Today we travel back to Penang, to share with you our experience of Thaipusam, Malaysia’s biggest Hindu festival. Warning: the following post contains images that some people might find disturbing. My grandfather lived in Malaysia in the Fifties. Among the mementos of his time in the Far East I remember an old video showing a … Read more
There’s a quirky little place, roughly halfway between Kuala Lumpur and Penang. If you love hill stations, strawberries and tea, or if you fancy a break from the stifling heat of the rest of Malaysia, make sure you sure you stop in Cameron Highlands for a few days. Here are five ideas on what to … Read more
Let’s leave Penang for a few days and head to Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur, KL for friends. One of the main cities in South East Asia and a busy transport hub, KL is on many travellers’ radar. Continuing our Five Quick Tips series, we would like to introduce you to our Kuala Lumpur favourites; five … Read more
After a week’s break, Festival Friday is back with yet more colourful revelry. We continue our Penang series with a photo story of Chinese New Year in Penang, with celebrations around the streets of Georgetown. Penang’s charm comes from the diversity of people and cultures that over the centuries have called this place home. Walking … Read more
We love Penang so much we can’t stop writing about it. Why is that? We have already shared our favourites with you in our Five Quick Tips Penang and in our Butterfly Farm photo story. The reason why we love the island so much is one, pure and simple. Food. As an avid traveller and … Read more
Have you ever got lost in the woods? After following a well-trodden path, have you ever accidentally turned the wrong way, and suddenly figured out that you had no idea of where you actually were? Being lost in the woods is the ultimate adventure, born out of children’s tales and parents’ nightmares. We did get … Read more