Travel Guide

. As the name goes, this place is a fort which was built way back in the 18th century and it is said to be the first site where Captain Francis Light first landed in Penang in 1786. For your knowledge, Captain Francis Light is regarded as the founder of Penang. There is actually a statue of Sir Read More

Air Itam is a very famous and undoubtedly the most congested sub-urban area in Penang island. It has one of the most visited places in Penang island, the Kek Lok Si Temple which is located on a hill slope as well as a popular market surrounding this temple complex. The market actually consists Read More

When I visited Langkawi Island in early of 2007, I had a tough time in choosing a hotels to stay because that was the first time I went there. The varieties of hotels which ranges from the cheapest non-rated motels to the grandest 5 star hotels are giving me a headache. I probably couldn’t Read More

As far as I remember, the last time I visited the snake temple in Penang was when I was on a primary school trip to Penang island. I guess I have not been to this place for more than 10 years. Although I am now living in Penang, I still haven’t taken any initiative to visit this once popu Read More

If you happened to be in Terengganu and you like to throng night market, Dungun is the place to go. Dungun is a small town located around 100km from the state capital Kuala Terengganu. Its night market is famous for its gigantic size and it’s said to have at least a few hundreds stalls. B Read More

I have been to Sabah a few times. But I have not heard of Pulau Banggi. Not until recently I read about it in the newspaper. Upon further reading, I found out that this little island is largely unaffected by development and most of the forest there remains intact. Besides, thick rainforest forms a Read More

On a beautiful evening, I decided to take a stroll in Gurney Drive bringing along my camera. I have been to Gurney Drive million of times. But I am still going there despite the multiple visits. Most of the time I am there thronging the shopping mall, Gurney Plaza. Gurney Plaza is a premier shopp Read More

The Romanian Athenaeum is the best concert hall in Bucharest. It was built between 1885 and 1888 with funds raised by public subscription, following the plans of the French architect Albert Galleron. It looks like a Ionic temple with six columns and a large cupola. Inside you can see a large round c Read More

Casin Monastery It was built in 1937 nearby the Triumphal Arch. It is a great monument which combines harmoniously the traditional architectural elements with the modern ones. Its mural decoration is made of multi-coloured mosaic and marble. Its catapetasma and apse are also made of marble with icon Read More

Situated in Moldavia, Agapia village (12 km. south-west from Targu Neamt) Agapia Monastery was founded by Gavril Hatmanul ( a leader of army) and his wife Lady Liliana and dedicated in 1647. The front sides of the monastery are covered outside with paintings of neo-classical inspiration. Inside, thi Read More