The final activity for Media Challenge 2.0 is a media visit to the Orchard Wellness & Health Resort Melaka. The existence of the resort was unknown to me until the trip. As our bus passed through the outskirt of Melaka and made its way to the Orchard Wellness & Health Resort, the village life of […]

Fresh from our night at the exclusive Treasures Hotel and Suites and a nyonya breakfast served, we made our way back to the Memorial Pengisytiharan Kemerdekaan for our visit to Muzium Istana Kesultanan Melaka. Melaka is one of the states in Malaysia that is without any royal house even though once upon a time, the […]

When the invitation was extended to me, little did I know that I would be joining a five-day VIP tour for the ASEAN Ladies’ Circle, a highly privileged club consisting of the wives of ASEAN ambassadors, foreign affairs ministers and attaches, to explore Krabi, Suratthani, Nakhon Sri Thammarat and Songkhla. The ASEAN Ladies’ Circle entourage […]

Located towards the end of the Third Concubine Lane, Han Chin Pet Soo used to be the Hakka Gentlemen’s Club in its tin mining glorious days. The elaborated white building was where the Hakka elite miners came to entertain themselves in various ways possible. I learned of Han Chin Pet Soo from the local guide […]

Hiking Gunung Murud. Why not? Truth be told, I have become less confident in engaging hiking activities on my own resulting rejection of some opportunities that came my way last year. Also, my health issue requires active outdoor participation. When I signed up for the hiking trip, it was merely to boost my confidence level […]

The road trip to Kampar, Perak was unintentional. Since most of the proper hotels were sold out over the Christmas holidays, I ended up booking for a boutique hotel in Kampar. When I saw M Boutique Hotel Kampar, I didn’t think twice for I love the concept of M Boutique Hotel Ipoh (Read: M Boutique […]

On Day 3 of the Kansai Food trip, we visited 3 prefectures, Kyoto, Hyogo and Osaka.  Yoshihiro’s Kyoto Style Confectionery Class 10 minutes away from JR Nijo Station, we attended During the 1-hour class, we tried our hands making our own wagashi, traditional Japanese confections that are often served with tea, with the guidance of […]

During the maiko show at Hirashin Ryokan, I noticed the maiko’s exquisite kimono and hair ornaments. It was like a dream came true when we were later brought to Kyokomachi Kimono Rental to dress-up in kimono for the women and yukata for the men. Imagine strolling down the streets of Kyoto especially around Higashiyama and […]

Nestled in the premium Kuala Lumpur city area, Impiana KLCC Hotel is an exclusive and quiet hotel amidst the busy city life. Just three days ago, I was invited to a Chinese New Year Dinner at Impiana Hotel KLCC. To be honest, it was my first time to step foot in Impiana Hotel KLCC, which is only less than 10 minutes from the working place. Malaysians love festivities! It’s the time […]

Due to its glorious history during the Sriwijaya kingdom of Palembang, the city is a melting pot of different cultures. In our last day in Palembang, we visited 3 different areas which relate to the cultures and religions of the people of Palembang. Known as the centre of Islam many years ago, Palembang attracts thousands […]