Although this post is about making virgin coconut oil from scratch, the real star of the show is the coconut palm. If you ever find yourself stranded on a desert island in Malaysia, or any other tropical location around the world, the one thing that could be your saving grace is the multi-purpose coconut palm. […]
Choosing Tours in Sabah: 16 Must See & Dos in Sandakan & Kinabatangan
When choosing tours in Sabah, Malaysia, if you’re signing up for a tour of the Sandakan and Kinabatangan areas, not all of the must-see and dos will be included in your itinerary. Which is a shame when you come all that way and have to miss anything. For the most part you can pretty much […]
Learning to Surf in Langkawi, Malaysia
The idea of learning to surf in Langkawi or anywhere else in Malaysia may come as a big surprise to some folks. It’s just not something you hear much about. At least not consistently. And that may be because Malaysia’s waves are seasonal. Typically generated in direct relationship to the monsoon season (aka rainy season). […]
8 Free Memorial Museums in Kuala Lumpur and Melaka
Learning the abbreviated descriptions of important people can often be the norm for museum highlights as museums usually cover a whole slew of topics and there is only so much space. That’s what is so exciting about the latest tourism products coming from the National Archives of Malaysia. Eight ‘museums’ have been chosen to highlight […]
Chow Kit Walking Tour Unique KL Experience
Walking tours in Malaysia are always interesting, especially if the guide is a passionate local. You may need to do some research to find these priceless individuals, but trust me they are out there. Such is the case with my discovery of Fuad Fahmy, the charismatic founder and host of the Magical Kampung Baru and […]
‘SeeEatFood’ Trail Fun Map: 42 Top Seafood Restaurants in Sabah & Labuan
Looking for the best seafood restaurants in Sabah and Labuan? That gastronomical challenge will be much easier now thanks to the launch of Tourism Malaysia Sabah’s SeeEatFood Trail Fun Map. The culinary themed travel brochure comes with a colorful map and highlights 42 seafood restaurants within Kota Kinabalu, Kudat, Sandakan, Lahad Datu, Semporna, Tawau and […]
Review: The Beauty Expert Academy
Did you know you can take introductory spa classes in Kuala Lumpur for as little as RM1K for a 3-day program? The Beauty Expert Academy presently has 3 spa class packages for those who want to start their own spa business, advance their skills, or simply improve their own self-care beauty regimes. The 3-day programs […]