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Traditional Restaurants in Baling That Will Rock Your Palate

February 5, 2024 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Best Restaurants in Baling

Restaurants in Baling may surprise Malaysia’s food hunters. The food is diverse, above average delicious, and typically comes with old school charm. A charm that is rapidly being replaced in many Malaysia locations by trendy, designer cafes and the like. Give me an old school traditional Malaysian restaurant any day. Sun-bleached table clothes, mismatched chairs […]

I Survived Gunung Baling and You Can Too!

February 1, 2024 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Gunung Baling Mountain Guide Tips

When I first got the invitation to join a group climb to the top of Gunung Baling Mountain, I couldn’t say yes fast enough. The 546-meter-high mountain would be easy for a badass like me; at least that’s what I told myself. After all, I had already conquered Kedah’s Gunung Keriang and have the victory […]

Weng Valley, Recreation Wonderland of Baling, Kedah

January 28, 2024 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Weng Valley, Recreation Wonderland of Baling, Kedah

Have you heard about Weng Valley? Weng Valley is often highlighted in Google as a ‘water park’ or bee farm, but it is so much more. It’s like a sustainable wonderland with a pool. Weng Valley Recreation Park is located in Kampung Weng within a massive oil palm plantation in Baling, Kedah. Also inside the […]

Baling Talks Gallery, a Kedah Must Visit

January 24, 2024 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Baling Talks Gallery, a Kedah Must Visit

Considered one of the oldest districts in Kedah, Malaysia, quaint Baling holds a significant place in Malaysia’s history books as a once-upon-a-time communist operation area, and later the location of the famous 1955 ‘Baling Talks’. The newly refurbished Galeri Rundingan Baling (aka Baling Negotiation Gallery) houses a collection of historic memorabilia related to these negotiations […]

The Culinary Trifecta of Tanjung Rhu Resort

January 11, 2024 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Best Restaurants Tanjung Rhu, Langkawi

Looking for unique restaurants in Tanjung Rhu, Langkawi? Tanjung Rhu Resort not only has one of the best beach locations in Langkawi, it also has 3 of the top Langkawi Restaurants. Restaurants with 5 star ambiance at affordable prices with a priceless sea view? How could you go wrong? You may need to drive a […]

Satun Ferry to Langkawi in 3 Easy-ish Steps (2025 Edition)

November 10, 2023 by Vanessa Workman 50 Comments

Satun Ferry to Langkawi travel tips

Catching the Satun Ferry to Langkawi may sound like a no-brainer, and for the most part it is, however, there are a few things first timers might want to take note of. As of this initial writing, in December 2022, there is just one ferry a day from Satun to Langkawi and it’s at 11:30am […]

Biomedical Museum, Scientific Wonders in Kuala Lumpur

November 1, 2023 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Biomedical Museum, Scientific Wonders in Kuala Lumpur

Did you know that Kuala Lumpur has a Biomedical Museum? Visiting a biomedical anything may not be everybody’s cup of tea, but this particular museum is worth a visit. It’s odd, but unique and interesting. Located in the Chow Kit area of KL, the Biomedical Museum (Muzium Bioperubatan) is housed in a beautiful 1928 heritage […]

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