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“All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” – Martin Buber

D.I.Y. Malaysia: Itinerary and Expenses (Penang, Melaka and KL)

My trip to Malaysia might have been short, but it was sweet. I was able to explore the heritage cities of Penang and Melaka, and to have a short visit … Continue reading

May 1, 2016 · 4 Comments

Best of KL: Merdeka Square and Petronas Twin Towers

Our trip to KL was pretty uneventful. The ride was smooth; that Delima bus was awesome. But by the time we pulled into the city’s tollgate, raindrops appeared on my … Continue reading

April 17, 2016 · Leave a comment

A Morning in Melaka: The Perfect Time to Explore

I was feeling let down by Melaka on my first day – the tourist crowd and the raging car traffic was too much too bear. I felt as though I … Continue reading

April 10, 2016 · Leave a comment

Melaka Heritage: Shophouses and Red Buildings

In an ideal scenario, Melaka and Penang should be done in separate trips, knowing how geographically opposite they are. But, we were greedy; we wanted both in one so we … Continue reading

April 3, 2016 · 1 Comment

Eat Street: Penang Indulgence

But really, what is Penang without the food? You can’t go to Penang and not sample their street food. Yes, it has become a little touristy, but it’s still a … Continue reading

March 27, 2016 · 1 Comment

Penang Heritage: Temples, Mosques and Clan Houses

Following our morning trip to Bukit Bendera, we headed back to Georgetown to see more of the city. It was darn too hot to walk, unfortunately, so we opted to … Continue reading

March 9, 2016 · Leave a comment

Half-day at Penang’s Kek Lok Si Temple

Our hotel, though a bit away from Georgetown’s Armenian Street (two kilometers in Penang’s heat was too much to bear), was a short hop from the Komtar Bus Station. The … Continue reading

March 6, 2016 · 1 Comment

Georgetown, Penang: Art around Armenian Street

The sun was blazing hot when we were finally ready to explore the heart of historical Georgetown, the capital of Penang. Rows of centuries-old shophouses filled the streets, while a … Continue reading

March 3, 2016 · 1 Comment

Wishing for the Best in 2016

Admittedly, 2015 was so kind to me. I was able to travel to a dream destination, Japan, took advantage of the great stopover program in Seoul, and traveled from coast to … Continue reading

January 21, 2016 · 2 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: DREAMING

A short boat ride away from Kota Kinabalu, Manukan Island serves as a perfect place to unwind. At the back of the touristy area of the island, the beach is … Continue reading

July 14, 2012 · 6 Comments

I love KL!

It’s been exactly four years ago since the first time I went out of the country. The destination? Kuala Lumpur. Even though it has been three years since I last … Continue reading

April 30, 2012 · 4 Comments