Padang Besar, Malaysia has been a mystery to me for nearly 10 years. Yet, seeing so many recent social media posts about fun train rides from Hat Yai to Padang Besar and beyond kept gnawing at me, because they look fun and adventurous. To be totally honest, my own experience of traveling through Padang Besar […]
Kedah State Museum, Must Visit Museum in Northern Malaysia
The history and heritage of Kedah, Malaysia is unique, vast and complicated. Knowing any part (or version) of it will give visitors a greater appreciation for what this region of Northern Malaysia has to offer. And the place to go for information about Kedah? Hands down the Kedah State Museum, in Alor Setar, is the […]
Maha Tower Langkawi, Is it Worth the Hype?
So, my friends, Langkawi’s Maha Tower has finally opened its doors after nearly 10 years of construction delays and phases. Ground breaking and initial construction began back in 2014, much to more than a few onlookers’ amusement and bewilderment, but that’s all changed now. Despite building delays and minimal grounds landscaping efforts, Maha Tower Langkawi […]
11 Budget Friendly Things to Do in Sandakan
When I hear people talking about their Sabah travel plans, topics like private drivers and special guides come up. Or the great need to go wayyyyy off the beaten path to have some sort of National Geographic experience. But it’s actually quite easy to travel in Sabah comfortably, not spend a lot of money and […]
Legendary Sea Sculptures of Langkawi
Randomly coming across public art being created always makes my heart skip a beat, especially when no one is around but the artists. It’s like being invited to a private party being hosted by cool kids. In March 2022, I came across a group of artists creating larger than life sculptures at Langkawi’s Kubang Badak […]
Kota Kuala Kedah Museum; Memories of a Fierce Little Fort
Despite its significant historic background, Muzium Kota Kuala Kedah (Kuala Kedah Fort Museum) may be one of the most under promoted sightseeing venues in Kedah. I, myself, had passed it for over 10 years and didn’t have a clue that the fort and museum even existed. Although its landmark lighthouse is very visible from the […]
5 Unique Things to Do in the Jungles of Kinabatangan, Sabah
If you’re looking for a remote jungle experience, with a few creature comforts, Kinabatangan is the place to go. As one of 5 districts in the Sandakan division of Sabah, Kinabatangan has miles of dense jungles and loads of amazing wildlife to see. But Kinabatangan has another story to tell for one to truly appreciate […]