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 […]
Langkawi to Koh Lipe: Just a Ferry Ride Away
Want to get from Langkawi to Koh Lipe? It’s relatively easy! I’ve lost count of how many times I have taken the ferry from Langkawi to Koh Lipe, but for the longest time I actually thought the island was closed during the ‘low’ season. But that’s certainly not true. Koh Lipe is open year round, […]