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Kuching: White Rajahs, Cats and The Best Seafood in Malaysia
The city of Kuching in the Malaysian state of Sarawak, on the island of Borneo, oozes colonial charm and beauty. I could easily live here. The charm is everywhere, from tiny cafés and bistros in narrow...
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5 Ways to Save Money on Your Roving Retirement
A roving retirement is an adventurous life, but it’s not all beer and skittles. When you’re on the road for months, even years at a time, having a good handle on your budget becomes a way of life. That...
View ArticleMy Two Move Overseas Regrets
I’ve been living in Malaysia since early 2010. I have two regrets. The first is that I didn’t make the move sooner than I did. The second is that I didn’t attend an International Living conference...
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Penang Festivals
Malaysians love a good party! Give them any reason to have a celebration and everyone will attend. Penang, an island off the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, is a multicultural island with a blend of...
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Why Penang is The Perfect Place for Us
Before making the move to Malaysia back in 2000, Gerry Steiert, 58, and his family had never been overseas. “We had no idea what to expect,” admits Gerry’s wife, Beth, “but we all fell in love with...
View ArticleLeading a Lucky Life in Penang, Malaysia
My wife Lisa and I are not wealthy. Yet, as I sit in my office gazing out at Penang Hill and the Penang Botanic Gardens, I realise how incredibly lucky we are to be living in Malaysia. We have an...
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Exploring Langkawi
When you live on Penang Island, Malaysia, as my wife Kirsten and I do, you can’t help but be blown away by its colourful festivals, great architecture and diverse food options but sometimes you still...
View ArticleHow To Make Friends Overseas
Ten years ago, I saw my move from Australia to Malaysia as more a leap of faith than a risky gamble. I’d spent time in Malaysia on business and on holiday over the years, so had some idea of what to...
View ArticleLiving the High Life in Malaysia: Rent $2,074 a Month
“We were only planning to move to Kuala Lumpur for a year,” Sharla Thomason says. “But after six months, we loved it so much we decided to stay and sold up back home.” That was a year-and-a-half ago...
View ArticleWhy I Love Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, or KL to the locals, is Malaysia’s largest city. It’s a fun place to explore and the more time you spend here, the more interesting places you’ll discover. This is where you’ll find the...
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