Note: This guide to Philippines durian varieties was originally posted in 2012. It’s one of the most popular posts on this site, and you can now see it reposted all over the interwebs both with and without my permission. This post was updated in August 2016 and again in September 2022. So, if you decide […]
Archives for October 2016
Organic Melaka Durian Farm and Buddhist Retreat Center
As I contemplated the end of the 2016 durian season, I felt the itch to scratch this Melaka durian farm off my list. It’s been on my radar for years because it’s one of the farms closest to a major tourist destination, the city of Melaka. I love leaving on high notes, finishing all the goals, […]
Johor Bahru Durian Street, Uncle Song’s Durian Cart
It was a hit and run on durian street in Johor Bahru. To be more precise, there wasn’t a lot of time, or a lot of durian, but we needed just one more to complete our Johor Bahru durian day. “Just a taste of Tekka, that’s all,” Glen promised, stopping the car at a small […]
Best Johor Durian (D17) at D’Unforgettable Fruit Stall in Pontian
I always hesitate to use absolutes like “best,” but some durians just deserve it. D17 is one classy cat, and may be the best Johor durian I’ve ever had. Note the “ever” in that sentence. I’m leaving room for more discoveries. Glen is also a classy cat. Some people just have impeccable tastes, and I would file Glen […]
Kuala Lumpur Durian Guide
Guide Contents About This Guide Arriving and Leaving Kuala Lumpur Where to Stay in Kuala Lumpur My Travel Gear Common Durians Varieties in Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur durian Stalls Other Things To Do How To Get Around Malaysia Durian Map About this Kuala Lumpur Durian Guide I admit it; Malaysia stole my heart five years […]
DIY Durian Hat at Soon Huat, Another Kuala Lumpur Durian Stall
Another Kuala Lumpur durian stall? Of course! Durian is to K.L. what hot dogs are to New York, especially when it’s durian season. As even hot dog connoisseurs know, the most famous places to get your D aren’t in the downtown. They’re in the suburbs. As I’m getting more comfortable in Malaysia, I’m also getting […]
