The KL Hop On Hop Off bus is a must for new visitors to Kuala Lumpur. I’m embarrassed to confess that I have had little actual ‘sightseeing’ experiences in Kuala Lumpur, beyond seeing the obvious can’t-miss-them Petronas Twin Towers and a few other skyline icons. But on a recent trip to the capital city and […]
Unique Things to Do in Langkawi for Under 50-Ringgit
Langkawi can be as expensive as any other vacation hot spot, but if you’re counting ringgits and still want to have some Langkawi sightseeing fun, not a problem! When it comes to things to do in Langkawi, the island has plenty of interesting and budget-friendly places to visit, beyond the usual free beaches and waterfalls, […]
Global Doctors Medical Clinic Langkawi
When planning a tropical island holiday, where to go in case of an illness or accident is usually the last thing on people’s minds. Many assuming that most popular tourist destinations have that covered, right? Well, the Langkawi bound can breath a sigh of relief as Global Doctors has a new location in popular Pantai […]
The Airport Mishap and My Broken Camera
I recently had an airport security mishap and I’d like to say a few words about that. I’m a fairly well seasoned traveler these days and have learned to negotiate airports and airport staff much better than when I was a fresh-off-the-farm newbie. And for the most part I’m happy to report that I have […]
Rainforest World Music Festival 2015
From the moment I stepped foot on the festival grounds and immersed myself in the event vibe, I listened to the various murmurs and tested myself on the countries of origin. Recognizing French, Spanish, Scottish, and several dialects from Africa, a continent unknown to me beyond the shores of Morocco. Off stage they have similar […]
My Club Med Cherating Beach Experience
Club Med Cherating Beach offers an absolute dream vacation for families. In fact you would be hard pressed to find any resorts in Malaysia that could hold a candle to them when it comes to good times. Throw in an endless stretch of golden sand beach and a surrounding jungle and you have the ultimate […]
7 Reasons to Stay at Aseania Resort & Spa
The Aseania Resort and Spa has always been an eye catcher for me since my first visit to Langkawi way back in 2005 and also on my wish list of places to stay. In the early days, its Florida-esque tropical hue of conch shell pink earned it the nickname of the ‘pink cake’ amongst locals. […]