I spent my childhood in Bandar Seri Begawan, so these are my thoughts on life from the perspective of an expat (the internal politics and economy of the country are a different topic altogether, but I'll leave that be). read more
Brunei sometimes feels like a small country town. Bandar is the largest city and although small, offers everything you’d need in terms of food, shopping and facilities. The city can be busy at times, but Fridays from noon to 2 p.m., everything shuts down for prayers. read more
Huge thanks to Liz at Secrets of a Trailing Spouse who has kindly volunteered details about her life in the small country of Brunei for my occasional series People Who Live in Small Places. Brunei is one of those places that many have heard of – but few could place on a map. read more
Head of Maths, International School Brunei "Brunei is a pleasant country to live in. We have lived here for three years, and I think we have definitely seen everything and done everything in that time. read more