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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Healthcare in Malaysia – Everything You Need to Know
Sadly, for most Americans, affordable healthcare is a joke. And top-quality, affordable healthcare is even more laughable. It’s one of the reasons some people move…
Answers to All Your Burning Questions About Moving to Malaysia (Part Two)
You’ve got questions about moving to Malaysia. I’ve got answers. After last week’s Q & A sesh, I got loads of emails asking fantastic questions…
Q & A Sesh with Your Girl in Malaysia (Me)
Every week I get loads of emails asking about moving to Malaysia and expat life. I get it. I was in your shoes once and…
Easiest Countries for Americans to Move to RIGHT NOW
Let’s be real… America is the eye of a shit storm right now, and who knows when things will change. Like millions around the world,…
Living in Strasbourg – An Aussie Expat Moves for Love
I’m about to give you an insider’s sneak peek to the truths and realities of expat life. Not just from my point of view. From expats…
How to Get to Tioman Island: The Easy Way
Tioman is one of those islands that people dream about. The lush hilly interior pours into the crystal clear sea in an idyllic paradise. No…
How to Get to Perhentian Islands (Notes from the Road)
It all started with a 5:30 am wake up, which I was NOT happy about. As much as I want to be a morning person,…
Which Island is Best for a Short Getaway in Malaysia: Langkawi, Tioman, or Perhentian?
Malaysia is full of island paradises. Some are easier to get to, some are pretty commercial, and others are super remote. But the three most…
8 Things I Hate About America (as an American)
Last week I wrote about all the things I miss about living in America. But that left me feeling very unbalanced. There are a lot…
7 Things I Miss the Most About Living in America
There is no question that what I miss most about living in America are my friends and family. But those aside, there are a few…
Expat in Denmark: Is the Lifestyle All it’s Cracked Up To Be?
WELCOME TO MY EXPAT INTERVIEW SERIES! I’m about to give you an insider’s sneak peek to the truths and realities of expat life. Not just from…
Cheong Fatt Tze – Blue Mansion: Should You Stay There?
The other day for our 17th anniversary, Mark and I decided to do something different, and the Cheong Fatt Tze Blue Mansion Hotel was calling…
Unique Places in Penang (that are Not in the Guidebooks)
I may not be Malaysian, but after living in Penang for nearly seven years, I think I qualify as a local when it comes to…
How Moving Abroad Will Improve Quality of Life
Does moving abroad improve quality of life? Well, that depends. But for me, the answer is yes. Not because I had a crappy life back…
My Moving Abroad Regrets: How to Learn From My Mistakes
The other night at dinner, my friend Hank asked me if there was anything I regretted about moving overseas? No one has ever asked me…
Expat Interview Series: When it’s Time to Go Home
WELCOME TO MY EXPAT INTERVIEW SERIES! I’m about to give you an insider’s sneak peek to the truths and realities of expat life. Not just from…
15 Moving Abroad Quotes that will Inspire You to Chase Your Dreams
Over the last seven years of living abroad, I’ve had plenty of time to figure out expat life. Sometimes it’s a walk in the park,…
Checklist for Moving Abroad: Everything You Need to Know
Congratulations! You’ve decided to move abroad! It’s super exciting but can be extremely overwhelming. You have to be really organized, and if that isn’t your…
Moving Away From Family: Will the Guilt Kill You?
I’ve said this before, I’ll say it again… moving away from family is one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever made. It doesn’t get easier…
Apartments for Rent in Penang: What You Need to Know
When Mark and I moved here, the hunt for an apartment for rent in Penang began on day one. We knew we wanted to live…
Expat in Chiang Mai: How to Reboot in the Rose of the North
WELCOME TO MY EXPAT INTERVIEW SERIES! I’m about to give you an insider’s sneak peek to the truths and realities of expat life. Not just from…
Cost of Living in Penang: How to Budget for Expat Life
So many people ask us why we moved to Malaysia. The cost of living in Penang is only one of the reasons. But it’s a…
7 of the Best Malaysia Books to Leave You Breathless
There are A LOT of Malaysia books out there. And I did NOT read any of them before we decided to move here. I’m not…
Moving to Malaysia? This is How to Pack
If you’re looking for a complete packing guide for moving to Malaysia, this is not it. And there is a reason for that. You can…
Penang Expats (& All Expats): How to Meet People in a New Country
I’ve been living in Penang as an expat since 2013. One thing I’ve learned is how crucial my friendships here have been for me. They…
Expat Interview: French Lifestyle Through the Eyes of an American
WELCOME TO MY EXPAT INTERVIEW SERIES! I’m about to give you an insider’s sneak peek to the truths and realities of expat life. Not just from…
My Ultimate Penang Itinerary: What to Do in Penang in 3 Days
Penang had me at hello. I didn’t want to like it. I certainly didn’t want to move here. But George Town sucked me in like…
Honest Advice for Working from Home (Day Jammies are Totally Acceptable)
Not sure about you, but I’m a little tired of all those “how to work from home guides” that are currently being sent out. Most…
14 Days in Captivity: My Life During the Lockdown
I’ve been really struggling with whether to post or not. Does anyone want to read more about Covid-19, that f*cking bastard of a virus? Do…