Journeys as Great as the Destinations
The Covid-19 outbreak and subsequent lockdowns have affected the world all over. Thus, Malaysia has seen many major tourist spots deserted since the Movement Control Order (MCO) was put in place. However, although the sight may appear eerily desolate, it's also strangely delightful. Keep scrolling to see what we're talking about!
The large crowds at touristy places can be maddening. The venues are jam-packed and have to stand in multiple lines while needing to dodge other people again and again — can be excruciatingly tiring for anyone, with kids or not. Singapore received 19.1 million visitors in 2019, and it is only increasing every year. So... Continue Reading →
Everyone most likely is at least a little bit fond of Europe. But for many of us, flying to European countries will cost a dent in savings, while for some, Europe is too far and they do not have the time. Whatever the reason is, CatchThatBus has rounded up these locations that possess some European... 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 →
HOGA Gaharu Tea Valley is a plantation and agro-tourism destination located in Gopeng, Perak that house over 200,000 agarwood. The plant possesses excellent medicinal properties, including regulating blood glucose as well as increasing metabolic rate. To study this one-of-a-kind hybrid crop, the plantation has also formed research partnerships with Universiti Sains Malaysia and Nottingham University... 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 →
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 →
The Klang Valley has become so accessible over the years, all thanks to highway developments and various public transportations, and in spite of it being associated with skyscrapers and urban living, it also holds its fair share of breathtaking nature places. Here’s a list of underrated yet MUST VISIT green destinations within the Klang Valley... Continue Reading →
Running out of ideas and places to feed you Insta cravings? Look no further and discover or rediscover some of Kuala Lumpur’s alluring corners to add to your Instagram profile! #1 KLCC Twin Towers Not just a tourist attraction, but even one for the locals - the iconic twin towers are definitely a must-visit.... Continue Reading →
Photo Credit: Jorn Straten, Stampsy Kuala Lumpur is a huge metropolis, and with sights and sounds in abundance, one cannot help but ponder upon the possibility of capturing all of its beauty and elegance within the duration of 48-hours through the lens of the camera. What if we said it was perfectly possible, would you... Continue Reading →
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