Imagine The Best It Could Be, Then Times It By Ten.
My uncle said it about Disney World when I was nineteen. Thirty-five years later I handed the same line to Malaysia — then remembered you still have to put a wash on.
Living in KL
Expat life, housing, healthcare and daily life in Kuala Lumpur
What RM3,500 a Month Actually Gets You in Kuala Lumpur
One bedroom, 34th floor, RM3,500 a month. Pool, gym, sauna. The pool is the nicest I’ve swum in and almost nobody uses it. Here’s what that money really buys.
I Hadn’t Left Britain in 22 Years. Then I Moved to Malaysia.
The last time I went on holiday my daughter was six. She’s about to turn thirty. Then I skipped the fortnight in Spain and moved to the other side of the world.
We Had Two Weeks to Find a Home in KL. Chinese New Year Took Ten of Them.
A hotel with an ice rink, four usable days to find a flat, and a decision that came down to one appliance. Check for an oven — most Malaysian kitchens don’t have one.
Malaysia Digital Arrival Card: How I Paid £70 for a Form That’s Free
British passport? You don’t need a Malaysian visa at all. You need the free MDAC. I found this out after paying £35 for a fake one. Twice.
My Electricity Bill Was £70 for Four Months in Malaysia. Here’s the Ceiling Fan Trick.
Four months of electricity in Kuala Lumpur cost me seventy quid. Not because I suffered — because I stopped using the aircon like it was British central heating.
Healthcare in Kuala Lumpur: Hospitals, Clinics, and Medical Care for Expats
Healthcare in Kuala Lumpur for expats — the best private hospitals, GP clinics, costs, health insurance options, dentistry, and pharmacies. What to expect from KL’s medical system.
Gyms and Fitness in Kuala Lumpur: Where to Work Out as an Expat
Gyms and fitness in Kuala Lumpur — the best gym chains, fitness studios, running routes, swimming options, and how to stay active as a British expat in KL’s tropical heat.
Solo Female Travel in Malaysia: Safety, Tips, and What to Actually Expect
Is Malaysia safe for solo female travellers? An honest guide — safety in KL and beyond, dressing appropriately, cultural norms, transport tips, and what women actually experience travelling alone in Malaysia.