Cost of living
What five people actually spend abroad.
Los Angeles to Malaysia
Real-world planning for families moving abroad.
Clear guides, checklists, and vetted resources for families, remote workers, and internationally minded professionals planning a move abroad — published from the field as we relocate our own family from Los Angeles to Malaysia.
Where to begin
Most-read entry pointsWhat we cover
The real decisions families face before relocating, researched in public, with checklists and comparisons you can actually use.
Visas
Long-stay options for families.
Healthcare
Insurance and care in a new system.
Schools
International vs local schooling.
Housing
Renting and neighborhoods.
Safety
What day-to-day life is like.
Money
Banking and transfers across borders.
Logistics
Shipping, pets, and the move itself.
Free download
The Moving Abroad Family Checklist
Every box we’re working through to move a family overseas: documents, healthcare, money, schools, and logistics. One page, no fluff.