by Alexa | Oct 1, 2019 | Malaysia
Being back in Boston was hard. Reverse culture shock is real. 12 hour time adjustment also very real. Going from a world of independence to a rigid schedule was an adjustment. BUT, my best friend’s wedding was 100% worth coming back for. An incredibly special...
by Alexa | Sep 21, 2019 | Malaysia
This week in Malaysia was cut short because, MAMA I’M COMIN’ HOME! However, the last three days were super special, and it was way harder to say goodbye to Kuala Lumpur than I thought it would be. Despite being turned off by the cat-calling, staring men and...
by Alexa | Sep 21, 2019 | Malaysia
Third week in KL was a freaking blast! ATVs, Ladies’ Night, Melaka, and the sweetest, sweetest end. My view of KL has totally transformed. As a fellow Remote described it: “KL has the street level of a diverse Hanoi, but the nightlife and rooftops of Tokyo”. Culture...
by Alexa | Sep 9, 2019 | Malaysia
Scootered, ran, hiked, ziplined, and absailed through this week. Kuala Lumpur is not the most glamorous or easy city to live in, but I’m also kind of loving it for how different it is. Culture Notes: Bumiputera, meaning sun of the soil, is the term for a Malaysian of...
by Alexa | Sep 2, 2019 | Malaysia
I knew this year would fly by but holy crap, this is my eighth city! This week was really defined by the Parea-bod challenge, a fitness competition amongst our group. For those who wanted to participate, we each contributed $10, got partnered up, and between the two...
