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About Teh Chin Liang

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Teh Chin Liang lives in Georgetown, Malaysia, a scenic island city which is also a UNESCO heritage site. As a travel enthusiast, he has extensively traveled to more than 30 countries over the course of 16 years. He is a book lover. His favorite pastime is finding a quiet oasis and tucking away with a good book and a pot of matcha tea. He is currently a Communications Manager at a multinational company. While working a full-time job, he tries to take time off whenever possible to travel the world. He is multilingual too; he speaks Mandarin, Hokkien (Chinese dialect), Malay, English and a little Spanish - hablo muy poco Español.

His future plans include starting a digital nomad career, self-publishing his own books, venturing into screenwriting and learning to swim (his only regret in life is he does not swim!).

From Dawn to Dusk, a Day in the Life in The Last Shangri-La

January 17, 2021 by Teh Chin Liang4 Comments

At the crack of dawn, the distant crow of a rooster forms a natural symphony with the mantra chanting from a nearby monastery, waking Dorji from his blissful dream. Rubbing his bleary eyes, he is grateful to be blessed with another brand new day in life. He heads to the kitchen to make himself his favorite breakfast - Akha, Suja, and Azey. Akha is a dough made from roasted whole wheat flour. Suja is a tea made by churning tea with butter and salt … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Culture, Food and Wine, Interview, Mountain Climbing, Trekking, Walking tour, Wildlife

A Stroll Down Memory Lane in George Town, Penang

December 26, 2020 by Teh Chin Liang6 Comments

Spending a day or two soaking in the colonial charm and beauty of George Town is the best way to discover this UNESCO World Heritage site. Visitors will be certainly mesmerized by the vivid and colorful murals and will be tempted by the delicious local foods. However, its character and heritage lie in its diversity of neighborhoods - one should also spend time wandering these streets. Once a free port under British rule, George Town was at its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Architecture, Art, Culture, England, Food and Wine, History, Malaysia, Sailing, Village, Walking tour

Stuart Every – CEO and Founder of Dolphin Creative

December 9, 2020 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

I met Stuart Every about two years ago at China House in Georgetown, Penang. He struck me as humble and unassuming, with a naturally calm demeanor. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about street arts industry. At the end of our meet up, I knew in my heart that I needed to interview him one day. Stuart has been a producer for 30 years. Since the age of 18, he has worked across multiple production genres including music, theatre, ballet, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Art, China, Dolphin, Dubai, Festival, Garden, Interview, Journey, Key West, London, Malaysia, Markets, Music, New York City, Spain, Walking tour

Why do I Travel Solo?

December 1, 2020 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

When I tell people I am going on a long solo trip, often eyebrows are raised followed by a barrage of questions such as: 'are you out of your mind?' - 'what are you going to do being alone in a foreign country?' - 'won’t you feel lonely?' - 'are you sure it is going to be safe for you?' and 'isn’t it weird doing things alone all the time?” The questions persist and at times I feel like in a military video game on the defensive - holding a bullet … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Backpacking, Beach, Bicycle, California, Culture, Desert, History, Journey, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Sports, Volcano, Whitewater Rafting

A Beach Paradise in less than 10 Minutes from the Mainland – Kapas Island

November 20, 2020 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

Less than 4 nautical miles from the shore of Marang – a sleepy fishing town on the east coast of peninsula Malaysia, lies a beautiful marine park island surrounded by stunning turquoise waters and pristine sandy beaches. The sand is powdery soft and the texture is very much cotton-like; this is how the name of this island came about – Kapas, a Malay word for cotton. The island can be reached in less than 10 minutes by a speed boat from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Beach, Bus Travel, Drinking, Fishing, Food and Wine, Malaysia, Mosque, Paradise, Rainforest, Resort, Sand, Scuba Diving, Seafood, Sports, Trekking, Walking tour

Book Review: Buy Your Own Island – The Ultimate Guide to Breaking Free and Making Your Dreams Reality

October 27, 2020 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

I would like to thank the author, Danny Flood, for providing me a free copy of this book. As a person living paycheck to paycheck, an escape to a paradise island always sounds like a rare luxury - a place I can temporarily escape from my 9 to 5 grind. But imagine, what if we could own an island so that our life would feel like a dream vacation all the time? “Buying Your Own Island” is a metaphor in the book for taking full control of your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Other · Tagged: Culture, Garden, Gun, Internet, Lifestyle, Paradise, Road Trip

48 hours in Ko Samui – A short vacation with no prior planning at all

June 11, 2020 by Teh Chin Liang4 Comments

When the minivan pulled in at the station in Hat Yai, I got off the car and randomly made my way into one of the travel agent's offices lining a bustling street. At the desk sat a gray-haired woman with a warm smile, exuding the true hospitality spirit of the Thais. “Where are you going?” She asked with a heavily accented voice. I glanced at the clock. It was quarter past ten in the morning. “Where is the next bus leaving for?” I asked. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Art, Beach, Bus Travel, Drinking, Food and Wine, Internet, Paradise, Spain, Taxi, Thailand, Wildlife

A Beijing Trip with my Mother

April 7, 2020 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

Not long ago, I was enticed to watch a Netflix travel show - “Jack Whitehall: Travels with My Father”. The show follows Jack Whitehall, a British comedian on a gap year. Jack thought it would be fun to bring his old-school father, Michael Whitehall on an epic trip around the world. Through endless funny scenes and hilarious exchanges, the show wittily portrays the conspicuous generation gap between the father and son. At around the same time, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Beijing, Bus Travel, China, Culinary travel, England, Food and Wine, Gap Year, History, Public Transportation, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Street Food, Taxi, Train Travel, Travel Show, Walking tour

Cheaper and comfortable way to get to Hat Yai from Northern Malaysia

October 20, 2019 by Teh Chin Liang1 Comment

Hat Yai is a popular food and shopping destination for Malaysian tourists looking for a nice weekend getaway. It is also a gateway for travelers especially backpackers to visit other parts of Thailand. For the sake of convenience, most of the people choose to get to Hat Yai by minivan with a wholesome service that will whisk you right from your very doorstep to the front of your hotel at a cost of about MYR 35 (USD 8.5) one way. Despite the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Bus Travel, Food and Wine, Journey, Malaysia, Passport, Shopping Mall, Thailand, Train Travel, Walking tour

i-SITE New Zealand, more than just a regular tourist information office

January 21, 2019 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

A tourist information office is conventionally known as a resource where visitors can learn about the local region. Generally, these are nondescript locales that seldom merit a mention. However, during my vacation in New Zealand, the local tourist information office took on a whole new meaning for me. Owned and managed by Tourism New Zealand, i-SITE Visitor Information Centers not only offer the best information to help tourists navigate, they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia · Tagged: Art, Bus Travel, Internet, New Zealand, Public Transportation

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