We had been hearing about Istanbul for years before we finally went on our first trip. Everyone we knew who had been kept saying the same thing: you have to go. And honestly? They were so right that we ended up moving to Istanbul a few years after our first trip. Istanbul is one of…
Short answer: The best time to visit is March–May (think Fallas and spring) and September–October are the sweet spots. But the right time for you depends entirely on what you’re coming for. Quick Overview: Valencia by Season Season Months Temps (°C) Crowds Best For Spring Mar–May 15–25°C Moderate (high in March) Las Fallas, sightseeing, flowers…
Valencia is a city for those who enjoy a fun, relaxed style of life. The city is full of tourist attractions that are worth visiting, but the city’s real personality is in its parks and neighbourhoods. We live in Valencia as digital nomads and here are our favourite locations to visit as locals, as well…
KL surprised us. On paper it sounds like a mall city with a nice skyline, and that’s not entirely wrong, but it undersells the place. Give it a few days and it turns into food streets that run until midnight, temples that glow orange at sunset, and views that make you stop mid-sentence. Here’s what…
Valencia used to be one of the most affordable cities in Spain when it came to accommodation, giving it a genuine advantage over Barcelona and Madrid. However, in 2026, the gap has narrowed sharply, but where you stay shapes your experience significantly. Here are some options to choose from. City Centre vs. Beach: The Main…
Between us, we have clocked a combined year and a half in Valencia, one of us for several weeks, the other as a full-time resident. We’ve navigated the visa process, the café culture, the apartment hunt, and the bureaucracy that comes with actually building a life here rather than just passing through. So here’s our…
Before we get into it, there are two things that determined where to stay in Kuala Lumpur for us. First, a pool is a non-negotiable for us, full stop. Second, we almost always go for serviced apartments over hotels because we like having a kitchen, space, and the option to feel like we actually live…
Kuala Lumpur quickly became one of our absolute favorite cities. The people were genuinely friendly, the food was amazing, and the serviced apartments we stayed at were probably better than anywhere we’ve ever seen. All that aside though, make sure you go in prepared for the heat, the traffic, and a city that rewards the…
We took our first ever trip to Malaysia in January 2026 and were honestly surprised in the best way possible. Here’s the thing about KL’s weather: it’s always hot, always humid, and always potentially rainy. There’s no real ‘cool season.’ What changes month to month is how much it rains and when — and that’s…
Short answer: Yes — and honestly, it ruined every other city for us a little bit. We’ve both lived in Istanbul for three years, and we still talk about it almost daily. Istanbul is one of those cities that is unforgettable from the moment you step outside Istanbul airport. It gets under your skin in…
