A must-do in Alor Setar, Kedah is a visit to the top of Menara Alor Setar Tower. Not only is this massive tower your best visual landmark for Alor Setar ground level navigation, it also offers a bird’s eye view of the capital city and beyond. You can even see Langkawi and Pulau Payar islands […]
Kampung Warna Warni, Eclectic Gem of Perlis
Kampung Warna Warni has won my heart. This previously overlooked Kuala Perlis fishing village is not only bursting with new life now, but also with color. A mind-boggling amount of color. Kampung Warna Warni translates to ‘colorful village’, but when it comes to this Perlis community project it is so much more. The new colorful […]
Climbing Gunung Raya’s Thousand Memories Eagle Stairs
Climbing the Gunung Raya eagle stairs is something I’ve been meaning to do for a very long time. A nearly mythical staircase that leads to the top of one of Langkawi’s giants; Gunung Mat Raya. Gunung Raya mountain sits majestically in the middle of Langkawi Island. It’s a legendary mountain of 881-meters in height and […]
Let’s Visit the Perlis Snake and Reptile Farm!
Perlis Snake and Reptile Farm (Taman Ular dan Reptilia Negeri Perlis) has been listed on Perlis tourist maps as a highlighted tourist attraction for more than twenty years. But if you’ve ever been to a snake farm, well, once in a life time is probably enough for anyone. However the Perlis Snake Farm may be […]
My Perfect 4 Days in Langkawi Itinerary
Need some help planning your 4 days in Langkawi? Langkawi itinerary advice is a dime a dozen these days. Which is a good thing when it comes to planning a Langkawi holiday. Especially if time is limited. Nothing worse than missing something you could have seen or done had you only known about it. Despite […]
Traditional Restaurants in Baling That Will Rock Your Palate
Restaurants in Baling may surprise Malaysia’s food hunters. The food is diverse, above average delicious, and typically comes with old school charm. A charm that is rapidly being replaced in many Malaysia locations by trendy, designer cafes and the like. Give me an old school traditional Malaysian restaurant any day. Sun-bleached table clothes, mismatched chairs […]
I Survived Gunung Baling and You Can Too!
When I first got the invitation to join a group climb to the top of Gunung Baling Mountain, I couldn’t say yes fast enough. The 546-meter-high mountain would be easy for a badass like me; at least that’s what I told myself. After all, I had already conquered Kedah’s Gunung Keriang and have the victory […]