Why These Americans Are Trying Life in MALAYSIA 🇲🇾
#Ad: Claim your fee-free first transfer of up to $1,000 AUD. Get Wise ► https://wi.se/jack_3 In this interview, I sit down with American slow travellers Scott & Maddy from @touchdownmoneytravel to discuss why they chose Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, what surprised them most about living here, & why Southeast Asia has become their favourite region in the world. We talk about apartment hunting in Kuala Lumpur, finding short-term rentals through Facebook groups, healthcare, safety, food, slow travel, credit card points, raising a family overseas, & why Malaysia offers incredible value compared to so many Western countries. After travelling through Europe, the Americas and across Southeast Asia, Scott & Maddy share their honest thoughts on life in Malaysia, including what they love, what surprised them, their best advice & whether they could see themselves living here long term... 1:08 - First impressions of Malaysia 1:40 - Why are you exploring life abroad? 2:28 - Our best advice for relocating 4:10 - Accomodation & condos 5:46 - How to rent using Facebook groups 7:22 - Airbnb vs Facebook renting 8:14 - Malaysia's Cost of Living (comparison) 8:50 - Is Kuala Lumpur SAFE? 10:02 - Top culture shocks in Malaysia 10:30 - Healthcare in Malaysia 11:46 - Malaysian FOOD 12:43 - KL vs other cities? 14:20 - Nightlife in Malaysia 15:35 - What do people get wrong about Malaysia? 16:46 - Best advice for moving abroad 18:20 - How they use credit card & reward points 20:01 - How slow travel impacts their relationships 22:34 - KL social life & community 23:26 - How far ahead do you plan locations? 25:58 - What do you NOT like about Malaysia? *Disclaimer: Wise Savings claim, to learn more please visit Wise Australia Price Comparison Research 2026. Subscribe for more videos about travelling & living smarter overseas, from an Aussie abroad. 🇲🇾 Get the Malaysia Insider Pass & Relocation Blueprint ► https://calendly.com/glplawyers/reloc... ✈️ Join me in a community of high-level digital nomads ► https://skool.com/nomadtribe Connect with me ► / mrjackalderton / jack-alderton #malaysia #costofliving #kualalumpur #expatlife #visitmalaysia2026 #wise #transfermoney #moveabroad #malaysia2026 #slowtravel #touchdownmoneytravel #digitalnomad
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