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 …
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A Homecoming Update: Why I Left Malaysia
So I finally got kicked out of Malaysia….
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 …
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 …
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 …