During our trip from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, we purposely diverted to Taiping to visit this historic town. This article includes the best things to do in Taiping and some lesser-known activities worth exploring. Let’s delve into the details of our itinerary. Taiping is the second-largest city in the state of Perak, Malaysia. It was …
Which are the most attractive places to visit in Penang? As a local and tourist, I’ve been to Penang multiple times and lived there for four years. Some places mentioned on the internet as a must-visit in Penang are my favorite; others are just average and nothing extraordinary. So, whenever I return to Penang, I …
Penang is a vibrant city with plenty of tourist attractions. Its renowned street food has garnered worldwide fame and has become as equally popular, if not more so, than the city’s UNESCO heritage status. This article is about our journey to hunt for the best food in Penang, not just the famous street food; it …
Penang Hill is a must-visit destination on Penang Island alongside Kek Lok Si Temple. I’ll share our experience during our half-day tour last week in this article. Having visited several times over the last two decades, we noticed little change. One of the highlights of this place is its cool weather, as it is located …
Penang is one of two cities in Malaysia that obtained UNESCO Heritage status in 2008. Among all the major tourist attractions, Kek Lok Si Temple remains a favorite despite many new establishments and developments in Penang in recent years. It is the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia. This article will take an in-depth look at …
Tanjung Piai, also called the Cape of the Golden Leather Fern, is situated in the Pontian District near Johor Bahru. It is located at latitude 1° 16.00′ North, making it the southernmost tip of mainland Asia and the Eurasian continent. Tanjung Piai, which faces the Johor Strait, is also one of the few places to …
Are you looking for a break from the hustle and bustle of city life? If you want to experience Malaysia’s serene and picturesque beauty, why not explore a different side of the country? We recently traveled to Sekinchan to immerse ourselves in its charming and tranquil atmosphere. It’s the perfect getaway for us seeking a …
Ipoh Old Town is a unique place that still preserves the early 19th-century atmosphere. Anyone who visits Ipoh must visit this place, particularly the Concubine Lanes. These lanes are located in the Ipoh old town, where I worked as a part-time storekeeper when I was a teenager, about 40 years ago. When I revisited Ipoh …
Central Market Kuala Lumpur (pasar seni) is a cultural landmark every tourist should visit. Central Market is barely a five-minute short walk from Chinatown at Petaling Street, making it conveniently accessible to tourists who plan to visit both places on the same trip. The original building of Central Market was built in 1988 by the …
Port Dickson is a small town on the west coast of Peninsula Malaysia, south of Kuala Lumpur. It is famous for its beautiful beaches and holiday resorts and is approximately 1.5 hours from Kuala Lumpur. It has had many changes in the last two years since travel reopened. We visited this place about four years …