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This blog hopes to cover what it is like living in Penang, and to give some useful information for those living here, or considering doing so. But, of course, I can’t help but add posts on other topics, sometimes.
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Retirement to Penang – could I afford not to? May 2013 update.
Retirement to Penang – could I afford not to? May... Posted on 22/05/2013

UPDATE MAY 2013 Research by Bacs Family Finance Tracker claims household bills in Britain have increased by 40 % since 2007. Well, I retired in mid-2007, and moved to Penang in May 2008....   Read more
Burger King Crazy Cowboy offer
Burger King Crazy Cowboy offer Posted on 20/05/2013

From today for three days Burger King has a “Crazy Cowboy Offer”. It is served from 12 noon. Now, I eat fast food less than once a year.  The last time was in Singapore...   Read more
Geoengineering / Chemtrailling Penang – a good day to stay indoors
Geoengineering / Chemtrailling Penang – a good day to... Posted on 18/05/2013

It was beautiful weather when I awoke. Great – I’ll wash the sheets I thought, and sit in the earlyish morning sun while the washing machine does the hard work. But as soon as I...   Read more
Avoiding MSG – incorporating – Eating out in Penang without MSG – May 2013 update
Avoiding MSG – incorporating – Eating out in... Posted on 18/05/2013

MAY 2013 UPDATE The original article is below. This is an ongoing topic, because as people become more aware of the harm this substance does, more products and more restaurants avoid its...   Read more
Hanoi – the Vietnam trip – 1
Hanoi – the Vietnam trip – 1 Posted on 18/05/2013

I only spent two nights and one day in Hanoi. I can’t say I am overly fond of the cities in Vietnam. I did like Hoi An, though. So these are a few photos of the sightseeing I did in...   Read more
Post-election inflation?
Post-election inflation? Posted on 16/05/2013

I don’t know if there is any connection between the election being over, and prices rising, but rising they appear to be. Just a few examples: Old Town White Coffee’s set...   Read more
Starbucks Queensbay Mall closed for renovation – reopens 26th May
Starbucks Queensbay Mall closed for renovation –... Posted on 13/05/2013

Well, the title says it all. There is another Starbucks in Borders bookshop – but its opening hours are those of the bookshop, unsurprisingly.  Anyway, this is on the first...   Read more
Old Town White Coffee at Queensbay Mall is now self service – May 2013
Old Town White Coffee at Queensbay Mall is now self service... Posted on 13/05/2013

One used to order at the table, but now Old White Town Coffee would have you order and pay at the counter first, and then take a seat.  I was told this system only applies at Queensbay...   Read more
Delifrance coming to Queensbay Mall – opening Tuesday May 14th
Delifrance coming to Queensbay Mall – opening Tuesday... Posted on 13/05/2013

Tomorrow Delifrance is opening in Queensbay Mall. They wouldn’t permit me to photograph their menu, but the offerings looked nice: Soups, salads, filled croissants and ...   Read more
Choosing, buying and selling a tax-free car on MM2H visa in Malaysia. May 2013 update.
Choosing, buying and selling a tax-free car on MM2H visa in... Posted on 10/05/2013

One of the biggest advantages of getting a retirement visa in Malaysia is being able to buy a car tax-free.  In our case we saved about MYR 40,000 (GBP 8,000). You can only buy one car...   Read more
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  • I have just stumbled across your most interesting blog and found a great number of points of intersection with my own experiences. Could I get your email address?
    By Rod Young 2012-04-16, 11h27
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