Articles on travel, culture, and expat life in Malaysia.
Traveling in Asia as someone who only speaks English, you’re bound to face some language barriers. Granted, most tourist areas will have a decent amount of English. But outside of those spots, it depends a lot on the country. Personally, I’ve been living as a digital nomad in Asia for over two years, and I’ve … Read more
Average height can vary dramatically between different countries and regions of the world. Personally, I found when I moved from the U.S. to Southeast Asia, a lot more people viewed me as “tall” in SE Asia. Today, let’s take a detailed look at height in Malaysia and what is generally considered “tall” in Malaysia. Would … Read more
When I visited Kuala Lumpur this year, I stayed in luxury condos downtown for ~$40 USD per night. With those kinds of deals, it’s easy to feel rich in Malaysia. And truly, it’s one of the big perks of living or traveling there. But today, let’s explore: How much money is needed to truly be … Read more
Moving to SE Asia was one of the best decisions of my life. Overnight, I basically became “rich” due to the lower cost of living. I’ve also gotten to experience many different cultures—and even dating became more interesting. If any of that sounds good to you, then I encourage you to plan your own “Escape … Read more