The origins of the name “Langkawi” come from the Malay words for reddish-brown eagle, which I would have to assume was indigenous to the island when they were naming it. We had no idea what we were getting into the day we boarded that ferry from Penang. We got on the boat, and not long … Continue reading →

The next day, we started off at the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, the indigo-blue house mentioned in the last post. With 38 rooms, five granite-paved courtyards, seven staircases and 220 windows, it was a sight to see. A guide brought us around to each room of the house and divulged all the details and money that … Continue reading →

A little bit about Malaysia: slightly over 60 percent of people practice Islam, 20 percent Buddhism, 10 percent Christianity, 6 percent Hinduism, and 1 percent traditional Chinese religions. Malaysia has a very wide mix of ethnicities and ideas. Close to 70 percent of the country is comprised of native Malays, 20 percent Chinese, 7 percent … Continue reading →

I arrived in Kuala Lumpur and managed to order an Uber using the free airport wifi. My driver was incredibly kind, telling me all about Malaysia and recommending things to do. I didn’t know how Malaysians’ English would be, but my driver knew it perfectly. He even sent me a summary of all the places … Continue reading →