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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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Kota Kinabalu is as exotic as it sounds. If the name conjures up visions of headhunters, indigenous tribes, and people living in the jungles hunting…
Planning a mini-Malaysian vacay but not sure where to go? No worries – I’ve got you! Here is a list of the 7 best places to…
Malaysians love a good party! Give them any reason to throw a celebration, and everyone will attend. There are so many festivals that it’s hard…
When you are planning your trip to Penang, where to stay is the most crucial feature that can make or break your holiday. There are…
When you picture a tropical island with turquoise seas and a lush interior, you are picturing Langkawi, Malaysia. Since we live so close, we pop…
Before you travel to Malaysia, there are a few things you should know. Like how you point could be offensive or kissing your husband could…
Christmas For a Jew in Muslim Malaysia When we told people we were moving to Malaysia; they thought we were crazy. Here is how the…
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…
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…
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…