Allstars sent quizzical looks at the group of 30 school kids in their track uniform sporting excited faces, as they walked into RedQ on a Tuesday afternoon. Apparently, we all found out later, that these students were actually digital ambassadors (duta penggerak digital) from SMK Bentong. SMK Bentong…

Thinking of heading up to Genting for Halloween? Why, we think that is an absolutely fantastic idea! It’s pretty much got the perfect setting: you’ve got the hilly area far away from the city, the mist, the drop in temperature and a bar with a special drinks menu…

It’s less than a week until Halloween, and dressing up in costume isn’t the only thing we’re excited about…because as expected of Resorts World Genting (in collaboration with AirAsia), they’ve come up with something new and thrilling: a real-life experience of Korea’s famous horror/zombie movie, Train to Busan.…

Music is undeniably one of the most powerful, connecting parts of any culture, and you’d best believe that Asia has some of the very best aural offerings in the world. If you’ve lived and travelled around Asia a lot, some of these songs might have left a mark…

Nine out of 10 Sabahans could regale people with funny stories about how so many people (including West Malaysians) think that Sabah is still underdeveloped, with a specific stereotype being thrown around: “Are there even roads in Sabah?!” or worse, “How do you get around since you all…

The first thing that comes to mind when you think of Sandakan is ‘Sepilok’, or ‘orangutan’. Let’s face it; the city is teeming with life, especially where flora and fauna are concerned. Considered one of the best spots for wildlife viewing, the city presents so many opportunities to…

The small city of Sandakan, located in the eastern state of Sabah, has always been synonymous with its lush greenery and biodiversity (orangutans, Bornean sun bear, Proboscis monkey, pygmy elephants and more) — hence the title ‘Nature City’. SEE ALSO: Escape into Nature: 4D3N in Sandakan But, did…

More than half of the time, shopping is decidedly part of every traveller’s itinerary no matter the destination — especially in Southeast Asia. Take Kota Kinabalu for example; with its beautiful diving spots, incredible beaches and biodiversity, both locals and tourists would still make some time to venture…

As a parent, thinking of a holiday in Singapore with your children will be equal parts fun and stressful. It’ll be fun because you get to project your own childhood dreams of visiting or experiencing a certain activity (wink wink) and also get to spend time with your…

Avid traveller and frequent flyer Charles David shares his memorable highlights from all his trips around ASEAN, and what every traveller-to-be should know — from a backpacker’s point of view. 1. Vietnam Highlight: The most memorable event was the Cu Ci Tunnel exploration for me. It awed me…