Although I live in a very pleasant area of Langkawi, Malaysia, the Covid-19 ‘lockdown’ chillout experience has its limits. Waking up to the same routine and same visuals for 100 days straight can take its toll on even the … [Read More...]
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Learning Singapore Cultural Cooking Via Zoom
Travel may be limited for many foodies and kitchen aficionados, but a taste of Singapore is just a mouse click away. Food Playground, one of Singapore’s top cooking schools, has taken the Covid-19 lemons and made lemonade by … [Read More...]
Pulau Tioman, Just an Island Hop Away
As of this writing, Malaysia has been in a Covid-19 inspired lockdown for over 70-days. The kind of lockdown that probably has many people chomping at the bit for a blissful island vacation. Pulau Tioman (Tioman Island) is a … [Read More...]
16 International Movies Filmed in Malaysia: Perfect for Armchair Travel Getaways
As I recently sat watching the movie 'The Garden of Evening Mists', I suddenly felt a strong urge to pack my bags and head to the Cameron Highlands of Pahang, Malaysia. I’ve always wanted to go there and yet after 12 years of … [Read More...]
The Puzzling Tale of Kellie’s Castle
Kellie’s Castle may well be one of Perak, Malaysia’s more unusual sightseeing venues and rightly so. The mystery, intrigue, romance and ghost sightings associated with the castle have certainly been enough to pique my own … [Read More...]
8 Cool Things to See & Do in Phuket (when the pandemic is over)
The list of things to do in Phuket, Thailand can include a lot of oh-so-typical as well as not-so-ethical options. My brief introduction, years ago, left me unimpressed and certainly in no hurry to return. Pretty much just … [Read More...]
Langkawi Restaurants Offering Delivery & Takeaway During Covid-19
Covid-19 quarantine (aka restricted movement) got you pretty sick of eating your own ‘home’ cooking? Nothing like being told, “No you can’t leave the house” to suddenly start craving foods that just aren’t the same when … [Read More...]
Discovering Perlis at the East Wind Festival
The Pesta Angin Timur Perlis (Perlis East Wind Festival) is yet another reminder of the similarities between Malaysia and my own homeland of America. Having grown up in a small town in rural Florida, ‘County Fairs’ were an … [Read More...]
Berjaya Tioman Resort, Ultimate Island Getaway
Visiting Tioman Island has been on my travel wish list for several years now, but the journey to get there looked complicated and exhausting. However, when the Berjaya Tioman Resort invited me to come and experience their … [Read More...]
I Survived Koh Tarutao and You Can Too!
Reading the words ‘sand flies’ in a Trip Advisor review, had me rethinking my grand Koh Tarutao adventure. A fate worse than prisoner ghosts or giant jungle snakes, in my opinion. But the historic ex-prison island of Koh … [Read More...]
Langkawi to Penang in 4 Easy (and Cheap) Steps
The conveniences of travel options these days includes an abundance of cheap domestic flights, and one can get quite spoiled with such a luxurious and affordable option. That is especially true for those who are island … [Read More...]
Should You Visit Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary?
Should you visit the Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary? Yes. And for a few reasons. Not only are elephants just plain awesome, the Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary cum National Elephant Conservation Centre in Pahang, Malaysia is … [Read More...]
Sky Mirror Kuala Selangor, A Reflective Phenomenon
If you're looking for a Sky Mirror in Malaysia you are in luck. Because there happens to be one in the state of Selangor, near the seaside enclave of Kuala Selangor. Aptly named Sky Mirror Kuala Selangor, there is little room … [Read More...]
Langkawi Geopark: What To Know Before You Go
Hearing the words Langkawi Geopark may conjure up images of a stone age-style theme park or perhaps a rock garden of grand proportions, but those images would be completely erroneous. The Langkawi Geopark is the honorific … [Read More...]
