Kuala Lumpur

    • For The Travelling Runners: Malaysia Women Marathon

      For The Travelling Runners: Malaysia Women Marathon

      , January 29, 2015
      The running bug first bit me back in 2010, having run my first 5km in “The Bridge to Brisbane”. Returning to KL in 2011, I set my sights on 10km runs, then half-marathons and finally found the courage to run a full marathon in the Penang Bridge International Marathon (PBIM). While there are many races…
    • KL To Singapore: An Overnight Train Adventure

      KL To Singapore: An Overnight Train Adventure

      , January 13, 2015
      Take the sleeper train to Singapore and save yourself enough money to buy more chicken rice.
    • Grabbing A Bite Without Grabbing Attention In Kuala Lumpur

      Grabbing A Bite Without Grabbing Attention In Kuala Lumpur

      , December 10, 2014
      There are a few places in the Klang Valley where you’ll generally get to eat, rehydrate and relax without the staring and sometimes, pointing. When in doubt
    • My City, My Home: Ampang, Kuala Lumpur

      My City, My Home: Ampang, Kuala Lumpur

      , November 26, 2014
      Each time I held a conversation with friends who lived in either bustling Bangsar or distinguished Damansara, one sentence dripping with jokey sarcasm (if there is such a thing) would inevitably emerge: “But you live in Ulu Tembeling!” After a few such episodes, I took it onto myself to research this exotic- sounding location.
    • Travelling With A Child In Kuala Lumpur? Fret No More!

      Travelling With A Child In Kuala Lumpur? Fret No More!

      , November 20, 2014
      Traveling with a child is often a daunting task. It’s more than just looking for the right activities that your kids can partake in, or whether the restaurants serve up nutritious yet delicious – meals made specifically with mini-you in mind.
    • What You Should Really Know About Kuala Lumpur

      What You Should Really Know About Kuala Lumpur

      , November 19, 2014
      Depending on where you’re coming from, Kuala Lumpur (always called KL by the locals) is either orderly or chaotic. Those coming from neighbouring countries marvel at our ‘orderliness’; the fact that we actually stop at traffic lights, don’t normally run down pedestrians on zebra crossings and do not have hawkers clogging our pavements.
    • My City, My Home: Of Buses, Trains & Roads Taken In Kuala Lumpur

      My City, My Home: Of Buses, Trains & Roads Taken In Kuala Lumpur

      , November 6, 2014
      Having grown up as a Penang-lang, I have always thought of Kuala Lumpur, or more affectionately known as KL among us Malaysians, as the big city. I can still remember my first memory of having set foot in the city, way back when I was a little girl of 10 years old
    • Couchsurfing: 5 Essential Tips

      Couchsurfing: 5 Essential Tips

      , October 30, 2014
      At first, I was skeptical about Couchsurfing. That was until I needed to plan my trip to Brazil as a FIFA World Cup volunteer. I had to plan my trip wisely as FIFA provided neither accommodation nor flight tickets.