Category: Features
Penang and Adelaide Celebrate 50 Years of Sisterhood with Commemorative Book Launch George Town, Penang – November 29, 2024 In a landmark event marking 50 years of partnership, George …
Penang Marriott Hotel and Marriott Executive Apartments Penang recently kicked off the year-end festive season with their heartwarming Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Charity, and Appreciation Night. The event brought …
The Korean Film Festival 2024 brings much excitement and cultural exchange to the audience, showcasing the beauty and depth of Korean cinema and fostering a deeper appreciation for Korean …
Ever felt so rushed that you wished you could travel slowly? Most of us say we need a vacation to recover from our holiday because we seem to hurl …
Penang Top Female Photographer, Win Win Chew’s assignments have taken her all over Asia, shooting people, places, and exciting foods (magic mushrooms included). Win Win’s dream is to travel …
SmartDory meets Malaysian Linda Goh, who has lived in the United Arab Emirates, Maldives, China, and Thailand. Linda, an intrepid Solo woman traveler, Has traveled to over 25 countries, …
For Solo Women Traveller Beau Baconguis, losing and finding myself in California’s deserts connected her to the earth and heart. Beau Baconguis is a 56-year-old Filipina activist whose career …
Female Hot Air Balloon Pilot Atiqah Khairudin and her sister Izzati became hot-air balloon pilots in September 2015 – the first female balloonists in Malaysia. In conjunction with International Women’s …
Travel solo for the first time. Before you travel solo for the first time, you’re likely to wrestle with yourself about where, why, and when to go next in …
When traveling alone, you may have 101 questions to ask women who travel solo. Here’s the list of the who, what, where, when, and how on topics a solo …
I wish I knew how to eat at a hotel buffet without getting fat! In my 20s, l loved buffets with a vengeance. I just wanted to eat, eat, …
Taste by Bert was born from these cooking couple goals that started during the COVID-19 lockdown in Malaysia. Food tastes best when made with love, with a couple of …
Solo travel for women has become immensely popular, with many ladies finding the time spent alone a rewarding way to see the world. While traveling alone is empowering. Solo …
Traveling solo as a woman can be an exciting and liberating experience, but it also comes with some unique safety concerns. It’s important to remember that travel security and …
In May 2018, I received a congratulatory note from Feedspot’s founder, Anuj Agarwal. Another shout out to my little blog, Smart Dory. Feedspot selected Smart Dory as one of …
10 Quick Stories of Inspiring Wonderers—Doris Lim is a feature series on the Go Wonder blog that inspires fellow women travel bloggers with quick insights into my travel activities. …
Three French missionary nuns founded the Convent Light Street Penang Oldest Girls School in Southeast Asia. The Sisters arrived in Penang on April 12, 1852. Sister Gaetau, Sister Appolinaire, …
ZafigoX 2017 breaks barriers with the first Asian women’s travel and empowerment conference, which is part of GTF 2017. Every woman has a story to tell at ZafigoX to …
For newcomers to Malaysia, there are countless things that make Malaysians unique. From our habits to our food obsessions, we have our own set of quirks and cultural traits. …
If you’re a nature lover or photographer, macro photography in Penang will take you on a fascinating journey into the tiny world of insects. Xpression, a tight-knit group of …
I met Dallan through work, and he mentioned that his dad, Frankie Cheah, is on the motorcycle ride of a lifetime with some old friends. “Would you like to …
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 …
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 …
Home Chef Eelynn Koay Makes Family Style Roast Pork Family Style Roast Pork with five-spice powder and Shaoxing wine seasoning is the secret ingredients for home chef Eelynn Koay’s …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …