The island of Penang has always been a city we love visiting. When we lived in nearby Ipoh, we always looked forward to a weekend getaway in Penang and our youngest son was born there. Penang is an island off the north west side of peninsular Malaysia that gained prominence as a major hub of British trading through the Malacca …
Your Guide to Ipoh: the Best Things to Do in Ipoh
When we moved to Ipoh, Malaysia in 2011, no one we talked to knew where Ipoh was. Most people were familiar with Kuala Lumpur (KL) and Penang, but not Ipoh. Fast forward to our return visit this year and Ipoh had suddenly made it onto foreigner’s radar. Ipoh has long been a popular destination for domestic tourists with its stunning …
Adventure in Malaysia: Lost World of Tambun Review
The Lost World of Tambun is a theme park located in Ipoh, Malaysia and a must-visit place for families travelling through Peninsular Malaysia. When we lived in Ipoh in 2011-2012, it was a favourite place to bring the kids on weekends to cool down from the humid Malaysian weather. Now that the kids were older and we were returning to …
Taking a Food Tour with Simply Enak in Georgetown, Penang
We are huge foodies and it is one of our favourite things about travelling. We also love to immerse ourselves in the culture of the country we are visiting and learn as much as possible about that country. A food tour by Simply Enak in Georgetown, Penang adds those two things together to give a super introduction to the island. …
Glamping at Lost World of Tambun in Ipoh, Malaysia
I never thought my first time glamping would be in Malaysia, nor that it would be in a theme park, but what a great introduction we had to glamping at the Lost World of Tambun in Ipoh. Glamping has become popular worldwide as a way to make camping accessible for every one. You don’t need to have any specialized equipment …
The Best Things to do in Kuala Lumpur with Kids
Kuala Lumpur (or KL) is the capital of Malaysia and the hub of Southeast Asia as it is home to budget airline, Air Asia. What I love about KL is the blending of old and new and the rich cultural mosaic of its Malay, Chinese and Indian communities. KL is a sprawling city of gleaming skyscrapers, glistening malls, colonial architecture, …