grownupbackpackers, Canadian looking for information about Malaysia

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Tour or lunch in Georgetown by grownupbackpackers

Hi we will be visiting Georgetown in a week or so. We were wondering if anyone might have time for a lunch so we could chat about the local scene and or take us on a tour of some of the neighbourhoods from a living perspective. Thanks.

Hi we have been in Penang now for a couple of days. If anyone is interested in having lunch and giving us the low down on expat life hear we we’d be happy to meet. Thanks. Read More

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What to do in Penang or Malaysia by grownupbackpackers

Hi, we are going on a trip to Penang in a couple of weeks to look at this island as a retirement option. We've done some initial research on cost of living, weather, etc. but the one thing that is hard to research is what is it like living ...

Ya i doubt we will Malaysia or even Asia in general our permanent home. It was more to take advantage of the nice 10 year visa, be able to work a little, to help offset retiring a bit earlier than usual. And then bugger off to Spain or something ... Read More

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5 years ago

Tour or lunch in Georgetown by grownupbackpackers

Hi we will be visiting Georgetown in a week or so. We were wondering if anyone might have time for a lunch so we could chat about the local scene and or take us on a tour of some of the neighbourhoods from a living perspective. Thanks.

Hi we have been in Penang now for a few days. Would still live to have a lunch or something with some expats to talk about the Malaysian life and all that. Thanks. Read More

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5 years ago

Tour or lunch in Georgetown

Hi we will be visiting Georgetown in a week or so. We were wondering if anyone might have time for a lunch so we could chat about the local scene and or take us on a tour of some of the neighbourhoods from a living perspective. Thanks. Read More

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5 years ago

What to do in Penang or Malaysia by grownupbackpackers

Hi, we are going on a trip to Penang in a couple of weeks to look at this island as a retirement option. We've done some initial research on cost of living, weather, etc. but the one thing that is hard to research is what is it like living ...

Well the biggest reason so far for us was a combination of lower costs and their retirement visa. We really liked Thailand but their Visa system is goofy at best and with the Monarchy things are always in flux. What other countries would you ... Read More

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5 years ago

What to do in Penang or Malaysia

Hi, we are going on a trip to Penang in a couple of weeks to look at this island as a retirement option. We've done some initial research on cost of living, weather, etc. but the one thing that is hard to research is what is it like living ... Read More

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