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Matthijs Keij, CEO of Withlocals

October 14, 2022 by Teh Chin Liang2 Comments

Withlocals is an experiential travel company that provides a platform for locals to offer private, personalized tours to travelers. Withlocals’ mission is to connect people with cultures by breaking down barriers between travelers and locals worldwide. I recently had an opportunity to get hold of the CEO, Matthijs Keij, to ask him a few questions. Q. Can you briefly tell us about yourself, your background, and your journey to joining … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Bangkok Thailand, Bicycle, Cruising, Culture, Festival, Food and Wine, Hungary, Interview, Journey, Malaysia, Paris, Peru, Restaurants, Rome, Sri Lanka, Technology, Venice

13 Delicious Vietnamese Dishes You Need to Try

September 5, 2022 by Markus4 Comments

Most Vietnamese dishes are known for their fresh ingredients, balanced flavors, liberal use of herbs and vegetables, and a lightness of touch, with very little oil used in preparation. And they're delicious! Vietnamese cuisine differs throughout the country, with proximity to other countries being relevant. Influences on southern Vietnamese food can be seen from countries such as Cambodia, Malaysia, and the Cham people, while Chinese … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Cambodia, Coffee, Culinary travel, Food and Wine, Harvest, Malaysia, Markets, Oyster, Restaurants, Seafood, Shopping Mall, Street Food, Vietnam

A Beautiful Day in Kundasang, Sabah

June 20, 2022 by Teh Chin Liang4 Comments

My worn slippers scuffed against the rock-strewn path, crunching gravel and pebbles underneath the thin sole. The peak of Mount Kinabalu was clearly visible miles ahead of me. The horizon was painted in flaming red as the sun began to penetrate the mist and brighten up the sleepy green valley down below. A brisk morning stroll took me to a war memorial on a hill. Standing at the top of the staircase, I watched the quiet town slowly come to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Art, Australia, Dancing, Hiking, Ice Cream, Malaysia, Mosque, Mountain Climbing, New Zealand, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Walking tour, Wildlife

Lake of the Ozarks sets its Sights on Breaking the World Record for the Largest Boat Parade

May 10, 2022 by DaveLeave a Comment

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, MO - It was announced during a press conference that the Lake of the Ozarks will make a second attempt at breaking the current record for the largest official boat parade in the world on Saturday, June 11, 2022. The current record, according to Guinness World Records, stands at 1,180 vessels and was set in Terengganu, Malaysia in September 2014. Over the years, there have been many attempts to break the record by different … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, History, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Malaysia, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin

This British man builds an Eco lodge to promote environmental sustainability at the tip of Borneo – Interview with Howard Stanton, Founder of Tampat do Aman

January 10, 2022 by Teh Chin Liang6 Comments

Originally from Stratford-Upon-Avon, England, Howard first came to Sabah in 1995 as the pre-opening recreation manager of a new Shangri-La hotel in Sabah. He was there for 3 years and fell in love with the diversity of the state - mountain, jungle, stunning beaches and its awesome people “It was the gentle, humble and hospitable nature of the people that captivated me, such great people surrounded by such a beautiful natural environment. I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Animal Rescue, Art, Beach, Britain, Caribbean, Culture, England, Interview, Lodge, Malaysia, Museum, Rainforest, Resort, Restaurants, Scuba Diving, Village, Volunteer, Walking tour, Wildlife

Boyd McCleary, Former Governor of the British Virgin Islands

December 1, 2021 by Teh Chin Liang6 Comments

Boyd was the British High Commissioner to Malaysia when I worked as Contact Database Officer at the High Commissioner Kuala Lumpur in 2009. Despite his high- profile status and prominent role, there was never a barrier between him and the rest of the staff.  He is a highly charismatic leader with a fun-loving sense of humor. He always dropped by our office and chatted us up, and the conversation always ended with a good hearty laugh. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Interviews · Tagged: Art, Asia, Beach, Beer, Britain, Canada, Caribbean, Culture, Drinking, England, Germany, Interview, Ireland, Korea, Malaysia, Photography, Rainforest, Sailing, Seafood, South East Asia

Sailing The Philippine Islands: The Pearl Of The Orient

June 1, 2021 by Junfil Olarte1 Comment

(From the August/September 2005 issue of "Escape From America Magazine" Vol. 8 No. 1 - EscapeArtist.com Inc. 832-1245 World Trade Center Panama, Republic of Panama) The alluring beauty of the Far East is seen through its contrasts of culture, lifestyle, and climate. Everyone has a desire to live and settle in a paradise of ease and quiet enjoyment. To many, the east provides such a place: an environment that satisfies every transient and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: America, Asia, Beach, brunei, Caves, Culture, Far East, Hong Kong, Lifestyle, Malaysia, Nightlife, Paradise, Philippines, Resort, Restaurants, Sailing, Santa Monica, Seafood, Spain, Vietnam

Have Thirst, Will Travel, Part 1: Southeast Asia

May 16, 2021 by Mark C. AndersonLeave a Comment

Call it what you want: The Craft Cocktail Boom. The Mixology Movement. The Mainstreaming of the Fancy Manhattan. The Rise of the Instagrammable Drink. Just remember it’s not exclusive to the West. Around the world, cunning drinkers, thinkers, moonshiners and entrepreneurs do all sorts things to stand out from the crowd. Sometimes that means live animals with your mango juice, others it means dead animals in your whiskey. Over the course … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Africa, America, Animal Rescue, Art, Asia, Beer, Coffee, Drinking, Europe, Food and Wine, Helicopter, Malaysia, Markets, New York City, Rainforest, Shopping Mall, Thailand, Tropical Fruit, Vietnam, Wildlife

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 Liang8 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

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