An opportunity was presented to me to travel to Nepal for ten days, and of course, I snapped it up. Frankly, Nepal, the Switzerland of Asia, was never on my list of countries to visit, somehow. Now that I have got to know Nepal slightly better after spending ten days there in total, 3 in ... continue reading »

If you follow my social media accounts, you would know that I just spent 10 days in Nepal, the Switzerland of Asia. I still couldn't believe that I survived the challenging trip. It was my first backpacking experience; my maiden trekking expedition, and it was undertaken along the rugged Himalayan mountain range! Although I have lived out ... continue reading »

With his mobility seriously curbed due to old age, Yeow Weng Fee, 85, spends most of his time at home in Tronoh, Perak, waiting for the weekend to come around when his children and their families would take turns to visit him and his wife, Tan Eng Choo, 76. The retired blacksmith loved travelling and used ... continue reading »

As the setting sun painted the sky orange in the horizon, Philemon Foo Choong Ming, 39, lowered his squid jig into the vast South China Sea, until the sinker had reached the seabed. As an experienced angler and co-founder of The Asian Angler Magazine, a free monthly fishing lifestyle e-zine, Foo would have preferred fishing ... continue reading »

This resort, just 15 minutes' drive from Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal in Lagoi, has a unique countryside concept known as D’Bamboo Kamp. Situated on 13 hectares of contoured and splendidly landscaped land, this vast resort is best explored by walking, riding an electric bike, or even on a horse carriage. Offering a relaxing environment to visitors, ... continue reading »

Another destination in Bintan that’s worth your time visiting for photography is Madu Tiga Beach & Resort Bintan. Located along Jl. Trikora, Desa Malang Rapat, Kabupaten Bintan, Kepulauan Riau and situated on the beachfront in Tanjung Pinang, many memories will certainly be created at Madu Tiga Beach & Resort Bintan. It doesn’t matter if you do not ... continue reading »

Poyotomo Fishing Park is an angling park that offers pleasure not only to anglers, but also other visitors who may take delight in its amazing scenery, with Mount Bintan as backdrop far in the horizon. Entrance fee is a nominal IDR10,000, to experience the facilities. However, do take note that while one is free to jalan-jalan ... continue reading »