Puerto Vallarta vs Playa del Carmen: Choosing Your Paradise
Puerto Vallarta vs Playa del Carmen—which beach town reigns supreme? It’s a question that is hard to answer—the answer is different depending on what you…
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Where We’ve Been, Where We Are, and Where We’re Going? (Part 2)
The longer it’s been since I last wrote a blog, the harder it is to start. I realize I suck at telling my own story.…
So, This is What Goodbye Feels Like
Dear Friends and Family, It feels like the sun has set on a season in our lives. My keyboard is soaked in salty tears. I’m…
Living in Puerto Vallarta: The Vibe, the Safety and All the Tacos
Want to know what it’s like living in Puerto Vallarta? You’ve come to the right place. While I don’t know Mexico as well as Malaysia,…
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…
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…
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…
Guide to Malaysia for Expats: everything you Need to Know Before You Go
I wish I had a Malaysia for expats guide when I first moved here. So, I decided to make one. It only took me seven…
Want to Live in Malaysia? Let Me Clarify a Few Things First
Think you know what it’s really like to live in Malaysia? The media and the internet tell you a one-sided story, but I’m here to…
Fruits of Malaysia: The Secret why Malaysians are so Beautiful
There are many local fruits of Malaysia, and I think I’ve tried them all. But the list of tropical fruits below has super-duper extra-fancy health-powers.…
Nomadic Matt Interview – Finding Balance and Why Home Isn’t a Dirty Word
Get excited my friends, because I have a treat for you! I normally interview other expats about their lives abroad, but today I have a…
Malaysian Supermarket Tour: What $20 Buys You
Not gonna lie; when I go back to the US and go grocery shopping, I lose my mind. Sooo many tomatoes. So much bread. And…
55 Badass Quotes from 55 Badass Women (plus a few from very smart men)
It’s almost International Women’s day! And while I believe we should celebrate the (greater, but I’m biased) gender on the daily, we rarely do. Lord…
Going Away Gift Guide: Saying Goodbye Sucks, Don’t Buy Gifts That Suck Too
Let’s face it, saying goodbye really sucks. It doesn’t matter if you are the one leaving or staying behind; it’s heartbreaking. So, if you are…