It’s no secret that Langkawi (to be precise, the biggest and main island of the 99 that make up this northwestern Malaysian archipelago) attracts plenty of tourists and it’s one…
The island of Langkawi is actually an archipelago formed by 99 islets and islands. It’s one of West Malaysia’s main tropical getaways, well-regarded around Southeast Asia as a blissful holiday…
With the COVID-19 pandemic starting to wind down, it’s a perfect opportunity to explore other countries like Malaysia, which fully reopened to tourism on 1 May 2022. If you’re into…
Malaysia reopened to tourism on April 1st, 2022, and travelers are slowly coming back. Finding the right hotel can make all the difference when traveling, especially if you’re going somewhere…
Whenever people ask me about a good bird watching site in northwestern Malaysia, I do not usually recommend anything in Penang but point them to nearby Perak state, where the…
Thinking of the two Malaysian islands of Penang and Langkawi is like looking at the two sides of the same tropical coin. Both have nature, attractions and charm in spades,…
There are many things to do and eat on Pangkor island, one of the best attractions in Perak (also check out our guides to the fishing villages of Kuala Sepetang…
Penang island has many hiking trails, including on Penang Hill. Trekking opportunities extend well beyond the island as one tackles the many hiking trails in Penang Mainland at Seberang Perai….
Penang island has many hiking trails, including treks in Penang Hill. The hiking routes extend well beyond the island: there are even more hiking trails in Penang Mainland at Seberang…
Tucked away in the center of Penang Mainland, Bukit Tambun ‘s claim to fame is fresh seafood. Most Penangites eagerly make the drive to chill by the riverside and eat…