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I was born and raised in Malaysia. I haven't lived there in years and it is sometimes pretty embarrassing when people ask me about places to visit, etc. and I really can't give them any first hand experience. I usually just point them in the direction of VT for more info..... hah hah hah.

Seriously though, it is a very interesting country to visit with many different aspects to it. I was pretty lucky to have been raised in a multi-cultural society where appreciating difference is a way of life.

I lived in Wellington, New Zealand from 1990 - 1995. Such a lovely place, such a lot of wind!

There I learnt about rugby and cricket. And also what it means to "bring a plate".

I did some travelling there, but not as much as I would have liked. It is such a far way to go... but that's what makes it all the more spectacular I guess.

I miss all that green and all that space.....

I spent about 3 years in Singapore, after having secured my first real "grown-up" job there.

It is the cleanest, most efficient city you can ever imagine. Admittedly you'd have a hard time finding attractions that are NOT constructed, but it is a tiny island with limited natural resources.

I think the best thing about living there, apart from friends I made, is the fact that it was 2 hours' drive to my parents' in Malaysia... which meant I managed to get my mum's cooking just about any time I wanted :-)

Every time I go back there for holiday now it amazes me how it keeps changing... for the better.

I spent about 2 years in London. A rather large city isn't it?!

I love London. To be honest, probably more as a place to visit than a place to live. It is difficult sharing your neighbourhood (mine being Oxford Street practically) with swarms of tourists!

But just the sheer variety of restaurants, shops and entertainment is mind-boggling. You will never be bored...

I currently live in Milan. It has a reputation of being a snotty, polluted, rather uptight town... but all things considered, I wouldn't live anywhere else in Italy.

There are some real treasures for the visitor to Milan, although you should not expect to be surrounded by grandiose monuments and fountains like you would in Rome.

It is still fashion capital, and eventually you'll go past the Armani or Dolce & Gabanna stores like you would a McDonald's, not even looking or thinking twice about it!

And the soccer... don't get me started on that. What is it with this obsession??