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LATEST ARTICLES ( 28 )

• Kuala Lumpur Skyline

  

  Kuala Lumpur has a number of rooftop bars which boast impressive views of the city, but there’s nothing like gawking at the downtown skyline from the comfort... Read more

  Posted on 01 December 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Have Less, Travel More

  

  I’ve always been a fan of minimalism and believed in the less is more approach. Although I haven’t achieved my dream of being able to fit all my worldly... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Melaka, Malaysia

  

  Melaka (or Malacca), located in the southwestern part of peninsular Malaysia, is one of the country’s historic cities that attract visitors with its... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

  

  Colonial charm Nuwara Eliya, located in Sri Lanka’s Hill Country, is a town with a distinct colonial vibe. Characterised by a cool climate, English country-styl... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Ancient Ruins of Polonnaruwa

  

  In Kandy I hopped on a bus to Polonnaruwa, a city in the north central province of Sri Lanka. Currently a UNESCO World Heritage site, it was the country’s secon... Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Kandy, Sri Lanka

  

  Kandy, located in Sri Lanka’s Hill Country, was the last capital of the Sinhalese kingdom before it was conquered by the British around 1815. Are the views to... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Malaysian Curiosities (from a Western Expat’s Perspective)

  

  Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Anyone who knows me will have probably heard me talk about how I love Malaysia, but each time you tell a Malaysian that you love their... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Ella, Sri Lanka: Why I’m No Longer a Mountain Hater

  

  Ella, oh, Ella Ella, located in Sri Lanka’s Hill Country, was probably my favourite destination among all the places I saw on my January’14 route. Why, you migh... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Beaches of Sri Lanka: Negombo, Unawatuna, Weligama, Mirissa, Passekudah and...

  

  West coast Negombo is a beach town popular mainly due to its proximity to the Bandaranaike International Airport (it’s actually closer and easier to get to... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Sri Lanka Curiosities

  

  Monkeys are as common in Sri Lanka as mosquitoes (and geckos). You’ll see them in trees, on roof tops, electricity lines, and anywhere you can imagine. Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• West Sumatra: Bukittinggi and Lake Maninjau

  

  Bukittinggi Bukittinggi Bukittinggi is a 2-hour car ride away from the Padang airport. There are no public buses going there, so you’ll need to take a taxi or... Read more

  Posted on 03 January 2014 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Raw Beauty of Weh Island (Sumatra, Indonesia)

  

  Pulau Weh is a small island off the northern tip of Sumatra, Indonesia. It is known for excellent diving and snorkelling, but I cannot attest to that. Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Turquoise Appeal of Kuang Si Falls

  

  Kuang Si Falls are the biggest waterfall around Luang Prabang. Located around 30 km away from the town, the falls are one of the main attractions in the area du... Read more

  Posted on 21 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• The Alternative Reality of Luang Prabang

  

  What, where, how? Luang Prabang is located in north central Laos, at the confluence of two rivers: the Khan and the Mekong. The city used to be the capital of... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• White Temple (Chiang Rai, Thailand)

  

  Unlike any other The White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) was the only reason I went to Chiang Rai for, making it a day trip from Chiang Mai. Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Kuala Lumpur, the Friendly Metropolis

  

  The funny thing about Kuala Lumpur is that I felt I would like it before I even learned much about it. It had already happened to me with a few other cities,... Read more

  Posted on 11 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Thinking Ultimate Relaxation? Think Pulau Kapas, Malaysia.

  

  Technicalities Pulau Kapas (which translates as Cotton Island, the name being a reference to its immaculately white beaches) is a small and relatively unknown... Read more

  Posted on 07 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Perhentian Kecil, Malaysia

  

  Small Perhentian Pulau Perhentian Kecil, the smaller of the Perhentian Islands (its bigger sister is called Pulau Perhentian Besar), is one of my favourite... Read more

  Posted on 06 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Tanjung Datu, Sarawak (Malaysian Borneo)

  

  Tanjung Datu National Park Staying at the Tanjung Datu National Park was the best part of my Borneo experience. It is one of the smallest (14sq km) and most... Read more

  Posted on 03 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL

• Kuching, Sarawak (Malaysian Borneo)

  

  What’s the deal, Kuching? Kuching is the capital of Sarawak, one of the two Malaysian states on Borneo island.  After reading about the charm of Kuching I got... Read more

  Posted on 02 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, TRAVEL