War remnants in Vietnam AFTER visiting the places of worship in Vung Tau and Ho Chi Minh City, we travelled about 70 kilometres northwest from Ho Chi Minh City and arrived at one of the most famous Vietnam War sites, the Cu Chi Tunnels, to learn more about the history
THE month of June this year was among the hottest months in Vietnam. According to the weather forecast, the maximum temperature could reach 34 degrees Celsius and feel like 44 degrees Celsius, due to the heatwave from the South China Sea. This worried us, a tour group from Kuching, before
The rock maze, an extremely precious geological heritage situated at Paku Town, was formed after a long geological evolution. The inside of the rock maze is formed by peculiar stones in dynamic shapes that form crisscrossing pathways between rocks and plants of all sizes. Hidden labyrinth of fascinating rock formations
During my recent trip to Western Australia, we came across three small towns with histories dating back to the 19th century. These towns also have another thing in common: their names sound European, namely Denmark, Northam and York. Stopover in charming old towns with magnificent attractions Denmark Situated in the
Underrated tourist gem with rich history Taiping, a charming old tin-mining town in Perak, is an idyllic plactoe for a leisurely stopover vacation for travellers to northern Malaysia. While not known as a popular tourist spot, historic gems are aplenty in Taiping, including a lesser-known coffee factory that links to
Penang, the only island-state in Malaysia, is known as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’ to many, and attracts to its shores a multitude of visitors every year. In the final of this two-part series, writer William Chai details his experiences visiting Penang, the Pearl of the Orient. From sightseeing to
Penang Island, the only island-state in Malaysia, is known as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’ to many, and attracts to its shores a multitude of visitors every year. It is not hard to imagine why, as Penang possesses many charms. In the first of this two-part series, writer William Chai
When someone mentions Bentong, Pahang, there is a high chance that ginger would slip into the sentence, especially if you are a food enthusiast. The sleepy town, located in the Western part of Pahang, is synonymous with the rhizome that is more pungent, spicer and pricier than ordinary ginger. During
To experience French culture, you no longer need to go to France anymore. Colmar Tropicale, a French-themed resort in Pahang, was modelled after a real 16th-century village in Alsace, a city in France, and provides a realistic sense of a French countryside. French, but a little closer to home Located
Despite the passage of time and the introduction of new and exciting competitions such as motorboat racing, radio-controlled model boat racing, motocross, and so on, the Jong Regatta has never failed to attract participants and visitors to the Tasik Biru Festival. Jong Regatta — highlight of Tasik Biru Festival The