Jalan Alor Food Paradise (Kuala Lumpur)
byJalan Alor Food Street is the eating Mecca of Kuala Lumpur. Thousands of foods, hundreds of menus and an endless sprawl of roadside restaurants….
Travel in Malaysia
Travel in Malaysia from the borders of Singapore through Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Langkawi. New Tourism, Culture, Lifestyle and Boutique Travel. Independent Guide to Travel in Malaysia.
A Quiet Thaipusam in Georgetown Penang
byFor Thaipusam I opt for simple scenes in a quiet location. I choose to avoid the sensationalised circus at Waterfall Temple. I enjoy a quiet…
Super Strong Beers in Malaysia
byWhere I come from Carlsberg Special Brew is synonymous with park bench and back alley boozing. It tastes like “rocket fuel” and is branded…
The Thaipusam Coconut Smash
bySo far I have managed to avoid the crowds and mayhem of Thaipusam. On Thaipusam Day I opted for more intimate and local ceremonies…
My First Hopefully Last Hostel Experience
byTiptoeing through puddles of pubes in the hostel’s shared bathroom toilet. This week I am a backpacker. With expensive European travels two months ahead I…
Quick Guide to Langkawi (Malaysia)
byFor travel from Penang Boats leave daily at 08.15 and 08.30 from Georgetown’s Swettenham Pier.One way is 60RM and takes 2h30mins with the earlier…