:) Yes! That is exactly what I was hoping for! Local food and a tour of the highlights~
No beach is right. I have a nice beach right here. I like durian! I have had it more than a couple of times. It took a little bit of getting used to the aroma, but it kind of reminds me of Limburger cheese. If you can get past the smell, you will be rewarded with the taste. I know a lot of people don't like it, citing the smell. In Singapore, it used to be banned in public places! I know there are more Asian places like that also.
I don't go to the huge tourist spots either. :) Guilty!