Epic Adventuress

I wanted to share with you a recent heart-stopping experience that happened on New Year’s day 2024 when we were in Japan. Little did we know that this adventure would test not only our resilience but also showcase the incredible bravery of my two young boys. I was unable to join my confident snowboarding sons on the slopes due to…

I shall never forget an incident of a total stranger sleeping in my bed in the middle of the night, right next to me. For decades of my travels, Chiang Mai wasn’t even on my travel radar. I can’t explain why; it simply hadn’t crossed my mind. Then, in a stroke of fate, I stumbled upon some breathtaking photos shared…

Last updated 11th July 2026 Royal Belum State Park is one of Malaysia’s last great wildernesses, stretching across ancient rainforest and the vast waters of Lake Temenggor in northern Perak. The engine rumbled to life, the ropes were untied, and within minuteswe left Pulau Banding behind, our houseboat ventured deeper into Lake Temenggor until the last trace of civilisation disappeared….

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…

Where to Eat in Kuching: Local Restaurants Worth Visiting Kuching is one of Malaysia’s most exciting food destinations, where traditional recipes, local ingredients and diverse cultural influences come together to create unforgettable flavours. From beloved family run eateries to contemporary cafés, the city’s food scene reflects the rich heritage of its people. If you’re wondering where to eat in Kuching,…

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…