The journey from Penang to Bangkok started with a pleasant ferry ride from Penang wharf to Butterworth, a free ferry that takes about 20 minutes and provides a pleasant break from the heat and humidity of the island. It was easy to arrange the transportation, the small KTM ticket office at the ferry wharf...
Things to do in Penang (besides eat)
Penang is a melting pot of Malay, Chinese and Indian cultures, which exhibits itself through the amazing variety of food on offer. But Penang is not all about the food, and there are interesting places all over Georgetown to gain an insight into the various cultures and how they have contributed to the Penang...
Tips for first time visitors to Kuala Lumpur
Arriving in Kuala Lumpur for the first time can be pretty daunting. It’s a big sprawling city and quite spread out. Some of the below I stumbled upon by accident and some were recommendations, and all will help make a stay in KL much easier. Where to stay The Bukit Bintang area is an...
Why not to leave anything to the last minute
I consider myself an avid planner when it comes to my travels. Sometimes I would venture to say that I am a serious overplanner. So why I left checking that all of my electronic devices were compatible with each other until 2 days before I left is a bit of a mystery to me....