How to Get to Perhentian Islands (Notes from the Road)
…able to glean that the first ferry is around 9 am and the last is around 4 pm. He was very non-committal with everything in between, and now I realize…
…able to glean that the first ferry is around 9 am and the last is around 4 pm. He was very non-committal with everything in between, and now I realize…
…Expats, do you have any regrets? Tell me in the comments below. Pin it ❣️ Moving Abroad Regret #1 I regret selling my business before we moved. I rarely write…
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…than in many other cities throughout the world. Especially when it comes to renting, which is the largest portion of your monthly nut. It doesn’t matter if you live in…
…I’ve learned how to deal with that guilt and sadness. One of the things that bring me great joy is exploring the world around me. The world I’ve chosen to…
…whales is about 11 months, so the whales that get knocked up in these warm tropical waters return the following year to give birth. And those babies come back to…
…slower-paced life in the Philippines these days revolves around golfing, snorkeling, spending time with his family, and socializing with both locals and expats from around the world. There is no shortage of…
…us a very comfortable lifestyle. The weather is always hot and sunny so our days are full of adventure and exploration. With such an inexpensive lifestyle, we actually have money…
…Mark and I were living in Chicago, working 80 to 90 hours a week behind a desk. At the time, we each had our own businesses and we were completely…
…sweet pools, but food leads the way. No exploration of a new place would be complete without tasting the food. You can read about the history and see pictures of…
…and the hidden gems that aren’t in the guidebooks. In addition, her photos are stunning. She’s a fabulous resource for expats planning to move there as well as digital nomads…
…to understand our plans. We lived in California without any family, so it made leaving easy. We didn’t really consider it home; it was just comfortable. What is the cost…
…vendors selling their goods on the ground, literally on tarps on the street. The space to walk is about 2 meters wide if you’re lucky, so there is a lot…
…could make you lose your shit if you let it. You’ll need far more patience than you ever thought you had, or you’ll combust. Daily life is an intense game…
…Maine. Another seaside town with a booming restaurant scene that has been flying under the radar for years. And finally, the other Portland is becoming a cool destination and coming…