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• The True Face of the Malaysian Expat Community
  on May 16, 2013 in Americans living abroad living in Penang retire abroad american expats MM2H visa Retired in Malaysia living in Malaysia
  There are many expats who live in Penang and all over Malaysia, but there are also a great number of these people who, to me, live a disconnected life here. I was having lunch the other day with a fellow expat, who I don't often see, as he is taking...
• Should I Rent or Buy?
  on Apr 25, 2013 in Penang real estate living in Penang MM2H living abroad american expat living in Malaysia
  Many people who are considering moving to Penang or elsewhere in Malaysia ask me about where they should live or should they rent or buy. The answers to those questions really depend upon a number of things, such as affordability, security, location,...
• Song River Food Court - Gurney Drive Penang
  on Apr 1, 2013 in Song River food court otak otak char kway teow retire abroad Malaysia travel American retirees american expats MM2H visa Americans living abroad Retired in Malaysia Penang living in Malaysia
  During the past over 4 years that I have lived in Penang I have eaten at the Song River Food Court many times. It was actually one of the first places I had eaten at when I first visited Penang. The other night while having dinner there I realized th...
• Happy Easter
  on Mar 27, 2013 in Americans living abroad living in Penang american expats Easter MM2H visa living in Malaysia
  HAPPY EASTER  I was in Cold Storage a few days ago and noticed the price of Easter candy. One would need to take out a bank loan to afford to buy the candies, which back home would cost a few dollars. I was discussing the prices with a woman...
• A Reminder to My Fellow Americans Living Abroad
  on Mar 27, 2013 in Retirement abroad retire in malaysia american expats fbar FACTA us income taxes MM2H visa Americans living abroad living in Malaysia
  Yesterday I finished filing my state and federal income taxes, a yearly task that I really hate. With the continuing heat and humidity here in Penang this task was even more annoying. When I first moved to Penang, I discovered that the major on-line...
• Finally the Rains Have Arrived
  on Mar 16, 2013 in living in Penang ISP travel MM2H living abroad Internet services in Malaysia american expat living in Malaysia
  For the past few weeks I have not posted anything on this blog for basically two reasons, neither of which I had any control over. It seems that since Chinese New Year the gates of hell opened up allowing extreme heat and humidity to overtake Penang.
• The Downsides of Celebrating Chinese New Year in Malaysia
  on Feb 14, 2013 in CNY living in Penang retire abroad Malaysia travel american expats MM2H chinese new year pet shops Retired in Malaysia living in Malaysia
  I live in an area of Penang, Tanjung Tokong, which is predominantly Chinese. Just about every business is owned by Chinese people and there are a large number of eateries serving Chinese food. Living in this area is great at this time of year especia...
• Happy Chinese New Year
  on Feb 10, 2013 in living in Penang retire in malaysia retired abroad Malaysia travel MM2H chinese new year chinese lunar new year cong xi fa cai MM2H visa american expat living in Malaysia
    Courtesy of the US Embassy, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia CONG XI FA CAI I would like to wish all of my Chinese friends in Malaysia and back home in the US a very happy, healthy and prosperous Year of Snake. Last night I enjoyed a reunion din...
• Happy Chinese New year
  on Feb 10, 2013 in living in Penang retire in malaysia retired abroad american expats MM2H chinese new year chinese lunar new year cong xi fa cai MM2H visa living in Malaysia
  Courtesy of the US Embassy, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia CONG XI FA CAI I would like to wish all of my Chinese friends in Malaysia and back home in the US a very happy, healthy and prosperous Year of Snake. Last night...
• Coffee To Go, Anyone?
  on Feb 5, 2013 in retire abroad coffee retire in malaysia drive-thru MM2H Malaysia tourism malalysia american expat
  About a month ago I was looking out from my balcony and noticed a strange bright light perched high above the street level. I took a closer look and discovered that it was a Starbuck's sign. I soon learned that it was a drive-thru Starbuck's, the fir...

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