From the moment I stepped foot on the festival grounds and immersed myself in the event vibe, I listened to the various murmurs and tested myself on the countries of origin. Recognizing French, Spanish, Scottish, and several dialects from Africa, a continent unknown to me beyond the shores of Morocco. Off stage they have similar […]
My Club Med Cherating Beach Experience
Club Med Cherating Beach offers an absolute dream vacation for families. In fact you would be hard pressed to find any resorts in Malaysia that could hold a candle to them when it comes to good times. Throw in an endless stretch of golden sand beach and a surrounding jungle and you have the ultimate […]
7 Reasons to Stay at Aseania Resort & Spa
The Aseania Resort and Spa has always been an eye catcher for me since my first visit to Langkawi way back in 2005 and also on my wish list of places to stay. In the early days, its Florida-esque tropical hue of conch shell pink earned it the nickname of the ‘pink cake’ amongst locals. […]
3D Magic at Art in Paradise Langkawi
On hearing the name Art in Paradise Langkawi (Interactive 3D Art Museum) one might envision yet another cheesy tourist trap, but you couldn’t be farther from the truth. The massive three level 3D optical illusion art ( aka ‘trick art’ ) attraction is an eye-popping wonder and a must see-to-believe. Langkawi’s latest sightseeing venue combines […]
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 […]