Although I had planned to return much sooner, somehow a decade slipped by before I finally reunited this year with Sarawak’s Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF 2025). Ten years ago, I shyly shuffled through the festival grounds wide-eyed, inspired by the music, the culture, the art, and the fascinating people. Imagine my surprise to find […]
Rainforest World Music Festival 2025: One Earth, One Love
Let the countdown begin! The Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) returns to the Sarawak Cultural Village in Kuching from June 20 to 22, 2025, marking its 28th edition with the theme “Connections: One Earth, One Love“. This year’s festival continues its mission to celebrate cultural diversity through music while expanding its focus on environmental sustainability. […]
Should You Visit Mah Meri Cultural Village? Yes!
The Mah Meri Cultural Village is an opportunity for the culturally curious to get a quick taste of Mah Meri tribe life. Is it a ‘tourist trap’? Yes and no. If one’s only visit option is to join a group tour, then yes you will likely get a more colorful, staged version of the Mah […]
Muzium Laman Padi, Langkawi Rice Museum and Garden
Laman Padi Langkawi is well- known as Langkawi’s Rice Museum. Also called Muzium Laman Padi (Rice Garden Museum), this charming open-air museum has been teaching visitors about rice farming since 1999! Yes, folks that’s 25 years! The 13-acre Laman Padi estate is located at the Jalan Pantai Cenang entry to Pantai Cenang. With a barely […]
Penang Hidden Gems Walking Tours, a Step Back in Time
Looking for walking tours in Penang, Malaysia? Look no farther than Penang Hidden Gems! Recently, with a couple of weeks in Penang, Malaysia scheduled, and plenty of time on my hands, I started surfing the internet for affordable, interesting tours worth exploring. Unfortunately, it was a bit of a nightmare, with Trip Advisor, GetYourGuide, Viator […]