Put on your bib. You’re about to start salivating. This list of Penang cafes is all about indulgence. As far as I’m concerned, it’s totally acceptable to have dessert first. Actually, if you want, have 2 desserts and skip the main course altogether. sandinmycurls.com/penang-cafes/

We all know Covid has changed the face of the workplace. The days of clocking in at the office are long gone for most of us. If we can work from home, why can't my home be in Barbados, Norway, Costa Rica, Mexico...it can. And it's easier than you think. sandinmycurls.com/digital-nomad-…

Visa rules around the world are changing. Expats in Vietnam, unless married to a local or have local jobs, are being forced to leave. My interview with Roy Stevenson of Pitch Write Travel delves into the good, the bad, and the visas of Vietnam. sandinmycurls.com/expats-in-viet…

I’m a sucker for a good blog. I’m also super critical about what I read because there’s lots of crap out there. So, I thought I'd share some of my go-to expat blogs – the ones I read, get inspo from, & use for fact-finding. What's your fave blog? sandinmycurls.com/best-expat-blo…

What’s your fave book that takes place in recent times in Mexico? I’m a sucker for historical fiction but open to pretty much everything except sci-fi.

Malaysia has some insanely cool sites & landmarks that are not to be missed. You may not be traveling now, but you will be, and these sites will be here when you are! These are the 13 top historical places in Malaysia you need to see on your next trip. sandinmycurls.com/historical-pla…

I'm looking for expat/travel/digital nomad health insurance that includes the US (for US passport holders). Any recs?

Another Saturday night in lockdown for me. What are you up to?

Dear Malaysia, You’ve been good to me. You’ve taught me about patience, kindness, privilege, friendship. About sadness and loss. But you’ve also taught me about frustration, anger, racism. I’ve loved being your champion. But I’m breaking up with you. sandinmycurls.com/dear-malaysia-…

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Dear Malaysia, What have you done? I trusted you. We had a contract. Following a nearly 2-year suspension of the MM2H 10-year visa program, the proposed requirements take back everything we agreed on. So, are you kicking us out? sandinmycurls.com/dear-malaysia-…

Hey there! It’s been a minute. I’ve been home for about a month, and I haven’t blogged in a while. Because truthfully, I wasn’t sure what to write about. I’m still not sure. I’ve always been an expat blogger in Malaysia, but I’m not anymore. So, no what? sandinmycurls.com/the-transition…

So, it happened. The honeymoon is over. I've been back in the US long enough to be annoyed by it. Well, at least parts of it. However, there are some things I love as well. Keep reading... sandinmycurls.com/adjusting-to-l…

It happened. I have Covid. I went from being isolated in Penang to being isolated in Chicago. It's all rather depressing since the only reason I came back was to be with family, and now I can't be. Not how I expected to spend my last days in Chicago. sandinmycurls.com/from-isolation…

I'm going on a road trip to Cape Cod with my 91-year-old father-in-law. I'm equal parts excited and terrified. Wish me luck!

Who knew I could find my happy place in an oyster bar in Rhode Island listening to the Grateful Dead?

(This is super late. But people have been asking for an update, so here it is…all of it.) It's been a while. A long while since I've written. And there are a lot of reasons for it. But mostly because I haven't known what to write about. sandinmycurls.com/where-weve-bee…

Grocery shopping on a Saturday before the biggest holiday of the year in Mexico. This could be disastrous! -kr

While I don't know Mexico as well as Malaysia, this is not my first rodeo in the country. I've spent quite a bit of time here and have always loved it. We've been living in Puerto Vallarta since January and have gotten to know it pretty well. sandinmycurls.com/living-in-puer…

I’m thinking about planning a trip to Morocco. Any good book recommendations to help me get in the mood while learning about the country?