Chivas Regal Extra Launch at Farquhar Mansion
A whiskey party, you say? Well, the whiskey connoisseurs were all invited to a private launch party to present Chivas Regal Extra hosted by Chivas Regal at the resurrected …
Year: 2015
Queensbay Mall Christmas Decoration and Snow Fall Shower
Penangites flock to enjoy Queensbay Mall Christmas decorations and experience snowfall in the tropics. Every year, Queensbay Mall is considered the best mall on the island for experiencing festive …
Penang Hotel Christmas Trees Light Up
Penang Hotel Christmas Trees Light Up It’s that time of the year for Penangites to enjoy the hotel Christmas trees light up to usher in the festivities. Penangites look …
Chi The Spa, Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Penang
For a weekend getaway, a spa day at Chi The Spa is a luxurious pampering that leaves you so relaxed you can’t drive home. So stay the night at …
Volkswagen Vanagon Travels Around The World
Aishah Afandi spoke to Swiss architect Sandra Garder and software engineer Markus Elmer who travel the world in their VW Volkswagen Vanagon camper. Sunrise over the Big Blue Marble …
Career Advancement Scuba Diving Instructor In Malaysia
Michael Tham shares with SmartDory on How to Dive Deeper for Career Advancement. Sacking the Boss Many divers dream of throwing in the towel. Give up that desk job. …
Wine And Dine Dinner At Georgetown Wines Penang
The refurbished Georgetown Wines Penang on Leith Street was a former stable or mews with living quarters above the servants! In the 19th century Penang, the money was used …
Home Chef BL Khoo Makes Penang Famous Roast Pork
Travel magazine columnist and Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Penang Chapter Chairperson B L Khoo is a true blue Penangite and a “MAKAN” King. Like the rest of the …
Family Style Roast Pork Eelynn Koay’s Irresistibly Delicious Recipe
Family Style Roast Pork with five-spice powder and Shaoxing wine seasoning is the secret ingredients for home chef Eelynn Koay’s recipe. Eelynn writes and shares with Smart Dory her …
Hard Rock Christmas At Hard Rock Hotel Penang
Where is the Christmas food without the Hard Rock Chefs? The writer recently met the men who cooked up the storm for a tasty nosh tasting at Hard Rock …
How Unresolved Guilt Can Cause Insomnia
Many people struggle to sleep at night without realizing that unresolved guilt can contribute to their insomnia. Understanding the Link Between Insomnia and Unresolved Guilt They may feel anxious …
Orang Asli Temiar Perak – Life in Kampung Landap
Orang Asli Temiar – Orang Asli means “original people” or the “aboriginal people” in Malay. The official term used for the indigenous people of Peninsular Malaysia. Orang Asli Temiar (Temiar) …
Shaq Koyok “Culture Attack” Art Exhibition
Contemporary indigenous artist and activist Shaq Koyok, 29, is passionate to the core of his love of the natural environment and surroundings. Born a Temuan, in an ‘Orang Asli’ …
Penang Runners Hit Rock To Run 2015
Rock To Run 2015 was the first event I covered that got me thinking hard. What began with Eric Clapton’s guitar has turned into something bigger than anyone imagined—a …
My Scuba Diving Tour Date With A Blacktip Reef Shark
Michael Tham takes SmartDory on a scuba diving tour and shows her a gorgeous Blacktip Reef Shark swimming by! There’s a saying, “If you’ve seen one, you’ve seen everything!” Well, …
How Baking Can Help With Depression And Improve Mental Health
How Baking Can Help with Depression and Improve Mental Health Many people don’t know that baking can help with depression. Teh Healinghart Centre Clinical Psychologist, Ms. Doreen Teh shares …
Big Breakfast at German Bakery Hua Hin Thailand
We went to the German Bakery in Hua Hin every morning for our Big Breakfast were on holiday. The Bakery is just a pleasant short 5 minutes from our …
Yehliu Geopark Taiwan – Queen’s Head Rock Formation
Yehliu Geopark Taiwan is home to several unique geological formations along a cape stretching out on coastal Northern Taiwan. The iconic “Queen’s Head” (女王頭) rock formation is the unofficial …
Most Outrageous Sea Monsters Dive Stories He Ever Told
For the most outrageous sea monsters dive stories he ever told, you’ll want to chat about scuba diving with Michael Tham as he reminisces. Am I sure you’ve heard …
Longest Youtiao (Chinese Crullers) – Paya Terubong Penang
The Longest Youtiao or Yew Char Koay is a fried Chinese doughnut stick and one of the best-loved comforting breakfast staples. What is a Youtiao (Chinese Crullers)? Youtiao (油条) …
How To Stop Pressuring Yourself Being Number One All The Time
Many students’ false beliefs make them feel pressured and stressed about being number one all the time. Teh Healinghart Centre Clinical Psychologist, Ms. Doreen Teh, shares this insightful story. …
The Tale Began As All Tales Do At A Corner Near Shops
Once, Irene told me, ‘ The tale began when my family traveled to India. We stayed at this hotel near the shops. My youngest girl would venture out gingerly …
How Much Is It To See A Fish Doctor Here In Thailand?
Fish doctor? Google that, please. Mikey told me once that he wished he could smack someone so hard that Google couldn’t find her anymore. But we found a fish spa as we rounded the …
Visitors Often Unaware Of Thai Tiger Temple’s Controversy
Wat Pha Luang Ta Bua Yanasampanno, a Theravada Buddhist temple, is known as Tiger Temple. Located in the Sai Yok District of Thailand’s Kanchanaburi Province in the country’s west, …
Sarawakian Ballroom Dancer Finds Success in Kuala Lumpur
Sarawakian ballroom dancer Khim Ho started dancing as a child, fulfils her dream and finds success as a dance instructor in Kuala Lumpur. Khim Ho started ballroom dancing at …