Visiting George Town, Penang: A First-Hand Guide
Helpful tips for exploring atmospheric Georgetown on Penang Island — Malaysia’s historic UNESCO settlement and foodie capital — with or without kids.
Penang’s Batu Ferringhi Beach: What to Expect and Is It Worth It?
Batu Ferringhi beach on Penang Island. A first-hand guide for what to expect, things to do, and more. Is it worth a visit? Here’s our review.
Penang Street Art: What to Expect
On top of being a major foodie magnet, Penang is also visited for its unique street art. Our final post on Georgetown offers an idea of what to expect, plus some of our favorite places to eat and drink.
Cut-Off & Abandoned: A Visit to Siem Reap in the Time of Covid
We leave Phnom Penh for the first time in five months to visit one of the world’s most popular tourist towns, now completely devoid of foreign tourists.
Penang Hill Day Trip from Georgetown: Review + Visitor Guide
Just 5 miles from Georgetown’s bustling city center, Penang Hill rises 2,700 feet, offering stunning island views and a respite from the lowland heat.
15 Tech Essentials for Moving to a Developing Country
Moving to a developing country? Wondering what home/office tech gear to pack? Don’t forget these for your moving abroad packing checklist.
Tropical Spice Garden & Tanjung Bungah
How to easily visit the Tropical Spice Garden and Tanjung Bungah in Penang. What you need to know and what to expect from your day trip.
Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm: What to Expect + Visitor Tips
It’s impossible to plan a family vacation to Penang and not at least consider visiting Penang Butterfly Farm’s award-winning new project. We’ll see if Entopia lives up to the hype.
Cambo Life: Back to Square One
Just when we thought life was pretty gnarly…it gets gnarlier! Latest developments from Corona Cambo life and where we’re NOT going to be come September.
Colca Canyon 2 Day Trek: A Detailed First-Hand Guide
Colca Canyon trek two day DIY adventure! What you need to know before exploring the world’s 2nd deepest canyon. Getting there, lodging, safety tips & more.
Slow Boat to Luang Prabang (Laos): Insider’s Guide + Tips
Slow boat to Luang Prabang detailed guide. What to expect, safety tips, and common scams to avoid, from two expats living in Laos.
Mitad del Mundo: Is Quito’s Equator Monument Worth Visiting?
Mitad del Mundo is one of Quito’s most popular day trips. But is it worth the hype? Here’s what to expect plus how to get there by public bus.
Cambo Life: Our Shophouse Home
A photographic tour of the renovated Khmer shophouse we’ve called home here in Phnom Penh since the start of 2020.
10 Butt-Saving Tech Essentials for Digital Nomads & Tropical Freelancers
There’s tons of digital nomad gear out there, but few true essentials. Here’s our road-tested list of tech essentials—#6 & #10 saved our butts many times.
REVIEW: Lotus Everywhere Travel Crib
We put the Lotus Everywhere Travel Crib to the ultimate test—three years of daily use and countless miles with two boys. BUT…would we buy it again?
Sani Pass Day Trip: A Harrowing High-Elevation Adventure Into Lesotho
A Sani Pass day trip is a harrowing high-elevation adventure into Lesotho. But should you spring for the tour or DIY? What you need to know.
Portland’s Lan Su Chinese Garden: Guide for Visiting
Lan Su Chinese Garden is a peaceful and evocative oasis in the bustling heart of downtown Portland. Here’s what to expect plus helpful tips for visiting.
Addo Elephant National Park
We spend a day driving through Addo Elephant National Park to try and catch a glimpse of at least one of the Big Five and it far exceeded our expectations!