From Sydney to KL
In November 2011, one Sydney girl packed her bags and moved to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia with the man she loves. This blog is about eating, drinking, shopping and sightseeing, and everything that happens in between as they build a new life together in this hot and humid city.
tags: eating, shopping, sightseeing
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Moved to KL from Sydney with my boyfriend who is over here for work. We are both in our late 20s and keen to meet other expats in a similar situation.
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Australia, the lucky country
Posted on 26/09/2012
I know I know, once again I'm behind on my blog posts - so much for my resolution to post more regularly and not let WEEKS go by in between.Today's post is not actually about life...
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Happy birthday Malaysia!
Posted on 31/08/2012
To celebrate, The Boy and I are off to the Perhentian Islands for a long weekend with our Scottish couple friends and our South African scuba diving instructor friend.
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Weekend away from KL - Langkawi
Posted on 30/08/2012
Living in Kuala Lumpur is fantastic if you like to travel. You are in a central hub for travelling in the region, with other SEA countries at your doorstep and the rest of Asia not far...
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Out and about from KL
Posted on 29/08/2012
Wow, I'm not sure how it happened but despite my good intentions, it's been over two months since I was last on here.Actually, I know exactly how it happened. You see, since late...
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Weekend in Melaka...or is it Malacca?
Posted on 24/06/2012
One blazing hot weekend in June, The Boy and I celebrated a milestone. It was our first weekend away since moving to KL and we were going to Melaka, that lovely UNESCO heritage-listed...
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Busy busy busy
Posted on 22/06/2012
It's been a while since my last post and that is a good thing in a way. It means I have been busy, and I love being busy. Since a young age I have filled my hours with activities -...
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Air Asia X lost my friend's suitcase
Posted on 28/05/2012
May is the month for visitors - no sooner had I farewelled my chigga friend and her boy, I found myself at the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) eagerly awaiting the arrival of Breakfast...
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Dinner at twentyone kitchen+bar, Changkat Bukit Bintang
Posted on 15/05/2012
As you may have heard, Air Asia started flying Sydney-KL direct as of April this year. Prior to that, your only option was Malaysia Airlines for a direct flight or a range of other...
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Home and back again
Posted on 30/04/2012
It's been a while since I've written a post - April flew by with a glorious couple of weeks back home in Sydney surrounding myself with the familiar people and places that I love...
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Dinner at Watami, Pavilion KL
Posted on 01/04/2012
I am constantly on the lookout for good Japanese food and as I've said on this blog before, I'm happy that there are so many places to choose from in KL as it will keep me going...
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Without knowing the particulars of your situation, how old you are or where you are from etc. I will say that expats can live very well in KL. Generally living costs (rent, food, transport) are a lot cheaper than other countries so your money goes a lot further - inner city living in a fancy furnished apartment with an amazing pool would be absolutely unthinkable for us back in Sydney! It is always hot and while the humidity can take some getting used to, it is nice to be able to wear shorts and flip flops every day. KL is quite relaxed which is good on the whole but can be frustrating in that things may take longer to get done than back home. You just adjust! KL is also much more cosmopolitan than I had expected before coming here and even if you are not familiar with local food (which is delicious) and culture, you will find everything you need from all over the world. And I have to also mention that being so centrally located is fantastic for travel both regionally in Asia and to other parts of the world - much closer and more affordable than back in Oz. Hope that helps! If you have any other questions give me a shout on this forum - my username is budge185.
Thanks
Dan