Typically, travellers visiting Malaysia stop by Kuala Lumpur first before moving on to other states. Also known as the ‘Garden City of Lights’, Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia’s capital city – and is also home to the country’s iconic building, the Petronas Twin Towers. Suppose it’s your first time in Kuala Lumpur. Then keep reading as …
One of the hotels I stayed in Jakarta for a work trip was Pop! Hotel Kemang Jakarta. I could’ve stayed in a more expensive and comfortable hotel, but I chose to stay at Pop! Hotel Kemang Jakarta. The photos of the hotel caught my attention when I saw them online. Upon arriving there, I noticed …
I used to take public buses to work as it was cheap and easy. It only took me 5 minutes to walk to the bus stop just outside my apartment. Although travelling by bus was much cheaper than by car, it was quite time-consuming, and getting stuck in traffic was inevitable. Since I didn’t always …
What does food mean to you? For many, food is more than just what we eat. Apart from giving the body the nutrition it needs, food can also be a representation of one’s cultural identity. In many parts of the world, food is also used for celebrating success, societal gatherings and new beginnings. Indeed, food …
Like many other digital nomads, I, too, had a full-time office job. It wasn’t long until I realised it wasn’t really for me. I started working from home after quitting my job in 2014. In 2016, I returned to being a full-time writer at a travel booking company based in Malaysia. But I left my …
When I went hitchhiking for the first time, I packed a backpack with me that contained the things I thought I needed. I even brought a little drum, thinking I might play it on the road. But I barely used it. Eventually, I let it go to make more space in my backpack. Since hitchhiking …
I remember vividly what my first visit to Vietnam in 2013 was like. Ho Chi Minh was the first Vietnamese city I visited. What a chaotic city! I had never seen so many motorbikes in my life nor felt so afraid to cross the road until I visited Vietnam. I returned to Vietnam for the …
Many people often find packing challenging, regardless of how short or long the trip is, locally or overseas. Minimalists usually don’t worry much about this – since they don’t have much stuff – but that doesn’t mean they always find packing easy. While I’m generally a minimalist, I always strive to get better at staying …
When my friends found out that I hitchhiked from Malaysia to Thailand – and while I was in Laos – they thought I was very adventurous. Some said I was out of my mind. But I assured them that I hadn’t lost my mind. I tried hitchhiking for the first time in 2015 when my …
If you’re looking for a nice, cosy boutique hotel in Jakarta, check out Bold Hotel Jakarta. It’s a unique hotel with quality service. No wonder it receives good ratings on hotel booking sites. Many guests enjoyed their stay at the hotel. You might enjoy yours, too. Read on for more details. About Bold Hotel Jakarta …