A day out in Bali
Bali is a heavenly place. Each time I visit, I feel so relaxed and all I want to do is lounge at the pool,…
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Plane views: Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Kota Kinabalu is the capital of the Malaysian state of Sabah (map) which occupies the northern corner of the island of Borneo. ‘KK’, as…
Shop till you drop in Kuala Lumpur
Malaysians love to shop. I believe the favourite national pastime in the weekends is strolling through one of the many shopping malls. For the…
Plane views: Putrajaya, Malaysia
All flights that approach the Kuala Lumpur International Airport from the north fly over Malaysia’s new administrative capital, Putrajaya. To have the best views,…
Twelve things to do in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, the vibrant capital of Malaysia, is a must-visit city for anyone exploring Southeast Asia. From its humble beginnings to its rapid growth,…
A tropical paradise, five wishes and a setback
“A tropical paradise, five wishes and a setback” (A page from my Travel Journal) I’m sitting here on Ao Nang beach in Krabi province (southern…
velvet escape’s Culinary Journey: Air Asia
What: Nasi lemak Where: On board most Air Asia flights Note: Nasi lemak is a traditional Malaysian dish (some call it the national dish)….
The pearl of Java
Jogjakarta (Jogja), also often spelled as Yogyakarta (map), is a city in Central Java, Indonesia, and has for centuries been the cultural capital of…
A world of inspiration: Amazing Thailand, Amazing People
This week’s edition of ‘A world of inspiration‘ was written by Honor Dargan, who is a British expat in Japan. Honor was in Phuket,…
