They Think You’re Still On Holiday.
My brother rang at 2am. My mother thinks Thailand is a holiday from my holiday. Life seven hours ahead of everyone who loves you, and the one thing they actually want.
Expat Life
What it’s actually like living in KL as a Brit
Moving Abroad When You Are a Loner (And Why It Might Suit You Perfectly)
Every guide says build your network and join the meetups. I did almost none of it and it has been the best few years of my life. Here is what actually happens instead.
My Dad Said “Boss.” Turns Out So Does All of Malaysia.
A Cockney word I inherited from my father, and never thought about once in fifty years, turned out to be the standard greeting seven thousand miles away.
Who Should Not Move to Malaysia
Every blog written from abroad is quietly arguing that you should come too. This one is not. Four honest reasons to stay where you are, and the one reason to go.
She Said It Was Unbearable. I Said It Was Rather Nice. Same Afternoon.
How long it really takes to acclimatise to Malaysian heat, why two people react completely differently to the same air, and the daylight change nobody warns you about.
Where to Stay in Kuala Lumpur: An Honest Guide From Someone Who Actually Lives Here
I live in KL and have never stayed in a KL hotel. Here is what I know anyway, which turns out to be quite a lot.