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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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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 is difficult and extraordinary and everything in between. There are some big expectations, assumptions, delusions, and wtf was I thinkings…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Malaysia is full of wonders. But some of them take a lot of planning. These 17 spots are perfect for a Malaysia short getaway that…
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…
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…
Everyone knows the Disney tales. Some are all fluff, others are a bit dark, and some border on grim. But Malaysian legends are just as…
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…
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…
Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in a refurbished shophouse of yesteryear Penang? Well, Mark and I got the chance when…
I had high hopes for 2020. And now that it is over, I can look back and say it was a year of learning. Some…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…