Natural Fish Spa Khanom River Thailand – Full Review
Natural Fish Spa Khanom River, Thailand: My Ticklish Adventure I still laugh thinking about my visit to the natural fish spa at Tontarn Resort and Spa in Khanom, Southern …
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Penang Avatar Secret Garden 阿凡达神秘花园 Night Park
Penang Avatar Secret Garden resembles Pandora — The World of Avatar; not a parallel universe that does NOT resemble Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Dubbed Penang Avatar Secret Garden, …
Artemis Grill Singapore Gastronomic Dishes
Artemis Grill Singapore has a Mediterranean-inspired spring menu that scores big points in the sky-high dining concept. Its recent feature in BBC’s ‘Ten of the World’s Most Incredible Rooftops’ …
Celebrities Socialites Grace Penang Fashion Week 2017
Celebrities Socialites Grace Penang Fashion Week 2017 The atmosphere heats up as editors, journalists, photographers, and bloggers swarm the stylish Gurney Paragon Mall as Celebrities Socialites Grace Penang Fashion …
KLCC The Pit Stop For Great Coffee Kuala Lumpur
KLCC The Pit Stop For Great Coffee Kuala Lumpur Some of the trendiest cafes and coffees that’s Insta worthy and delicious to boot without being overtly pretentious is at …
Magnum Ice Cream: Luxury Bars & Cafe Experience
If you love Magnum Ice Cream Bars like I do, customizing one with your favorite toppings at a Magnum Café would be the perfect weekend sundae treat. It’s the …
10 Reasons to Trek Nepal via Annapurna Circuit
Experienced trekker and guide Uttam Adhikari shares 10 Reasons to Trek Nepal via Annapurna Circuit and the Everest Region, Nepal. We asked a recent client from the UK why …
Kuan Yin Oracle for Fortune Telling & Interpretation
The Kuan Yin Oracle’s 100 Divine Lots interpretation at the Goddess of Mercy Temple is highly sought after by devotees. As you wander through George Town, you’ll encounter numerous …
Ipoh Cowan Street Ayam Tauge & Koitiau
Restoran Cowan Street Ayam Tauge & Koitiau is where Ipohites eat their Bean Sprouts Chicken for dinner. This lip-smacking and delicious “Nga Choi Kai” is Ipoh’s most famous branded …
Woong Kee Tau Fu Fah Ipoh – Best Vegan Dessert
You must try Woong Kee Tau Fu Fah for the best teatime treats in Ipoh. This is the local Ipohan’s favorite soya bean curd dessert place. Woong Kee Tau …
Luxury Gold Expands Worldwide Portfolio for 2017
Luxury Gold Expands Worldwide Portfolio For 2017 Luxury Gold launched its first Worldwide program in 2017. There are 15 new itineraries, 9 new countries, 2 new continents, and the …
Kerry Hotel Hong Kong Opening in Spring
Kerry Hotel Hong Kong Opening reservations start for stays from April 2017. This is the fourth hotel by Shangri-la Hotel and Resorts in Hong Kong, Kerry Hotel is Hong …
Penang Digital Library (Phase 1 & 2) Facilites
The Penang Digital Library (Phase 1 & 2) was initiated by the Penang State Government. It provides various gadgets and tools to help students and the public turn their …
Wat Koh Wanararm – Langkawi’s Hidden Lucky Temple
Hidden in the hills just outside Kuah lies one of Langkawi’s most underrated spiritual sites. Wat Koh Wanararm, better known as the Lucky Temple, isn’t just peaceful. Locals believe …
27 Concubine Lane Heritage Stay in Ipoh Heritage Quarter
In Ipoh Old Town, the infamous 27 Concubine Lane (or Panglima Lima, “二奶巷”, “Er Nai Xiang”) has a history dating back to 1892. After the great fire in the …
Restoran Sun Yeong Wai – Best Roast Duck in Ipoh
Discovering Restoran Sun Yeong Wai When Lily suggested visiting Restoran Sun Yeong Wai, I immediately responded, “Let’s have Roast Duck, Pork, and the works!” As someone who seeks out …
Chowrasta Market Penang – Experience Local Lifestyle
Chowrasta Market Penang is the best Asian wet market experience in George Town for tourists who want a slice of the local lifestyle. Wake up early for an actual …
TeddyVille Museum Penang | Malaysia’s Teddy Bear Museum
Step into a charming world of nostalgia and cuddly fun at TeddyVille Museum Penang, the first and largest teddy bear museum in Malaysia. Located on the ground floor of …
Penang Owl Museum Bukit Bendera Permanently Closed
Penang Owl Museum – Malaysia’s first Owl Museum at Bukit Bendera, Penang, is popular during the school holidays. Owls are active nocturnal birds of prey. They have a large, …
M Appliance Store Grand Opening @ M Mall O2O
M Appliances Store’s grand opening at M Mall O2O, Penang Times Square. Founder of the MBI Group, which operates M Mall O2O, Tedy Teow was on hand to show …
Yong Leong Seafood Restaurant – Cheap Seafood in Langkawi
Yong Leong Seafood Restaurant is one of the best Chinese Seafood Restaurants in downtown Kuah, Langkawi. Whenever I land, my clients often say, “Let’s eat at YL tonight.” While …
Penang Oldest Florist In Pitt Street George Town
Penang’s oldest florist (since the 1800s) is heavy with the fragrance that perfumes Pitt Street when one visits or passes by the row of florist shops. SP Florist is …
Ultimate Shilin Night Market Street Food [Updated 2024]
Taiwanese food is characterized by its abundant food culture at Shilin Night Market street food. You will see carts and stalls occupying an obscene corner. The selection of food …
Crabby Claws Promotion The Bungalow Lone Pine Hotel Penang
Ever since Forest Grump listened intently to Bubba’s monologue, SmartDory has been hankering for the fruit of the sea. Crab Claws! Prawns, clams, and squids come to Mama! So when …
60s Styled Penang Old General Store
Come Shopping in George Town’s Old General Store Penang, experience the old style of the ’60s, and find a dream book treasure! For a shopping spree off the beaten …
Intriguing Afternoon Tea with Author Tina Isaacs
Intriguing Afternoon Tea with Author Tina Isaacs “You take the blue pill, the story ends. You wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You …
Did You Know Once There Were Two Flea Markets In Penang?
Did You Know Once There Were Two Flea Markets In Penang? Flea markets in Penang are for weekend shoppers who shun the trappings of air-conditioned cookie-cutter malls. If you …
Search For Beautiful Pink Dolphin of Khanom
Tucked between Nakhon Si Thammarat and Surat Thani is a small fishing village where I search for beautiful Pink Dolphins of Khanom, Thailand. We’ve dreamed of this dream for …
Morning Shopping in Pak Phanang Old Market
Going to the morning market at the 100-Year-Old Market by Pak Phanang River, Thailand, is a fabulous experience of local life by the river. Experience Local Life at This Historic Riverside …
2016 Live Music At Kim Haus Loft Campbell Street Penang
Caffeine-fuelled addiction and late nights are about Going Live Now At Kim Haus Loft Campbell Street Penang. The café nightspots in Penang’s alternative night scene. If what you have in mind …
How Not Knowing Penang Toddy Shop Makes You a Rookie
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 …
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 …
Chinese New Year Spring Festivities 15 Days Guide [Updated]
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 …
Just Sleep Ximending Taipei Close to MRT 7 Eleven and Ximending Wet Market
When I recently reviewed a local Express-type hotel, I remembered Just Sleep Ximending, Taipei. I stayed in this hipster hotel in Taiwan for five nights some years back. “Just …
Pongal Festival in Penang: A Tamil Thanksgiving Celebration
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 …
Mighty Tulip Farm Bloom Chiang Rai Park Thailand
There is a Tulip Farm in Thailand, Suan Tung Lae Khom Chiang Rai Park, right in the middle of the city. Many people, even the locals, are not aware …
Summer Holiday Sari Pacifica Resort & Spa Redang Island
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 …
Kelabit Highlands Guide for Your Next Trip
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. …
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 …
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, …