Amverton Cove Golf & Island Resort has it all. Or at least it’s very near to that lofty goal. What began as a golf course and resort has now expanded to include a second hotel; Riverine Hotel & Suites, a waterpark, survival park and a fast-developing gated community; Homesteads @Amverton Cove. All this and more […]
Tumpat’s Not-to-Be-Missed Temple Trifecta
According to more than a few online sources, there are around 25 Buddhist temples in Tumpat, Kelantan. I don’t know about that because I’ve been to Tumpat a few times and there are only three that really stand out in my memory; my Tumpat Temple Trifecta; The Standing, Sitting and Reclining Buddhist Temples. In my […]
Domitys Bangsar, You Won’t Want To Leave
Domitys Bangsar had me from hello (and their unique advertising campaign). It was the image of a group of goggle wearing, ‘older’ folks toting water guns storm trooper-style, that initially caught my eye. My 50 plus peer group. My social media feeds are generally filled with so many images of young faces, that it becomes […]
Hat Yai to Padang Besar by Train, What You May Need to Know Before You Go
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 […]
Sri Pakpra Boutique Resort Phatthalung, Coolest Resort in Phatthalung, Thailand
Despite the vastness of the Thai province, finding a hotel in Phatthalung is not difficult; there are many great options. But the Phatthalung accommodation that ticks all the boxes for me is Sri Pakpra Boutique Resort. The family-owned Sri Pakpra Boutique Resort is a charmingly tucked away on the marshy banks of Thale Luang (Upper […]
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 […]
7 Local Markets in Malaysia Worth Exploring
Malaysia has taught me many things about culture, language, food, agriculture, and even history (which isn’t something I’ve ever had much interest in). And I’ve picked up many pearls of wisdom is some very unlikely places. One such place being local markets. Shopping at local markets in Malaysia can be an experience one doesn’t soon […]