Malaysian Meanders

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Malaysian Meanders
The expat adventures of a Texas family living in Penang, Malaysia
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This blog won the Honourable Mention Award for best expat blog in Malaysia!

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Website Reviews » There are 31 reviews on Malaysian Meanders

Niki
05:26 AM November 18, 2012

Michele's blog is a fantastic combination of expat and travel blog. She has amazing travel tips and stories and shares the ups and downs of expat life with humor and heart. I always look forward to her next post.

Trista
11:47 AM November 21, 2012

Love this blog. The witty humor keeps me entertained, and the useful information keeps me coming back for more!

Ms Young
12:21 PM November 21, 2012

I love reading and always look forward to the next one. Theyre funny, entertaining and educational!

Debra
13:48 PM November 21, 2012

Very entertaining, funny, and informative. I feel like I'm experiencing all the adventures described!

JMK
01:09 AM November 22, 2012

I look forward to Michele's blogs as well as her great photos!!! I used to live in Malaysia so reading her blog has brought up some great memories but also made me discover a new part of the country that I had not gotten to see fully. I am now using her blog to plan my next trip there!!

Michele
01:10 AM November 22, 2012

Very helpful, funny, and down to earth blog!

Sally
05:45 AM November 22, 2012

Very useful and entertaining blog! I have often used her advice when planning upcoming travels and appreciate the time she has dedicated to researching accurate local information for Penang. She shares her experiences with honesty and wit, and I enjoy "traveling" along with her!

Jennifer Donovan
16:56 PM November 22, 2012

Love seeing Malaysia through a fellow Texan's eyes.

Philip
15:22 PM November 25, 2012

Michele always includes the little details, sometimes humorous, sometimes beautiful, from crazy signs and food labels to legoland, religious rites and temples, and modes of transportation, that keep the blog entertaining and really give you a feeling of what it's like for an expat to live in Malaysia day to day. Definitely recommended reading for anyone thinking of going, or looking for ideas or inspiration for a trip.

Shannon
17:40 PM November 25, 2012

Always a fascinating read. I constantly look forward to her latest adventure experiences and love living vicariously through her words.

Matt
20:24 PM November 25, 2012

I've had a fantastic time reading Michele's blog. Her adventures in Malaysia are wonderful to experience through her words and wonderful personality.

J McGray
20:59 PM November 25, 2012

I really enjoy this blog. Always look forward to the adventures Michele and her family are experiencing.

Heather
23:28 PM November 25, 2012

Love this blog, look forward to reading it!

Edward
01:24 AM November 26, 2012

The best travel blogs are those with the fine details that bring you there. Michele's blogs are always like that. Truly entertaining and often fascinating! 'can't wait until the next one!!

Anna Theurer
03:13 AM November 26, 2012

An excellent blog that I enjoy reading! Full of humor as well as learning about a culture outside of the USA.

Mary {The World Is A Book}
07:43 AM November 26, 2012

I love reading Michele's adventures with her family in Malaysia and their travels all over Asia. She keeps me entertained with her wit, humor and great writing. There's always a variety of stories that will have you smiling or wishing you were traveling with them. So glad to have virtually met her.

Lam
13:31 PM November 26, 2012

great resource and fun to read,verry addictive blog, can't get enough of it.

Aleah | SolitaryWanderer.com
19:09 PM November 26, 2012

I have always enjoyed reading Michelle's blog posts. Each update gives me a glimpse of a Malaysia that only someone like her and her family could give her readers!

Tina
00:19 AM November 27, 2012

Since my family and I are moving to Malaysia next month, I have been regularly reading her blog to get insight on how an American family is living there. It is a great blog!

Danny J
20:35 PM November 27, 2012

Michele's Malaysian Meanders blog is a lot of fun to read and also very informative. Michele includes her family's personal experiences along with pictures and lots of practical information in case you are thinking of embarking upon the same activity. And always a little bit of humor. I have not visited Malaysia yet, but feel like I have a good flavor of what it's like from reading the blog.

Jeri
23:52 PM November 27, 2012

As I prepared for our move from the U.S. to Penang I discovered this wonderful blog. I always look forward to Michele's new posts. There is a wealth of information that has proven very helpful for this new expat. I feel like I am reading a note from a friend when actually we have never met.

Blogmeister
12:03 PM November 28, 2012

Entertaining, informative - this blog has it all.

Jackie Smith
18:20 PM November 29, 2012

I read it every week - at least. Brings back wonderful memories of our travels through Southeast Asia.

Budget Jan
00:07 AM November 30, 2012

I read Malaysian Meanders weekly. The information is great and child friendly. Congratulations on your nomination Michelle!

Larry The Happy Wanderer
16:26 PM November 30, 2012

Fantastic! Reading Michele's blog brings me right into her adventures.

Paulette Martinez
04:53 AM December 01, 2012

I enjoy reading this blog and get great travel ideas from it. I feel like I am part of the adventure as I read. It makes me laugh and I can relate to the experiences.

Anne
13:21 PM December 01, 2012

So fun to read - thanks Michele!

Monica Tindall
00:22 AM December 03, 2012

Michelle's blog is fun to read. I love reading about her adventures with her family and unique insights into Malaysia as an expat.

Riz || Lamyerda.com
01:24 AM December 03, 2012

fascinating blog. reading Michelle's story makes you feel like you're there too.

LBH
11:13 AM December 04, 2012

I love reading Malaysian Meanders! It captures a distant land in an accessible format and provides insight to any who enjoy travel and other cultures. So far, my favorite is about the Loy Krathong Festival. I can't wait to read more about their adventures :)

J. Bulaclac
03:12 AM December 19, 2012

Start reading the blog today and I began to love Michele's humorous adventures. Have not been to Malaysia but can picture in my mind what a beautiful place to visit.

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