The Rainforest World Music Festival 2026 is set to take place from June 26 to 28, 2026, bringing its signature mix of global music and cultural exchange back to the Sarawak Cultural Village. Located at the base of Mount Santubong, the venue once again provides a striking natural setting for what has become one of […]
9 Kuala Terengganu Attractions Worth Visiting (Plus Travel Tips)
Kuala Terengganu is often overlooked by travelers in favor of bigger Malaysian cities, but it has plenty to offer for a short visit or weekend getaway. From the iconic drawbridge and the Floating Mosque to heritage streets and traditional batik workshops, the city blends history, culture, and coastal charm in a way that is uniquely […]
Mulu National Park Sarawak: 3-Day Jungle and Cave Adventure
Have you heard of Mulu National Park? Located deep in the rainforest of Sarawak, Malaysia, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its limestone pinnacles, massive caves, and dense jungle. An environment so remote and natural, it can make even the most cautious of travelers feel like true adventurers. It certainly worked its magic […]
Visiting Kuching’s Borneo Cultures Museum
Malaysia has plenty of fascinating museums, but Kuching’s Borneo Cultures Museum is one of my most recent favorites. With an impressive 1600-plus artifacts on display, it’s easy to get spiritually pulled into the visuals. One of the exhibits drew me in so intensely that my eyes welled with tears. There was something hauntingly familiar about […]
Bamboo Rafting in Sarawak: My Huck Finn Inspired Jungle Adventure
Like many American kids of a certain era, I grew up dreaming of rafting down the mighty Mississippi, just like my childhood heroes Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer. Mark Twain’s fictional duo lived the life I thought I was destined for: one of freedom, mischief, and adventure. This was, of course, long before I ever […]
Hooked on Terengganu: Squid Jigging, Culture & Endless Coastlines
Twelve years ago, Kuala Terengganu felt like a sleepy seaside town with an eclectic array of storefronts and seemingly no visible town theme. It was real, raw, and unfamiliar. Beyond the Perhentian Islands, this part of Terengganu felt like secret handshake territory to me (at the time) and a little uncomfortable. Returning this year on […]
Squid, Sea Legs & Salty Boats: A Real Candat Sotong Experience
Curious about candat sotong? This Malaysian squid jigging tradition takes place every year off the coast of Kuala Terengganu during the annual Candat Sotong Festival, and throughout the squid season. After 10 years of wanting to join, I finally did have my first candat sotong experience. From rustic fishing boats to the real challenge of […]