The history and heritage of Kedah, Malaysia is unique, vast and complicated. Knowing any part (or version) of it will give visitors a greater appreciation for what this region of Northern Malaysia has to offer. And the place to go for information about Kedah? Hands down the Kedah State Museum, in Alor Setar, is the […]
7 Local Markets in Malaysia Worth Exploring
Malaysia has taught me many things about culture, language, food, agriculture, and even history (which isn’t something I’ve ever had much interest in). And I’ve picked up many pearls of wisdom is some very unlikely places. One such place being local markets. Shopping at local markets in Malaysia can be an experience one doesn’t soon […]
11 Budget Friendly Things to Do in Sandakan
When I hear people talking about their Sabah travel plans, topics like private drivers and special guides come up. Or the great need to go wayyyyy off the beaten path to have some sort of National Geographic experience. But it’s actually quite easy to travel in Sabah comfortably, not spend a lot of money and […]
Kota Kuala Kedah Museum; Memories of a Fierce Little Fort
Despite its significant historic background, Muzium Kota Kuala Kedah (Kuala Kedah Fort Museum) may be one of the most under promoted sightseeing venues in Kedah. I, myself, had passed it for over 10 years and didn’t have a clue that the fort and museum even existed. Although its landmark lighthouse is very visible from the […]
5 Unique Things to Do in the Jungles of Kinabatangan, Sabah
If you’re looking for a remote jungle experience, with a few creature comforts, Kinabatangan is the place to go. As one of 5 districts in the Sandakan division of Sabah, Kinabatangan has miles of dense jungles and loads of amazing wildlife to see. But Kinabatangan has another story to tell for one to truly appreciate […]
Review: Paya Beach SPA & Dive Resort, Tioman Island
Having visited Tioman Island a few times now, my recent stay at Paya Beach Spa and Dive Resort has convinced me that staying in a Tioman Island village community has many perks. Not that I don’t love the exclusive, isolated vibe of a high-end ‘private’ resort, I can definitely appreciate the options of also having […]
Now You Can Easily Fly to Tioman Island with SKS Airways
Anyone who has been to Tioman Island, Malaysia well knows the challenges of getting there. My own first-time efforts were flat out embarrassing, due to (at the time) lack of consistent how-to-get-there information, bus and ferry schedules, and me being geographically challenged to begin with. I was elated to discover that SKS Airways had recently […]