For non-locals crossing the border between Perlis, Malaysia and Satun, Thailand, the winding, forested main road is usually viewed quickly from the window of their transportation. The main objective being to get from one country to the next. But just 2-kilometers over the mountain from Perlis, Malaysia, and bordering Taman Negeri Perlis Park is Thale […]
Nyonya Peranakan Cuisine at The Danna’s Straits & Co Cafe
The Danna Langkawi has recently launched their new Nyonya Peranakan Cuisine menu at Straits & Co, making it Langkawi’s first Peranakan dining destination. This exciting new culinary experience is launched from a collaboration with Penang-born cookbook author and Peranakan cuisine aficionado, Dayana Wong. Straits & Co’s new Peranakan menu items are created from recipes in […]
Penang Hidden Gems Walking Tours, a Step Back in Time
Looking for walking tours in Penang, Malaysia? Look no farther than Penang Hidden Gems! Recently, with a couple of weeks in Penang, Malaysia scheduled, and plenty of time on my hands, I started surfing the internet for affordable, interesting tours worth exploring. Unfortunately, it was a bit of a nightmare, with Trip Advisor, GetYourGuide, Viator […]
My Excellent Tanjung Rhu Resort Staycation
I used to think that Tanjung Rhu Resort was a bit off the beaten path for the average Langkawi ‘vacationer’ but now I get it. I spent 3 glorious days and 2 nights there and can now honestly say, that for folks who want a real Langkawi Island holiday, the location is perfect, and the […]
Betong, Thailand: Mini Guide and Tips for First Time Visitors
Betong, Thailand is another one of Southern Thailand’s more interesting districts with a namesake border town. Located in the Thai province of Yala, Betong Town itself is just 10 kilometers from the Malaysia-Thai border crossing in Northern Perak, Malaysia and offers visitors quite a selection of entertainment options. From its extensive history and not-so-secret, sex […]
Menara Alor Setar Tower, the Ultimate Bird’s Eye View
A must-do in Alor Setar, Kedah is a visit to the top of Menara Alor Setar Tower. Not only is this massive tower your best visual landmark for Alor Setar ground level navigation, it also offers a bird’s eye view of the capital city and beyond. You can even see Langkawi and Pulau Payar islands […]
Satun National Museum, a Satun Must Visit
The Satun National Museum is a must visit for the inside scoop on Satun’s history. Like much of Northern Malaysia and other parts of Southern Thailand, Satun’s history is fascinatingly complex. In a nutshell, once upon a time, Satun was part of a Malay state known as the Kingdom of Setul Mambang Segara (Setul) from […]