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…
Visiting Penang and want to experience the highlights of this special island? Having lived here for a while and explored much of the island, I’ve developed a list of must-try experiences that will give you a great feel and taste for the buzzing beehive that is Penang. You can totally bang this out out in…
Want to spend a couple of really fun hours walking the streets of Georgetown, Penang to find some of its coolest street art and tastiest treats? And want to totally crush your photos and make all your friends laugh? Well, my friends, I’m here to help! My friend Jays and I designed a great…
Malaysian Bathrooms, Explained The first time you face this sight, it’s natural to contract sudden onset paralysis. So many questions raced through my mind during my inaugural squat toilet experience: Which way are you supposed to face? Where the hell is the toilet paper? Is that ladle for hitting intruders? What’s up with the hose? Isn’t…
So you’re coming to Malaysia – hurray! Here are my top 10 pro-tips to help make sure you’re prepared so you’ll have a fantastic trip. If you follow these tips, you won’t be dragging your sweaty, sweater-covered jetlagged-butt around town under the blazing sun trying to figure out why your ATM card won’t work. Instead,…
You’ve pictured orangutans wrapped around your head (or is that just me?), you’ve dreamt of strolling on Malaysia’s palm-fringed beaches, and your mouth waters just thinking of the delicious street food you plan to stuff in your face. You’ve decided to come to Malaysia, and now you want to know the best time to visit.…
“Hey Cimeron, do you know a place where I can buy both an eel and a bra, eat breakfast, make new friends and stock up on durian fruit?” asked no one, ever. My friends, prepare yourself for the magical glory known as The Wet Market, which will become one of your favorite places on earth…
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