Lifestyle Hobbies and your mental health in 2020 I’d like to believe that 2019 was the year that mental health finally became something everyone and anyone could share and talk about. I also understand that it’s not going to be that easy. Staying indoors all day every day during your days off work (or school) may seem relaxing but it is not the […] December 21, 2019February 22, 2022
Blogs New in Kuala Lumpur? 5 apps you should download now Just moved to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and need some advice on what apps can help you get around and meet your new neighbours? We have 5 of those for you! November 7, 2018March 8, 2022
Travel 3 things to do during the next long holiday weekend One of our favourite things about living in Malaysia is the (almost) abundant long weekend holidays. Even on those that are not so long, we suspect many people just take a few additional days off work to extend the holidays. If you’re interested in exploring a change of scenery, here are three things you can […] August 12, 2017February 21, 2022
Lifestyle 6 pro tips for hiking in Kuala Lumpur Hiking is one thing you have to try at least once while you’re in Malaysia. As an other expat living in Kuala Lumpur, whenever there is an opportunity to try something new, there are a few things we have to consider, and unfortunately, the reality of it is that they’re not all pleasant. Will I […] June 13, 2017March 8, 2022
Lifestyle Beat homesickness – 10 tips make the most of Kuala Lumpur Feeling homesick, lonely or just bored in Kuala Lumpur? Whether you’re new in town or have been here for a while, these are all common “ailments” of Other Expats like us. If you’re feeling this way, here are a few reminders and tips to make your stay here a little more enjoyable and comfortable. Get to know […] May 29, 2017March 8, 2022
Lifestyle Ready, set, cycling in Kuala Lumpur! Kuala Lumpur is a great destination for many things—the wide variety of local food, the amazing Petronas twin towers, the sights and many more. It is not the best place to be if you’re an avid cyclist. The number of cyclists has grown in the last couple of years as more people recognize the health […] April 9, 2017February 21, 2022
Blogs Contribution Travel Paying for your parents’ vacation in Malaysia Malaysia has always been an Arab favorite as far as vacation spots go, especially for those coming from the Gulf countries, and for good reason: it’s a Muslim country, for one, which means that they have the option to go full Khaleeji appearance-wise and not be called out on it (in fact, it’s common to […] March 24, 2017March 8, 2022
Blogs Events SongkRUN Water Run Malaysia 2017 Do you enjoy running or walking or even just strolling? How about heart-thumping dance music? What do you think about playing in the rain (or just water)? SongkRUN combines all three in one super exciting, non-competitive 5km run on 26 March 2017 at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park (MAEPS) in Serdang, Malaysia. Songkran (note the slightly […] March 16, 2017March 8, 2022
Podcast Welcome to the Other Expats podcast! Welcome to the Other Expats podcast! What is the Other Expats podcast about? Why are we even doing this? Listen to find out. November 12, 2016December 25, 2018
Travel Surviving a holiday in Bangkok – tips for the non-traveller If you’re a boring (and a scaredly cat) like me about travelling, here are some tips to coax you out of your small, tiny world and into the big one March 24, 2016February 21, 2022
