Tucked away in Chinatown (Kuala Lumpur) and unbeknown to the general passer-by, sits a little retro toy shop…or so it may seem. A small range of what looks like toy action figures line up nicely in a glass cabinet, while a makeshift wooden sign with the letters PS150 hangs aimlessly. Now if you didn’t know […] Read more…
There is a lot to do in Cameron Highlands. From different farms to visit, to a number of tea plantations, to a whole lot of restaurants to eat at. But to be real honest with you…while there is so much to do, not all of it is worthwhile, especially if you are limited in time. […] Read more…
I have to admit…I am not very good at balancing. Riding a skateboard? I’d fall off within the first few seconds of standing. Surfing? Yup, by the time I manage to stand up, I’d fall off. So at first I was feeling a bit nervous about my Segway tour in Kuala Lumpur, because I thought […] Read more…
Set up in the hills, 1,500 meters above sea level, you’ll find the charming Cameron Highlands Resort, a boutique colonial style hotel in the area of Cameron Highlands. Back in the 1930’s, the resort was originally just a cottage. As time went by, the cottage was extended, and expanded some more – from 16 rooms, […] Read more…
Ahhhh Georgetown Penang, one of my favorite cities in Malaysia. When planning what to do in Georgetown Penang, it can get overwhelming. With a city filled with so much cultural heritage, history, art, amazing food and architecture, it is little wonder that Georgetown Penang is a UNESCO World Heritage City. Located on the island of […] Read more…
Kuala Lumpur (KL) is a fun city to roam around and explore, and there are so many things to do in Kuala Lumpur for every budget. It’s already quite a cheap city to discover, but what’s even better is that there are also many things to do in Kuala Lumpur that are free. The city […] Read more…
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again… I love Malaysian food. I have heard that Penang food is famous (amongst other things of course!). So of course when I was planning to head to Penang, my stomach was already grumbling with excitement about all the Penang Street Food that I was going to […] Read more…
Nestled in the heart of Love Lane in Georgetown, Penang (Malaysia) is the beautiful boutique heritage hotel 23 Love Lane. It’s eclectic, it’s full of character and most importantly, it reflects the careful restoration of heritage that is an important part of the UNESCO Heritage Site. 23 Love Lane comprises of several heritage buildings, which […] Read more…
If I had to pick one thing that I love most about Malaysia, it would definitely have to be the food. So of course it was an easy decision to join the LaZat cooking class – a cooking class in KL that offers a daily Malaysian cooking class. The opportunity to learn how to cook Malay […] Read more…
Basira Yeusuff, the head Chef and co-owner of Root Cellar KL is all about the love of food and having fun making it. What I love most about Basira is that she is non-conventional, creative and approachable. She knows how to take classical dishes and turn them on their head. And Basira has such a […] Read more…