Stories

    • Sex & The Kuala Lumpur City

      Sex & The Kuala Lumpur City

      , January 5, 2015
      Love and sex are the two most desirable wants of human beings, and it can be either easy or complicated in any jungle or city in the world. KL is no exception.
    • 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
    • How To Travel Like A Pro

      How To Travel Like A Pro

      , December 3, 2014
      That may sound like an unfortunate title since professional escorts at the top of their game are known to jet round the world to service their clients.
    • 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: Brickfields Is More Than ‘Little India’

      My City, My Home: Brickfields Is More Than ‘Little India’

      , November 14, 2014
      Please don't refer to Brickfields as “Little India” as we who were born and raised in Brickfields find this touristy description simplistic and garish. True, when you enter Brickfields there is an overwhelming presence of shops selling all things Indian. Yes, you can get a good bargain if you are shopping for sarees, Punjabi suits…
    • Touching Down At KLIA2: All You Need To Know

      Touching Down At KLIA2: All You Need To Know

      , November 10, 2014
      Landing in KLIA2, I’m greeted by the welcome sight of the lavatories with payphones next to them. Cleanliness of the toilets was average and the cubicles were spacious enough to accommodate someone with larger hand carry luggage.
    • 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.
    • My City, My Home: Watching Bangsar Grow

      My City, My Home: Watching Bangsar Grow

      , October 29, 2014
      I came to live in Bangsar by chance. While looking for a house to buy, and doggedly insisting on other areas of KL, the real estate agent persuaded me to look at a house that she said I could move in ‘right away’.
    • Marina Mahathir: Women & Travel in Asia – Zafigo & How It All Came About

      Marina Mahathir: Women & Travel in Asia – Zafigo & How It All Came About

      , October 13, 2014
      When I was packing for a meeting in Islamabad, Pakistan some years ago, I faced a dilemma. What on earth is appropriate to wear in that country? From what I’ve heard it’s a conservative country, so what should I wear for this meeting?