Northern Morocco Travel Adventures (Fez and Meknes)
During the three months I spent traveling in Morocco, I stayed for 30 days near a beach town called Mehdia. The focal point of Mehdia is Plage Mehdia – an Continue Reading →
Edwin Morgan
Travel Guide to Penang, Malaysia
The Penang travel guide begins with a brief introduction to the local Malay language. First of all, “Penang” is the non-Malay version of the island’s name. Indeed, the correct name Continue Reading →
Visit the Colonial Penang Museum – Pulau Tikus
The Colonial Penang Museum is discreetly hidden away in the shady George Town suburb of Pulau Tikas. It is located inside of a colonial mansion which has been maintained in Continue Reading →
Visit Gaharu Tea Valley Gopeng, Perak
In the Gaharu Tea Valley visitors will discover a 300 acre plantation featuring the critically endangered gaharu tree. Additionally, all of the trees located here were cultivated using 100% organic Continue Reading →
Wesak Day Procession In Penang, Malaysia
Gautama Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death all occurred on Wesak Day. As a result, Buddhists worldwide celebrate these three events on the same day in his honor. Although this day Continue Reading →
New Golden Chariot for Penang Thaipusam Festival
The annual Penang Thaipusam festival is always a huge event that attracts huge crowds. However, the huge numbers of Hindu devotees attending the 2017 Penang Thaipusam festival increased dramatically over Continue Reading →
Penang Thaipusam Kavadi Attam Procession
Penang, Malaysia boasts a multicultural heritage. Additionally, a cornerstone of Penang’s multiculturalism is the large population of Tamil Indians. As a result, annual Hindu festivals such as Thaipusam are important Continue Reading →
Roman Forum and the Remnants of Empire
The location of the Roman Forum is in a small valley between Capitoline Hill and Velian Hill. This inconspicuous location became the heart of Rome beginning in the 7th century Continue Reading →
Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2018 Highlights
Since it’s beginning in 2015 the Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta has displayed a beautiful assortment of giant hot air balloons. However, it gets better every year! In 2018, the Continue Reading →
Roman Colosseum and the Glory of Rome
During the heights of empire, the Roman Colosseum was known as the “Flavian Amphitheater“. Construction was initiated in 72 A.C.E. by the Emperor Vespasian. Vespasian died in 79 A.C.E. and Continue Reading →