Tag: Things to Do
Chatuchak Weekend Market reopens with health and safety measures to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The mandatory restrictions include limited opening hours and social-distancing measures. …
I looked towards the ancient Japanese Covered Bridge from a distance. It seemed to groan under the weight of visitors. “Don’t look so worried,” Thanh Nguyen said. Hoi An Attractions …
When my Balinese friend offered to take me to a healing center that uses sound waves, I was all ears. I-Made said in all seriousness, “I will bring you …
Book Cafe is the best combination of creativity in a bookshop and coffee, and Selangor, Malaysia, has no shortage of either item. While most prefer customers to grab and …
Talad Neon Night Market is a hipster downtown night market that opens in the heart of Bangkok. Even though Talad Neon is a small night market in the Pratunam …
When you visit Ipoh, you simply can’t miss trying the famous salt-baked chicken, locally known as Ayam Garam Ipoh. The top three foods to eat in Ipoh are the …
Many Penangites know the cinema showtimes by rote – as we make a trip down memory lane. In the day, catching a blockbuster movie was a real treat in …
My first thought on arrival was how to use Grab Bike Vietnam to move around the city. “Vietnam has a great motorbike culture.” You can’t argue with a population …
Hin Bus Depot Hipster Art Center in George Town is the local entrepreneur community art space in artsy Penang. Built in 1947, the Hin Bus Depot was run by …
George Town Heritage Trail offers visitors to Penang great options for immersion in its rich cultural tapestry. SmartDory recommends an overnight holiday stay in the heart of the city. This …
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, …
Hoi An family chapels are the most beautiful old houses, mansions, and historic houses intact in this ancient town. The Hoi An Heritage Visit package has five tickets to …
Cicada Market Hua Hin is a vibrant outdoor exhibition space that celebrates the performing arts, crafts, and local artistry. It’s a hub where talented artists and performers come together …
How To Move Around Hua Hin When You Travel For Holidays? Moving around the beach town and exploring on foot is fairly easy. For us girls, we wanted to …
To relax and chill out, the favored seaside town on the Gulf of Thailand starts with 5 Attractions With Top Things to do in Hua Hin, Thailand. Thailand’s original …
Try these top tips before heading to Tanjung Bungah in Penang for a nice romantic walk in the park. The little hillock behind Penang’s oldest Tua Pek Kong temple …
Thai Insect Snacks And Edible Bugs in are topmost in the world of exotic snacks! Malaysians are fond of snacking and relish the bite of spicy curry leaves, Muruku …
The annual winter season cold temperatures are the best time to visit Thailand. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to warmly welcome travelers from around the world …
If you’re like me, I perk up when someone offers to buy dinner in a Michelin Star restaurant. If you’re also like me, you will swoon over glossy food …
Going far north in Taiwan, I was amazed to see the Golden Waterfall in Ruifang District, Taiwan, near Gold Ecological Park in Jinguashi. The locals call it Niagara Falls …
Bangkok’s iconic Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of Dawn, will reopen at the end of this year. The temple has been closed for three years due to …
An absolute visual delight is an evening out to catch the KAAN SHOW Pattaya Review: A Spectacular Cinematic Live Experience in Pattaya, Thailand. KAAN, a state-of-the-art audio-visual stunner, reimagines …
Let me tell you about the solo female travel trip in Thailand, which women love taking. While Thailand is relatively safe, we often stereotype solo women travelers from Western …
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 …
My visit to a natural fish spa in Khanom, Southern Thailand, was memorable. I remember visiting the natural fish spa at the Tontarn Resort and Spa in the Kuan …
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, …
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 …
Wat Koh Wanararm got its name ‘Lucky Temple’ as devotees attribute healing and miracles when they pay their respects and conduct prayers in the temple. The Lucky Temple is …
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 …
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 …
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. Morning Pak Phanang Old Market When we …
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 “Do women come to the Toddy Shop,” I asked Ravi Arumugam the “barman” of the local watering hole in …
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, 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 …
Penang Hindus Celebrate Thanksgiving During Pongal Festival Penang Hindus Celebrate Pongal, a “thanksgiving” festival – traditionally dedicated to the sun god for a bountiful harvest. Many people worship the …
I was surprised to discover beautiful tulip in Chiang Rai, Thailand, particularly at Suan Tung Lae Khom Chiang Rai Park, nestled in the city center. Unexpectedly, this park, boasting …
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 …
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 …