If you’re spending the night in Port Campbell on your Great Ocean Road journey, The Alcove Cafe is a nice place to grab a quick bite before you leave town. They open from 6AM daily, and the menu has gluten-free and vegetarian/vegan options. Like many of the buildings in this quaint seaside town, it looks… Read More Breakfast @ Alcove Cafe, Port Campbell, Victoria
Tucked by the sea on the Mornington Peninsula, the tiny town of Flinders (population: 905) is a two-hour drive south of Melbourne. Charming and idyllic, there are virtually no tall buildings here. The main street is a wide expanse lined with beautifully manicured lawns and quaint shopfronts, some (like the post office and general store)… Read More Make Your Own Chocolate @ Mornington Peninsula Chocolaterie & Ice-Creamery, Flinders
Located on the far northwestern reaches of Selangor, Sekinchan is a small fishing and agricultural town that is perfect for daytrippers from KL. Known for its vast paddy fields, it is also called the Rice Bowl of Selangor. For urban folk, the laidback pace here can be a nice change from the hustle and bustle… Read More 7 Things To Do In Sekinchan – The Rice Bowl Of Selangor, Malaysia
When it comes to travel these days, ‘hidden gems’ don’t stay hidden for very long. All it takes is one viral photo, and suddenly the hordes are descending upon the place like a swarm of camera-toting, Instagram-obsessed zombies. Siniawan in the Malaysian state of Sarawak, however, has largely remained ‘off the beaten path’ – although its… Read More Siniawan Travel Guide: Attractions and Things To See & Do In The Cowboy Town Of Borneo
Strategically located by the sea and the river, and surrounded by tropical rainforests, the town of Kuala Rompin in Pahang, Malaysia is blessed with an abundance of natural gems. The place retains vestiges of its roots as a fishing village, with many folk still making a living from the sea and the Rompin River. In… Read More 5 Things To Do In Kuala Rompin, Pahang
Sungai Pelek, located about 20 minutes from the Sepang International Circuit, seems like an unlikely place for tourists – but that was what the fam and I were there for recently, to see what the small town had to offer. First order of the day – lunch! Owing to its close proximity to the river and… Read More Review: Cheng Kee Seafood Restaurant, Sg Pelek
They say that once you know how to balance yourself on a bike, you’ll never forget how to ride it. While that’s partially true, the last time I tried re-riding one after 10+ years almost ended up in me being flattened into a pancake (read story HERE). I was understandably wary when our guide in… Read More Travelogue Japan: Rail Mountain Bike @ Gattan-Go! in Hida City
People often talk about visiting Tokyo and Kyoto. I’m sure they are amazing in their own right, but Japan is so much more than these two places. For those who venture off the beaten path, there are exquisite gems waiting to be discovered, hidden deep within the mountains of central Honshu. Welcome, to Gokayama. Like… Read More Travelogue Japan: The Thatched Roof Houses of Ainokura Village, Gokayama
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