The beef satay at Senja Bay Resort was absolutely delicious, and at 10RM (about $2.95) for 10 sticks, it was a great deal. But there was one big problem: it was hairy.

Last week’s Sunsets and Storms post demonstrated just how moving it was to be on Perhentian Kecil at dusk. The storms swept in nightly and as the video shows, the thick clouds were surreal in their density. However, my days on the islands warranted no complaints either, thanks to a great sea-facing bungalow, newfound friends and fantastic snorkeling.

I have seen a slew of stunning sunsets during my trip, but none as achingly beautiful and consistently colourful as those from my 2.5 weeks on the Perhentian Islands in Malaysia.

My friends and I quickly learnt how NOT to kill a poisonous spider on the Perhentian Islands.

My friends and I learn how NOT to kill a poisonous spider on the Perhentian Islands. A lesson in 3 parts.

Three important lessons I learnt in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, all related to the fact that I became far too complacent in a city I thought I knew well.

A quick run through of my time in Kuala Lumpur, Melaka and Singapore with my old friend Jared.