Where We’ve Been, Where We Are, and Where We’re Going?
(This is super late. But people have been asking for an update, so here it is…all of it.) It’s been a while. A long while…
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From Isolation in Penang to the Worst Kind of Isolation in Chicago
It happened. I have Covid. I went from being isolated in Penang to being isolated in Chicago. It’s all rather depressing since the only reason…
Adjusting to Life in the US: My Rants and My Raves
EASE OF COMING BACK We’ve been home for about a month now, although it feels like it’s been much longer. And not in the dreadful…
The Transition from Lockdown in Malaysia to Freedom in the US
Hey there! It’s been a minute. I’ve been home for about a month now, and I haven’t blogged in a while. Because truthfully, I wasn’t…
Dear Malaysia, Did You Really Just Kick Us Out?
In my last blog, I wrote about how Mark and I were planning to leave Malaysia temporarily. Go to the US and Mexico and see…
Dear Malaysia, We Love You, but We’re Giving You a Time Out
Dear Malaysia, You’ve been so good to me. You’ve taught me about the world. You’ve taught me about patience. About kindness. About privilege. About friendship.…
Top 13 Historical Places of Malaysia for History Buffs & Culture Cravers
There are a million places to go in Malaysia, so how do you narrow it all down? Well, if you are a culture and history…
11 Best Expat Bloggers You Need to Follow Before You Move
As you can imagine, I’m a sucker for a good blog. But I’m also super critical about what blogs I read. Because let’s face it,…
Expats in Vietnam: What’s Good, What’s Bad, and What’s Next?
Welcome to My Expat Interview Series. Roy and Linda have been expats in Vietnam for 5 years. But now, everything is changing. This is an…
17 Best Digital Nomad Visas (and Remote Worker Visas) Around the World
We all know Covid has changed the face of the workplace. The days of clocking in at the office are long gone for most of…
21 Pretty Penang Cafes That’ll Make You Want to Eat Dessert First
Put on your bib. You’re about to start salivating. This list of Penang cafes is all about indulgence. As far as I’m concerned, it’s totally…
Best Jobs for Digital Nomads: Don’t Wait to Take Your Vacation Days
You know all those pictures of people working from their hammocks on a beach in Thailand? Or sitting in a café in Amsterdam with their…
15 Unique Gifts for Men Who Have Everything (and want nothing)
Got one of those impossible to buy for guys in your life? Or is that every man? Well, I have you covered with these 15…
Digital Nomad Family in Mexico: Why Playa del Carmen is their Safe Haven
Welcome to My Expat Interview Series. This is all about Corritta’s digital nomad family in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This is an insider’s sneak peek…
Best Mail Forwarding Service: How to Get Your Mail While You’re Living on the Moon
So, here’s the deal. We’re thinking about moving to the moon. I hear it’s Covid free, and Elon Musk says there’s excellent internet there. Ok,…
What to do in Melaka: All the Best Places to Visit on Your Melaka Trip
On our last trip to Melaka, I fell in love with the city. It was Mark’s first time, and he had no idea what to…
Living in KL: 7 Reasons Why Expats and Digital Nomads Love it
Let’s face it, these days, with the remote work economy becoming more the norm, expats and digital nomads have a lot of choices when it…
Living in a Foreign Country: 10 Realistic Expectations vs. their Harsh Realities
Living in a foreign country is difficult and extraordinary and everything in between. There are some big expectations, assumptions, delusions, and wtf was I thinkings…
Expat Life in Abu Dhabi: A Spectacular Life in a Desert Playground
Welcome to My Expat Interview Series. This is an insider’s sneak peek to the truths and realities of expat life. Not just from my point…
Best Gifts for Beach Lovers: 21 Mother’s Day Gifts Under $125
I recognize this blog is a bit of a departure from my usual posts, but sometimes it’s good to branch out a bit. Plus, it’s…