Category: Malaysia

How Not Knowing Penang Toddy Shop Makes You a Rookie “Do women come to the Toddy Shop,” I asked Ravi Arumugam the “barman” of the local watering hole in …

Chinese New Year, the grandest festival for the Chinese people, is celebrated for fifteen days. According to the oldest traditions, this fifteen-day guide will help you follow specific things …

If you’re visiting Penang in January, don’t miss the chance to experience Pongal Festival in Penang, a colorful Tamil harvest celebration. This vibrant cultural event brings temple rituals, symbolic …

I was inspired to visit Pulau Redang and experience the romance of languid summer days spent enjoying the island’s picturesque scenery. The inspiration? A hit Chinese romantic comedy movie …

KK Ong shares with SmartDory his adventures to the Kelabit Highlands – Sarawak Holiday Destination. The Kelabit Highlands of Bario are one of the most isolated villages on earth. …

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 …

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, …

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. …

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, …

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 …