River ride through mangrove forests in the southern Malaysian state of Johor.
Month: May 2023
Colours of George Town: Heritage Tiles
There is always something new and fascinating to discover every time I walk along the streets and alleys of George Town in Penang Island. I often walk down the lanes of this UNESCO listed city at night. A night walk has its appeal, the cooler climate, the quiet streets, the glow of ornamental lanterns, the…
Down Memory Lane: University of Malaya
A quest to find a book that I have been searching for over the last two years brought me back to my Alma Mater – the University of Malaya where I laid the foundation for a career in journalism, and where my interest in history and heritage were honed. It was a 35 degree Celsius…
At The Crossroads …
To persevere or veer on to a different path …
Mom’s Day Staycation Ideas
Give your mother that much-needed getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city sometime this month. Tourism Selangor recommends 6 spots suitable for the whole family to come together and celebrate the matriarchs of their family on Mother’s Day or anytime this month. Villa Sajuri in Kuala Selangor A Moroccan-themed villa, near Remis Beach…
The Blue Mansion, Penang (Video Tour)
The Cheong Fatt Tze mansion in George Town, Penang Island is truly an attention seeker – with its colourful porcelain shard work and brilliant indigo blue walls, which earned it the moniker – the ‘Blue Mansion’. Featured in prestigious travel magazines, TV series, popular movies like ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ and even on London buses, this…
Food Trail NYC: Liberty Bagels
Manhattan’s Best Bagels
Maria Dass the World 