Although I live in a very pleasant area of Langkawi, Malaysia, the Covid-19 ‘lockdown’ chillout experience has its limits. Waking up to the same routine and same visuals for 100 days straight can take its toll on even the most content of individuals. What’s the remedy? A good old-fashioned staycation! And I didn’t even need […]
Learning Singapore Cultural Cooking Via Zoom
Travel may be limited for many foodies and kitchen aficionados, but a taste of Singapore is just a mouse click away. Food Playground, one of Singapore’s top cooking schools, has taken the Covid-19 lemons and made lemonade by now offering online cultural cooking classes. Now that’s a pandemic silver lining I can appreciate. By silver […]
Pulau Tioman, Just an Island Hop Away
As of this writing, Malaysia has been in a Covid-19 inspired lockdown for over 70-days. The kind of lockdown that probably has many people chomping at the bit for a blissful island vacation. Pulau Tioman (Tioman Island) is a photo essay in idyllic island bliss. It’s rare to find an online photo showing anything but. […]
16 International Movies Filmed in Malaysia: Perfect for Armchair Travel Getaways
As I recently sat watching the movie ‘The Garden of Evening Mists’, I suddenly felt a strong urge to pack my bags and head to the Cameron Highlands of Pahang, Malaysia. I’ve always wanted to go there and yet after 12 years of traveling throughout Malaysia the highlands still remain unchecked on my Malaysia bucket […]
The Puzzling Tale of Kellie’s Castle
Kellie’s Castle may well be one of Perak, Malaysia’s more unusual sightseeing venues and rightly so. The mystery, intrigue, romance and ghost sightings associated with the castle have certainly been enough to pique my own interest over the years. Well, good things come to those who finally make good on their travel procrastinations. After years […]
8 Cool Things to See & Do in Phuket (when the pandemic is over)
The list of things to do in Phuket, Thailand can include a lot of oh-so-typical as well as not-so-ethical options. My brief introduction, years ago, left me unimpressed and certainly in no hurry to return. Pretty much just another over-developed touristy island. But I did eventually return and discovered that there are things to do […]
Langkawi Restaurants Offering Delivery & Takeaway During Covid-19
Covid-19 quarantine (aka restricted movement) got you pretty sick of eating your own ‘home’ cooking? Nothing like being told, “No you can’t leave the house” to suddenly start craving foods that just aren’t the same when cooked at home. Or if you are like me, you’re simply a terrible cook. Or just plain lazy. Well, […]
