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Asia's best-kept secret for expatriates, Malaysia has a vibrant mix of foreign and indigenous tribal cultures, creating a veritable melting pot of peoples, traditions and religions. A sizable enclave of foreigners (Brits, Americans, Australians, and Canadians) live full time or maintain holiday homes in Malaysia, and you'll find that just about everybody speaks English, since its compulsory in local schools. Not only are three world-class playgrounds (Thailand, Bali, and the Philippines) all within a few hour's travel from Malaysia, but with miles of white sand coastline, tropical islands, and beachfront property galore, it has all the makings of a fairy-tale setting. Despite being the capital of a developing nation, Kuala Lumpur is a modern cosmopolitan with clean streets and sidewalks and every modern convenience to found in New York or London. Home to the tallest building in the world, there are also FedEx and UPS offices, international banks, English cinemas and bookstores, western-style supermarkets, French and German bakeries, Chinese, Indian, and Italian restaurants, gourmet coffee, Cuban cigars, Internet cafés and some of the best shopping in the world! One of the few things that lend a "Third-world" feel to the capital are the open-air night market, where local merchants peddle everything from fresh fruit and vegetables, to meat and fish, to exotic animals and traditional handicrafts. All the major newspapers are available at newsstands, including the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, the Financial Times, the International Herald Tribune and The New York Times. Cable and satellite TV provides access to a wide variety of English-language programming, including CNN, the Discovery Channel, Filmnet and many more. Despite the local Muslim population not drinking alcohol, Kuala Lumpur has some of the liveliest nightlife in the region and there are more than a fair share of clubs and bars, where tourists, expatriates and locals alike mingle and party. Though the official religion of Malaysia is Islam, great tolerance is shown for other religions, with many beliefs being represented and their adherents practicing openly, including Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, Taoists and Jews (the nearest synagogue is in neighboring Singapore). Compared with other major Asian cities (Tokyo, Singapore, and Hong Kong, for example), Kuala Lumpur is downright cheap. Even in the over-priced tourist spots you can get a good meal for two for around $20. Outside of these places, a 3-course meal for two with all the trimmings, including drinks, will set you back no more than $10?a doctor's visit $8 to $15 and live-in domestic help $200 a month. Rental properties are readily available and not overly expensive by American or European standards. The cost of 2-bedroom rental apartments begins at around $225 per month, with 3-bedroom houses starting at $35,000. Naturally, comparable housing in expatriate communities or the luxurious suburban homes that date from British colonial period can set you back considerably more. Other properties recently on offer include: A 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom, 725-square-foot apartment with a dining room, a kitchen, ceiling fans, a walk-in closet, and parking, costs $45,215. A small two-story bungalow with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a kitchen, a living room, and a dining room going for $35,700. A penthouse apartment, close to downtown, with a sea-view and a 350-sqare-foot terrace. It comes fully furnished and has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, a kitchen, and a dining room. The asking price? $75,000. A spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2500-square-foot condominium with a large living room, an elegant dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, and a pantry, for $125,250. Though there are expensive restaurants and accommodations, there's simply no reason for you to check into a five-star hotel when you can stay in a clean, friendly hotel in the city center for $40 a night where every meal costs less than $5 per person. CRIME-FREE AND FOREIGNER FRIENDLY Of course, cheap living shouldn't be the only deciding factor when choosing a new home. As well as being very affordable, Malaysia is safe.The government's real no tolerance policy means street crime is virtually nonexistent. The Malaysian government, through its "Silver-Haired Program," offers expatriate resident retirees extremely attractive benefits. Outside of nationals of Israel and Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), the program is open to citizens of most countries. To qualify, you need only be over 50, show you can bring a guaranteed income of about $1300 per month into Malaysia (or open a savings account in Malaysia with $40,000), and have a local sponsor (which can easily be arranged). Penang, a small island off the northwest coast, has been called the "Pearl of the Orient" and its beaches are a favorite tourist destination. The coastline is also dotted with many small, quiet seaside villages. The tropical rainforests and jungles offer many opportunities for exploring lush mountains, trekking through the jungle, or even taking a riverboat safari. The bountiful sea surrounding Malaysia provides for some of the best scuba diving and fishing anywhere in the world (Malaysia's seas are home to the Black Marlin, tuna, mackerel, sailfish, barracuda and a host of other species). PRACTICAL BENEFITS Medical care is good, with excellent hospitals and clinics in all the major towns. Doctors speak English, and the majority gained their qualifications in Western Europe or North America. Although foreign residents must arrange private health insurance, visiting tourists who have an accident are entitled to free emergency treatment in public hospitals. A consultation with a private doctor in most cases will cost just $8 to $15. When it comes to banking, management methods and the range of services offered closely follow the British model. Plus, most major world banks have full-service branches in Malaysia. Many expatriates living here off investment income keep their cash growing tax free in Labuan, an offshore tax haven administered by Malaysia, and then bring into the mainland what's needed for living expenses. Labuan is also perfect for anyone looking for a private, offshore bank account, a tax-free corporation, a trust, or other offshore structures. Led by Malaysian Airlines, the national carrier, the island is served by many major airlines, linking it the world through its international airports. A good network of modern roads covers the distances between towns, and Malaysian telecommunications are among the best in the world. If you've ever thought about living overseas, you owe it to yourself to investigate Malaysia. Copyright 2005 by Shannon Roxborough Shannon Roxborough is an international lifestyle expert with close to 20 years experience. He has helped hundreds of clients with overseas living, retirement and travel matters. Visit his website at:
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Tour de France Viewing in Person- What to Expect (Part 2)

After the Tour Passes By One of the best ways to enjoy the races after the riders pass by is to find a local café or bar with a TV and then watch the end of the race while partaking of a few adult beverages with your group. On our Pyrenees tour last year, several people in the group listed as one of their favorite memories of the week our time at the bar watching the American George Hincapie, Lance Armstrong's teammate, win at the finish of the penultimate mountain stage. We viewed the riders earlier that day in person from the Col de Menthe, a Category 1 climb which was not far away. Afterwards we saw the finish on TV, and the bar was filled with local French people, as well as groups of Australians and of course us Americans. The cheers when Hincapie pulled away to win were raucous, and even the local Frenchman were laughing at the enthusiasm of the American group. When Armstrong's main rivals were on the screen, a chorus of resounding "boos" filled the room, and this brought many laughs. After the finish we stopped on our way back to our hotel next to a field of sunflowers and took pictures in the field amongst the flowers. I'm sure our tour guests won't forget the memories of that day for a long time. The bar owner enjoyed our company as well and invited us back (he did well that day), and we'll certainly be there again next year with our group.

Starts and Finishes of Stages It's good to remember that the Tour de France is the largest spectator sporting event in the world. Everyone wants to see the riders at the starts and finishes. Unless our hotel happens to be in the town of a start or finish where we can walk to the event, we generally try to avoid these. The crowds are literally overwhelming, and just to get a view of the podium award ceremony is to risk being squeezed like a sardine in a can. I say this from personal experience. It really isn't worth the effort unless one has VIP tickets to the fenced-off areas at the starts and finishes of stages.

Souvenirs If you are hoping to come home with a boat-load of souvenirs, keep this in mind: buy them as soon as possible. If you wait to purchase them later, the stands and vehicles will be gone. It is amazing how fast the vendors pull up stakes and leave after the last rider passes their location. Remember, the Tour de France lasts for over 3 weeks, and the vendors are off in no time to beat the peleton to the next location.

Autographs These are hard to come by. The riders are protected form the crowds, and even if you are near them at a start or


finish, they're usually riding and are not approachable. Some tours have agreements with former Tour riders, and in that situation, of course, one can get autographs and pictures with the former riders. We are expecting to include this experience in our 2006 tours. Unless your group is in the same hotel with a participating team, an unlikely happenstance, it's hard to get autographs, so set your expectations accordingly and hope for the best.

Bathroom Facilities (or lack thereof) These are available in towns, and a few areas outside of starts and finishes. Oftentimes, however, there is nothing nearby. At the St. Etienne time trial in the 2005 Tour, the only "facilities" were in the corn field adjacent to the road from which we viewed the riders pass. This was not a big problem for the men, and it was a little surprising to see how well the ladies adapted to this predicament. They realized there was no other choice and didn't complain, even laughing about the situation while heading off to the corn field in pairs (a guard was advisable). This year we have found a product that might offer a little better alternative called P-Mate. With this apparatus ladies can void themselves while standing. (I'm not making this up.) This item is then put into a plastic bag for later disposal. Of course French bathrooms do not have the best reputation in any case, but that is perhaps another article for another day.

Is It Worth It? Apparently the answer is a resounding "yes". One of our guests on our Pyrenees tour last summer summed it up by writing, "This is the coolest thing we have ever done!". Many others express the same sort of reaction as well. With the right set of expectations, that should hopefully be the state of mind of just about everyone who wishes to see one of the world's great sporting events in person. The charm of France, the excellent wine and cuisine, and the beautiful French countryside coupled with the country's history are added bonuses as well. And a souvenir on your desk or office wall showing that you made it to the top of the Alp d'Huez is not a bad trophy either.







About the author:

Walt Ballenberger is founder of Beaux Voyages , which provides active tours in France including Tour de France bike tours. He has lived and worked in France and speaks the language fluently.

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