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An Insiders Guide to: The Best Areas to Live in Kuala Lumpur

Here is a round-up of the best areas to live in Kuala Lumpur for expats.

Kuala Lumpur has long been a popular destination for savvy expats, but only recently has Malaysia started charting as one of the best places to live in the world. Just last year, in a comprehensive survey by Internations, it jumped 23 places to rank 15th worldwide for providing the best expat experience. From friendly and welcoming locals, to high-quality condos, top-notch travel opportunities and a comfortable lifestyle, KL offers more westernised standards at Asian prices.

Expat Living in Kuala Lumpur: Why it’s the best in Asia

By Travel Mermaid September 1, 2018September 6, 2019 In Expat Life 0 expat life, Kuala Lumpur 43

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As I write this post, I’m still amazed that I’ve been living in Kuala Lumpur for a year and a half already. It’s been hard to keep me in one place for longer than 12 months since I left London in 2011, but so far KL is keeping my expat/posh gypsy feet very firmly on the ground.

Melbourne’s Top 5 Most Liveable Suburbs

By Travel Mermaid March 19, 2017August 22, 2019 In Expat Life 0 Liveable Suburbs, Melbourne 22

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Melbourne is an awesome place to live. I moved here for a year in 2016 and it quickly became a home away from home.

Thames Migration Review: How To Get An Australian Visa

By Travel Mermaid September 5, 2016August 22, 2019 In Expat Life 0 Australia, visa 22

I remember the exact moment when the Sailor and I decided to take the plunge and head Down Under. It was my second stint in Prague and about two months into the cold snap.

Tax Refunds For Teachers In Thailand

By Travel Mermaid June 7, 2016August 22, 2019 In Expat Life 0 tax refund, teachers 33

Are you leaving Thailand after fulfilling a one or two-year teaching contract? Are you expecting to get all of your tax back when you go and did your school offer to help with the process?

A Year Living in Pattaya : The City with Sun, Sea & Sex-pats

By Travel Mermaid August 20, 2015September 6, 2019 In Expat Life 4 expat, Pattaya 25

Task: Go to Google right now and type in Pattaya. Check out the first page of results or just head to the pictures. What do you think?

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