I've never been to this part of Thailand before, and on my first visit to Khao Lak, I was thrilled to see and experience this beautiful beachside town of Southern Thailand. Here is my review of La Vela Khao Lak Resort, a five-star beachfront property that sits along the main beach of this beautiful surf town 90 minutes from Phuket. La Vela Khao Lak Review Often, I would choose a hotel or resort that offers a balance of everything, and with much research, the internet pointed me in the direction of La Vela Khao Lak. Choosing a resort is also tricky nowadays as every other resort claims to be b ..read more

The launch of Sabah Tourism new destination brand tagline "Feel Sabah, North Borneo" at the MATTA Travel Fair here will give a huge impetus to the growth of domestic tourism, says Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Christina Liew. She stressed that the domestic market is still an important economic segment for Sabah, while we welcome international tourists from around the globe. Feel Sabah, North Borneo Campaign Launched Citing statistics from Sabah Tourism Board's (STB) Research Division, Liew said domestic travellers contributed two-thirds of the total tourism arrivals in Sa ..read more

Here is a special picture compilation of Galaxy S23 Ultra street photography in Bangkok, Thailand, taken from 15-18 February 2023. I was on transit to Khao Lak via Phuket and had a different kind of stopover in Bangkok; therefore, I used the Galaxy S23 Ultra to explore this vibrant city. Galaxy S23 Ultra Street Photography in Bangkok In the last 10 years, I have focused on smartphone photography in Malaysia and other countries when the opportunity arises. Most of my work is simple and straightforward, as I am different from the Gen Z content creators focusing on social platforms. My work is a ..read more

Dream Forest Langkawi is a new tourism attraction opening on 1 May at the foot of Gunung Raya mountain. This new tourism attraction in Langkawi Island is set to be placed on a world-class level, which is part of an integrated project comprising a Dream Forest Immersive Park and Dream Forest Book Village. Dream Forest Langkawi The Dream Forest Langkawi is also built at around 20 million ringgit (US$4.5 million). The project is also conceptualised and developed by Enfiniti Group and led by Malaysian Tiara Jacquelina. Tiara Jacquelina (centre) during a press conference. The tourism attr ..read more

Here is a special smartphone photography series of Khao Lak at night with a Galaxy S23 Ultra review done at the end of February 2023. This was also done just after the flagship smartphone was officially launched. I was given the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra to test out photography during my work trip to Bangkok and Khao Lak. While at both places, I tested the camera system to see how it compared with the S22 Ultra. Khao Lak at Night with a Galaxy S23 Ultra Review If you did not know, Khao Lak is a lovely quiet beach town 90 minutes north of Phuket and is less known to most travellers. My work was ..read more

In early February 2023, a group from China showed interest in working with Sabah to hold an international music festival in the state. During a courtesy call, the Hong Kong International Musician Association to Tourism, Culture, and Environment Sabah Assistant Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai conveyed this. Sabah Borneo International Music Festival Its chief executive officer Jye Lee proposed that a Sabah Borneo International Music Festival that features competitions, forums, and masterclasses, among others, be staged in the Land Below the Wind. The group had visited the Sabah International ..read more

The Pacific Asia Travel Association is set to organise the PATA Destination Experience Forum and Mart 2023 (PDFM 2023) in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, from 21 to 23 June. The event, supported by Sarawak Tourism Board, comprises four components: destination experiences, a conference, a B2B adventure travel trade show with 1-1 meetings, and various networking opportunities. It provides an opportunity for tourism professionals to gain first-hand practical experience and knowledge in marketing and managing attractions, tourism products, and services that are relatively unknown by both trade and c ..read more

As AirAsia pledges its commitment to boost the tourism industry across Asean, the airline and the Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture, YB Dato' Sri Tiong King Sing, today launched AirAsia 5 million Free Seats Promotion for 2023. Leveraging its strength as the biggest airline with the broadest network and the lowest fares, the campaign will also support the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) in its mission to strengthen Malaysia as a multi-faceted and multi-destination attraction. AirAsia Launches 5 million Free Seats Having pioneered low-cost travel in Asia, AirAsia has carrie ..read more

Batik Air (flight code ID) member of Lion Air Group, has added international routes, starting January 31, 2023, flying directly (without transit) from Jogjakarta via Yogyakarta International Airport in Kulonprogo (YIA) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia (KUL). Batik Air Jogjakarta - Kuala Lumpur Flights Without Transit Batik Air's international scheduled flights, Jogjakarta - Kuala Lumpur, will be able to provide benefits for every guest (businessmen and tourists) with a wider choice of flight networks. For travellers and business people, the opportunity to continue flights (conn ..read more

Here is an Imperial Riverbank Hotel Kuching review, where I have stayed several times on visiting cat city in Sarawak. This is one of my favourite hotels because of several factors, and I will list them below to share why I like to stay here. Imperial Riverbank Hotel Kuching Review The hotel is straightforward, but the logistics of it make it easy for visitors to move around Kuching. Especially if you are the type that loves to walk around the city area. So, the Imperial Riverbank Hotel in Kuching is strategically located in the middle of the city, providing easy access to both the ..read more