Brewery Visit, Carlsberg Malaysia The invite said 6.30pm. Guests arrived as early as 5pm, to avoid time wasted sitting in a traffic jam. At Probaby The Best Lounge, amusing oneself for an hour is no hardship, with interesting props for Instagram selfies, fun games or simply catching up with friends. At 6.00pm, early birds had …
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Cafés continue to pop up in Chinatown offering chill spaces infused with nostalgic vibes of yesteryear. Set in refurbished pre-war shophouses, the decor is deliberately rustic to reflect the charm and heritage of olden days. Best of all, these cafes are just a 10-minute walk from Pasar Seni MRT /LRT stations. Driving is not advisable, …
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Taman Tugu Forest Trails City folks can now have a delightful morning walk / hike surrounded by the green wilderness of a secondary forest, in the heart of the city. I had the privilege to join a private guided tour that was both fun and educational. Starting from the Nursery Entrance, we followed numbered Checkpoints …
With Avatar 2 slated release date still a moving target (last heard it was December 2021), now is as good a time as any to share my take on the 'Hallelujah Mountains'. Zhangjiajie became one of my holiday destinations after James Cameron's Avatar hit local theatres in 2009. With sequels planned till 2027, this will …
Located in the heart of Anhui Province, Mount Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) consists of massive granitic boulders and ancient pine trees emerging through a perpetual sea of clouds. Intrigued by the four wonders of pine trees, oddly shaped rocks, sea of clouds and hot springs, we planned a 2D/1N trip to Mt. Huangshan in 2011 to …
We decided to hike Bukit Lagong Forest Reserve via Dolomite Templer. Heading up the hillside opposite the new housing development, we entered the forest trail just beside a tokong. The trail is fairly well marked with a moderate incline. Half an hour later, we emerged into a cleared open area and more construction work ahead. …
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Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park When I visited in 2012, Tian Men Shan is not included in tour packages but offered as an optional stop. Located 8 km south of Zhangjiajie City, Tianmen Mountain National Park is not in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park of Wulingyuan Scenic Area, which is about 40 minutes away. In 263 …
Every so often I feel and give in to the call of the wastelands. For the next 2 hours, I not only enjoy a totally good workout but also make new discoveries with each subsequent visit. The 'equipment' at the outdoor gym has been upgraded ala-Flintstones! Across the gym, the discovery of a 3-tier vertical …
Last August, while on a beach holiday in Kuantan I did not expect to find hiking trails accessible directly from the beach at Teluk Cempedak, along the boardwalk to Teluk Tongkang. I later learnt that Bukit Pelindung forest reserve is a popular recreational ground for city folks, offering a small network of trails through the …
I first visited Siem Reap in 2001. I returned 15 years later to participate in the Angkor Wat International Half Marathon (AWHM) on 4 December 2016. The idea of running through the ruins of Angkor Wat was irresistible. The flat course allayed anxieties of not completing the race, allowing me to truly savour the novelty …
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