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Hidden Gems | A Shopping Treasure Trove In Petaling Jaya

, November 13, 2015
On a stretch of non-descript shops about three minutes’ walk from Encorp Strand Mall in Petaling Jaya’s Kota Damansara area, one boutique stands...

How You Can Make The Most Out Of Bangkok

, November 10, 2015
I am from London and have been living in Bangkok for two and a half years. I have worked in CSR (corporate social responsibility) and community...

An Essential Beginner’s Guide To Traditional Saree Shopping In Kuala Lumpur

, November 9, 2015
Diwali, or Deepavali as it is also more commonly known in Malaysia, is one of the most significant festivals in Indian culture and for Hindus the world over...

Beating Jet Lag: When Your Mind And Body Can’t Agree On The Time

, November 6, 2015
This year has been extraordinary for me in that I’ve made so many long-distance time-zone crossing trips over very short periods of time, both planned and unplanned. While generally I enjoy long plane flights for their insulation against earth-bound work and irritations, it does mean that I also have to suffer that inevitable side-effect: Jet…

Good Friend Hunting: 3 Apps To Help You Make Friends In A New City

, November 4, 2015
They say that it’s the people that make a place, but making new friends when travelling in a new city or country can often be difficult. The good thing is, in this digital age, there is an app for everything.

How You Can De-stress In Kuala Lumpur Easily

, November 3, 2015
Vivian Chong is curious about many things, which was probably what led her to carve out a career as a writer. A nomad at heart, she began specialising...

Beijing, China: Top Things NOT To Do For First Time Visitors

, October 30, 2015
One of the things I love when I travel in the sense of excitement of experiences undiscovered, and in the earlier days of my travels the wonderful were often accompanied by faux pas and blunders that could have been avoided if I had known better.

6 Business Etiquette Tips For Business Women In Thailand

, October 28, 2015
Fashion norms both inside and outside the office can vary throughout Thailand, with important differences between the smaller towns and the cities.

An Expats’ Advice For Women Going To Bangkok

, October 27, 2015
I love to travel and tour around new cities, but my guiltiest pleasure is that all that I’m ever searching for is a quiet place with a nice view to ignore while I read. For example, when I was in Beirut, Lebanon recently

4 Reasons I Look (And Feel) Better When In Malaysia Than In Berlin

, October 23, 2015
I lay on a semi-hard table covered by a thin sheet of white paper, in a clean, clinical room, so bathed in stark white light I feel I might need my sunglasses. Waist down I am naked, but that doesn’t stop the lady from leaving the tiny room’s door wide open.

4 Resorts In & Near Kuala Lumpur Great For Weekend Getaways

, October 23, 2015
If you're looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily city life for a weekend, you don't have to travel too far away. Kuala Lumpur and a few areas outside of the capital play home to some great places for weekend escapes.

4 Breast Cancer Bloggers Tell All: What It’s Really Like With The Big ‘C’

, October 21, 2015
Walking down lane C is never easy; no matter how much information is available and what doctors can tell you, nothing fully prepares you for the...