In Malaysia there are 70 people per square kilometer. Compared to the U.S.A. with 33 people per square kilometer, Malaysia is packed. Singapore is even more densely packed, with 7350 people per sq km. Both of these countries are very…
A Singapore favorite for sure was the day we hit the beloved Singapore Zoo. A highlight that Nathan and I remembered from our trip many years ago, we were not let down. The borderless boundary system made it feel as…
On the southern tip of the Malaysian peninsula is Johor Bahru, a town my boys have been looking forward to for a long time if for no other reason than to go to Legoland Malaysia! Well, we finally made it…
Today, with a lot of hard pounding and some creative interpretation, the boys and their friends from Four Over The Edge got to make their own pewter bowls at the Royal Selangor Visitor Center. What an interesting adventure! Royal Selangor…
You have probably heard of Chinese New Year. But have you ever celebrated it, complete with lion and dragon dances? I have, on Penang Island, Malaysia. It was an unforgettable experience! That’s not all, though. On Penang, we have also…
Our final week of five in Penang, and we finally made it to Kek Lok Si Temple, the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia and certainly, one of the highlights of Penang island. Translated as the “Temple of Supreme Bliss”, it…
Hello from Malaysia! Recently, we went to a spice garden in Penang, a small island off the west coast of peninsular Malaysia. The first thing we did was feed the carp there. The lady at the desk gave…
We just returned from a few days on Pulau Langkawi. Langkawi is a quiet island located a three hour ferry ride north of Penang. With its larger size and smaller population, it made for a much more laid back and…
I went to India today! Thaipusam is a Indian festival that originates with Tamil speaking Hindus. It marks the Hindu month of Thai in the Tamil solar calendar. Currently banned in India, it is only celebrated in a few select…
I write this from Penang Island, in the northwest part of Malaysia, the 6th country of our trip. We arrived a week ago at our little 3 bedroom / 2 bathroom apartment that we will call home for almost five…