Looking for unique restaurants in Tanjung Rhu, Langkawi? Tanjung Rhu Resort not only has one of the best beach locations in Langkawi, it also has 3 of the top Langkawi Restaurants. Restaurants with 5 star ambiance at affordable prices with a priceless sea view? How could you go wrong? You may need to drive a […]
Satun Ferry to Langkawi in 3 Easy-ish Steps (2025 Edition)
Catching the Satun Ferry to Langkawi may sound like a no-brainer, and for the most part it is, however, there are a few things first timers might want to take note of. As of this initial writing, in December 2022, there is just one ferry a day from Satun to Langkawi and it’s at 11:30am […]
Biomedical Museum, Scientific Wonders in Kuala Lumpur
Did you know that Kuala Lumpur has a Biomedical Museum? Visiting a biomedical anything may not be everybody’s cup of tea, but this particular museum is worth a visit. It’s odd, but unique and interesting. Located in the Chow Kit area of KL, the Biomedical Museum (Muzium Bioperubatan) is housed in a beautiful 1928 heritage […]
Climbing Gunung Keriang, Kedah’s Iconic Mountain
Looking for a little outdoor adventure in Kedah, Malaysia? Then let me introduce Gunung Keriang Mountain. Located around 8-kilometers from Alor Setar, from a distance Gunung Keriang looks like a giant rock sitting forlorn in a padi field; similar to those craggy islets mysteriously poking out of the coastal waters of Thailand. In fact, Gunung […]
Pasar Karat Kampung Berjaya, Alor Setar’s Flea Market Gem
Alor Setar never fails to surprise me. When the folks at Kenyalang Kafe recently mentioned to me about a Friday flea market in Kampung Berjaya, I couldn’t change my schedule fast enough. I had to go there. The Kampung Berjaya Flea Market (Pasar Karat Kampung Berjaya) has been happening for about 20-years (according to one […]
Langkawi Stray Dogs and Cats, How You Can Help
Langkawi, Malaysia has a lot of stray dogs and cats and has had for years. It’s not a new issue. Some people complain about it, some people do what they can to help, and many don’t see it because it doesn’t affect their lives. Like many issues in the world; homelessness, starving children, domestic violence, […]
Weekend Guide to Perlis for First Time Visitors
Ever hear of a place called Perlis? Perlis is the smallest state in Malaysia, but being located on the Malaysia-Thailand border it has a colorful past history and heritage which makes it quite unique. I’ve passed through Perlis many times on my way from Langkawi, Malaysia to Hat Yai, Thailand, and had thought it was […]