Tourists visiting Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, also known as Jalan TAR would see it as just another tourist spot. But for those of us who are born and bred in Kuala Lumpur, the place does have lots of significance. Decades ago, there was not many shopping complexes and places for people to hang out. So [...]
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Down memory lane in Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman
Alongside Jalan P Ramlee, there are a lot of nightclubs like Beachclub located there. The place comes alive on Friday, weekends and public holidays. You can easily reach Jalan R Ramlee via the KLCC station using the Putra Kelana LRT Line. On one end of the road, Petronas Twin Towers KLCC is within sight and walking [...]
Trishaws or becas can still be seen in Malacca town, but the trishaws now are tourist driven and beautifully decorated: The cost of the ride is RM40 per hour- each trishaw can sit by 2 average weight adult with probably a child. And there is a clear signboard located near Jonkers street entrance and the [...]
Melaka River Cruise will cover surrounding areas of Jeti Taman Rempah, Kg Morten, Pirate Park, Kampung Jawa, Jonker Walk, Padang Nyiru, Jeti Muara. Price of ticket: Adult RM10, children 2 years and above RM5. Children 2 yars and below are free. If you opt for the VIP boat, it is a little more expensive (RM20 [...]
Malacca (also known as Melaka) is a historical state in Malaysia. During weekends and public holidays, you can find many outstation visitors- from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Johor driving to Malacca on a day trip for food, shopping and appreciate its historical uniqueness. How to get to Malacca: from North South highway and you exit via the [...]
Graffiti in Kuala Lumpur near Central Market
If you get down at the Pasar Seni LRT train station located near Central Market, you would be able to witness the wall graffiti located at the wall next to the river: I admire the resillience of these talented artists- no matter how many times the government repaint to cover the graffiti, they will repaint [...]
Food and drinks to bring when travelling
When travelling, some things comes in quite handy. If you do not bring along, you would need to pay much more when you are in transit: A water tight water bottle, premixed packet drinks, small spoon. For example, being a fussy coffee drinker, I always bring my own favourite brand of 3-in-1 with me when [...]
Have you tried hiking from Gurney Drive to Komtar :)
It’s fun! If you are visiting Penang, and not in a hurry- taking time to walk around the island will be insightful- as Penang carries a mixture of the old and new, traditional and modern. You see modern buildings, old mansions, pre war shophouses- and you can stop anytime to get food to eat- food [...]