With Lonely Planet ranking Perak at No. 9 on their list of Best in Travel 2017: Top Regions, I have personally seen an influx of tourists, particularly in Ipoh Old Town area on weekends. This is the place that I usually avoid as a local! Obviously, Perak is more than just Ipoh, and this new list ... continue reading »

Known as the gateway to nature, Belum Rainforest Resort is on the fringe of Pulau Banding, just a 30 to 45-minute speed boat ride to Royal Belum across Temenggor Lake. I had the opportunity to spend a night at Belum Rainforest Resort recently while on a familiarisation trip to Royal Belum. Since it was not my ... continue reading »