There’s a rainforest in KL city that welcomes both tourists and locals: KL Forest Eco Park. Also known as Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve or Hutan Simpan Bukit Nanas, KL Forest Eco Park is a great place to enjoy nature without even leaving the city. Located at Bukit Nanas, KL Forest Eco Park has been opening …
One of the unique attractions in Chiang Rai is the Baan Dam Museum or ‘Black House’. It’s also known as the ‘Black Temple’. Despite the latter, note that it’s not a temple but a museum. After visiting Chiang Rai’s White Temple, consider dropping by Baan Dam Museum if you like quirky, contemporary art with a …
Kuala Lumpur can get very hot (even as hot as 34°C in the afternoon!) every now and then, so sometimes city dwellers look for recreational places where they can unwind with friends and families. Fortunately, there are many picnic and camping spots around KL, like Hutlista 2. Located in Sungai Tua Recreational Forest (HUTLISTA), this …
Malaysia isn’t only home to stunning world-class architecture like the Petronas Towers but also home to Borneo Cultures Museum. Borneo Cultures Museum is the largest museum in Malaysia. It’s also Southeast Asia’s second-largest museum. The museum opened its doors to the public in 2022 and sits adjacent to the Sarawak Museum (Old Building) in Kuching. …
Kuching introduced its first electric bus in March 2019 as a testing period to determine how the service can benefit both locals and tourists. The bus covered 26 bus stops. In 2021, the Sarawak government officially launched its first electric bus, making it the first electric bus in Malaysia. As of Feb 2023, there are …
Last November, my friends Mai and Igor invited me to their wedding. It surprised me as I didn’t expect to attend a wedding when I planned my trip to Vietnam. Since the wedding took place the weekend before my flight back to Malaysia, I thought, ‘Why not’? Indeed, I was happy to attend their wedding; …
If you’re looking for a nice and affordable hotel in Hoàn Kiếm, you could consider Marigold Hotel Hanoi. It has good ratings on Google, which is not surprising, considering the hotel’s quality service and rooms. I spent a night at the hotel and thought it would be worth mentioning. Marigold Hotel Hanoi is available on …
While many recognise MAEPS (Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang) for its annual MAHA (Malaysian Agriculture, Horticulture and Agro-tourism Exhibition), not many know about Nafas Cube. So what is Nafas Cube? Nafas Cube is a family-friendly accommodation at MAEPS, Serdang, which offers guests camping sites, culverts, and cabins to spend the night. Guests can stay at …
Heading to Hanoi at the end of the year? Then you better pack a winter jacket because it will be winter – yes, there’s winter in Hanoi. The temperatures start to drop by the end of November. I didn’t know this until I experienced it myself in 2016. Had I done my research, I would’ve …
Shah Alam is where you’ll find the family-friendly park National Botanical Gardens, also known as ‘Taman Pertanian Bukit Cahaya’. It’s a popular attraction among the locals, where they can be seen cycling, walking, or jogging, typically during the weekend. It’s also common to see primary and secondary school students at the park for school trips …