Locating street art in Kota Bharu is like following a treasure map with no specific directions. Google maps can give you a ‘general’ idea, but one must still root around like a truffle hunter. The city’s maze of back alleys has, in recent years, become an endless canvas of colorful images depicting heritage, religion, politics […]
Blissfully Easy Perhentian Island Day Trip
The thought of taking a Perhentian Island Day Trip had never crossed my mind before. Being an all or nothing kind of gal, when I head to a beach vacation I usually pack for a few solid days of sun, sand and sea. But my recent return trip to Kelantan, Malaysia was already a full […]
The Ultimate Guide to the Langkawi Rainy Season
Ask locals, in Langkawi, Malaysia, what the islands’ weather is like, for a particular time of year, and you will get a variety of responses from the various self-proclaimed weather experts. That will be especially true during the Langkawi rainy season(s). According to scientific data the ‘official’ Langkawi rainy season is from September until about […]
Nat Pokok Getah, King of Perlis Flea Markets
If you happen to be passing through Perlis, Malaysia on a weekend, a visit to Nat Pokok Getah morning market is a must! Nat Pokok Getah is possibly one of Perlis’ best kept secrets, as it’s more of an eclectic flea market than just a simple market. To call it unique would be an understatement. […]
4 Most Splash-worthy Langkawi Waterfalls
Langkawi waterfalls, if there’s one thing Langkawi also has no shortage of, it’s waterfalls. Some waterfalls in Langkawi get more media attention than others and have become tourist hot spots, but there are also a few smaller Langkawi waterfalls that are tucked away in ‘secret’ locations. However, for simplicity’s sake, one can easily cut to […]
Annual Tanjung Rhu Beach Sandbar Walk, It’s a Keeper!
On March 4, 2022 I woke up at the crack of dawn to go for a walk on a sandbar. Not just any sandbar walk, but the now annual Tanjung Rhu Beach Sandbar Walk at Tanjung Rhu Resort in Langkawi, Malaysia. I’m not one to normally jump on the latest shiny tourism product, but this […]
First Time Visitor’s Guide to Alor Setar, Malaysia
I’ve passed through Alor Setar many times over the years, but I was usually en route to somewhere else. It took a pandemic (and travel limitations) for me to discover what a true gem this Malaysian city is. Beyond, of course, the ferry terminal, bus and train stations. With their home state of Kedah’s tagline […]