When it comes to Langkawi waterfront restaurants and bars, the island has plenty. But when it comes to places to have a bite to eat and a beverage of your particular ‘choice’, then the selections can vary greatly. From limited beverages choices to inconsistent hours of operation or indifferent customer service and uncomfortable local cliques. […]
Saving Malaysian Sea Turtles; the Good, the Bad & the Promising
Who knew that Malaysia is literally the love nest to so many sea turtles!? My first awareness of the existence of Malaysian Sea Turtles was from snorkeling encounters in the Perhentian Islands. The Perhentian Islands (Perhentian Kecil and Perhentian Besar) are located just off the east coast of Kota Bharu, Kelantan. The resort where I […]
Five Great Places to Stay in Kota Kinabalu
As diverse as Kota Kinabalu is when it comes to sightseeing and things to do, it’s even more so when it comes to accommodations. I nearly pulled an eeny, meeny, miny, moe in making my initial ‘where to stay’ decision. But I must have good hotel karma because I picked from hundreds and thankfully they […]
Meeting Stingless Honey Bees in Langkawi
When someone lifts the roof from a Kelulut (box-style) bee hive, plunges a straw into the comb and offers you a taste, you very well don’t turn that experience down. This is how I found myself eye to eye with some very busy but nonchalant bees. I obviously wasn’t the first human they had seen […]
10 Unique Things to Do in Klang, Malaysia
Drop into any township in Peninsular Malaysia and you will inevitably come across a building or landmark older than the country of Malaysia itself. Historic treasures often tucked away as the development of the new independent Malaysia rolled forward. The town of Klang (officially the Royal Town of Klang) is one such township. Located, just […]
Discovering Penang Traditional Trades in Georgetown
Penang is one of those ‘Where do I begin?’ kind of places. With an absolutely endless selection of possible things-to-do available, it could easily take a month or more to explore all of Penang’s fascinating nooks and crannies. George Town alone is enough to keep the average sightseer hopping, that’s for sure. Especially for history […]
Leave Boring Behind with Hotel Jen Penang
When a hotel offers themselves, not only as a top-notch accommodation, but as enthusiastic tour guides as well? That’s a hotel that thinks outside the guest services box. Hotel Jen Penang has raised the bar when it comes to making guests feel at home by also recommending plenty of local sights, activities and food to […]