I’ve never been impressed by the idea of a 3D anything, except maybe those funky virtual roller coaster rides and these days 3D animation can certainly be a mind blow if done properly. But the idea of a museum? Ok, it does look fun in a sophmoric way, but nothing I’d take too seriously until […]
Visit to the Langkawi Orchid Farm
One of the more recent Langkawi sightseeing options gives visitors a unique opportunity to not only see more than 200 species of tropical orchids, but to learn about the cultivation of these intricate flowers. The Langkawi Orchid Farm has been open just a short while and already seeing a ‘blooming’ success as the proprietor realizes […]
Hotel Grand Continental Kuching
Sourcing a last minute hotel during a popular festival week can often be challenging in addition to ending up being a costly headache. Not one to generally be lucky in the online booking arena, I’ve personally grown to favor the luxury of walking in and leaving fate to the winds of karma rather than take […]
Kota Bharu, A Cultural Adventure
For many people Kota Bharu is all about food, and yes they have plenty of delicious cuisine, but for me this particular area of Kelantan, Malaysia is about the culture and the people. The people of Kota Bharu and the surrounding area made me fall in love with their community back in 2013 and I’ve […]
Santai Cafe, Langkawi
Santai Cafe is one of Langkawi’s newest arrivals to the restaurant scene and already showing the markings of greatness and staying power. Serving Malaysian cuisine and select western dishes, in addition to having an extensive beverage selection, Santai Cafe has something for everyone and at surprisingly affordable prices. Opting for word-of-mouth advertising with a dash […]
5 Eco-Friendly Hotels in Langkawi
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle is the 3 ‘Rs’ mantra that has been heard around the world over the past decade. But even before the Malaysian Government officially launched a national campaign to promote these well-founded principals they were being implemented on the island of Langkawi. In fact a number of hotels new and old have […]
The Gleam of Satun, Thailand
Satun, Thailand has a unique charm that I’ve always appreciated and I was pleased to find it had changed little, after my last visit more than a year ago. Satun is a sleepy little town, but with its central market, night market and small restaurants, it has a lot to offer visitors. And my most […]