My First Ten Years in Malaysia - Retire to Malaysia!

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  • Опубліковано 8 лют 2024
  • An overview of Taylor's first ten years in Malaysia.

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  • @focusedfreebird
    @focusedfreebird 4 місяці тому +55

    Turning 70! You're just getting started! Keep living your best life! Great stories of your life there. Thanks for sharing!

    • @andrewtaylor4558
      @andrewtaylor4558  4 місяці тому +7

      Yes! Thank you!

    • @helena20000
      @helena20000 4 місяці тому +1

      @@andrewtaylor4558 Andrew, regarding 'looks' : You actually 'look'/'are becoming' More & More Happy/Content Looking👍: Living Full Time In MALAYSIA Always Gives People 'That Happy/Content Look'❣

  • @ronbf01
    @ronbf01 4 місяці тому +11

    Thank you and congratulations Andrew. 70 is a piece of cake. I'm turning 80 this year, still look like I'm in my 50's according to friends and colleagues, and feel pretty good most days. Just embrace whatever decade you're approaching and look forward. I hope to meet you later this year. Still awaiting Malaysia's decision on visas.

  • @k.k.9897
    @k.k.9897 4 місяці тому +41

    Congratulations on 10 years! It sounds so exciting! Your artwork is beautiful. Here's to the next 10 years, Taylor!

  • @aacdp3822
    @aacdp3822 4 місяці тому +20

    You got a lot of interesting videos. Been in Asia about 30+ years, and still believe Malaysia is one of the best countries to live in. Been living permanently in Malaysia now since 2012 and have no regrets.

    • @mohdzaki1089
      @mohdzaki1089 4 місяці тому +8

      Tq...we appreciate your decision to live in Malaysia

  • @johncheah5029
    @johncheah5029 4 місяці тому +20

    It's Chinese New Year day, n I want to take this opportunity to wish you the best of everything the world has to offer, sweet Taylor.

  • @chipsbird
    @chipsbird 4 місяці тому +7

    Hi Taylor, I really enjoyed this episode and not just because my name and photo were in it. I am so proud of you and glad
    that you are so happy in Malaysia. Mom would be happy and proud as well even though she would say “Florida is better.” Miss you and sending you love. Big Sis ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @kenharrison6828
    @kenharrison6828 4 місяці тому +22

    Thanks for this overview of your first 10yrs. My partner and I are seriously considering moving there. We started off first going from Amsterdam to Cape Town but feel Malaysia is calling us. You're very inspiring for us as well as Nomad capitalist

    • @retiredsoon1365
      @retiredsoon1365 4 місяці тому +2

      You will be following the first Dutch migratory route, check out Malacca for remains of your Dutch heritage.

    • @kenharrison6828
      @kenharrison6828 4 місяці тому +2

      @retiredsoon1365 Indeed, our first trip to Malaysia, we stayed in Malacca and even came across the Herenstraat where we lived in Amsterdam.

    • @etargowski2611
      @etargowski2611 3 місяці тому +3

      Enjoyed the video. With Global conflicts considering a relocation to safer place. Would it be possible to contact you via e-mail? Would like to discuss living conditions, affordablilty and adjustment as opposed to life in North America.😊

    • @patrickjebireden1286
      @patrickjebireden1286 2 місяці тому +2

      Mind you Malaysia is one of the safest/cheapest place to live in the entire planet earth.

  • @zulkifliibrahim4834
    @zulkifliibrahim4834 4 місяці тому +8

    Kuala Lumpur has been named as the 6th most visited city in the world in 2023. You can retreat to the cool part of Malaysia such as Fraser’s Hill, Cameron Highlands and Genting Highlands which are nearby to KL. Taman Negara too has Gunung Tahan nearby. After 10 years, there are still places you can explore here. Congratulations!

  • @warrenlim2175
    @warrenlim2175 4 місяці тому +18

    Andrew - Never boring....your Malaysia story only serves to inspire me to retire to Malaysia. Just need to get my kids through college first! May the next ten years and beyond be just as rewarding!

  • @badasspop9419
    @badasspop9419 4 місяці тому +25

    I enjoy hearing your story, Sir. I hope you continue to be in good health and able to do your daily activities as usual.

  • @copaul71
    @copaul71 4 місяці тому +15

    Your art is wonderful. Don’t slow down. Enjoy life to the fullest.

  • @peterj2221
    @peterj2221 4 місяці тому +14

    Congratulations on 10 years Taylor! Keep on doing what you are doing. I enjoy your content. May you have many more years enjoying Malaysia

  • @EGO0808
    @EGO0808 4 місяці тому +11

    You’re a true storyteller, love hearing it! Congrats on the 10 years here in Malaysia and up to the next decade!😊

  • @Asha-jj5ed
    @Asha-jj5ed 4 місяці тому +8

    This was fun to watch. Im Malaysian, not an expat, but still love watching ur travel adventures and jst how ppl live their lives.

  • @junnaui5525
    @junnaui5525 4 місяці тому +4

    Happy 10 years anniversary! As you celebrate 70 years of life, know that you are deeply cherished and admired.❤️

  • @patrickjebireden1286
    @patrickjebireden1286 2 місяці тому +1

    Watching UA-cam from Surabaya City Indonesia. Am a Malaysian from Kuching-Sarawak-East Malaysia. Living in Indonesia for 2 decades now.

  • @fxn7279
    @fxn7279 4 місяці тому +7

    Congratulations on your 🔟year anniversary and may you have a couple more wonderful 10years with us in Malaysia 🎉🎉🎉

  • @imjuzsayin..5017
    @imjuzsayin..5017 4 місяці тому +5

    Incredible 10 years of sharing. Happy 10 years

  • @googleuser2170
    @googleuser2170 4 місяці тому +4

    Great recap. You have done so much in the past 10 years! It is so nice to take stock of our progress, we should all do this. Sometimes I feel like I haven't done enough and I get a bit depressed. I often feel I haven't crossed enough items on my "to-do lists" I have made, but your video made me take stock and realize I actually have done many things to be proud of and thankful for!

  • @BrandNerd23
    @BrandNerd23 4 місяці тому +15

    Great story! And road to 20k subscribers! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @tobytester304
    @tobytester304 4 місяці тому +6

    Taylor, what a lovely video! My wife and I enjoyed it so much. Happy 70th this year. Yes, it's a bit scary. I'm a year behind you. You've done a wonderful job on UA-cam. Your personality shines bright! Keep going. .

  • @serirayna2789
    @serirayna2789 4 місяці тому +3

    Congrats on your almost turning 70 and almost reaching 10 years living in Malaysia😊 Enjoying your stories!

  • @whoshere767
    @whoshere767 4 місяці тому +4

    Hi Taylor. You look great for 70 🎉🎉. Here's wishing you a wonderful, healthy life in Malaysia. Always looking forward to your content and let's reach 20k 👍

  • @Aislinhood
    @Aislinhood 4 місяці тому +9

    Goodness your art is Lovely :) Thanks for sharing :)

  • @leotatem4879
    @leotatem4879 4 місяці тому +5

    It was very interesting to hear the whole adventure from the beginning, including the Covid years. Not boring at all. Cheers!

  • @tg988
    @tg988 4 місяці тому +5

    Wow! Incredible journey, incredible life, incredible relationship, very satisfying and happy life. Kudos to Taylor!

  • @STEVENSCOTTFERGUSON
    @STEVENSCOTTFERGUSON Місяць тому

    OMG Taylor I have never seen the mini Legos before. I loved Legos as a kid and still do. Your artwork is beautiful. I can't write a grocery list that I can read when I get to the store. 😅 Thanks for the video. I'm checking out some of your older videos tonight. I'm moving to Metro Manila at the end of the year and plan to visit Malaysia. I'm so glad that I found your channel. Thanks and stay safe!

  • @zasniehamzah5380
    @zasniehamzah5380 4 місяці тому +4

    Great rewind back story of your stay in our a wonderful country Malaysia...

  • @auntagatha2509
    @auntagatha2509 4 дні тому

    Love your artwork and sense of humour! Thank you for such informative and interesting vlogs. It’s great to get a mature person’s perspective. Hoping to head over to KL in November 2024, so maybe I’ll bump into you 😁🙏🏻

  • @terryrussell8473
    @terryrussell8473 7 днів тому

    As I sat here today on a rainy afternoon in Ohio I ran across your video and found myself curious about Malaysia. I must say you are fun to listen to and tell a good story. Thanks for sharing.

  • @maxsoon1097
    @maxsoon1097 4 місяці тому +4

    Down memories lane as you looked back Ten Years ago. Oh wow 😳. Times flies so fast. Back then you looked much younger and tough. Must say, you have pretty good story about your first day in Malaysia and now moment. Great real life story. Thanks Andy

  • @Yasin_Affandi
    @Yasin_Affandi 4 місяці тому +4

    Happy 10th year living in beautiful Malaysia. Hoping that you continue having a good time in Malaysia.

  • @RayMak
    @RayMak 4 місяці тому +4

    Your voice is so soothing! I listened to the whole video! On First Day Of Chinese New Year!! Haha

  • @TheDigitalGuru430
    @TheDigitalGuru430 4 місяці тому +2

    A great and interesting story. Thanks for sharing your information with us. I hope to retire in Malaysia too but I'll have to wait because I am in early 50s.

  • @eddieooi8976
    @eddieooi8976 4 місяці тому +6

    Hi ! Mr Taylor I’m Malaysian currently staying in San Francisco for very long time… I’m about to retire in Malaysia soon

  • @deedatfan6868
    @deedatfan6868 4 місяці тому +5

    Thank you Mr.Taylor...you're most welcome stay in Malaysia 🎉🎉🎉❤

  • @nazzhw5028
    @nazzhw5028 Місяць тому

    Many happy returns Taylor!! Would love to buy you dinner! That’s a milestone.

  • @rosmawatimohdali3112
    @rosmawatimohdali3112 4 місяці тому +4

    May you have more wonderful and exciting years in Malaysia....love and enjoy your stories very much! Taylor!

  • @kyalanis
    @kyalanis 4 місяці тому +4

    Congratulations for the 10th year in Malaysia, love your UA-cam channel...Please continue with the great content.

  • @naveeduddin144
    @naveeduddin144 2 місяці тому

    Fantastic 10 years, Sir.
    I've been in Virginia and in KL too and so I know that you made a very good decision to retire in Malaysia.
    What has impressed me the most is your paintings/art skill 😊.
    U r proving that age is just a number.
    Stay blessed.❤

  • @maytan1622
    @maytan1622 4 місяці тому +3

    Hi Andrew you are now like a local and am glad you have a big following in your channel.

  • @suanchim4147
    @suanchim4147 4 місяці тому +3

    Love the video! Those 10 years were amazing! I'm envious!

  • @stlaw08
    @stlaw08 4 місяці тому +3

    Great review of your decade in M'sia. More fun to come. Somehow you have never been boring - natural story teller.

  • @louis20122
    @louis20122 4 місяці тому +7

    Omg. Time flies indeed

  • @snailtravelers
    @snailtravelers 4 місяці тому +2

    Terrific video Taylor, probably my favorite of all your videos. I loved hearing about your 10 years of adventures living in Malaysia. I'm a bit jealous to be honest. You have mentioned in several of your videos that you were in a choir in Penang, and I think we may have seen you perform at a Christmas concert in an auditorium in Straits Quay at the end of 2020. I just looked at our photos from the concert but our seats were too far back and can't see the faces in the photo good enough to see if you were on stage. Anyway, great video, as always!

    • @andrewtaylor4558
      @andrewtaylor4558  4 місяці тому

      Awww, not my choir. We never performed there. There is another choir in Penang, a bit better, I would say. 😂

  • @scottbaker-ScottyB
    @scottbaker-ScottyB 4 місяці тому +1

    I subbed to your channel. Lived in HK as a youth, Retirement this month. Exploring the thought of Malaysia. Thank you for your experiences and travel knowledge.

  • @mumtazahmustajab9870
    @mumtazahmustajab9870 4 місяці тому +2

    Definitely enjoying your videos. May you continue to have a good and fruitful life. Very informative and interesting too. May you always be in the best of health and wealth.

  • @nooneyouknow5002
    @nooneyouknow5002 4 місяці тому +1

    Congrats Mr Andrew. May the coming years be as amazing as your past 10 years here

  • @patoises
    @patoises 4 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for sharing the older photos of yourself - I almost did not recognise you in the photos - but you still look gorgeous now

  • @davidrawlings2148
    @davidrawlings2148 4 місяці тому +2

    Wonderful video, you are an inspiration or all those considering moving to Asia. Thank you for all the amazing content.

  • @EvolvedBonobo
    @EvolvedBonobo 4 місяці тому +1

    Great video, Andrew Taylor! Thanks for sharing your life and travels with us. We will all stay tuned! 🤣

  • @rolandskelcher3774
    @rolandskelcher3774 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your wonderful life in Malaysia, age is only a number, wishing you a healthy happy new year!!

  • @s.mkamil9599
    @s.mkamil9599 4 місяці тому +1

    Congratulations 👏 Mr Andrew.
    Keep it goin' bro.
    All the best for next 10 years!!

  • @GreenLantern8754
    @GreenLantern8754 4 місяці тому +1

    Andrew, Thanks for sharing. Such positivity ! Hope your mm2h renewal goes through without hassle.

  • @user-kz9rp3pq2z
    @user-kz9rp3pq2z 4 місяці тому

    Great overview Taylor. Thank you. What a great 10 years!

  • @janetgreen2550
    @janetgreen2550 4 місяці тому +1

    From the mountains of NC, really enjoyed watching this. I was there last year and might go back this year and hope to meet up with you in KL❤

  • @peilenglee6952
    @peilenglee6952 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you so much Andrew Taylor for loving Malaysia!
    We love you too
    All the best to you and looking forward to your upcoming awesome videos

  • @fotogaily
    @fotogaily 4 місяці тому +3

    Thanks for your sharing. Admire your adventurous spirit and positivity. Wishing u another 10 great years ahead. 🎉

  • @mountainguy4710
    @mountainguy4710 4 місяці тому +1

    That was a great overview of your stay here in Malaysia and the stages you went through. I hope you won't have a problem extending your MM2H stay here. Love your artwork!

  • @booklover555
    @booklover555 4 місяці тому +3

    I’m so impressed by your artwork!!

  • @abul9052
    @abul9052 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks so much for sharing your experience over the whole time you have been living there. I appreciate the level of detail you go into which is rare in these types of videos, especially prices of things and the pros and cons you’ve experienced

  • @IScreamer
    @IScreamer 4 місяці тому

    What a great review of your life in Malaysia, Taylor! It certainly puts things in perspective since I just recently discovered your channel. So happy to hear that you are continuing to enjoy your life there, in spite of the relationship ups and downs. And, Taylor! ....the short glimpse we got of your artwork has made me want to take a closer look. You should do a separate video showcasing your COVID artwork. It looks superb! Have you done a sketch of the old KL railway station? It has a gorgeous colonial façade.

  • @DarlaBlakes
    @DarlaBlakes 4 місяці тому +1

    Happy 10th Anniversary in Malaysia! I enjoyed your video recap. Continued success! I too, love KL!

  • @trentaliatechnology6068
    @trentaliatechnology6068 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for the sharing Taylor - it was entertaining to me - I was glued and did not skip even a bit listening to your 10years life experience here.
    I hope you could introduce to us your new relationship in one of your upcoming episodes soon... 😊

  • @eat.live.travel
    @eat.live.travel 2 місяці тому

    Nice recap of the last 10 years! Your artwork is amazing! Great news about your new relationship and so glad that you're still enjoying Malaysia!

  • @John-qn5tz
    @John-qn5tz 4 місяці тому +2

    Sounds like an adventurous 10 years. Hope the adventures continue for many more. Great vlog.

  • @johnsmith9246
    @johnsmith9246 4 місяці тому +3

    This is a great video, you seem much more relaxed. A very interesting recount of your journey, so far, in Malaysia. As always, I am envious of your good fortune to have got onto the MM2H visa while it still had reasonable conditions. Please keep up these very interesting videos. 😀

  • @farahlucia60
    @farahlucia60 4 місяці тому

    I enjoyed every bit of your video. Congratulations on the 10th year. Hope to see you around and will definitely introduce myself.

  • @Momocl323
    @Momocl323 2 місяці тому

    Omg! Love your art!!

  • @Mxm9966
    @Mxm9966 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks Taylor for sharing your adventures! I enjoyed listening to your stories but it is your attitude towards life impressed me the most. As I am approaching my own retirement, I am excited and at the same time nervous about the changes to come. I should take a deep breath and watch some more of your videos, I am sure that would help lol.

  • @beelee1839
    @beelee1839 4 місяці тому +3

    Love your stories ❤❤❤

  • @Badger345
    @Badger345 4 місяці тому +6

    Congratulations Taylor
    Another great video
    Your a great artist 🧑‍🎨

  • @decTac
    @decTac 4 місяці тому +2

    Good morning Taylor..
    Just enjoy your video as always..it's quite inspiring..👍
    Hope you have a wonderful life and time in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with your new relationship and of course the great Earl Grey 😻

  • @garyt7232
    @garyt7232 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for the recap. Continued success. Best wishes to you and to Earl Grey.

  • @stevenponte6655
    @stevenponte6655 4 місяці тому

    really great content. Your videos always bring a smile to my face. Especially the interviews with expats. It really makes me feel that it is achievable for me too

  • @mohdzaki1089
    @mohdzaki1089 4 місяці тому +4

    I love your paintings....very beautiful

  • @hijazzains
    @hijazzains 4 місяці тому

    Wishing you another prosperous year with good health

  • @tejathome
    @tejathome 4 місяці тому +1

    10 years ago I thought I would see you back in the DC within 6 months. I was wrong and so glad to see you found a wonderful home in Malaysia. Perhaps someday I will have a chance to visit Malaysia, until then keep on producing those inspiring UA-cam videos. …Tom J

    • @andrewtaylor4558
      @andrewtaylor4558  4 місяці тому +1

      Thanks so much Tom! I’m kinda surprised I’m still here too. 😂

  • @robing9278
    @robing9278 4 місяці тому +1

    I'm so glad you are happy and enjoying life. Your art is great, by the way. I really like it!

  • @saiya25
    @saiya25 3 місяці тому

    happy birthday and congrats for your 70!

  • @keninchicago
    @keninchicago 4 місяці тому

    So good that your big move and retirement went so well. May you have another decade in Malaysia.

  • @user-ds9cr7bf9q
    @user-ds9cr7bf9q 4 місяці тому

    Nice recap! Congrats on 10 year anniversary. Waiting to see your renewal experience, please share when it's done.

  • @janew224
    @janew224 4 місяці тому

    Happy Luna New Year Taylor!😊

  • @NiechZyjePolska48
    @NiechZyjePolska48 4 місяці тому +1

    Why this channel doesn’t have 100k subs is beyond me

  • @lloyd61269
    @lloyd61269 4 місяці тому

    Incredible experience year for year Taylor! Enjoy your life to the utmost in Malaysia and traveling to our neighbouring countries! Congratulations to your 10th year in Malaysia 🥳

  • @cheryl-annsporri3175
    @cheryl-annsporri3175 4 місяці тому

    Mr.Taylor I want you to know that I really enjoy listening to you. Thank you very much.

  • @30AndAWakeUp
    @30AndAWakeUp 3 місяці тому

    Congrats on 10 years!

  • @troycam5026
    @troycam5026 4 місяці тому

    You've done well for yourself Andy! To another 10 glorious years in Malaysia!

  • @daddio89
    @daddio89 4 місяці тому +1

    Excellent video! Keep living the good life

  • @dovygoodguy1296
    @dovygoodguy1296 4 місяці тому +1

    Excellent anecdotal video for retirement age viewers!

  • @user-qb6zw8ex8f
    @user-qb6zw8ex8f 4 місяці тому

    Happy lunar new year, Happy another Ten years in my home country Malaysia 🎉🎉

  • @jackoneil3933
    @jackoneil3933 4 місяці тому +4

    Thanks Andy! Great insights! I looked at high-rise apartments in Penang some years ago and wondered about the noise. Might new buildings be worse than older ones that people are not moving into? And can you relate if regular non-construction tenant noise was and issue of if the building was good a blocking noise?
    I also got a big laugh out of your first apartment hunting agent story I could just hear some aggressive agent who moved there from Hong Kong demanding "You should be able to decide by now". But I've been in touch for a while with a couple of Penang Realtors who have channels on UA-cam and have become personal friends with both, and both have been very straight-up with information, and cautions about things like some older properties with bad water from corroded plumbing and and good vs. bad management. One agent has put me in touch with a friend who's a local attorney who's been helpful in trying to figure out how to possibly deal with the new MM2H visa issues.
    "I've been looking at a high-rise property overlooking the the floating mosque and was wondering if you found prayers from the loud speakers intrusive or disturbing? I recall just dropping in on the floating mosque many years ago and the people there pretty social and hospitable.
    Also Andy, at some point I'd appreciate your take on the heat. Being from Alaska sort of liked the heat in places like Arizona, Palm Springs and Florida, and even found Thailand tolerable, but after few months I found the heat in Penang a bit too oppressive, especially when I had a bungalow without a pool. After a wile I began to fatigued and unmotivated but recovered and adapted somewhat, and was wondering how you find the heat after 10 years.
    Cheers!

    • @andrewtaylor4558
      @andrewtaylor4558  4 місяці тому +2

      You get used to the heat! I would avoid the floating Mosque area. The loudspeaker there travels far. 😂

  • @Ieatlikeabird-mh7tz
    @Ieatlikeabird-mh7tz 4 місяці тому

    Congratulations on the 10th.year. Haven't got around to watching your old videos yet,so thanks for the round up. You are very adaptable Andrew,the weather is the setback for me, though my partner thinks going around in shorts all year round could be the life for him!! Can't believe you get around in Vespa.Are you able to drive around with your International license or do you have to sit for their licence?
    You look happy,thats all that matters.

  • @orangewetsuit
    @orangewetsuit 4 місяці тому +1

    Tay-Tay! Happy 10th Anniversary!

  • @ikhlazz
    @ikhlazz 4 місяці тому

    🎉 On your 10 years anniversary. I hope you will continue enjoying your stay here in Malaysia.

  • @kcc66
    @kcc66 4 місяці тому

    thanks Andrew. stay healthy, enjoy ur life 🎉😘

  • @lesleychin9687
    @lesleychin9687 3 місяці тому +1

    Congratulations on your 10 years anniversary in Malaysia ❤

  • @ricardoescapades
    @ricardoescapades 4 місяці тому

    Hey, hey. This is JoAnn typing (and Ricardo!). Your 10 year re-cap was my favorite. So real, describing what life for us is gonna be like. BTW, we’re exploring Cambodia and Koh Samui in June/July. Love SE Asia! Love you!! ❤

    • @andrewtaylor4558
      @andrewtaylor4558  4 місяці тому

      Hi JoAnn and Ricardo! So good to hear from you! That trip sounds wonderful. Stop by in KL! ❤️❤️❤️

  • @CheCosaTesoro
    @CheCosaTesoro 4 місяці тому +4

    Love the art. Its really good.

  • @jeffreyblanding2623
    @jeffreyblanding2623 4 місяці тому

    Enjoying your channel, envious of your life in Panang...
    Jeffrey
    (Clearwater, FL)