9 Things To Think About Before Moving to a Foreign Country
It’s easy to daydream about moving overseas. Grass is always greener, right? But in actuality, picking up and moving to a foreign country is a…
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6 Days in Sri Lanka: Safari, Surfing, and Sacred Sites
For such a small little island, there is an enormous amount to do and see there. There is no way to see it all, but…
You Know You’re an Expat When…
There are so many changes that happen when you move abroad. You go through all the pains of settling into a new country and making…
Best Hidden Bars in Penang (for a Date Night)
What do you do after dinner on a date night? No, no, not that! That comes later (sorry, mom). After dinner, we like to go…
Best Places to Eat in Penang on a Date Night
Penang is known for its street food. I am not just saying that because I live here. I’m saying that because it’s true. It is…
So You Want to Be an Extra in a Movie
So you want to be an extra in a movie (or tv series)… you might just be a glutton for punishment. Like me. I have…
27 Of The Most Interesting Facts About Malaysia
My last few blogs have been about really important stuff, (insert snarky tone here) I mean critical. I know it’s essential to learn all the…
The Coolest Places to Go in Malaysia
Malaysia is the red-headed stepchild of Southeast Asia*. It is such an underrated travel destination that it’s just not on a lot of people’s holiday…
12+1 Reasons to Visit Malaysia
Malaysia is the secret star that most people overlook when they come to Southeast Asia. Everyone travels to Bali and Thailand and with good reason,…
Best Areas to Stay in Phuket–A Complete Travel Guide
First, let me get this out of the way, it’s pronounced Poo-ket, not Fuk-it, not Foo-ket, it’s Poo-ket. Now we can move on. Phuket is…
The Most Unusual Things to do in Phuket
Phuket has a reputation for being Thailand’s most debauched island. And for a good reason. Bangla Road in Patong has girls swinging from poles in…
Must See Places in Southeast Asia
Travel is our baby. We have no more pets, and we have no children, our lives revolve around travel. We thrive on real journeys to…
I Want to Move Abroad. Now What?
Have you ever said to yourself, “I want to move abroad, but where do I start?” You are not alone! That’s how we felt at…
10 Worst Mistakes When Starting a New Life Abroad
When Mark and I moved to Penang, we kind of knew what we were doing–or so we thought. We visited, fell in love, went back…
Pros (and Cons) of Being an Expatriate in Malaysia
I’ll always be American but Penang, Malaysia is my latest home. Is it my forever home? Who knows? It is for now, and we love…
Life as an Expat: What You Need to Know
After nearly nine years of living in Penang, and three+ years in Puerto Vallarta, I’m uniquely qualified to write about life as an expat. I’ve…
Want to Start a New Life Abroad? Here is Why I Moved
If you’ve been reading my blog, you probably know that Mark and I moved from Chicago to Penang six years ago. What many of you…
Why You Need a Reverse Bucket List
If you’ve read my F*CK-IT List you might remember how much I want to achieve in my lifetime. It’s a long list of 100 things.…
Top Things to do in Paros, Greece
I had a secret love affair with Paros before I ever stepped foot on the island. I’d read that it’s what Mykonos was like 20…
Best Things to do in Mykonos
What do you picture when you hear the word Mykonos? Turquoise blue waters? Whitewashed stucco buildings? Deep azure skies? Well, you’d be right. It’s all…
30 Photos that will Make You Book Your Ticket to Greece
Right Now! Ya know how they say a picture is worth a thousand words? Well, I took over 1000 photos in Greece, seriously. That’s a…
How to Eat Like a Boss in the Greek Islands
We travel for food. Some people go for history, or art, or a beautiful pool but we travel for our stomachs. Don’t get me wrong,…
Top 7 things to do in Syros
When I was 21, I went to Mykonos and volunteered for a month on an archeological dig. Let me tell ya, there was no Indiana…
The F*CK-IT List
When I went home in March, my Aunt Diane passed away suddenly, mid-sentence while eating yogurt. We were all so shocked. Couldn’t wrap our minds…
Learn from Our Mistakes Before Your First Home Exchange
By now you are probably sick of me droning on about the wonderful concept of home exchanging. Well, it is awesome, but it doesn’t come…
How to Complete Your First Home Exchange in 7 Easy Steps
Think you can’t go somewhere expensive for vacation? Well, think again my friends. A major trend these days is the idea of participating in a…
Why Syros is the Best Island For Easter In Greece
Easter in Greece is the Superbowl of religious celebrations. It’s massive, everyone is looking forward to it, and the fanfare around it is palpable. I…
3 Benefits to Home Exchange
Ever thought about traveling somewhere and NOT having to pay for accommodation? Besides flights, hotels are the most expensive part of any trip, especially if…
Thaipusam: A Festival Fit for National Geographic
I grew up pouring over the pages of National Geographic, hoping one day I would be lucky enough to witness one of those pages in…
New Year = New Me
So just like that … it’s 2019. Happy New Year! We rang in the night with great friends, a small dinner party, and a DJ to…