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Interview with Joe Sidek, father of George Town Festival

March 19, 2021 by Teh Chin LiangLeave a Comment

Joe Sidek is the Chairman of the Federation for Asian Cultural Promotion. He was the Festival Director of George Town Festival (GTF) (2010-2018), Butterworth Fringe Festival (BFF), and the Rainforest Fringe Festival (RFF)(206-2018).  In 2010, he founded the George Town Festival - an annual event  to commemorate George Town being inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The 2010 event that showcased the heritage and cultural history of George … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Architecture, Asia, Beach, China, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, Festival, Food and Wine, Garden, History, Interview, Malaysia, Museum, Rainforest, Restaurants

A Stroll Down Memory Lane in George Town, Penang

December 26, 2020 by Teh Chin Liang7 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

Ryan & Emily, The Snail Travelers

November 28, 2020 by DaveLeave a Comment

Traveling fast enables us to cover as many places as possible. Traveling slow has its perks, too. Meet Ryan & Emily, also known as The Snail Travelers, a couple who have been backpacking around the world at a snail's pace since 2018. In 2017, a sudden health scare hit them with a realization that our time on this earth is impermanent, and every breathing moment is precious. A year later, they left their professional careers in the US behind and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Asia, Backpacking, Culinary travel, Interview, Lifestyle, Malaysia, Volunteer

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

Your Guide to Big Cats in Asia

November 24, 2019 by Tracy Janlee2 Comments

For animal lovers, getting to know the wildlife of an area is what travel is all about. And Asia is the perfect place to meet some of the world’s largest and fiercest feline friends. Asia is one of the best destinations for sighting big cats in the wild. Whether you want to hear a deep and earthy growl or the softest of purrs, Asia has a place to suit any animal encounter you seek. Which Big Cats Are Found in Asia? If you’re visiting … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Africa, Africa Safari, Animal Rescue, Asia, Bangladesh, Burma, China, Desert, England, Food and Wine, Hiking, Himalayas, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Kuwait, Malaysia, National Park, Nepal, Rocky Mountains

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

Bum Guns: A Love Story

October 5, 2019 by Kyle David IversonLeave a Comment

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Pants around my ankles, I can’t look away. It’s staring at me, a droplet of water slithering slowly down its face. The droplet reaches the bottom, clings, swells, then splatters against the tile floor. And I’m thinking no, I mean, they can’t, can they? They can’t actually- the angles alone! But they must, because every bathroom into which I’ve slapped my slippery flip-flops as one installed. Right there, next to the toilet. Sometimes righty, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Asia, Fashion, Golf, Gun, Malaysia, Palm Trees, Travel Insurance, Walking tour

How To Book Cheap Flight With Flight Booking Tips

April 24, 2019 by Frank LonsenLeave a Comment

Air trips are supposed to be costly affairs for common people, due to the expensive prices of flight tickets. So it is best to research online for finding the cheapest air tickets for scheduled flights. There are certain factors that may help in buying the cheapest book cheap flight tickets with Cleartrip and save a lot of money of the passengers. Cheapest days to fly out – It is seen that the weekend flights of all airlines experience … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Mini Post · Tagged: Airline, America, Animal Rescue, Asia, Australia, Beijing, Belgium, California, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Europe, Germany, Hong Kong, Internet, Malaysia, Massachusetts, Mexico, New Zealand, Vietnam

Semi-Quarantine in Singapore  

November 1, 2018 by Joshua Samuel Brown3 Comments

Semi-Quarantine in Singapore   Or The Best Laid Plans of Men and Microbes By Joshua Samuel Brown, Special for Dave’s Travel Corner   “Mmm…yes. Tsk.” Doctor Eung shone his light into my partner’s inflamed right ear canal. “You say you flew yesterday, is it?” Stephanie nodded grimly, her face swollen in several places. “Better you had not,” said the doctor. The illness had hit a few days earlier, caught from an old friend in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Airport, Animal Rescue, Art, Australia, Beijing, Bus Travel, Canals, Coffee, Culture, Drinking, Fashion, Food and Wine, Journey, Malaysia, Massage, Restaurants, Romantic, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Singapore

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