Travel Costs: Laos
Often overlooked on the backpacking trail in Southeast Asia, Laos is a diamond in the rough. It is the definition of laid-back travel, where days are spent reading in a hammock, discovering richly...
View ArticleTravel Costs: Thailand
Thailand is the most popular destination in Southeast Asia. For decades, travelers have been flocking to this part of the region with the lure of cheap getaways and a chance to find that perfect...
View ArticleTravel Costs: Malaysia
Gorgeous beaches, mountainous regions, fast-paced city living, exotic jungles, highly developed infrastructure and cheap travel costs, Malaysia is unlike any other Southeast Asian country. Located...
View ArticleTravel Costs: Indonesia
Stretching across 17,000+ islands, Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world. This archipelago spans from Sumatra in the west to Papua in the east and is home to a large variety of...
View ArticleTravel Costs: Singapore
It’s the final day of my travel costs series in Southeast Asia. Over the past week I’ve broken down our spending in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Today I’m wrapping up the...
View ArticleVideo: Spirit of Malaysia
It was only a month ago that I was back in one of my favourite countries, Malaysia. Before I left, I wrote about how I was excited to be returning but a bit anxious about how my return visit would be –...
View ArticleSarawak and the Annah Rais Longhouse Village
The island of Borneo is made up of three different countries, Indonesia, Brunei, and Eastern Malaysia. It’s the third largest island in the world and home to thick jungle forests, tribal community...
View ArticleVideo: Orangutans and the Matang Wildlife Centre
The conservation of the orangutan is one of the most important undertakings in the Malaysian state of Sarawak. Deforestation is the greatest contributing factor to the orangutan’s endangered status....
View Article5 Things To Do in Kuching, Malaysia
Derived from the Malay word for “cat”, Kuching is an interesting city with a subtle, no-frills type attitude. Save for the various cat monuments erected throughout the city, the majority of...
View ArticleVideo: Sarawak Cultural Village
Make sure to watch in 1080p! Malaysia’s largest state, Sarawak, is rich in cultural history and diversity. 27 different ethnic groups make up the small population of 2.3 million people that covers an...
View ArticleVideo: Behind the Scenes Filming Fabulocity in Bangkok
Last November, I got to live out one of my dreams – to be part of a travel television show. The show was called ‘Fabulocity’, a brand new show being produced for the OUTtv network in Canada, and I was...
View ArticleTristan’s Trip Report: Malaysia – Week 1, Penang
January 3rd, 2017 (Day 1 and 2, maybe 3… I don’t know. It’s complicated) From: Toronto, Ontario To: George Town, Penang, Malaysia Activities: 3 Flights, 1 Amazing Race Stayed: Cathay Pacific Airplane...
View ArticleTristan’s Trip Report: Malaysia – Week 2, Langkawi
January 11th, 2017 (Day 8) From: Cenang Beach, Langkawi, Malaysia To: Cenang Beach, Langkawi, Malaysia Activities: Beach Bumming Stayed: Rainbow Lodge Our initial impressions upon our return to...
View ArticleVideo: The Best Street Foods to Eat in Penang, Malaysia
Penang is the culinary capital of Malaysia, so when you’re visiting the island, the best thing to do is eat your way through it! Check out some of the best street foods Penang has to offer! PIN ME!...
View ArticleVideo: Langkawi, Malaysia From the Air!
Check out Langkawi, Malaysia from a different perspective – the air! Shot on the DJI Phantom 4, here’s a look at the beautiful landscapes found throughout this Malaysian island. PIN ME! The post Video:...
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