There’s more to Sabah, Malaysia than rainforests, orangutans and mountain gods. And Kota Kinabalu is just the tip of the state’s jungle-clad destination iceberg. Like meeting new people, first impressions of a new destination weigh heavily in my initial decision as to whether I like a place or not. But my first impressions of Kota […]
Oriental Village, Where The Sky’s The Limit
It’s easy to see why the Panorama Cable Car is the number one attraction in Langkawi, Malaysia. It offers visitors breathtaking views of the surrounding archipelago and even distant Thailand (on a clear day). But down below those unforgettable vistas of Malaysia’s surrounding pride and joy UNESCO Global Geopark is the quiet enclave of Oriental […]
Perils of Pet Sitting, What You Should Know
I’m going on my second year of pet sitting in Southeast Asia. I wasn’t even aware that such a thing as pet sitting or house sitting existed in a ‘professional services’ category, until I read a blog about it on the 1 Dad 1 Kid website. I signed up immediately and was an official pet […]
Meeting the Rainforest with Flight of the Gibbon
I clutched the rope for dear life, as the distant tree tops below made me feel slightly light-headed. I’m not sure when I had become phobic of high places. Maybe it had always been with me and I hadn’t noticed. But as I embraced my first Flight of the Gibbon zipline adventure, I realized I […]
Top Picks of Malaysian Fruit for First Time Visitors
Fruit is a big deal in Malaysia. Local Malaysian fruit is especially popular. It’s an abundant and generally affordable, local snack you simply shouldn’t pass up. But no one wants to carry around a bunch of weird-looking fruit that you may or may not actually eat, right? Trust me, attempting to buy a handful of […]
Should You Visit Hat Yai, Thailand? Yes!
Should You Visit Hat Yai, Thailand? Yes! Well at least I think so. I’m always surprised to see so few western faces when I’m there. Hat Yai is a transient city that I’ve grown rather fond of over the years. I’ll admit it took me a few visits to get into the Hat Yai groove, […]
Langkawi Guide to a Unique Kampung Stay
As night gives way to the slivers of daybreak, the quiet of the morning village air is broken first by the calls to prayer followed by the crescendo of song birds’ choruses. The familiar daily soundtrack repeats itself as the scent of the sea drifts through. And thus, begins another day in a seaside kampung. […]