Asia
What to do in Tioman Island – Beaches, Monkeys and Jungle treks
Lying on the south-eastern part of Malaysia’s peninsula, tropical Tioman island (Pulau Tioman) is a long-time backpacker favourite. If you’re looking at what to do in Tioman, we can assure you that with stretches of sandy beaches, a pristine sea bed and dense foliage, Tioman island is an ideal destination for those looking to take […]
Living the Slow Life on Kapas Island, Malaysia (Pulau Kapas)
Kapas island, aka. Pulau Kapas or Cotton island, just off the coast of Marang in the Terengganu state, on the eastern side of Malaysia’s peninsula, is perhaps one of the country’s best kept secrets. Or rather, that’s what it felt like when we arrived on Kapas island during the Hari Raya period, a major holiday […]
10 Things to do in Penang, Malaysia
Penang is known for being the food capital of Malaysia, but there are several other things to do in Penang besides eating (though we should make it clear that the street food in Malaysia is to die for!) Although I was not keen on spending so much time in Penang, seeing that I had not […]
Street Art in Penang – Exploring Malaysia
The street art in Penang consisting of amusing wrought iron caricatures and tastefully painted murals have added much-needed depth, colour and humour to the town’s little streets and alleyways. When I had first visited Georgetown, Penang’s famous heritage city, almost a decade ago, I was rather disappointed with what I felt was a cold, crumbling […]
Tourist Attractions Around Marina Bay, Singapore
Singapore may be ‘tiny’ when compared to its neighbouring countries, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in tourist attractions and places of interest. We only spent 3 days in Singapore managing just a few of the most popular activities. Read on as we take you through our favourite sights around Marina […]
How to spend 3 days in Singapore, The Lion City
Visiting Singapore was a small bone of contention between Michelle and I, as she couldn’t find a sufficiently attractive reason to visit the small nation, other than ticking off another country off the 196-strong list. Not being a fan of developed and modern destinations, spending just 3 days in Singapore already sounded like too much […]
Budget Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur
Although we really recommend the street food in Malaysia , which we normally ate on the go, there were times when we wanted to sit down at a restaurant and take a break from the buzzing activity of Kuala Lumpur’s busy streets. When we dine out, we always try to find budget-friendly places serving good […]
Places to visit in Cameron Highlands on a Budget
Located in the higher midlands of Malaysia, Cameron Highlands presents the perfect weekend getaway opportunity if you’re looking to escape the heat and humidity of Kuala Lumpur or Penang. Several places to visit in Cameron Highlands and the cool air and refreshing ambiance of the hill retreat, which has a mean annual temperature of about […]
Top Tourist Spots in Kuala Lumpur – Exploring Malaysia
Few countries spell out diversity as boldly as Malaysia does, a characteristic which is strongly reflected in the tourist spots in Kuala Lumpur, its capital city. The foundations of the city are not clear, but Chinese and Malay influences are everywhere, including the top tourists spots in Kuala Lumpur. Mix that with British colonial history […]
A Guide to the Best Street Food in Malaysia
Malaysia is a country with a very diverse and sometimes eclectic culture incorporating various aspects of Malay, Chinese and Hindu heritage which is very much reflected in its food. It is very easy to eat well even when traveling on a restricted budget in Malaysia – the street food in Malaysia is cheap, fresh and […]