Considered one of the oldest districts in Kedah, Malaysia, quaint Baling holds a significant place in Malaysia’s history books as a once-upon-a-time communist operation area, and later the location of the famous 1955 ‘Baling Talks’. The newly refurbished Galeri Rundingan Baling (aka Baling Negotiation Gallery) houses a collection of historic memorabilia related to these negotiations […]
The Culinary Trifecta of Tanjung Rhu Resort
Looking for unique restaurants in Tanjung Rhu, Langkawi? Tanjung Rhu Resort not only has one of the best beach locations in Langkawi, it also has 3 of the top Langkawi Restaurants. Restaurants with 5 star ambiance at affordable prices with a priceless sea view? How could you go wrong? You may need to drive a […]
My Perfect 4 Days in Langkawi Itinerary
Need some help planning your 4 days in Langkawi? Langkawi itinerary advice is a dime a dozen these days. Which is a good thing when it comes to planning a Langkawi holiday. Especially if time is limited. Nothing worse than missing something you could have seen or done had you only known about it. Despite […]
Satun Ferry to Langkawi in 3 Easy-ish Steps (2024 Edition)
Catching the Satun Ferry to Langkawi may sound like a no-brainer, and for the most part it is, however, there are a few things first timers might want to take note of. As of this initial writing, in December 2022, there is just one ferry a day from Satun to Langkawi and it’s at 11:30am […]
Biomedical Museum, Scientific Wonders in Kuala Lumpur
Did you know that Kuala Lumpur has a Biomedical Museum? Visiting a biomedical anything may not be everybody’s cup of tea, but this particular museum is worth a visit. It’s odd, but unique and interesting. Located in the Chow Kit area of KL, the Biomedical Museum (Muzium Bioperubatan) is housed in a beautiful 1928 heritage […]
Climbing Gunung Keriang, Kedah’s Iconic Mountain
Looking for a little outdoor adventure in Kedah, Malaysia? Then let me introduce Gunung Keriang Mountain. Located around 8-kilometers from Alor Setar, from a distance Gunung Keriang looks like a giant rock sitting forlorn in a padi field; similar to those craggy islets mysteriously poking out of the coastal waters of Thailand. In fact, Gunung […]
Pasar Karat Kampung Berjaya, Alor Setar’s Flea Market Gem
Alor Setar never fails to surprise me. When the folks at Kenyalang Kafe recently mentioned to me about a Friday flea market in Kampung Berjaya, I couldn’t change my schedule fast enough. I had to go there. The Kampung Berjaya Flea Market (Pasar Karat Kampung Berjaya) has been happening for about 20-years (according to one […]