There’s a lot more to Kuching, Sarawak, than first meets the eye. Within a few streets of the Sarawak River, you can move from grand colonial buildings to incense-filled temples, historic shophouses, colorful markets and museums that show the many cultures that have shaped this corner of Malaysian Borneo. It’s a great deal to take […]
Rainforest World Music Festival 2026: Beyond the Main Stage
Of all the festivals in Malaysia, the annual Rainforest World Music Festival in Kuching, Sarawak, is one I continue to recommend everyone attend at least once in their lifetime. It’s a festival packed with world music, workshops, craft, music and dance demonstrations, food galore, and a hefty dose of Sarawakian culture and heritage. I’ve been […]
Bukit Tanjung Mali: The Forgotten Battlefield of Langkawi
Long stretches of white sand beaches are the images often used in tourism brochures. In Langkawi, Malaysia, Pantai Chenang (Chenang Beach) is often the star of the show. And beyond that is Pantai Tengah. Interrupted only by a scenic headland and rocky hill known as Tanjung Mali (or Bukit Tanjung Mali). Years ago, while researching […]
D’Kawi Chocolate: A Family Chocolate Business in Langkawi Since the 1990s
Over the years I’ve become a big fan of more unique life and travel experiences, therefore I’m always on the lookout for interesting things to see and do. When I spotted a flyer offering a chocolate making tour in Langkawi, Malaysia, I most certainly had to know more. Langkawi is widely known for duty-free chocolate […]
Langkawi International Tattoo Convention 2026 Brings Global Ink to Malaysia
The Langkawi International Tattoo Convention 2026 will take place on September 26th and 27th at Berjaya Langkawi Resort & Spa in Malaysia. The event will feature international tattoo artists, live tattooing, and competitions covering both traditional and contemporary tattoo styles. An International Tattoo Convention in Malaysia The event is organized by Serious Ink Tattoo Studio, […]
Aceh Tsunami Museum: The Story of the 2004 Tsunami
For years I’d been planning a trip to Banda Aceh, Indonesia for other reasons, but when I learned about the Aceh Tsunami Museum, that’s when I moved things from the backburner to the front. The Banda Aceh museum was something I just personally needed to see. Sooner rather than later. Long story long, back in […]
29th Rainforest World Music Festival: Music, Workshops & Cuisine in Sarawak
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 […]