Tired from a long day on the road, we pulled into the KOA in Kerrville, Texas—just looking for a place to crash. What we found was bone-dry ground that laughed in the face of tent pegs and had us wondering how we'd ever sleep. But laughter led to luck, and a kind-hearted upgrade to a simple wooden cabin turned our dusty misadventure into one of the most memorable overnights of our journey. That evening, we dined high above the Guadalupe River, watching the sun dip low over the cliffs—blissfully unaware that the same river would be making headlines for very different reasons 13 years later.

Wandering Georgetown, Penang is like flipping through the pages of a living storybook—where every street corner holds a mural, a memory, or a memory worth savouring. In January, as the city gears up for Chinese New Year, its colonial streets come alive with colour, culture, and creativity. From iconic artworks to hidden alleyway surprises, and from red lanterns strung across ancient temples to the quiet discovery of a fading Batik tradition, this is a place made for slow, soulful exploration. Whether you’re travelling solo or with a few like-minded wanderers, Georgetown invites you to get a little lost—and fall a little in love along the way.