Author: Shannim Pym

Perak has a series of traditional food that unfortunately aren’t in the gastronomic map of Malaysia. Traditional Perak food is unique, full of flavour and absolutely delicious. Dishes like kerabu, ulam, rendang tok, sambal and tempoyak are the well known…

Magnificent limestone caves, unknown forests, glassy lakes, picturesque valleys- Perak is somehow still under the international tourists radar. To the locals however, it is a great motley of coffee shops, beautiful architecture and history. Located on the North Westerly part…

The first thing you ought to know about Malaysians is that we love food! Rain or shine, Malaysians would queue for hours and travel across the country (and the world) for food!  Like everything else in Malaysia, the food is…

I find it interesting after over 3 decades of travelling the world, my travels now branch out towards some really interesting perspectives. Travelling to me isn’t just about seeing beautiful places. As a matter of fact, learning new things, meeting…

Here’s an interesting fact: Do you know that in the Minangkabau tradition, women have the upper hand and have ownership in ancestral properties and rice fields? The ownership of houses and other properties are traditionally passed from mother to daughter….