If you’re a wind junkie and wondering what the kiteboarding, foilboarding and windsurfing is like in Penang, I’m going to cover everything you need to know, including wind and water conditions, launches, how to join our kite crew, and hazards to avoid. I’ll also give you an overview of other location to ride in Malaysia…
Choosing Where to Live in Penang – the Top 8 Locations If you’re an expat planning to move to Penang, your future happiness may depend a lot on where you choose to live. But no pressure! 🙂 I put together this Penang neighborhood guide to help you find an area that suits your interests, personality…
6 Things You Need to Know about Hair Loss and Effective Treatments Look on any expat forum and you’ll find a common plea: “Help, I’m losing hair!” There are a number of reasons for this, and also some effective treatments. But there are also an alarming number of myths about the causes, and bogus “miracle…
Adventurers, athletes, nature lovers and penny-pinchers, rejoice! Vang Vieng, Laos may be the destination of your dreams. It’s full of fun outdoor activities in a truly stunning setting. However, those looking for a serene, zen place to take sunrise yoga photos for Instagram while practicing competitive spirituality, Vang Vieng may not be right for you.…
“Prepare to be swept off your feet.” That’s what friends have always said about Luang Prabang, Laos. But they could never say why, exactly. “There’s no describing it – it’s just got this amazing feeling. Trust me, you’ll fall in love with it! It’s one of my favorite places on earth!” they gushed. I tried…
You can’t go to Hawaii without getting a coconut bra, or visit Thailand without picking up a pair of hippie pants. While there aren’t any quintessentially “Penang” gifts, there’s a cool little store in Georgetown that carries an array of uniquely Malaysian items, many of which are hand-crafted by local artists, and all are surprisingly…
Thank you, humidity, I always wanted to look like The Lion King. Hair it is: the ugly truth. The humidity level in Malaysia is so high that you have to peel leg skin off chairs. Your sheets often feel like Saran Wrap. And unless you have incredibly thick hair, the humidity will transform your once-luxurious…
Geraldine and I met through wildlife conservation work and became close friends. In addition to running a wildlife NGO, she’s also a personal travel consultant specializing in truly unique African adventures. Her trips have dazzled me so much that I asked her to write a story for OhMyExpatLife to share some of her African travel…
Bali, Indonesia is home to what most scuba enthusiasts agree is the top wreck dive in the world – the famous USS/USAT Liberty. It’s every bit as spectacular as its hyped up to be, and it’s such an easy, accessible dive that it’s something every diver should put on their bucketlist. John and I loved…
Moving to a new country is a fresh start, which can feel exciting, scary, fun and challenging all at the same time. The quickest way to settle in abroad and make your expat life a fulfilling experience is to make new friends. But that can be one of the biggest challenges of all. So I…
Every time I travel to a far-off land, I always meet a smiling, happy expat who lives there and teaches English as a foreign language. And they always rave about how much they love the chance to live someplace exotic while doing something fun and fulfilling that makes decent money. Truth be told, I usually…
Malaysia is almost always in the top 10 lists of best international places for expat living and retirement, and for good reason. But just not for the reasons they list. Those “10 Best” write-ups are hilarious fantasy fictions written by people who are either completely high, closely related to Pinocchio, or have never set foot…
Pandas, spicy Sichuan food, a big-ass Buddha, and a couple of charming ancient neighborhoods – that’s all you need to know about Chengdu. Did you stop reading after the word “panda?” That’s the only thing I needed to hear to convince me to book a trip to Chengdu. Because c’mon, we’re talking about giant living…
Sure, the temples, volcanoes and rice paddies of Bali, Indonesia are gorgeous, but some of its most unique and spectacular sights are actually underwater. Just off Bali is the island of Nusa Penida. It’s one of the only places on earth where gigantic, majestic manta rays regularly come in to a very special little…
Wow, getting a check-up in Penang, Malaysia is a pretty eye-opening experience! The medical lightsaber wielded by one particular doctor certainly made my eyes pop out, but more on that later… Not only are health evaluations here a fraction of the cost than in California (where I’m from), but it’s also the most comprehensive one…
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