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…
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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…
Food Delivery in Penang: The Best Restaurants in Penang that Deliver During MCO
Well, here we are again. MCO part deux. No one is happy about it. And we are all worried about the economy. To play a…
Should I Stay Or Should I Go? (It’s Not Just a Clash Song)
Well shit. That didn’t go as planned. I should be writing this from Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. The big city that was calling…
Abroad at Christmas as an Expat: Finding New Ways to Celebrate
A lot of people choose to be abroad at Christmas. But as an expat, celebrating Christmas abroad is part and parcel of our lives. Sometimes…
Realities and struggles of Greek life for an Expat
Welcome to My Expat Interview Series. This is an insider’s sneak peek at the truths and realities of expat life. Not just from my point…
Best Places to Live in Malaysia for Expats, Digital Nomads, & Retirees
Malaysia is known for its fantastic food, diverse culture, gorgeous landscapes, and incredibly warm-hearted locals. All that is great when you go on vacation, but…
Living in Penang: Pros and Cons of My Island Life
There is no such thing as a perfect place. I would know since I’ve lived in three US states and six foreign countries. But since…
5 Stages of Culture Shock (AKA 5 Phases of the Expat Journey)
Did you know there were actual stages of culture shock? No? Me neither. And I have a degree in cultural anthropology. So that’s embarrassing. Clearly,…
Living in Croatia: What Life is Like for an American Expat
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…
Lessons I’ve Learned from Living Abroad
We’ve been living abroad since 2013, and while I may be a slow learner, I’ve picked up a few things along the way. My expat…
Reasons to Move to Another Country: 34 Expats Tell Their Stories
What encourages people to move to a country? Love, work, culture? A better lifestyle like us? School? There are so many reasons to move to…
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