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# re:Traveled

Insights into personal development, retiring and traveling

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## Posts

- [Sapporo: Getting here](https://retraveled.com/2024/11/25/sapporo-getting-there/) - Airport LAX international is great once you get through security, at the drop off it is a mess. But dont fret over being at the right airline sign it is one terminal and although large everyone is going to go to essentially the same place at least prior to security. So find the most empty
- [Malaysia wildlife, flora and food](https://retraveled.com/2025/04/19/malaysia-wildlife-and-flora-and-fruits/) - First, don’t be stupid and try and feed the wildlife! However, for this Californian it was quite something to see monitor lizards and monkeys living near by. There are of course other animals but these photos were all taken just within walking distance of the house in Alma, Bukit Mertajam in Penang. There are also
- [Netherlands: Train, Bus, Tram and Metro](https://retraveled.com/2024/11/20/netherlands-trains-trams-and-busses/) - Traveling in the Netherlands using public transit is really a treat. It is reliable, quick and inexpensive. This is a long post and effort was made to make it as concise as possible but it’s a big subject. Paying with credit cards, phone, purchasing tickets in the respective app, and the OV-ChipKaart There are multiple
- [StarLux Review](https://retraveled.com/2025/01/17/starlux-review/) - StarLux Airlines, a new provider from Taiwan, offers luxury travel to Asia from US west coast cities like Seattle, SFO, and LAX, with a hub in Taipei. The airline partners with Alaska Airlines for mileage options and provides comparable service to JAL.
- [Food in Malaysia](https://retraveled.com/2025/01/18/food-in-malaysia/) - Malaysia's rich culinary landscape reflects its diverse cultural influences, with Malay, Indian, and Chinese cuisines. Georgetown, especially, offers a plethora of delicious, affordable dishes like Penang's Hokkien Mee. Contrary to Western dining norms, Asian meals blur breakfast and dinner distinctions. Embracing local foods, including lesser-known meats, enhances the dining experience.
- [Japan: bringing your medicine to Japan](https://retraveled.com/2024/11/16/japan-brining-your-medicine-to-japan/) - Even if you are just bringing medications or medical devices for your own use, prescription or sometimes non-prescription medications must be accompany by a certificate to bring the into the country. >30 day supply of prescription only medication needs an import certificate
- [Choosing where to go](https://retraveled.com/2025/01/16/choosing-where-to-go/) - When planning travel, consider key factors like affordability, transportation, and local interest. Budget for varying costs across destinations, emphasizing public transit for budget-friendly mobility. Explore places like Sapporo for great transit and reasonable living expenses, while being cautious in locations like Alma, where walking can be unsafe. Choose destinations wisely.
- [An introduction to the re:Traveled method](https://retraveled.com/2024/11/25/introduction-on-the-retraveled-method/) - Introduction I recently turned 54 years old and at this point in my life it is most likely, but not totally certain that my status will be retired. There are many factors that went into how this all happened however, surprisingly it did happen. Just be open to it when you get to the same
- [An Honest Travel Blog: Adventures and Life Lessons](https://retraveled.com/2024/11/15/welcome/) - The articles are primarily meant to be helpful. They will confirm that you are not the only one thinking a particular way or experiencing some challenges. While presented as a travel blog it is really more about growth and living. Some posts will be about the mechanics of how to do things. Others will highlight
- [Expenses, How much does it cost?](https://retraveled.com/2024/11/28/expenses-how-much-does-it-cost/) - This is such a tough subject. Lets go through some concepts first. You are here because you want to be rich in the currency of time, health and fun. How much you need is simple math. What are your expenses and how long you will live determine how much you will need. That simple thing
- [T-Mobile and Travel](https://retraveled.com/2025/01/15/t-mobile-and-travel/) - High speed data comes with the premire T-Mobile plans. Its great for re:Travelers.
- [Apple Silicon Macpro: The best laptop ever](https://retraveled.com/2025/01/05/apple-silicon-macpro-the-best-laptop-ever/) - Equipment: M1 macbook pro 13 inch screen, 256GB storage, 16GB ram circa 2020. What makes it great? It never gets hot, battery lasts a really long time and it is fast even 4.5 years after being released. Sure the later versions of the macbooks are faster and better, however after using laptops since there inception
- [Westin LAX](https://retraveled.com/2025/01/05/westin-lax/) - Westin Luxury by LAX? It is a Westin and that used to mean to me high end, however this Westin falls short. The hotel is nicely located by Los Angeles International Airport or LAX for short. It was competitively priced compared to other Marriott properties. At $140 per night (pre-paid rate) it was an good
- [Grocery shopping in Japan](https://retraveled.com/2024/11/25/grocery-shopping-in-japan/) - When you are staying for long periods of time in any once place it is inevitable that you decide it necessary to get some food so every meal is not in a restaurant or out of a continence store package. Japanese grocery stores are really nice and well stocked with amazing produce, meats and yummy
- [Embracing Solo Travel: Tips for the Lonely Journey](https://retraveled.com/2024/11/15/embracing-solo-travel-tips-for-the-lonely-journey/) - Many people don't travel because they have nobody to travel with. It is an unfortunate situation that I know well and had to overcome to get to where I am now. First consider that if you have nobody to go with you're probably alone already. From experience being alone in an exciting foreign country obscures
- [Go ahead and try the Natto](https://retraveled.com/2024/11/25/go-ahead-and-try-the-natto/) - Does natto smell bad? Will it taste weird? The answer is subjective but pretty much yes. Natto will not smell great but it is not a punch in the face kind of smell, more of a subtle off smell. Watch youtube videos on how to eat but basically mine came with a package of “Natto
- [Airbnb: Sapporo Toyohira-ku](https://retraveled.com/2024/11/25/airbnb-sapporo-toyohira-ku/) - Rating Overall: 4 of 5 mostly due to noise and perceived value. Not suitable for persons with significant mobility issues or large size due to the small size of the toilet room 2, Asahimachi, Toyohira, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan Location: 2-ch?me-1-2 Asahimachi City Avenue #706, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo-shi, Hokkaid? 062-0911 Narrative The accommodations when I first got
- [Traveling with medications](https://retraveled.com/2024/11/16/traveling-with-medications/) - Don’t just assume you can just bring your medication into the country you are visiting! Be very cautious when traveling with medication. Some medication is prohibited in any amount no matter if it was prescribed by a doctor in your home country. Adderall is banned in many if not most countries from Asia to Europe
- [My home in Den Haag](https://retraveled.com/2024/11/20/my-home-in-den-haag/) - Den Haag has a special place in my heart. It is where my father is from and I still have family there which makes it feel very much like being home. It is a really old city and while smaller than its big brother Amsterdam it is every bit as charming and metropolitan and not
- [Den Haag: Getting Here](https://retraveled.com/2024/11/20/den-haag-getting-here/) - Flights First you need to get to the Netherlands and that means flying to Amsterdam. There are lots of flight options including many nonstop from the United States. Flight time from US west coast direct is ~10 hours. That Premium Select seat you splurged on really pays off here! While not as onerous as going
- [Den Haag: Economics of living here](https://retraveled.com/2024/11/20/den-haag-economics-of-living-here/) - There is no way to get around the fact that the Netherlands is expensive. However it is worth living here at least once.

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- [Home](https://retraveled.com/) - Retire | Travel | Live - Retire and travel the in exciting locations such as Malaysia, Taiwan, Finland, Japan and the Netherlands.
- [Destinations](https://retraveled.com/destinations/) - Going places Please follow along and let me know what you think. There are no rules. The information is to help you get a head start on how to manage being a nomad. Sapporo, Japan The people of Japan are impressive and it is no wonder this country is so prosperous. Everything is clean and
- [Sapporo](https://retraveled.com/destinations/sapporo/) - Sapporo, Japan How does Sapporo rank? 4.7 out of 5 Sapporo is the top ranked location so far and the first place visited. It is also very reasonable cost wise with food and accommodations all in the sweet spot for the re:Travled way of living abroad. It is a must go location! What's great about
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- [Contact](https://retraveled.com/contact/) - Welcome to a world of limitless possibilities, where the journey is as exhilarating as the destination, and where every moment is an opportunity to make your mark on the canvas of existence. The only limit is the extent of your imagination.
- [Malaysia](https://retraveled.com/destinations/penang/) - The challenge of using transit and walking in Kuala Lumpur Infrastructure. Well the issue is that the lack of infrastructure, specifically around sewage is unpleasant at times. This is less of an issue in places such as Kuala Lumpur and more problematic in Georgetown or Alma. Basically infrastructure in more metropolitan and modern locations is
- [Blog Posts](https://retraveled.com/page-blog-posts/) - Blog My unorganized blog listings. This page needs some love and I'll organize it as soon as possible. Posts Subscribe Enter your email below to receive updates.
- [About us](https://retraveled.com/about/) - Disclamer Sean nor any other contributor on re:Traveled are financial planners, health care professionals, insurance brokers or any other certified professional. All posts on retraveled.com is personal experience. You are responsible for yourself and should always seek the advice of professionals. re:Traveler and creator of this site Sean is a retired technology professional and lives
- [Den Haag](https://retraveled.com/destinations/denhaag/) - Den Haag, the Netherlands Don't go to Amsterdam, Den Haag is a better alternative. How does Den Haag rank? 4.2 out of 5 This is a tough one, the ranking does not do justice to this incredible city and country. It has all the charm one would expect of a europeen country but gets weighed

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