I took a business class bus from KL to Penang and I was amazed. Great thing is the range of quality based on price.
Singapore is hands down the best hub in SE Asia, but KL likely #2 🤣
🕰️ Do you know if there are any updates on the retirement second home visa? It seems to be in limbo, wondering if you had any updates? Thank you for all your amazing advice & videos! You do such a fantastic job.😊
Very frustrating but nothing yet.