Malaysia Travel Guide
A wonderfully culturally rich country with such diversity and astonishing food! Malaysia will amaze you!
Read our Extensive Malaysia Travel Guide!
Where to Stay at Langkawi (Every Beach Explained)
Heading to Langkawi was exciting for us, and a little daunting as well. For such a famous island, we had no idea where to stay at Langkawi. When booking accommodation for the last leg of our Malaysia journey we knew it had to be perfect. With 4 kids and a…
The Most Fun Things to do in George Town Penang
George Town Penang, in Malaysia, is the best! Not only is it steeped in history and culture, but it also has stunning surrounding scenery, friendly people, the most insane food and some fun attractions too. So I have put together this list of the most fun things to do in…
Pinang Peranakan Mansion (Why you must visit)
No visit to the exciting and historic town of George Town would be complete without a stroll around the opulent Pinang Peranakan Mansion. Where is the Peranakan Mansion? The official address of the Pinang Peranakan Museum is 29 Lebuh Gereja (Church Street). This lies just on the East of George…
Underwater World Langkawi (Number 1 Attraction)
One of the easiest and cheapest activities to do with the kids on Langkawi is to visit Underwater World Langkawi. Voted as the best attraction on the island, Underwater World has a lot to live up to. The center is home to some really amazing wildlife. Read on to find…
10 Top Things to do in Malacca (New for 2019!)
Malacca is a beautiful and historic town on Malaysia’s west coast. It was once one of the busiest ports in all of the world. These days, it is a tourist mecca with a beautiful old quarter rich in culture. There are so many things to do in Malacca. We visited…
Legoland Waterpark (100% Malaysian Fun!)
After visiting Legoland in Malaysia we also took our 4 kids to the Legoland Waterpark. Read on for our latest Legoland Waterpark Review. Our children are aged 2, 6, 8 and 10 so here you have the best overview for each age. Did you know that the waterpark is right…
Things to do in Ipoh (Malaysia’s Hidden Gem)
We had never even heard of Ipoh when we first came to Malaysia. We found that it seemed to be a good setting off point for visitors to the Cameron Highlands. So we added Ipoh to our list. Little did we know that there are so many things to do…
Weather in Malaysia (Best Time to Visit?)
Before you plan your trip to Malaysia you will need to know what the weather in Malaysia will be like. We just returned from 6 weeks in the beautiful country and did not know the best times to visit. Conditions were at times almost hazardous due to the Sumatran fires…
How to Get from George Town to Langkawi (and back again)
Travelling through Malaysia is relatively easy, and pretty cheap too. We even rented a car to drive all the way from Johor Bahru in the South, past Malacca, Ipoh and the Cameron Highlands, up to George Town on Penang Island (yes there is a bridge, in fact, there are 2). …
How to Get from George Town to Langkawi (and back again)Read More
The Top Komtar (Komtar Penang)
Need a day of excitement and education? Then get yourself to the Top Komtar? Do you enjoy heart-pumping heights from the tallest building in Penang? The Top Komtar is for you. A day spent here is a must when visiting Penang or Georgetown in Malaysia. What Do You Do at…
Batu Ferringhi (Penang Beaches)
Getting sick of the cities? Then why not stay at Batu Ferringhi for a couple of nights and get some beach action! Batu Ferringhi is the first major beach you come to when circumnavigating the island of Penang. There are a couple of other beaches such as Moonlightbay and crab…
Kek Lok Si Temple (Penang Buddhist Temple)
We recently visited the stunning Kek Lok Si Temple just outside of George Town in Penang. It is an absolute crowning jewel of this beautiful island and a must-see place on your visit to George Town. Where is Kek Lok Si Located? The temple is on the hill just to…
Blue Mansion in Penang
This is your how-to guide with all the information you need for visiting the famous Blue Mansion in Penang. This beautiful and historic home is otherwise known as the Cheong Fatt Tze House and is a wonderful testament to the wealth and opulence of old. Where is the Blue Mansion…
Rent a Car Malaysia (The Best Way to Travel)
Driving in Malaysia is the best. We have caught buses, taxis and planes. And the best is to grab a rent a Car Malaysia and drive your way around this beautiful country. Let us show you how. Renting a Car in Malaysia Searching online for a rental car is easy.…
Gardens by The Bay Ticket (How to Save $ on Entry)
Have you been to Singapore in the last few years? The spectacular addition of the Gardens by the Bay has improved the world-class destination 10-fold. This beautiful man-made garden replete with huge biodomes and supertrees in a spectacular setting can be enjoyed on a day trip to Singapore. Find out…
Legoland Malaysia Review
We took our 4 kids to this excellent theme park and the adjacent water park and here is our latest Legoland Malaysia Review. Our children are aged 2, 6, 7 and 9 so here you have the best overview for each age and what will suit your family. Check out…
Things to do at Cameron Highlands
Only 200 km to the north of Kuala Lumpur there lies another world. A mysterious windy road leads you through thick jungle-covered hills up to the hillside settlements of Brinchang and Tanah Rata. At 1500 m above sea level, these towns are testaments to the British colonials finding a cooler…
