Where to eat in Alor Setar
Zakaria Laksa. I’ve tasted laksa in Sentosa (Singapore) and really, the creaminess and spiciness is something that can be memorable. But that heavily curried dish… Read More »Where to eat in Alor Setar
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Kuala Kedah Fort
The ride from the capital city, Alor Setar was long, 10 kilometers to the mouth of the Kedah River in Kuala Kedah, but the scenic… Read More »Kuala Kedah Fort
Beautiful architecture of Balai Besar
The more I see of Alor Setar, the more I think that it is an architecture enthusiast’s city. There are just many notable Asian and… Read More »Beautiful architecture of Balai Besar
Scenic Tanjung Chali across the river
One of the places that I really like in Alor Setar is the scenic natural park along the Sungai Kedah (Kedah River). There are lots… Read More »Scenic Tanjung Chali across the river
Where to buy cheap goods in Alor Setar
What’s great with travel is that you get to explore different cultures and heritage. In Alor Setar, after going the rounds of the temples both… Read More »Where to buy cheap goods in Alor Setar
Impressive architecture of Masjid Al Bukhary
It was already noon when, together with my guide, a taxi driver, arrived at the mosque grounds. It was just hot and humid and the… Read More »Impressive architecture of Masjid Al Bukhary
Masjid Zahir, architecturally beautiful mosque
The first time I saw the Masjid Zahir (Zahir Mosque) in a photo, I was in awe of its beautiful architecture. But seeing the mosque… Read More »Masjid Zahir, architecturally beautiful mosque