Whether you are going on a solo excursion, a holiday with your partner, an outing with your group of friends, or a trip with your whole family, you want to come back fuller and more abundant than the time you departed — in experience, insight, and skill. Here we have gathered some tips and advice... Continue Reading →
After almost four months of research, discussion, and debate, The New York Times had chosen and has recently published its annual list of places to go with sustainability and history emerged as prominent running themes. If you have heard, listed among the likes of Paris in France, Antakya in Turkey, and Asturias in Spain are... Continue Reading →
The government has conferred duty-free status for Pangkor Island effective 1 January 2020. The feat is an effort by the government to revive Pangkor tourism with items such as cigarettes included among the duty-free things in the list. The government is also now upgrading the island’s ferry and taxi services and had added a shopping mall and... Continue Reading →
Malaysia has launched Visit Malaysia 2020, which means there will be a lot of exciting events to be held and the country will be full of tourists from all around the world. The incoming tourists are expected to swarm top (and expensive) tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur and Penang. If you are budget travellers, however,... Continue Reading →
Christmas is a Christian festival observed on 25 December to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. This festivity is celebrated by billions of people around the world annually. We managed to catch up with some of CatchThatBus customers who have shared the customs and traditions of Christmas celebration from their experience celebrating it in Malaysia.... Continue Reading →
School holiday has come again, which means the kids can take a break from school and have the much-needed restful sleep. Fill the day with fun activities at these places to nurture and develop their physical and mental wellbeing. 1. ESCAPE Theme Park, Penang ESCAPE Theme Park in Georgetown is one of the best theme... Continue Reading →
Are you going to Singapore soon? Get familiar with Singapore cultural etiquette to respect the country as a guest and enhance your travel experience (and also, to avoid embarrassing yourself and your country!) 1. Laws and Regulations Don’t litter Don’t do drugs Don’t jaywalk Don’t busk without a permit Don’t be naked in public view... Continue Reading →
Ipoh offers affordable boutique hotels and numerous natural attractions such as waterfalls, recreational parks and limestone caves. Ipoh is also known as the second food capital of Malaysia after Penang where you can find a mix of Malay, Chinese and Indian cuisines. Now is the right time to explore this up and coming town before... Continue Reading →
Penang, the feted UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, witnesses the meeting of west and east culture. “The Pearl of the Orient” is completely wonderful - the history, architecture, street arts - especially its scrumptious food that includes char kuey teow, asam laksa and nasi kandar. November until February is the best time to visit Penang... Continue Reading →
Kuala Lumpur is well known to have several gigantic steel skyscrapers with some of it housing expansive shopping malls with various luxury brands from around the world. Despite being known as a shopping haven, this gem of a city is still full of an eclectic mix of things to do at zero cost. Here are... Continue Reading →
We’ve written some time back why this island is an arrow to the heart, but we've yet to give the fatal blow. So here are 5 significant reasons as to why every Singaporean should be proud, and the rest... ...become one now. Safe Haven for Child-Rearing Making its way to the top of the chart,... Continue Reading →
In light of the coronation of Pahang's Sultan as our King just next week, we’re sharing 16 places you should visit in the lovely state to mark the special occasion. Here’s to a happy start with a smiling mountain! P.S. We’ve got some big names to be proud of in our Top 3. #16 Gunung... Continue Reading →
