There is nothing better than plunging into the crisp, cool, clean waters of a waterfall with a natural slide to boot … especially after a 20-minute hike on a sweltering hot day. Alas, my colleagues and I just had to contend with dipping our hands into the clear waters of Lata Tok Muda in Kampung…
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Christmas @ Covent Garden
Christmas lights 2024. Thank you to the cousin Patricia Jasudason for braving the cold yesterday 🥶 to capture these twinkling lights at Covent Garden in London – especially for mariadasstheworld.
Mamma Mia! Here we go again … Annual Italian Food Fest Returns
Mamma Mia! Here we go again … Annual Italian Food Fest returns to celebrate the tadition, health benefits and flavors of the country’s 20 regions.
KL temple procession back after 63-year hiatus
160th Anniversary of Kuala Lumpur’s (KL) oldest temple – the Sin Sze Si Ya temple – was celebrated with the return of the Qi An Da Jiao parade last Sunday after a 63 year hiatus. The procession through the city was held annually for blessings, fortune and protection for the city, and its dwellers. The…
Copper Cup Brews
Rich, creamy & frothy tea and coffee served in shiny copper cups which have apparent health benefits. These special brews are among some of the more recent additions at Central Market Kuala Lumpur – once a tourist hub but nowadays an equally interesting place for locals, with a variety of pop-up stores and new products,…
Summer Walk: Along the Kenneth & Avon Canal (Video)
My trusty old iPhone reminded me of this day – three years ago, when I was in dire need for a break away from my books and assignments. I took off on my own one late summer morning in 2021 to explore the sights along the Kenneth & Avon Canal. Highly recommended but do keep…
Down Memory Lane: Eastern Studio, Segamat
May 2024 was a busy month, which is why I was looking forward to a short escape and time-out with the extended family who were gathering in the town of Segamat in Johor for our uncle’s 50th wedding anniversary celebration. My last trip to the town that my mother’s side of the family called home,…
The Missing Ingredient …
That all too familiar longing for the comfort and warmth of home, and mum’s cooking, is captured here beautifully by our Uncle Nelson (Nel) Philips’s musings on a cold winter day as he tries to recreate the famous family ‘Christmas Stew.’ His memories are peppered with nostalgic recollections of being our (now 99 year-old) grandmother…
CNY 2024 Festivities at KL’s Hidden Gem
The cloistered Sin Sze Si Ya temple in Kuala Lumpur is a sanctuary in the heart of the city, known for its rich history and unique traditions. Its concealed location and beautiful architecture make it a hidden gem for locals and tourists to discover. The temple reflects the diverse and vibrant cultural fabric of Malaysia.
Tranquility: Keelung River
Tranquility along Keelung River, Taiwan #tranquility #serenity #river #nature #naturephotography #keelung #shifen #taiwanhttps://www.instagram.com/p/C1pZi52JMk6/?igsh=MTF4bDVxOG54ajNlcg==
Urban Oasis: High Line Park NYC
This is a long overdue post of one of my favourite spot in New York City – the High Line Walk – a more than 2 km stretch of elevated walkway that crosses through several blocks in the city. Formerly known as the West Side Elevated Line, this disused elevated rail track used to service…
Throwback: Sg Sedili Kecil River Ride
River ride through mangrove forests in the southern Malaysian state of Johor.
Maria Dass the World 