Epic Adventuress

Welcome to Kuala Kangsar, the charming royal town of Perak since the 18th century. This town flaunts history on its sleeve.  Nestled along the curves of the Perak River, the second longest river in Peninsula Malaysia, Kuala Kangsar is not just a town. It is a breathing time capsule. The rivers are central to the history and traditions of Perak…

Japanese culture, their hospitality, their efficiency, their obsession for perfection, their mind-blowing courtesy and the way they expressed respect towards others and everything around them totally leave me in awe. Their practice of Omotenashi which is the mindset of politeness and hospitality, maintaining harmony, centering care rather than expectations, is simply their way of life.  Staff in shops greet you…

I would never guessed, an adventure on a yellow jeep named “Itchy Pu**y” in North Bali has made me fall head over heels with this part of the island. I loved it so much that I moved from the lively Seminyak 2 years ago to a beachfront home in a quiet little village here in North Bali. With reference to…

Sarawak, made of a flamboyant mixture of tribes and multi racial groups of Sarawak offers a top-class culinary experience. The traditional food that is unique in taste, full of flavour and no frills in presentation will surely leave you in awe. If you’re a foodie, you shouldn’t miss the incredible gastronomic experience in Sarawak. Even though the Sarawak cuisine slips under…

Borneo has been on my wish list since I was a little girl. Captivating stories of the headhunters, enchanting tribal cultures and rituals, the ancient tattoo, their longhouses, wild river expeditions and treks to dense forests has always been in my mind. I’m proud to say that over the last 3 decades, I have fulfilled the call to my soul,…

Very proud of myself, I made it to the top of Gunung Mulu to witness the Mulu Pinnacles, one of the world’s most unique and outstanding vistas. The pinnacles, 60 million years old, are impressive sharp rock spires that rise from the heart of the jungle, half way up the slopes of Gunung Api. When I arrived at Mulu National…

An adhoc trip, unplanned, to fix my adventure cravings. This is one of my fun ways of travelling, going “Eeny meeny miny moe, where do I go tomorrow?” I thought about the island on the East Coast of Peninsula Malaysia but then I guessed it would be busy in August. Borneo came to my mind. I thought it would be…

The Covid 19 pandemic is long gone and the excitement of enjoying the great outdoors are on the horizon for a lot of us. Whether it is camping under a million stars, trekking through the pristine rainforests, a long walk on a hidden beach, adventure travels are exhilarating to see some exotic places. Johor offers an array of endless great…

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…