How to Be an Expat: Tips from the Pros
Moving overseas has its challenges and its rewards. But don’t just take it from me. I’ve asked some of my expat blogger friends to give…
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Lone Pine Hotel: Review of a Boutique Hotel on the Beach
I’ve been living in Penang for six years, and it never occurred to me to take a staycation. When I was presented with the opportunity…
Pure Energy Spa Review: Welcome to Blissville!
I’m a sucker for ambiance. I’ll frequent a restaurant with an incredible ambiance, even if the food isn’t great. Conversely, I hate going to a…
The Best Hawker Food in Penang: How to Eat Like a Local
In Penang, food is a pastime, a sport, a national treasure. Most places have sports teams that they root for, argue over, have heated debates…
Expat Life: How to be a Happy Expat
When people move overseas, they might expect a little culture shock. A little homesickness. But what they don’t expect is to feel melancholy and sad.…
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…
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…