If you happen to be passing through Perlis, Malaysia on a weekend, a visit to Nat Pokok Getah morning market is a must! Nat Pokok Getah is possibly one of Perlis’ best kept secrets, as it’s more of an eclectic flea market than just a simple market. To call it unique would be an understatement. […]
4 Most Splash-worthy Langkawi Waterfalls
Langkawi waterfalls, if there’s one thing Langkawi also has no shortage of, it’s waterfalls. Some waterfalls in Langkawi get more media attention than others and have become tourist hot spots, but there are also a few smaller Langkawi waterfalls that are tucked away in ‘secret’ locations. However, for simplicity’s sake, one can easily cut to […]
Langkawi Geopark: What To Know Before You Go
Hearing the words Langkawi Geopark may conjure up images of a stone age-style theme park or perhaps a rock garden of grand proportions, but those images would be completely erroneous. The Langkawi Geopark is the honorific moniker of the Langkawi archipelago in its entirety. That’s right, all 99 islands (104 at low tide). And depending […]
Annual Tanjung Rhu Beach Sandbar Walk, It’s a Keeper!
On March 4, 2022 I woke up at the crack of dawn to go for a walk on a sandbar. Not just any sandbar walk, but the now annual Tanjung Rhu Beach Sandbar Walk at Tanjung Rhu Resort in Langkawi, Malaysia. I’m not one to normally jump on the latest shiny tourism product, but this […]
First Time Visitor’s Guide to Alor Setar, Malaysia
I’ve passed through Alor Setar many times over the years, but I was usually en route to somewhere else. It took a pandemic (and travel limitations) for me to discover what a true gem this Malaysian city is. Beyond, of course, the ferry terminal, bus and train stations. With their home state of Kedah’s tagline […]
Langkawi to Koh Lipe: Just a Ferry Ride Away
Want to get from Langkawi to Koh Lipe? It’s relatively easy! I’ve lost count of how many times I have taken the ferry from Langkawi to Koh Lipe, but for the longest time I actually thought the island was closed during the ‘low’ season. But that’s certainly not true. Koh Lipe is open year round, […]
Penang War Museum, Where the Fort Comes Alive!
Penang War Museum had been on my to-do list for a few years now, yet it was a quick post-lockdown, last-minute excursion to Penang that finally brought me to its doors. To be honest, I had never realized how close it is to the Penang International Airport. With that realization and limited time in Penang, […]