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 … [Read More...]
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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. … [Read More...]
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! … [Read More...]
All Aboard! Riding the Rails from Kuala Lumpur to Perlis and Beyond
Train travel in Malaysia is a marvel. Especially along the west coast of Peninsula Malaysia. For a mere RM100 (about 21usd) you can get all the way from KL Sentral to Padang Besar, Perlis and the … [Read More...]
Muzium Laman Padi, Langkawi Rice Museum and Garden
Laman Padi Langkawi is well- known as Langkawi's Rice Museum. Also called Muzium Laman Padi (Rice Garden Museum), this charming open-air museum has been teaching visitors about rice farming since … [Read More...]
Betong, Thailand: Mini Guide and Tips for First Time Visitors
Betong, Thailand is another one of Southern Thailand’s more interesting districts with a namesake border town. Located in the Thai province of Yala, Betong Town itself is just 10 kilometers from the … [Read More...]
Sungai Petani, Malaysia to Betong, Thailand (What You Should Know Before You Go)
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! … [Read More...]
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 … [Read More...]
Penang Hidden Gems Walking Tours, a Step Back in Time
Looking for walking tours in Penang, Malaysia? Look no farther than Penang Hidden Gems! Recently, with a couple of weeks in Penang, Malaysia scheduled, and plenty of time on my hands, I started … [Read More...]
Thale Ban National Park, Jewel of the Satun Border
For non-locals crossing the border between Perlis, Malaysia and Satun, Thailand, the winding, forested main road is usually viewed quickly from the window of their transportation. The main objective … [Read More...]
Menara Alor Setar Tower, the Ultimate Bird’s Eye View
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 … [Read More...]
Satun National Museum, a Satun Must Visit
The Satun National Museum is a must visit for the inside scoop on Satun’s history. Like much of Northern Malaysia and other parts of Southern Thailand, Satun’s history is fascinatingly complex. In a … [Read More...]
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 … [Read More...]
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 … [Read More...]