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,…
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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…
Enchanting spots: Chichén Itzá
Chichén Itzá , a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and voted as one of the Seven New Wonders of the World, is probably the most…
The splendid Tarangire
Tarangire National Park, about 90 kilometers southwest of Arusha in Tanzania is home to the impressive baobab tree as well as an amazing variety…
The ubiquitous fridge magnet: a reader’s collection
I never thought my first post on the fridge magnet ‘The ubiquitous fridge magnet‘ would attract the type of attention it did. Quite a…
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)….
My velvet escape travel tip: Santa Fe, New Mexico
“My velvet escape travel tip” is a guest series about what the name ‘Velvet Escape’ evokes and what that would be in the hometown…
A world of inspiration: The King of Wanderlust
This is the last edition of the ‘A world of Inspiration‘ series. For twenty straight weeks, this series has featured inspiring stories from some…
