Anyone who has been to Tioman Island, Malaysia well knows the challenges of getting there. My own first-time efforts were flat out embarrassing, due to (at the time) lack of consistent how-to-get-there information, bus and … [Read More...]
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Should You Take the Melaka River Cruise? Yes!
The Melaka River Cruise is at the top of my list of recommended things to do in Melaka. In fact, it’s worth taking the cruise twice if you have the time, because the Melaka River day cruise and River of Light night cruise are … [Read More...]
Pulau Tioman, Just an Island Hop Away
Pulau Tioman Island is a photo essay in idyllic island bliss. It’s rare to find an online photo showing anything but. And for the most part it’s true. However, getting to this tropical wonderland has a few challenges that … [Read More...]
Choosing Tours in Sabah: 16 Must See & Dos in Sandakan & Kinabatangan in 2022
When choosing tours in Sabah, Malaysia, if you’re signing up for a tour of the Sandakan and Kinabatangan areas, not all of the must-see and dos will be included in your itinerary. Which is a shame when you come all that way … [Read More...]
8 Free Memorial Museums in Kuala Lumpur and Melaka
Learning the abbreviated descriptions of important people can often be the norm for museum highlights as museums usually cover a whole slew of topics and there is only so much space. That’s what is so exciting about the … [Read More...]
Chow Kit Walking Tour Unique KL Experience
Walking tours in Malaysia are always interesting, especially if the guide is a passionate local. You may need to do some research to find these priceless individuals, but trust me they are out there. Such is the case with my … [Read More...]
‘SeeEatFood’ Trail Fun Map: 42 Top Seafood Restaurants in Sabah & Labuan
Looking for the best seafood restaurants in Sabah and Labuan? That gastronomical challenge will be much easier now thanks to the launch of Tourism Malaysia Sabah’s SeeEatFood Trail Fun Map. The culinary themed travel brochure … [Read More...]
Must See Street Art in Kota Bharu, Malaysia
Locating street art in Kota Bharu is like following a treasure map with no specific directions. Google maps can give you a ‘general’ idea, but one must still root around like a truffle hunter. The city's maze of back alleys … [Read More...]
My Selangor Fruit Valley Agro Adventure, Good Old-Fashioned Family Fun!
It’s not every day I get to visit a farm. But, to be completely honest, it’s also not a ‘sightseeing’ experience I would normally seek out. However, my recent visit to the Selangor Fruit Valley has changed my point of view … [Read More...]
Blissfully Easy Perhentian Island Day Trip
The thought of taking a Perhentian Island Day Trip had never crossed my mind before. Being an all or nothing kind of gal, when I head to a beach vacation I usually pack for a few solid days of sun, sand and sea. But my recent … [Read More...]
The Ultimate Guide to the Langkawi Rainy Season
Ask locals, in Langkawi, Malaysia, what the islands’ weather is like, for a particular time of year, and you will get a variety of responses from the various self-proclaimed weather experts. That will be especially true … [Read More...]