Solo Travel for Women – Adventure, Freedom, Independence
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 …
Category: Features
Essential Travel Safety Tips for Solo Female Travelers
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 …
Best Childhood Memories from Growing Up in the 1950s & 60s
Best childhood memories ever? Oh, we’ve got plenty from growing up in the ’50s and ’60s — a time when life was simple, and playtime ruled the day. Back …
10 Signs You’ve Officially A Full-Fledged Tai Tai in Malaysia
“Tai Tai!” She hears it as she steps out of her chauffeur-driven car in front of a discreet but very expensive boutique in Bangsar. She pauses, turns around slowly—Chanel …
SmartDory Nominated For Top 100 Solo Female Travel Blog
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 Travel Blogger Doris Lim
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. …
Convent Light Street Penang Oldest Girls School in Southeast Asia
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, …
8 Chinese New Year Food Lucky Symbolism For Prosperity
Check out these 8 Chinese New Year Lucky Foods with lucky symbolism for prosperity to eat during the festivities! Malaysians eat individual food or dishes for their symbolism during …
ZafigoX 2017 Asian Women Empowerment And Travel Conference
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 …
Gala Reception Women’s Journey Thailand Campaign 2017
The Women’s Journey Thailand 2017 Campaign was launched with a gala welcome reception on 1 August 2017 at Nai Lert Park Heritage Home in Bangkok. The event was attended …
Avatar Fans Discover Pandora in The Mall Bang Kapi – Bangkok
Explore the world of AVATAR in the “AVATAR: Discover Pandora” exhibition is at The Mall Bang Kapi shopping complex in Bangkok, Thailand. Upon its release in 2009, James Cameron’s …
7 Malaysian Things You Never Knew About Malaysians
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. …
E&O Hotel Christmas Tree Light Up
E&O Hotel Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Marks the Start of the Festive Season in Penang. The annual E&O Hotel Christmas Tree lighting ceremony on December 1 kicks off Christmas …
Easy Peasy Contest #1
We at Smart Dory are celebrating our very first contest and we are extremely excited. It is dubbed as a SmartDory Easy Peasy Contest #1 and to make it ‘easy …
Macro Photography in Penang: Capturing Stunning Insect Portraits
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 …
Motorcycle Ride – Penang to London on 125cc Kapchai
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 …
Volkswagen Vanagon World Travels
Volkswagen Vanagon World Travels: Sandra and Markus’ Story Traveling the world in a Volkswagen Vanagon isn’t just a dream—it’s a way of life. Swiss couple Sandra Garder, an architect, …
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 …
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 …
Baking For Depression Relief And Better Mental Health
Many people don’t know that baking can help with depression. Teh Healinghart Centre Clinical Psychologist, Ms. Doreen Teh shares a story of how baking helped a girl to say …
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. …
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 …