17 Crucial Things to do Before Moving to Another Country
Tearing your hair out looking for a genuine list of things to do before moving to another country? You’ve clicked on the right page. If…
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5 de Diciembre Puerto Vallarta: Insider’s Neighborhood Guide
Want to stay in an authentic neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta? The 5 de Diciembre Puerto Vallarta neighborhood is charming & the ideal place to stay.
11 of the Best Cities to Live in Mexico for Expats
Discover the best cities to live in Mexico for expats & what sets each apart. Read insider tips and realistic advice from an American expat in Mexico
Is Puerto Vallarta Safe? 25 Insider Tips for Staying Safe
Is Puerto Vallarta safe for tourists and expats? Yes! But you need to know where to go & how to stay safe. This insider guide will keep you safe.
How to Find Puerto Vallarta Long Term Rentals
Looking for Puerto Vallarta long term rentals? It’s not easy. But this post shows you the exact steps you need to find your dream home in paradise.
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…
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.…
Where to Stay in Puerto Vallarta: Best Areas & Places {2024}
Not sure where to stay in Puerto Vallarta? Don’t worry. These are the best areas and hotels for your vacation from an insider who lives here.
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,…
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.…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How to Move Away from Family and NOT Let the Guilt Kill You (Part 2)
A few months back, I wrote about how painful it can be to move away from family. The loss, the guilt, the grief. The whole…
21 Quotes About Chinese New Year (the traditional, the sincere, and the hilarious)
Chinese New Year is around the corner. And even though we can’t celebrate in the way we are used to, I couldn’t let this year…