An American acquaintance, I once knew who had previously worked at the international school in Kuala Lumpur, comes to mind when I listen to your conversation with Allen and Paul. He not only adores Malaysia but has also blended in so well that we never even realised he was an outsider. He speaks Malay so effortlessly and with such a regional accent. At first, I was perplexed as to why an American like him would find Malaysia to be so appealing given many Malaysians themselves wish to immigrate to industrialised nations like America or Europe. He had a lot of Malay friends and appeared to be extremely content with the Malaysian way of life before deciding to wed a Malay. After their marriage produced two children, he has since passed away. I never thought of him as a foreigner. Many people were astounded to hear him speak to us in Malay because his proficiency in the language was ten times greater than some of the locals here. That's my old friend, an American who cherished Malaysia to the point that he ended his life here.

We just retire from the USA too..pretty much the same reasons are Ellen and Paul. Maybe we will run into them in Penang

As a Malaysian, I'm really happy that Ellen and Paul are living their lives to the best in Malaysia if compared to the US ! Yes, don't forget too, the many other fabulous beaches and mesmerizing islands, world-class dive sites, huge rainforests, three main different cultures with endless shopping malls in the country all for a steal if compared to Europe and the US. Oh, also the crazy gridlock in Kuala Lumpur city and its outskirts ! God bless you both.

Thanks for interviewing Ellen and Paul - such an interesting story they have! I hope Malaysia relaxes the MM2H rules because I'm ready to retire to Penang.

I used to live in KL, Subang to be exact, for 37 years, but have moved to Ipoh recently, the hometown of the 2023 Oscar nominee Michelle Yeoh. Nevertheless, I still go to KL regularly, ETS for senior citizens is cheap & convenient. I'd visited NYC, LA, Paris, London, Belgium, Amsterdam, Istanbul, Tokyo, Auckland, etc.. but KL is still the best for recycled teenagers 😜.

Thank you, Andrew, for making Malaysia famous again and trending like she was before. I hope Malaysia relaxes and gives a little leeway for the MM2H rules. #DSAI #KDN #imigresenmalaysia

Come to Kuching Sarawak, you will meet the most diverse and welcoming people of Malaysia. Cheaper, wonderful nature and culture to experience.

I am from Selangor and your video makes us feel proud that Malaysia is one of the top few choices for people around the world to live and even retire.

Hello from CA & many thanks 4 amazing interview with expats(American retired teachers) loving their life in Malaysia and what's not 2love? More interviews, please! Living without a car reminds me of living in Tokyo, walk out of apt, ride and go! Wish i was there, until then, Selemat Hari Raya! Year of the rabbit, Chinese New Year, 2023!🐰

I am happy this couple decides to lives in Penang. Talking about California state where this couple comes from, California is really in sad condition. I won't go any further about this. Glad to meet this couple. Terima Kasih kerana memilih Malaysia as your home.

Welcome to our lovely country Malaysia 🇲🇾 and you will definitely love our foods, culture and atmosphere.

Great info..

Nice! Thanks for sharing 👍 😊 😀

I am a Malaysian living out of Malaysia for the past 20+ years. *I came back as a tourist every other months....for food and 🍻. Thank you for the positives about Malaysia. Both of you are most welcome in Malaysia. God Bless U both abundantly.

I was a PCB (peace corp brat) also in Malaysia from 71 - 73. I'm now retired in Bali... but wishing I was in Malaysia! Cheers!

Very informative, thank you!

Malaysia had a turning point when we started Visit Malaysia Year in 1990. It was successful event and tourism has been one of Malaysia prime income ever since. From then on, infrastructure for tourism was well planned lead to MM2H program.

Thanks for your updates. Interesting interviews! Happy retiring in our lovely country 😄😃😀

Ha! Yes, I was listening, Andy, and yes I’m really coming to Malaysia this year! As you know, unlike you, I’m NOT retired yet. But I’m gearing down and taking more time off. I can’t wait to see you and experience Malaysia, your beautiful new home! Love Liz 😊

Thank you Andrew for this video. This was a shock to see since I also was a Peace Corps volunteer in Malaysia from 1976 through 1979 and may have actually known both Paul and Ellen at that time. We may have been in the same group of teachers who trained in Malacca in 1976. Since you did not give Paul's surname and since the years have intervened to fog the memory I can not be sure if I know them or not. I do remember knowing an Ellen and a Paul. I actually traveled with Paul to Bali and Bangkok during my Peace Corps days. After the Peace Corps we lost touch. Since I am planning a upcoming trip to Malaysia during May and June I was wondering if is it possible to share some means for me to contact Paul if my visit takes me Penang way.

Their apartment is fabulous ! In 2017 I lived in Roanoke, Va, my apartment was 1350, if I had only known !

Great video!! One day I may consider retiring there too.

Im Malaysian from PENANG state ✌😇

Wow…the best story tq

Excellent video, Taylor. It's really good to get an impression of the expat/retirement lifestyle on the coast in Penang and to hear how happy Ellen and Paul are living there.

i just realize some of the wonder art in this video is by you. Can you do a video of your amazing art. Its wonderful and i think would be so enjoyable!

Thanks it was a great video and very interesting.

beautiful complex... nice artwork andrew

Boy, Penang had that impact on me too. I was there for a solid month finishing up the MM2H process and I just loved the island. Add me as a mah jong partner, Taylor!!!!

you rock my friend! I loved every video of you posted so far! I just love your style which is so sooothing

Great video..Thank you Andrew Olga

Amandesa Retirement Villas in Sanur, Bali just been opened recently 👍

Interesting sharing😊

Great content!!

Thank you for this video

TQ andrew for advertising malaysia

Nice couple. Good video! 😊

Love your Vlog !❤❤❤

Nice to meet you Andrew. Just found your channel today and am looking to learn more about Malaysia. I'm not yet at retirement age, but I think it's good to get my thoughts in order and make a trip over. Friend's father worked for many years in Kuala Lumpur and he loved it. Thanks for sharing this video with us.

An honest description of Malaysia and the changes and growing division between the West Coast and East Coast. This not so apparent in Sarawak and Sabah, thankfully. God bless and take care.

Amazing interview Andrew and you're great interviewer thanks for sharing this keep it up

Great video Taylor, you will have 10,000 subscribers really soon😊

Great interview. New sub.

Awesome ❤

very enlightening Andrew...

Thank you Taylor for sharing Ellen and Paul expats story. The apartment is so beautiful. Thank you for loving my country Malaysia. Hope you have a safe trip. 🙏

Welcome to Malaysia and enjoying with more love and harmony where you stayed. All the best and have wonderful and beautiful live here❤

Good Day Andrew..good interview nice to see you visited Penang again..

Thank you for this great content. Are there other interviews like this? Keep up the great work 🙏🏼

Another great video. Would love to see you interview your friend Jill. I'm in my early 50's and hope i can retire to Malaysia in the near future. Great content!

happy enjoy your life in malaysia this beautiful couple mmm

What a lovely couple and a lovely home! As someone considering moving to Penang, this video was very helpful. Thank you Taylor!

Thanks for sharing this wonderful video. It was a lovely interview. D pool area is indeed beautiful.

Hi Taylor, great video. We really liked hearing Ellen and Paul tell their story about coming to Malaysia. We are really enjoying your channel and videos and look forward to your future content. Talk to you later, bye!

LOVE da music 4 this video! Please do MORE interview ! LOVE this! WHEN r u interviewing me!? LOL

One plus point living here I guess is so many countries are nearby to visit. You take a ferry and you are in Malaysia and so many places are nearby and not expensive to visit that’s the charm.

Such an amazing interview. Your videos and story telling is getting better and better!!

Hi Taylor, it’s good to see you posting again. A very interesting interview, I really enjoyed it. Can I say by way of hopefully constructive feedback, I did however, find the background music rather distracting and in my view not necessary. Keep up the good work, I look forward to the next one.

Just found your channel Andrew! I’m enjoying it immensely. We are Canadian, but my partner and I are exploring retirement options. Hoping that the visa situation improves by the time I hand in the company keys. Thanks for the lovely informative videos.

Amazing images and Taylor I love your painting 🖼 . Very beautiful condo where they live

I just subscribed your channel ✅ Really nice interview n amazing tour of Luxurious Condo near the beach.

Hi Taylor, Penang always welcome

Thank you for loving Penang. Thank you for loving Malaysia. TERIMA KASIH for loving the dogs ❤❤❤

Woww.. Professors 👍👍👍

Welcome to Malaysia, have a blissful happy retirement.

Great video Taylor, you're such a great interviewer! 👍 Looking forward to future videos : )

Beautiful sharing

They even have your arts on the wall! That's nice 😊

Welcome back to Malaysia......👍👍👍👍👍

What a nice couple. Enjoyed hearing their story. Hope the gov't will modify the mm2m program.

Beautiful people!

Hello Taylor I just find your video.its so interesting living in KL one day I will visit KL. Thanks.

Veggies on Tour loved Terengganu and Kelantan and so did the Jetlag Warriors etc. In fact, Terengganu is Steve's, of the latter, favourite state. And the Swiss guy from Moonshine and Lemongrass was even treated to some rendang when he and his family went deep into the interior of I think Kuala Krai. Maybe the hostility is perceived?

for retirement Penang sure is the best place in Malaysia. coast and beach is plus point.

Cool people with good vibes .sir

Wow your paintings are nice 👍

love your video

Lovely art pieces 😊

Cool !!! ... 😊

Thanks for the interview Andrew. It’s good to be able to see Malaysia from a foreigner’s POV. As a Malaysian who has lived in Seattle since 1998, it helps gives me a better perspective of whether I should go back to Malaysia later. Who knows. I just might, but for now, I prefer to stay in Seattle because I prefer the cold and gray over sun and heat. Maybe I will change my mind as I get older.

Lovely couple ❤ welcome to Penang

Hai uncle and aunty.. enjoy your retired in Malaysia

Love seeing you guys retired. I am 31. Love to retire early but i think i just can dream it.😂

I agree with them for traveling to USA and to these countries is a hell lot so overwhelming. One needs to take a stopover for some days and than moving further. I did this mistake flying straight to Singapore and I was sick for I was 2 nights on the plane, on my way back I stayed in Dubai for 4 or 5 days and literally enjoyed my Dubai visit too.

Thank you for posting another video about life in Malaysia. I enjoyed everyone of them. How many years total have Ellen and Paul lived in Malaysia?

Penang is the best.... more tolerable & friendly.

Wonderful couple

We’ll be back in Penang in two weeks for a 51/2 week stay and will be eating our way from one end of George Town to the other! 😂

this place is gorgeous!

He is such a cool guy. I'm not in a hurry to visit Malaysia but I want to be friends.

😊 New subscriber.

Taylor my brother in law knows them. Ask then if they know fellow PCV Bret Anderson and Tobey Ishii and Sarah. Same year 1976

As a Malaysian, I hope ur gudself Mr. Andrew Taylor to initiate a club or association for those American's that already make Malaysia as their 2nd home. Thru the association American's who lived here can voice out ur opinion to the current government. Just my 2 cent.

Very interesting. I'd really be interested to hear more about living without a car in Penang. That sounds very appealing.

Where I live in the northern California, $1,100.00 a month for rent is a tiny studio or a share 1 bedroom. 😭😭😭

Thanks for the great video. I plan to spend March 2024 in Penang to check out long-term possibilities. Would you mind sharing the name of the condo complex? Thanks!

Morning andrew

Hello from San Francisco California USA 🇺🇸! Malaysia I’m coming !!!

wow...ex-teacher for Vietnamese boat people, Bidong Island, Terengganu!

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