Epic Adventuress

WHITEWATER RAFTING KUALA KUBU BHARU I’m all for adventure, you know the heart-racing, adrenaline pumping kind of activities. This time, I’ve gone wet and wild whitewater rafting at Selangor River in Kuala Kubu Bharu, located about one hour from the city of Kuala Lumpur.  Selangor River with rapids classed  between level 1 to 4 is claimed to be one of…

Malaysia is full of wonderful surprises. Its beauty has never ceased to leave me in awe. It is a place of amazingly beautiful contrast. You could be exploring its bustling city one morning and trek some pristine jungles on the same day. This time I’m going to take you exploring some places beyond the city of Kuala Lumpur that are…

Magnificent limestone caves, unknown forests, glassy lakes, picturesque valleys- Perak is somehow still under the international tourists radar. To the locals however, it is a great motley of coffee shops, beautiful architecture and history. Located on the North Westerly part of Peninsular Malaysia, Perak once-upon-a-time was world famous for its tin-mining. Tin mining however ceased operations in the 1980s due…

On my recent road trip through Perak, I’ve experienced accommodations that were unique and some that left footprints my heart. These aren’t just room for the night, some felt like home… Others provided a very warm welcome by their friendly hosts. As I mentioned in my earlier post, Perak is definitely filled with great people! It is its people that…

Perak has a series of traditional food that unfortunately aren’t in the gastronomic map of Malaysia. Traditional Perak food is unique, full of flavour and absolutely delicious. Dishes like kerabu, ulam, rendang tok, sambal and tempoyak are the well known ones among the locals. This time I had the opportunity to sample some of Perak’s greatest traditional food.  I’ve listed…

Magnificent limestone caves, unknown forests, glassy lakes, picturesque valleys- Perak is somehow still under the international tourists radar. To the locals however, it is a great motley of coffee shops, beautiful architecture and history. Located on the North Westerly part of Peninsular Malaysia, Perak once-upon-a-time was world famous for its tin-mining. Tin mining however ceased operations in the 1980s due…

The first thing you ought to know about Malaysians is that we love food! Rain or shine, Malaysians would queue for hours and travel across the country (and the world) for food!  Like everything else in Malaysia, the food is a flamboyant mixture of its nations that make up the country.  Malaysian cuisine is infused with aroma and a unique…

I find it interesting after over 3 decades of travelling the world, my travels now branch out towards some really interesting perspectives. Travelling to me isn’t just about seeing beautiful places. As a matter of fact, learning new things, meeting new people, exploring new realities and letting them inspire me meant a lot more to me. FACT  Do you know…

Here’s an interesting fact: Do you know that in the Minangkabau tradition, women have the upper hand and have ownership in ancestral properties and rice fields? The ownership of houses and other properties are traditionally passed from mother to daughter. This has been the practice for centuries and is purely because of the matrilineal society of the Minangkabau. The Minangkabau…

Lush tropical forests, golden sands and the dramatic South China Sea made Cherating an idyllic escapade for a weekend away or even a lengthy holiday. Merely 3 hours drive away from Kuala Lumpur, Cherating is the perfect destination to experience the true spirits of Malaysia. It is a lovely place filled with friendly people. Great vibes and ramshackle huts, a…