[Vlog] Expat Life: Money vs Happiness on My Birthday

I turned my phone off and spent my birthday disconnected and out-and-about in downtown Kuala Lumpur. The idea was to take a beat and think…

Would an India #MeToo Movement Change Anything?

Quite out of the blue, I was contacted today by a correspondent of one of the most prestigious newspapers in the U.S. who wanted to…

[Vlog] Lesson on Expat Life in Kuala Lumpur

Today was fun. Like crazy fun! Not because it was epic or something truly special happened but because I was able to find joy in…

Empty Nest Syndrome for Single Moms: Feeling Needy & Forgotten

While the old adage “what goes around comes around” never rang very true while my daughter was growing up, it’s definitely something I’m experiencing now…

[Vlog] Expat Life Pros & Cons (Kids, Depression, Work)

Depression, dating, relocating ... when it comes to the 19 years I've been an expat in Mexico, Spain, India, China, Hong Kong, and now Malaysia,…

Hassan al-Kontar | Meeting Syrian Living 46 Days in Malaysian Airport

I am one of only 3 writers or journalists who has sat down face-to-face with Hassan al-Kontar, the Syrian man stuck living in an airport. We…

What I Loved About Living in India

From time to time I’m struck by an overwhelming nostalgia for the years I lived with my daughter in India. I have written 100s of amazingly positive articles about what it was like to live in the country. The articles were 100% true and normally included thoughtful insight into how my own lifestyle was the opposite to what was deemed ‘correct’ in India but that I enjoyed learning about Indian culture. (more…)

Expat Life | Feeling Lonely Not Alone (and how travel helps)

It’s not often I feel lonely instead of just alone but tonight is one of those nights. I haven’t been in a proper relationship in years but it honestly never bothers me because I love my life and I don’t believe that a relationship would improve it. Tonight though, I question it all.

I’m sat on the luxury Paradise Elegance cruise ship in Halong Bay, Vietnam surrounded by happy couples, honeymooners, and groups enjoying the holiday. Me on the other hand … I’m trying hard to find a wifi signal and push out my 1^st travel piece that I was supposed to upload yesterday for FEMALE Malaysia magazine! (more…)

[Video] Tips 4 New Vloggers

The very first video I launched was back in 2011 in India during my first hotel review. It was at a Taj property in Bangalore, horrible quality, but because no one else was launching video back then with property reviews it really helped me to have a blog that was different from all the others. In fact, AngelasBangalore.com was India’s very 1st luxury travel blog and #1 on Google for 5 years. Since then I slowly starting launching more videos … this one is my 221st! (more…)

[Vlog] Vietnam Wins Semi Final 2018 AFC U23 Match (Live in Hanoi)

The streets of Hanoi filled up instantly when Vietnam beat Qatar in the Semi Final AFC U23 Match in China … and I was lucky…

Single Mom Diaries: Consequences of the Mistakes I Made

Until recently I always had a good relationship with my daughter. I was not a perfect mom by any stretch of the imagination but I loved her with my whole heart and more than anyone else EVER in my life. I tried to make our life something special. Of course, being a single mom without child support money wasn’t anything I had ever dreamed of for myself but she was very much worth it. (more…)

Christmas 2017 | Kuala Lumpur with Friends

If you saw the video of my first Christmas Eve in Kuala Lumpur in 2016 you’ll know why I am so grateful to have experienced a fun, festive, and lovely Christmas dinner this year. Unfortunately, once I started drinking (and eating) I forgot to keep shooting video but this is what Christmas Eve with friends looks like in Kuala Lumpur (at least the non-messy beginning bits!) ???? (more…)

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