And just like that, five months flew by. Where I left off: After an unexpected stay in the United States last summer, I was able …
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Kuala Lumpur
Back to Malaysia Part II: Quarantined
As I mentioned in my previous post about getting back to Malaysia during Covid, even vaccinated travelers have to quarantine. Luckily, the quarantine period is …
Back to Malaysia Part I: Journey from the West
Getting back to Malaysia during Covid is not as simple as just hopping on a plane and flying there like you could (with an American …
How Constantly Moving Has Made Lockdown Easier
As someone always on the move, changing countries and lifestyles every year, lockdown didn’t seem like something I was prepared to cope with well. Most …
The Coronavirus “Pickle” for Professional Vagabonds
Considering how badly this pandemic has affected many people, I feel quite lucky. Sure, I’ve had a few financial hiccups. I was anxious for a few …
A Day in the [Quarantined] Life
I feel a little guilty admitting it, but I’m really loving lockdown. I’m just getting so much done! I never feel rushed. I don’t have …
Rich Quarantine, Poor Quarantine
When Malaysia’s national lockdown began three weeks ago, I didn’t know what to expect. Everyone kept stressing that it wasn’t a total lockdown, it was …
Watching the U.S. Fall Apart from Afar: A Note From Your Worried Friend Abroad
“Don’t you want to go back to the U.S. eventually?” I get this question a lot. I could write an entire blog post about my …
When a Short-Term Crisis Becomes Your Long-Term Plan (Moving to Malaysia)
It’s strange when the world is panicking, your friends are largely self-quarantined in their apartments in China, many people are suffering and have died, but …
Life in Limbo: How to Survive When All Your Sports Bras Are Under Quarantine
Reporting from Kuala Lumpur, life in exile is pretty great. There are only 21 cases of the coronavirus reported here but Malaysia is still being …