VLOG | Kuala Lumpur Fried Banana Street Food
Welcome to my first-ever 2-Minute Tuesday … that lasts over 3 minutes haha Living in downtown Kuala Lumpur means having daily access to amazing street…
If You Want Life to Be Different, Live Differently
For longer than I can remember, I have said that I want to write a book. For longer than I can remember, I've said that…
Expat #TimesUp Story in Kuala Lumpur w/ UK Neighbour
I’ve had the same condo in Kuala Lumpur as my home base for almost two years now. It’s right downtown next to Petronas Twin Towers…
2015 - Hong Kong
Chinese New Year – Travelling or Working in Asia, KNOW THIS
As you know, in some Asian countries all it takes is one unconscious act (ehem, mistake) to appear culturally insensitive, insult someone, or lose a friendly or business…
Expat Life: Choosing the Best Country For You
The first time I moved overseas I simply drove across the border from southern California on down to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. It was exciting, life…
I Wish Female Solo Travel Was Mandatory
Whether it's a restriction on personal freedoms or for health or economic reasons, not every young woman can do as they wish in life so…
Gay Is “OK” But Illegal In Malaysia, Even For Tourists
I'm from California, where being gay is not a concern for most people. Sure, some conservative religious or older folks would disagree with me but…
Be An Expat! Guide to Getting a Job
So you want to ditch a conventional life and live the dream in a foreign land? Yeah, I know that feeling. The first time I…
Empty Nest Syndrome is Unfair to the Child
Knowing she was leaving didn’t make dealing with Empty Nest Syndrome any easier. It had been just my daughter and I – for the most…
How Putting On Weight Has Changed My Life
It started back in 2015 if I'm being really honest. I went through a pretty dark time in Hong Kong after losing my job and…
What’s the Difference: Expat, Digital Nomad & Location Independent
I’ve been an expat, an immigrant, a digital nomad, and location independent. The first time I moved abroad was 28 years ago. The year was…
Why I Don’t Love Christmas Anymore
It took me ages to decide what to title this piece because I don’t want to hurt my mother (pictured above). She loves Christmas and…