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HI BEN YOU'RE RIGHT MALAYSIA 🇲🇾 IS BEAUTIFUL AMAZING AND CHEAP I USE TO LIVE IN THAILAND 🇹🇭 AND I NOW MOVED TO MALAYSIA FOR GOOD ABOUT A MONTH AGO SO FAR I'M ENJOYING AND PEOPLE ARE VERY FRIENDLY AND VERY RESPECTFUL 🙏.
@@DaveDong-ez4tr That is, if you are not addicted to partying. Booze in Malaysia is pretty expensive. Malaysia is a Muslim country, anything not according to the teaching of Islam would be heavily suppressed or banned. That is a compromise that you have made.
@kayellai5278 NOT EVERYONE IS POOR, AND MALAYSIA IS CHEAP ALSO NOT EVERYONE IN THE WORLD IS ADDICTED TO PARTY OR PARTY ANIMALS, YOU ALSO HAVE DIRTY MENTALITY AND HATE IN YOU. STOP ✋️ YOUR PROPAGANDA AND FEARMONGERING
Here’s a fun fact: Most Japanese would like to settle down in Malaysia. They have researches and surveys done and Malaysia is their number one country to settle down to when they’re retiring. Its crazyyyy. We feel so honoured to have other country’s citizens choosing Malaysia 😊
Nice, seems like so many people want to leave their home country. Even many Malaysians but I think that is because of the difficulty of working and making a good salary here, otherwise they'd want to stay for sure.
LOVED this video. Thanks for letting us into your USA past, and also tell a little bit more about you as as person. Madd respect to you, Benjamin. Happy we became friends thru your channel. 😏 ~ Tazzz ~
Maybe u can go to the Rainforest World Music Festival, next week 28_30 june in Kuching Sarawak, lot of tribal tattoo artist, research online, check your budget, YT videos for reference, dwell into other tattoo art heritage, culture, tradition, good content, from your view.✌🏼
Tokyo is very hot in the summer! Bro, actively budget your ins and outs. Make a habit of saving a little for every income payment that you receive. There is always an excuse not to do so. Resist it, there is no amount too little for a saving. There is an old Malay saying; a penny here and there, by the end, it turns into a mountain of pennies. The gist is probably lost in translation, but my intention is good! The fact that you make proper consideration and less impulsive in your decision making is growth! You officially maturing!
...very touching... I am sending you a huge amount of good vibrations and positive energy to help you flourish on your journey towards a prosperous realization of the self and the world around you. Remember, your home and family are always with you in spirit, supporting you every step of the way. Trust in your path, and know that even more greatness awaits you, dear friend. Let's gooooooooooo!
I’ve heard it’s much cheaper than the west from most people, unless you try to work there and earn your wages there. It seems like since Japanese yen is so weak against the dollar now, if you can make money online it’s actually quite affordable (maybe not compared to SEA though). The low cost flights are enticing too, I’ve seen flights to Osaka for $50-$80
@@benfisherminTrue. Yen is weak. My son who works for a well-known Japanese company here in Malaysia says it doesnt accept projects paid in yen anymore. They prefer USD or Ringgit. Best time to holiday in Japan, though. Asia needs to help each other.
Congrats on your 7.3k followers. A strategic move to start your Southeast Asia journey here in Malaysia where English is widely spoken and engaged viewers. After 10k, what is your next country?
Im in the same boat as you. I'm also 'stuck' in asia, in Penang, not sure where im going next. But life is good here. I hope your channel grows fast. I enjoy listening to your thoughts
I wish I could see vlogs of you in NYC because you have experience of Malaysia and will be nice to know. I agree man, Japan is a cool place to visit, their music, their fashion, their history, their food, their transportation, so much more...
Yea I wish I started my RUclips channel years ago in NYC. Even 15 years ago I wanted to start a channel (social experiences, pranks, this stuff was big at the time) but always thought I needed someone to film
@@benfisherminTrue, if you started youtube 15 years ago, you most likely wouldn't have to worry about money anymore. Anyway I am very good at giving advice while not following it myself. I wanted to start a Gaming channel like 15 years ago and I currently have one video and one subscriber - my wife :)
Worrying about lack of sufficient money is real. It is really painful. You are still young and you have tattooing skill. No worries, just plan ahead. You will come out a winner.
Honesty is the key to happiness, and you are definitely an honest vlogger. We can see that....well at least me. Sure, it's never going to be the same with your home ground and it's sensible to go back once in a while. You're a practical man hopefully you'd find happiness here closest possible to your hometown although that would never be possible. Good man.
Use your honest instincts....most of life as Asians especially South East Asians we live a simple life and general decency...that is respect for "guests"....wish you happy n good wisdoms
Enjoyed your vlog. Like your honesty. Like that last few vlog less than 45Mins, that allows me to watch (got short attention span). Hoping that you can bring your family over, they are important 😊
Hi Ben... thank you for honest opinion. I was living in Europe....and I couln't afford it (retired) . Everything became a very expensive place to live! Keep the good job, folliw your (asian) dreams
In 2008, I had an offer for a posting to Mumbai, I accepted it thinking the experience opening up a new MIDA center will be good for my career, thinking there'll be another posting, but I was wrong, I felt cheated because that was the only opportunity I had from MIDA, that wasn't my cup of tea, Mumbai wasn't a conducive environment to broaden my horizon. I came back to KL at the end of 2011 with a depression.
Why I told you that story. It's because about a month before I depart to Mumbai in Dec 2008, an opening at MIDA NYC pppped up as it was last minute declined by the one accepted it in the first place. I was encouraged to fill in the MIDA NYC office opening but I didn't. It would have been a nice experience to see what NYC is like, would definitely be much better than Mumbai, I supposed.
Yea true, my new life here is also much much better honestly! And I’d imagine Mumbai being a tough place to adapt to. I haven’t been there but it must be so much different to KL
@@benfishermin Yes, I think so too, NYC probably would be much better experience than Mumbai. However, now I know that KL could be a much better place to live than any other big cities in the world. 😀
Hi Ben!! Good content as always. Thank you for your honesty. May your YTube channel grow successfully! Take it one day at a time and keep on keeping on🙏🏻💪🏻. Please take good care of yourself. Stay healthy and happy! Best of luck to you🍀
You can take the local bus to go everywhere in Penang. No need for taxis. Just Take the local bus and walk a little, you will get to botanical gardens.
Make a video on a first class bus ride to Malacca? I took a bus from Singapore to KL once that was like a first class plane seat. Cost about $30. This was over 5 yrs ago. The bus was a double decker, about 8 - 12 seats on each level. All seats were window. There was a video screen you pulled out and could watch movies (not latest releases😂). Seats could recline with LG rests. Internet wasn't working, which made me wonder if there was ever internet?🤔
Now I’m in KL, so I’m not sure there are any first class buses since it’s only 2hrs, I do plan to check out malacca though. Hopefully that bus you were on had a bathroom? That’s usually my only concern with taking buses
Can you take us on a tour around NYC while you’re on the trip later? I reallyyyyyyy wanted to visit NYC, but for most Malaysians, we are unable to because the tickets are expensive and it takes years to save up.
If you're still in Malaysia in May 2025. Come to the State of Sabah. 2+ hours flights from Kuala Lumpur. Make a vlog on the "Pesta Kaamatan" at Hongkod (KDCA) Penampang Sabah. lol.
Go to Malacca, then to Singapore by bus, sleep in Johor Bahru for cheap hotel, then go to Batam, Indonesi, from Singapore by boat only around US$15-20 a 25 minutes trip, it's cheap ..you can go to Medan (Indonesia) from Penang,flight is cheap too, from Thailand you can go across to Cambodia, Laos by bus or mini van
Yea this is my plan soon actually, KL to Malacca to Johor to Singapore! From there I’m not sure but I know I won’t stay long in Singapore due to the cost. I considered Batam I’m just not sure the views will be great there, but might be nice to check out. I’m most interested in Bandung, Yogyakarta, and even Jakarta since I think it will be good for RUclips. I may try the high speed train between Jakarta and Bandung, I think both of these cities could be pricey though
@SuhaimiAmir I’ve taken a few trains like Penang to Taiping, Taiping to Ipoh, and Ipoh to KL. For a 2 hour trip I don’t mind at all, I just don’t like long distance bus or train (train is better since there’s a bathroom).
@@benfishermin Ahh ok, because I didn't see it in your videos, or maybe I miss it. Riding public transport would be an interesting video, at least for me.
What a lovely honest vlog, your young, i'm sure plenty of doors will open, goodluck with it all, yes homesick, same, tricky when you get these feeling's, even harder when the financial thing adds to it all. I'm homesick too & the brain get's mixed up. The plan was to stay here for good, but for many different reasons, after living here for month's i can't do it 😢 instead i will just keep coming back regularly if able, turning it around 😅 it's this thing, East meets West 😅 chalk & cheese ❤ it's so difficult.
Plz go to Spore by budget flight or even by bus and stay at YMCA - it's mid-range but you'd need to book way ahead, it's too full all the time . YMCA is right in the middle of Orchard Rd - top gun street for everything. From there go to all its corners and let us know how it differs from Msia. Fingers crossed that you hit the 10k mark soonest.
Good stuff bro keep your head up keep going. Consider building another connected to RUclips business. Just as an example if your a tattoo artist make content around tattoo while travelling and living your life in Southeast Asia ; for example say you were doing what you’re doing and are into fitness you can make fitness content and offer online coaching. That way you have a business you get my point? Plus you include your daily life. If you solely focus on travel content and want business directly from that you can I don’t know document learning a language that’s spoken in one of those countries to keep things interesting
Once you get the hang of Malaysia 🇲🇾 you can do consultations on moving and where to go/live where to rent and where to find the best food etc. Then a few times a year you can tattoo wherever you want (that’s actually a cool skill!) You can take anywhere!!
Im not sure abt Penang, but for KL botanical garden, you may exit* from the museum mrt station, and when facing the museum, turn to your left, walk straight, and try searching for an entrance to the botanical garden on your right. Subway is much cheaper than a cab.
Hi Ben....I suggest you to travel to Sabah and Serawak (East Malaysia) hopefully you can learn something about tatoo overthere and you can expand to tatoo business in New York. Good Luck.
Hi Ben. I suggest you to open a class online to offer a course in youtubing. Just advertise here. Design some silibus about it, let say a 10 hour online course. Spread it to 5 sessions with 3 hour per session. You can charge a fee of about RM 300 for the entire course.
Can I suggest Ben u do a barbeque with some fellow expat / local RUclipsrs and make it like a potluck party 😜 Plus u get crossover viewers / subscribers
Yes Japan is great to visit, but unless you build connections with a few local Japanese people it’s not a country to stay long term imo! It is a very organised society and it’s an easy country to move around and experience!
@@benfishermin When I was in Japan I did have some conversations with locals, but not everyday, I was only there for two weeks! Japanese people are friendly and very polite but I guess if you’re introverted I would think it would be a lonely place after a while!
You know yourself better, follow your instincts what the best for you. People will suggest or advise many things to you, choose wisely. End of the day, it's all about you. Try to Google guy name Mat Dan ( British man living in Malaysia). Maybe you can get some inspiration from his story). Wish you all the best.
As they say, 'man can do what he wills but he cannot will what he wills'. We live to what makes us happy, so live to what your heart desires Ben. Or as someone else said, 'go to where you're treated best'... so if a place serves you and your soul, go for it. For me? As a local, I already found my heaven lol Have a nice day Ben
Yes Japan is a wonderful place to visit, my favourite country. My son lives there. But it is quite expensive to live in. Even a 2 week trip burns a big hole in my pocket.
Malaysia is nice. You can use M’sia as a springboard to other SE Asian nations like Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, E M’sia, etc. You are actually v fortunate to experience us from these parts something few Americans know one Asian from another. We are v dif yet we have our similarities. I’m from Singapore 🇸🇬. Welcome ! Singapore is expensive in the touristy parts. But go into the heartlands and you will see how affordable food and other interesting places and things can be!
Yep it’s a great base I agree. And after almost 3 months I still haven’t met another American here, although surely there must be some traveling to Malaysia. I’ll definitely visit Singapore soon. How much is the cost usually for a taxi from the airport to city center, or is there a cheap bus?
@@benfishermin We had an incident recently where this taxi driver tried to “skim” a lady passenger’s credit card. All my life we have never had such incidents, we are known to be a safe country. We still are. But don’t be going on those private taxis. Go for Grab instead or better still our network of subway trains are one of the best. Cheaper than cabs. You can also visit all the heartland areas, with names like Tampines, Bedok, Dakota, East Coast Park, Paya Lebar, Geylang (this is the red light district), Clementi, Queenstown, Punggol Waterway Park (this area straddles the border with Johore) , Sentosa, Bukit Timah (super rich live here, mostly landed properties), etc. Little India, Katong-Joo Chiat , Chinatown, Arab St are great places too. I think you can check with the airport concierge. Maybe you can buy a train pass. There are cheap backpacker’s lodges/motels. Even YMCA hostels . We are still a safe country compared to other SE Asian cities. But you will hustlers everywhere. If they come to you, just ignore and move on. Check with Tourist Info Ctr at the airport. I’m pretty sure you will see many Caucasians everywhere. Even in the heartlands! Enjoy! Be blessed!
Ben you can speak well and be able to convey what you wanted to say. Capitalise on this strength, be a trainer on youtubing and tattooing. Design a silibus. Offer it online in your channel. There is a lot of income you can generate from your talents . You can do it Ben. Take the first. Step. Plan and just do it.
Let me be the voice of caution. I got addicted to the lifestyle in Southeast Asia. It's not the drugs, parties, easy girls, I became addicted to the lifestyle, weather, food, travel. It broke me financially. If you do not figure out a secure source of income that you can eventually retire on, then you need to re-evaluate and not be like me older and financially damaged. There are different addictions many people fall into alcoholism, drugs, or sex addiction. The other group fall into a lifestyle addiction that you absolutely need to figure out before it is too late. Best of luck.
Yes true, same thing applies if you are back home though, I feel like I have a lot more opportunity over here to build a strong source of income than I do back home because of RUclips. Hopefully I can continue to grow the channel and make some other businesses from there. Are you still in SEA or you left?
@@benfishermin I was in Kuching but I had to leave. My partner and I were going to open a gym but our financial backer pulled out last minuet and I had used up my visa runs. Sarawak runs independent of the mainland or Sabah so they have their own immigration. I had a full client load I had to turn down. :(
Sufficient accomodation is the big problem for travelling on a budget in Japan and South Korea. I couldn't sleep in a 6 sqm windowless room, the matress on the floor for $20 per night😂
Hi Ben, organise your knowledge in tattooing. Create a simple class. You can have this class in your rental room Turn your hotel room to a simple tattoo class. You can also conduct class about tatoo online. Charge a fee or RM 1,000 per student. If you have 3 students a month, it's already RM3,000.
@@benfishermin You gotta experience Japan, Ben. Tokyo is less expensive than you think. One could get reasonably priced good meals at Family Mart or any convenience store. Hostels go for $400-$500 monthly in Tokyo, and their rates are lower outside of Tokyo. English isn't widely spoken, but the people are helpful and friendly. One piece of advice: Don't go during summer.
@@benfishermin Be patient and i know you are.. You're right, build up your youtube channel and when its solid and stable then make the trip to japan like you said.
where u’re frm will always be ur home… or at least u still hv a place to come bk to if things go wrong in ur travels… japan sounds gd.. bt i’m sure outside tokyo is much cheaper…
Well technically yes since I have a US passport, but I don’t actually have a place to go back and live or anything like that. Yea really can’t wait to visit Japan 🥹
@@benfishermin hopefully someday u might get a place bk home… is there any states or area which is cheaper than big cities like New York..? i mean a place where u still can travel fast to the big cities… eg in malaysia.. works in kl bt stay somewhere in seremban.. i know US is gazillion times bigger than malaysia.. bt u know what i mean..
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HI BEN YOU'RE RIGHT MALAYSIA 🇲🇾 IS BEAUTIFUL AMAZING AND CHEAP I USE TO LIVE IN THAILAND 🇹🇭 AND I NOW MOVED TO MALAYSIA FOR GOOD ABOUT A MONTH AGO SO FAR I'M ENJOYING AND PEOPLE ARE VERY FRIENDLY AND VERY RESPECTFUL 🙏.
That's great! What made you leave Thailand and relocate to Malaysia?
@benfishermin
1) Most of people speaks English,
2) Great Food
3) The Health system
4)Ezy to get around KL
5) Transport system
6) The City is Clean
@@DaveDong-ez4tr That is, if you are not addicted to partying. Booze in Malaysia is pretty expensive. Malaysia is a Muslim country, anything not according to the teaching of Islam would be heavily suppressed or banned. That is a compromise that you have made.
@kayellai5278
NOT EVERYONE IS POOR, AND MALAYSIA IS CHEAP ALSO NOT EVERYONE IN THE WORLD IS ADDICTED TO PARTY OR PARTY ANIMALS, YOU ALSO HAVE DIRTY MENTALITY AND HATE IN YOU.
STOP ✋️ YOUR PROPAGANDA AND
FEARMONGERING
Here’s a fun fact: Most Japanese would like to settle down in Malaysia. They have researches and surveys done and Malaysia is their number one country to settle down to when they’re retiring. Its crazyyyy. We feel so honoured to have other country’s citizens choosing Malaysia 😊
Nonscence so many non bumi waiting to migrate and migrate in Malaysia the government busy together foreigners in.
Nice, seems like so many people want to leave their home country. Even many Malaysians but I think that is because of the difficulty of working and making a good salary here, otherwise they'd want to stay for sure.
You are an excellent and honest communicator, keep up your good work bro.
Wonderful to hear thanks!
Hi, Ben, your content is truly refreshing, unrestrained and honest. Keep it up, it's the surest way to grow your channel.
Thanks a lot! 🤩🤩
LOVED this video. Thanks for letting us into your USA past, and also tell a little bit more about you as as person. Madd respect to you, Benjamin. Happy we became friends thru your channel. 😏
~ Tazzz ~
try to make some local friends and get connected with people a little more so that the missing home feeling become more manageable.
one of the key of success is the ability to adapt to the surrounding
Agreed this is very important
Money does not buy happiness. But, it can eliminate worries and stress.
Yes this is very true!
It’s not about money with lower cost of living u eliminate expenses and unnecessary bills which creates more freedom
Maybe u can go to the Rainforest World Music Festival, next week 28_30 june in Kuching Sarawak, lot of tribal tattoo artist, research online, check your budget, YT videos for reference, dwell into other tattoo art heritage, culture, tradition, good content, from your view.✌🏼
Good idea!!! Take note of this Ben 😊
Good idea but unfortunately it’s too expensive for me!
Your honesty is what attracts people to watch your channel, I think. Keep it up 🙂
Thank you 🙏😀
Nice! Just do it! As we all need to see motivation in others to keep the spark alive in ourselves! Thanks!
Thanks a lot
Tokyo is very hot in the summer! Bro, actively budget your ins and outs. Make a habit of saving a little for every income payment that you receive. There is always an excuse not to do so. Resist it, there is no amount too little for a saving. There is an old Malay saying; a penny here and there, by the end, it turns into a mountain of pennies. The gist is probably lost in translation, but my intention is good!
The fact that you make proper consideration and less impulsive in your decision making is growth! You officially maturing!
Nice to know you're comfortable with/in Malaysia. Look forward to mom and pop here 😉.
Thanks I feel it’s quite an easy place to transition to and feel comfortable, even coming from a completely different culture
...very touching... I am sending you a huge amount of good vibrations and positive energy to help you flourish on your journey towards a prosperous realization of the self and the world around you. Remember, your home and family are always with you in spirit, supporting you every step of the way. Trust in your path, and know that even more greatness awaits you, dear friend. Let's gooooooooooo!
Thanks a lot for the nice words!
The cost in Japan is similar to western countries but it is very clean.
The cost of living is much lower in Japan than in the West. Salaries are lower too but the lower cost of living more than compensates for this.
I’ve heard it’s much cheaper than the west from most people, unless you try to work there and earn your wages there. It seems like since Japanese yen is so weak against the dollar now, if you can make money online it’s actually quite affordable (maybe not compared to SEA though). The low cost flights are enticing too, I’ve seen flights to Osaka for $50-$80
@@benfisherminTrue. Yen is weak. My son who works for a well-known Japanese company here in Malaysia says it doesnt accept projects paid in yen anymore. They prefer USD or Ringgit. Best time to holiday in Japan, though. Asia needs to help each other.
Life is hard… but not hard like people in prison or war zone… just be grateful 😊
Yes true compared to those people my life is very easy
I respect you for your thinking of caring for your parents and relatives. You have the characteristics of a good man
Thank you 😄
Congrats on your 7.3k followers. A strategic move to start your Southeast Asia journey here in Malaysia where English is widely spoken and engaged viewers. After 10k, what is your next country?
Thanks! I have no real plan except that I'll continue traveling through SEA, and when I can afford it go to Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan
Hope your vlog sharing will take off soon and continue to publish. I enjoyed watching it.
I hope so too! Thank you
Im in the same boat as you. I'm also 'stuck' in asia, in Penang, not sure where im going next. But life is good here. I hope your channel grows fast. I enjoy listening to your thoughts
I’m glad you enjoy it, best wishes wherever you end up next
Thanks!
Thanks so much!! I really appreciate your super thanks, it helps a ton.
Penang Hill Ben, go hike it will be seriously good for your channel.
This one is on my list too thanks 🙌
I wish I could see vlogs of you in NYC because you have experience of Malaysia and will be nice to know. I agree man, Japan is a cool place to visit, their music, their fashion, their history, their food, their transportation, so much more...
Yea I wish I started my RUclips channel years ago in NYC. Even 15 years ago I wanted to start a channel (social experiences, pranks, this stuff was big at the time) but always thought I needed someone to film
@@benfisherminTrue, if you started youtube 15 years ago, you most likely wouldn't have to worry about money anymore. Anyway I am very good at giving advice while not following it myself. I wanted to start a Gaming channel like 15 years ago and I currently have one video and one subscriber - my wife :)
Worrying about lack of sufficient money is real. It is really painful. You are still young and you have tattooing skill. No worries, just plan ahead. You will come out a winner.
Yep it's true. I don't have tattoo equipment now as I've sold it all but at least I still have the skill/ability to do it.
Honesty is the key to happiness, and you are definitely an honest vlogger. We can see that....well at least me. Sure, it's never going to be the same with your home ground and it's sensible to go back once in a while. You're a practical man hopefully you'd find happiness here closest possible to your hometown although that would never be possible. Good man.
Thanks I appreciate it 🤩
Use your honest instincts....most of life as Asians especially South East Asians we live a simple life and general decency...that is respect for "guests"....wish you happy n good wisdoms
Thanks a lot 🤩
Love your channel; videos may not be great but your narrations sure are! Keep it up! 👍
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Enjoyed your vlog. Like your honesty. Like that last few vlog less than 45Mins, that allows me to watch (got short attention span). Hoping that you can bring your family over, they are important 😊
Thanks for the comment 🤩
Thanks!
Amazing thank you very much for the super thank$!!!
Hi Ben... thank you for honest opinion. I was living in Europe....and I couln't afford it (retired) . Everything became a very expensive place to live! Keep the good job, folliw your (asian) dreams
Oh yea EU is quite expensive too. When I lived in Berlin 7 years ago it was very cheap, and nowadays it’s become very expensive!
Thumbs up 👍 Ben…..every person has to do what they think and feel is right for them at that time and hope that it’s the right decision 😎
Yea true thank you 🙏😁
Looking forward to see you in Japan!
Can’t wait 🤩
Hope you get more subscribers...
Thank you!
U will love the Philippines, the viewing will go up like millions
Millions? Okay I’m in 😎
@@benfisherminif you want millions of views, look no further than india. If you want to get more subscribers india Is the place to be for sure.
Keep it up. I selected like and subscribed. Malaysian here
Thanks a lot!
Keep it rollin bud.u got this.good luck be positive
Thanks gonna keep it rolling mate!!
Ben you are on the right track. Hang in there buddy.😅
Thanks a lot 😄😄
Love the idea bringing your family here. Would love to see their reaction to malaysia and SEA.
Of course you'll miss NYC, but your new adventures in SEA especially in Malaysia will make your life a better one.
In 2008, I had an offer for a posting to Mumbai, I accepted it thinking the experience opening up a new MIDA center will be good for my career, thinking there'll be another posting, but I was wrong, I felt cheated because that was the only opportunity I had from MIDA, that wasn't my cup of tea, Mumbai wasn't a conducive environment to broaden my horizon. I came back to KL at the end of 2011 with a depression.
Why I told you that story. It's because about a month before I depart to Mumbai in Dec 2008, an opening at MIDA NYC pppped up as it was last minute declined by the one accepted it in the first place. I was encouraged to fill in the MIDA NYC office opening but I didn't. It would have been a nice experience to see what NYC is like, would definitely be much better than Mumbai, I supposed.
Yea true, my new life here is also much much better honestly! And I’d imagine Mumbai being a tough place to adapt to. I haven’t been there but it must be so much different to KL
Oh wow, any opportunity you get to go to NYC I think it’s worth it!
@@benfishermin Yes, I think so too, NYC probably would be much better experience than Mumbai. However, now I know that KL could be a much better place to live than any other big cities in the world. 😀
Hi Ben!! Good content as always. Thank you for your honesty. May your YTube channel grow successfully! Take it one day at a time and keep on keeping on🙏🏻💪🏻. Please take good care of yourself. Stay healthy and happy! Best of luck to you🍀
I appreciate you watching and commenting thank you 🤩🙏
@@benfishermin You're most welcome! Cheers!
U r very honest ben...well done sir.❤
Thanks a lot 😀
You can take the local bus to go everywhere in Penang. No need for taxis. Just Take the local bus and walk a little, you will get to botanical gardens.
Good idea thanks!
Keep it up
Thanks! 🙏😁
Content idea: volunteer opportunities in your area.
Cheers!!
Cheers 🤩
Make a video on a first class bus ride to Malacca? I took a bus from Singapore to KL once that was like a first class plane seat. Cost about $30. This was over 5 yrs ago. The bus was a double decker, about 8 - 12 seats on each level. All seats were window. There was a video screen you pulled out and could watch movies (not latest releases😂). Seats could recline with LG rests. Internet wasn't working, which made me wonder if there was ever internet?🤔
Now I’m in KL, so I’m not sure there are any first class buses since it’s only 2hrs, I do plan to check out malacca though. Hopefully that bus you were on had a bathroom? That’s usually my only concern with taking buses
Can you take us on a tour around NYC while you’re on the trip later? I reallyyyyyyy wanted to visit NYC, but for most Malaysians, we are unable to because the tickets are expensive and it takes years to save up.
Yea I'll definitely make videos in NYC when I go
Please do tours of budget properties for sale and rent, it will be good content!
Thanks for the idea 🙌
Keep vlogging, the money is there.
Ben check out the native tattoo scene at the Sarawak Rainforest Music Festival soon. Nice music too!
Looks cool, there’s a chance I will go but I’m not sure yet thanks 😀
If you're still in Malaysia in May 2025. Come to the State of Sabah. 2+ hours flights from Kuala Lumpur. Make a vlog on the "Pesta Kaamatan" at Hongkod (KDCA) Penampang Sabah. lol.
Go to Malacca, then to Singapore by bus, sleep in Johor Bahru for cheap hotel, then go to Batam, Indonesi, from Singapore by boat only around US$15-20 a 25 minutes trip, it's cheap ..you can go to Medan (Indonesia) from Penang,flight is cheap too, from Thailand you can go across to Cambodia, Laos by bus or mini van
What I see is Ben prefers flying anywhere. It'll be interesting to see if he ever goes somewhere by bus or even ride a train like ETS
Yea this is my plan soon actually, KL to Malacca to Johor to Singapore! From there I’m not sure but I know I won’t stay long in Singapore due to the cost. I considered Batam I’m just not sure the views will be great there, but might be nice to check out. I’m most interested in Bandung, Yogyakarta, and even Jakarta since I think it will be good for RUclips. I may try the high speed train between Jakarta and Bandung, I think both of these cities could be pricey though
@SuhaimiAmir I’ve taken a few trains like Penang to Taiping, Taiping to Ipoh, and Ipoh to KL. For a 2 hour trip I don’t mind at all, I just don’t like long distance bus or train (train is better since there’s a bathroom).
@@benfishermin Ahh ok, because I didn't see it in your videos, or maybe I miss it. Riding public transport would be an interesting video, at least for me.
Is it just me or does the quality of your camera is really nice.
Come to Kuching, Sarawak. You will love it here, don't miss the Rainforest festival .
I’ll visit for sure, maybe I will make it to the festival too I’m not sure just yet
What a lovely honest vlog, your young, i'm sure plenty of doors will open, goodluck with it all, yes homesick, same, tricky when you get these feeling's, even harder when the financial thing adds to it all. I'm homesick too & the brain get's mixed up. The plan was to stay here for good, but for many different reasons, after living here for month's i can't do it 😢 instead i will just keep coming back regularly if able, turning it around 😅 it's this thing, East meets West 😅 chalk & cheese ❤ it's so difficult.
Thank you for the comment, I wish the best for you 😀😀
@@benfishermin Thankyou, very kind of you.. 🙏🙏
Plz go to Spore by budget flight or even by bus and stay at YMCA - it's mid-range but you'd need to book way ahead, it's too full all the time . YMCA is right in the middle of Orchard Rd - top gun street for everything. From there go to all its corners and let us know how it differs from Msia. Fingers crossed that you hit the 10k mark soonest.
I’ll definitely be visiting Singapore soon, might just stay in a capsule hotel if I need to but I’ll check if ymca has space first thanks
I was told if U do these 3 things then Japan can b cheap
1) coffin hotel
2) eat only FR vending machine
3) travel on slow trains
Sounds like a nightmare 😂😂
Good stuff bro keep your head up keep going. Consider building another connected to RUclips business. Just as an example if your a tattoo artist make content around tattoo while travelling and living your life in Southeast Asia
; for example say you were doing what you’re doing and are into fitness you can make fitness content and offer online coaching. That way you have a business you get my point? Plus you include your daily life. If you solely focus on travel content and want business directly from that you can I don’t know document learning a language that’s spoken in one of those countries to keep things interesting
Once you get the hang of Malaysia 🇲🇾 you can do consultations on moving and where to go/live where to rent and where to find the best food etc. Then a few times a year you can tattoo wherever you want (that’s actually a cool skill!) You can take anywhere!!
Yea that’s true, I plan to make a huge guide to sell at some point once I’m very experienced with many places around Malaysia. Thanks 🙌
Maybe you can do camping trip around Malaysia. It would be fun and mingles more with locals
Next Summer, you might consider staying up in the Genting Highlands resort. It's 72 degrees all year long.
If you're stuck here, it means you should grow roots here 😂
For now I’m trying to avoid growing roots anywhere but Malaysia would be a good place if I want to start planting roots somewhere
I can understand your predicament. I was a student in the US. The lifes is different as compared to Malaysia.
Yea so much different, does that mean you came back to Malaysia now?
Im not sure abt Penang, but for KL botanical garden, you may exit* from the museum mrt station, and when facing the museum, turn to your left, walk straight, and try searching for an entrance to the botanical garden on your right. Subway is much cheaper than a cab.
Hi Ben....I suggest you to travel to Sabah and Serawak (East Malaysia) hopefully you can learn something about tatoo overthere and you can expand to tatoo business in New York. Good Luck.
Ben have you explored the tattoo industry and players in SE Asia? There is growing demand for it.
Good plans.
Thanks 😁
Ben go to Kota Kinabalu Sabah.. it’s a different Malaysia..
I’ll be checking it out pretty soon 🙌
I see other people doing interviews. What about mixing some of those in? Seems low cost
Yea I’d love to do some I just need to get a microphone for this
God bless you
Thank you 🙏🙏
Try searching socmed for Rumah Api. One of South East Asias best alternative music.
Hi Ben. I suggest you to open a class online to offer a course in youtubing. Just advertise here. Design some silibus about it, let say a 10 hour online course. Spread it to 5 sessions with 3 hour per session. You can charge a fee of about RM 300 for the entire course.
Can I suggest Ben u do a barbeque with some fellow expat / local RUclipsrs and make it like a potluck party 😜 Plus u get crossover viewers / subscribers
Actually you can explore other SEA, like Phillipine, Indonesia or Vietnam
Yea I will be visiting those soon!
If me , I'm going China, got many hidden gems
I’d like to visit china too!
Yes Japan is great to visit, but unless you build connections with a few local Japanese people it’s not a country to stay long term imo! It is a very organised society and it’s an easy country to move around and experience!
Is that because of the language barrier or you think it’s just not enjoyable living there solo/introverted?
@@benfishermin When I was in Japan I did have some conversations with locals, but not everyday, I was only there for two weeks! Japanese people are friendly and very polite but I guess if you’re introverted I would think it would be a lonely place after a while!
You know yourself better, follow your instincts what the best for you. People will suggest or advise many things to you, choose wisely. End of the day, it's all about you. Try to Google guy name Mat Dan ( British man living in Malaysia). Maybe you can get some inspiration from his story). Wish you all the best.
Thanks I’ll check out his channel 🙌
I would cry if I stuck in foreign country😂 you can travel to Japan, Korea and many more they got different culture have fun
Well the reality is I'm quite happy here and even if I had the money to leave, I'd still stay in Asia for sure.
As they say, 'man can do what he wills but he cannot will what he wills'. We live to what makes us happy, so live to what your heart desires Ben. Or as someone else said, 'go to where you're treated best'... so if a place serves you and your soul, go for it. For me? As a local, I already found my heaven lol
Have a nice day Ben
Thanks for the nice comment 🤩
Yes Japan is a wonderful place to visit, my favourite country. My son lives there. But it is quite expensive to live in. Even a 2 week trip burns a big hole in my pocket.
Malaysia is nice. You can use M’sia as a springboard to other SE Asian nations like Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, E M’sia, etc.
You are actually v fortunate to experience us from these parts something few Americans know one Asian from another. We are v dif yet we have our similarities.
I’m from Singapore 🇸🇬.
Welcome !
Singapore is expensive in the touristy parts. But go into the heartlands and you will see how affordable food and other interesting places and things can be!
Yep it’s a great base I agree. And after almost 3 months I still haven’t met another American here, although surely there must be some traveling to Malaysia. I’ll definitely visit Singapore soon. How much is the cost usually for a taxi from the airport to city center, or is there a cheap bus?
@@benfishermin We had an incident recently where this taxi driver tried to “skim” a lady passenger’s credit card. All my life we have never had such incidents, we are known to be a safe country. We still are. But don’t be going on those private taxis. Go for Grab instead or better still our network of subway trains are one of the best. Cheaper than cabs. You can also visit all the heartland areas, with names like Tampines, Bedok, Dakota, East Coast Park, Paya Lebar, Geylang (this is the red light district), Clementi, Queenstown, Punggol Waterway Park (this area straddles the border with Johore) , Sentosa, Bukit Timah (super rich live here, mostly landed properties), etc. Little India, Katong-Joo Chiat , Chinatown, Arab St are great places too. I think you can check with the airport concierge. Maybe you can buy a train pass. There are cheap backpacker’s lodges/motels. Even YMCA hostels . We are still a safe country compared to other SE Asian cities. But you will hustlers everywhere. If they come to you, just ignore and move on. Check with Tourist Info Ctr at the airport.
I’m pretty sure you will see many Caucasians everywhere. Even in the heartlands! Enjoy! Be blessed!
Highly recommend going to the Penang Botanical Garden if you're ever able to make it work financially. Soooooo many monkeys there!
It looks so nice, excited to check it out thanks
come and visit K.trg ... i buy u nasi dagang
No only grow RUclips, You must grow another social media like TikTok, Facebook and anything.
Yes you’re right, I need to use Facebook as well. Some vloggers I know earn more from their Facebook views than their RUclips
Current state of the US could be defined as; pre-collapse! Going to be huge business in ‘re-location’ services for American’s looking to get out.
That’s true, things are going to get really bad
Drop your link, and i will buy you coffee
Here it is, thanks! buymeacoffee.com/benfishermin
@@benfishermin not familiar with this link so I send some donation on wise instead.
@@mtgam5 Thanks a lot!
Ben you can speak well and be able to convey what you wanted to say. Capitalise on this strength, be a trainer on youtubing and tattooing. Design a silibus. Offer it online in your channel. There is a lot of income you can generate from your talents . You can do it Ben. Take the first. Step. Plan and just do it.
Let me be the voice of caution. I got addicted to the lifestyle in Southeast Asia. It's not the drugs, parties, easy girls, I became addicted to the lifestyle, weather, food, travel. It broke me financially. If you do not figure out a secure source of income that you can eventually retire on, then you need to re-evaluate and not be like me older and financially damaged. There are different addictions many people fall into alcoholism, drugs, or sex addiction. The other group fall into a lifestyle addiction that you absolutely need to figure out before it is too late. Best of luck.
Great advice.
Yes true, same thing applies if you are back home though, I feel like I have a lot more opportunity over here to build a strong source of income than I do back home because of RUclips. Hopefully I can continue to grow the channel and make some other businesses from there. Are you still in SEA or you left?
@@benfishermin I was in Kuching but I had to leave. My partner and I were going to open a gym but our financial backer pulled out last minuet and I had used up my visa runs. Sarawak runs independent of the mainland or Sabah so they have their own immigration. I had a full client load I had to turn down. :(
what is your average monthly expenses?
Around $1500-$2000
Sufficient accomodation is the big problem for travelling on a budget in Japan and South Korea. I couldn't sleep in a 6 sqm windowless room, the matress on the floor for $20 per night😂
Yea that’s my concern, what you get for $20-$25 a night in those places is a bit disturbing!
Find some friends here Ben. Maybe it can give some insight. That true money is important, but health is more more important Ben.
You are lucky you are not stuck in a town in an arab desert
Haha that’s random but yea I’m glad that’s not the case
Me too. Leaving soon.
Create an online course Ben.
Hi Ben, organise your knowledge in tattooing. Create a simple class. You can have this class in your rental room Turn your hotel room to a simple tattoo class. You can also conduct class about tatoo online. Charge a fee or RM 1,000 per student. If you have 3 students a month, it's already RM3,000.
Japan is expensive, just like Hong Kong and Singapore. Why not pick South Korea .
Yea that’s why I haven’t visited any of these places yet. Even South Korea is quite expensive for me for now but I’m dying to visit
@@benfishermin You gotta experience Japan, Ben. Tokyo is less expensive than you think.
One could get reasonably priced good meals at Family Mart or any convenience store.
Hostels go for $400-$500 monthly in Tokyo, and their rates are lower outside of Tokyo.
English isn't widely spoken, but the people are helpful and friendly.
One piece of advice: Don't go during summer.
@Alankang: S Korea is expensive too
@@klkl-n1d Yes its quiet expensive but Hong Kong and Singapore are much more expensive. Its about are you willing to spend that much
@@benfishermin Be patient and i know you are.. You're right, build up your youtube channel and when its solid and stable then make the trip to japan like you said.
Ben by the end of the year Malaysia will achieve high income nation and lndonesia will reach 1.5 trillion gdp
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where u’re frm will always be ur home… or at least u still hv a place to come bk to if things go wrong in ur travels… japan sounds gd.. bt i’m sure outside tokyo is much cheaper…
Well technically yes since I have a US passport, but I don’t actually have a place to go back and live or anything like that. Yea really can’t wait to visit Japan 🥹
@@benfishermin hopefully someday u might get a place bk home… is there any states or area which is cheaper than big cities like New York..? i mean a place where u still can travel fast to the big cities… eg in malaysia.. works in kl bt stay somewhere in seremban.. i know US is gazillion times bigger than malaysia.. bt u know what i mean..
Create an online course in how to youtubing. Charge for a fee. RM 300 for example. If you have 100 students, then you can collect RM30,000 already