Pardon me while I pop my eyes back into my head. During the two week period of Chinese New Year – and sometimes a week or two afterward – the huge Kek Lok Si Temple complex in Air Hitam, Penang glitters with 10,000+ colorful lights and lanterns. It’s simply breathtaking and remarkably peaceful. Chinese New…
Falling on the 8th night of Chinese New Year, the Jade Emperor God’s Birthday Festival is an incredible feast for the senses and everyone is welcome to join the fun. The action centers around Chew Jetty, where people of Hokkien descent take over Weld Quay to throw an enormous birthday bash. Before we continue, I…
“Hey Cimeron, do you know a place where I can buy both an eel and a bra, eat breakfast, make new friends and stock up on durian fruit?” asked no one, ever. My friends, prepare yourself for the magical glory known as The Wet Market, which will become one of your favorite places on earth…
Exploring Koh Lanta, Koh Rok and Krabi “If my phone were waterproof, I’d email my resignation letter right now,” said my friend Patra while floating in the sparkling light blue waters off Koh Rok, Thailand. With its sugary white sand, palm-fringed beach, bright coral and florescent fish swimming in the bathtub-temperature water, being at Koh…
Oh MY Expat Life 