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. […]
Jerejak Island Resort, Penang’s Staycation Gem
Where Penang may have dibs on being the ‘Pearl of the Orient’ there is another nearby island jewel which often goes unnoticed. Located on the eastern coast of Penang Island, Malaysia is the historic island of Pulau Jerejak; a jungle clad, 362 hectares ‘hidden gem.’ Many people are not even aware of this island’s existence […]
Discovering Ramadan Market Food in Langkawi, Malaysia
Without going into the details of Malaysia’s Ramadan fasting month and what it means for Muslims, I will say there is a lot of food involved (between fasting). For non-Muslims, if you aren’t fortunate enough to be officially invited to a traditional ‘break fast’ (buka puasa), you can still experience some of the cultural aspects […]
Kota Kinabalu and My Discoveries in the Land Below the Wind
There’s more to Sabah, Malaysia than rainforests, orangutans and mountain gods. The many things to do in Kota Kinabalu alone is evidence that it’s 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 […]
7 Unique Southeast Asia Museums You Should Not Miss
Southeast Asia is no stranger to museums of all shapes and sizes. From government sponsored institutions to labor of love community or privately sponsored venues. The significance being that these Southeast Asia museums tell stories which are important to particular areas. Stories that communities want to have remembered. Perhaps in some cases, governments are unwilling […]
Palace of the Golden Horses: One of a Kind Hotel
The front entrance of Selangor’s Palace of the Golden Horses hotel is unexpected to say the least. New arrivals are greeted by the hotel’s golden namesake statue/art instillation of gilded stallions racing full speed ahead across the property. Pulling behind them the golden cart of a young girl. The girl appears anxious to get to […]
Must Try Night Market Food In Langkawi
Writing about Malaysia’s diverse cuisine takes more expertise than one might expect. Writing about Langkawi night market food is no small undertaking either. My own personal knowledge has certainly improved since my first night market visit years ago, but there is still so much to learn. Traveling through Malaysia you’ll find that names, recipes and […]