Retire and Travel the World

After selling everything that I owned in the UK, I retired early to slow travel the world on a budget. This channel follows my first year exploring Asia — Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and South Korea — and sharing what real life after early retirement looks like.

Join me for honest travel vlogs, cost of living insights, peaceful experiences, and reflections on building a new life abroad. No luxury, no rush — just authentic, affordable slow travel.

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The Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park is lovely to spend a few hours, I loved all the greenery and tried to spot butterflies but they were fast! They also have a really interesting insect display and I saw insects I have never seen before. The Butterfly Park will feature in my video this Sunday about the Botanical Park and surrounding attractions. 🦋

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Check out the chat I had with @Chai_Travel in Chiang Mai. A bit of an insight into how I got to be travelling at my age!

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Some images from KL Bird Park. You can see more in my video this Sunday when we explore the Botanical Park and surrounding attractions 🦢 🦅 🐦

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Than Hou Temple. I visited here just before Christmas and what a stunning place to visit! A lot of people were getting married here too which was lovely to see. The detail in the temple decor is stunning and the grounds were beautiful to wander around. Video out tomorrow!

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Any recommendations for a good dentist in the Bukit Bintang area of Kuala Lumpur? Thank you!🙏

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Bukit Bintang at night with all the lights. It’s a buzzing atmosphere in the evenings!

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This beautiful memorial was built for the soldiers that fought for Malaysia’s independence and is in the most serene setting. It was an honour to visit.

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Just before Christmas I spent a beautiful day in The Berjaya Hills exploring Colmar Tropicale, the French Medieval Village and the Japanese Gardens. So nice to be amongst all the lush forests and a short break from the city. You can see my video tomorrow!

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Amongst the skyscrapers of the city are the botanical gardens of Kuala Lumper which are stunning to explore. I have still more to see here, there are lakes, waterfalls, herb gardens, great kids play areas and also the bird garden and butterfly garden that I will come back to!