Travel

In my previous posts, I have mentioned Hampi several times and every time, I wonder how I would be able to do justice to this huge treasure trove of heritage. There are just so many places to see in Hampi that one post is not going to do…
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Foods Apps 1. Foody  Source: Foody Foody is the most popular food app in Vietnam. Although it’s home to a hundred thousand eating locations, the search engine works very fast. Search through the system with keywords, street names, food…
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I vaguely remember how much fun I had when I went on a cruise during my childhood. I recall running around the ship with my newly made friends, joining in the games on board, playing at the arcade, and eating as much as I possibly could.…
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Before I visit a new place, I usually go to the app, type the keyword search for information about food to try, hotel reviews, and places to visit. I also love taking clothing inspiration from the fashionable girls around the world so I…
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Padayani is a Devi temple ritual from Kerala. The word Padayani comes from the word Pedani which means military formation. So, is it a celebration of war heroes? Well, yes and no. No, because it does not celebrate any human war. Yes,…
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First published September 2018 | Words and photos by Vietnam Coracle The Vietnam Coracle Map is an interactive map of Vietnam with all my guides, posts, articles, reviews, and videos marked on it, including direct links from the map to all…
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AsiaThe beautiful Redang Island is located on the East Coast of peninsula Malaysia. It’s hard not to be mesmerized by this island, as it is blessed with the white sand, crystal clear waters and lush rainforests. In the last few years, I…
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It was just like any other day in Kuala Lumpur : hot, humid and busy. I wanted to explore Kuala Lumpur as a tourist (I like doing this occasionally) and thought of using the newly introduced KL Travel Pass by KLIAEkspres and MyRapid. My…
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Klook.comThe city of Nha Trang is located on the south central coast of Vietnam. This lovely seaside town is famous for its 6 kilometers stretch of gorgeous coastline, its beautiful sunrise, the array of delicious Vietnamese cuisine and…
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I’ve never thought of diving in Vietnam. When conversations on beautiful dive sites (that’s near to Malaysia) come about, it’s hardly ever mentioned. However, on my recent trip to the seaside town of Nha Trang (and I later discovered, is…
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Melaka has always been one of my top 3 most visited state in Malaysia. Part of the reason is also that Melaka is very nearby Selangor; only about 2 hours drive. When I was invited for a romantic staycation with my husband at Melaka’s The…
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I’ve always loved staying in a place with a story. I feel like the staycation is more authentic, in some way. And more often than not, I love sharing that priceless story and experience with other travellers. Last month, my husband and I…
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The weather is hot and humid here in Malaysia; sometimes, a wee bit too warm. Tropical climate, lush green rainforests, sunny coastlines. So when I first saw pictures of a place in Malaysia where the Friesian cows roam in the meadows…
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Despite being Malaysian and living in the country all my life, I have never crossed the South China Sea from the Malaysian Peninsula to visit the Borneon state of Sabah. This was my first visit to the state’s capital of Kota Kinabalu — and…
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I love Chinese watertowns. Having been to Xitang on my last visit to Shanghai (You can read about it here:- The Ancient Xitang Watertown), I was pretty excited to visit Zhou Zhuang… again. I visited Zhou Zhuang almost 18 years ago when I…
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