Flying into a new country can sometimes be overwhelming. More so if the arrival city happens to be of the bustling, metropolitan variety. Bright lights and honking horns are not everyone’s cup of tea, especially if readjusting to a new time zone (aka jet lag). But with Singapore being one of the major Southeast Asia […]
Warung Kak Imah’s Malaysian Favorites & Kampung Charm
Drawn to the pendulums of bananas in an empty shop, the nearby clamor of pots and pans sliced through the air like a family reunion. The crescendo of cheerful voices floating amidst the kinetic energy of the busy little restaurant next door; a symbolic clock tower chime of the time of day; makan time. Time […]
Ultimate Guide to Langkawi Island Hopping
Island hopping in Langkawi is one of the top sightseeing activities offered by local Langkawi travel agents and tour guides. And with the Langkawi archipelago having 99 islands (104 at low tide), it is definitely an island lover’s dream come true. Plenty of island hopping possibilities too. But with so many islands to choose from, […]
Langkawi Yacht Club Hotel, More than Just a Port in the Storm
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 most content of individuals. What’s the remedy? A good old-fashioned staycation! And I didn’t even need […]
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 now offering online cultural cooking classes. Now that’s a pandemic silver lining I can appreciate. By silver […]
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 interest over the years. Well, good things come to those who finally make good on their travel procrastinations. After years […]
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 annual part of my childhood. Complete with the familiar colorful lights, carnie style hawkers and crazy games […]