Getting from Sungai Petani, Malaysia to Betong, Thailand is relatively fast if you have all your ducks in a row. I did research ahead of time and had surprisingly few glitches in my overall plan. But! I did have a few glitches, so here you go with a basic plan based on my own personal […]
Best Langkawi Snorkeling is at Pulau Payar
Looking for the best Langkawi snorkeling options? About 35-kilometers from Langkawi’s main island is Pulau Payar Marine Park. Established in 1989, the cluster of four islands was the first official marine park in all of Malaysia, with Pulau Payar Island being the largest of the archipelago. The old, offshore dive platform is gone, but snorkeling […]
Baling, Kedah: First Time Visitors Mini Guide
I’d never heard of Baling before, but it didn’t take long for me to see the uniqueness of this remote district in Kedah, Malaysia. Baling has a vibe of confidence. The people of Baling are creative and industrious. Quiet role models doing their own thing and embracing with gusto what resources they have on hand. […]
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 […]
Bestuba Tours, Top Go To Connection for Pulau Tuba Island Tours
Pulau Tuba (Tuba Island) is one of the four populated islands of Langkawi’s 99-island Archipelago. Located 5-kilometers southwest of the Kuah Jetty, Tuba Island is just a 15-20-minute boat ride away. Close and yet so far for solo newbies as finding a tour guide has not always been easy; 12pax groups being preferred. Until now. […]
The Eagle has Landed! Eagle’s Nest Skywalk is a Langkawi Must-Do!
Have you heard about Eagle’s Nest Skywalk Langkawi? Located at the middle station of Langkawi’s famous Panorama Cable Car (aka Sky Cab), this latest addition to Oriental Village is not to be missed! The sky walk platform is a whopping 38 meters in length and is suspended a breathtaking 650 meters above sea level. This […]
Nyonya Peranakan Cuisine at The Danna’s Straits & Co Cafe
The Danna Langkawi has recently launched their new Nyonya Peranakan Cuisine menu at Straits & Co, making it Langkawi’s first Peranakan dining destination. This exciting new culinary experience is launched from a collaboration with Penang-born cookbook author and Peranakan cuisine aficionado, Dayana Wong. Straits & Co’s new Peranakan menu items are created from recipes in […]