Dining in the home of an unfamiliar person may be daunting if it was suggested 5 years ago but now, diners are looking for new dining experiences–one that involves an authentic dinner in a new social environment. Within reach, home restaurants are starting to trend up among the community that is built around food. Strangers... Read More
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The moon may be one of the greatest inspirations for mankind but none celebrates its shifting spell and luminous fullness like the East Asian communities. Dancing lights from a throng of colourful lanterns and multiform mooncake offerings enhance the cultural soiree for the Chinese and Vietnamese people. Photo from Adobe Stock When The Mid-Autumn Festival... Read More
Short for “Bullet Journal”, the notebook-organisation method is a trend that improves daily productivity and fulfil goal-setting agendas. In short, a life planner system. It is not just a diary; BuJo has the pages to reminiscence the past, plan for the future and all the while managing the present. Photo from Summorie To ease the chaos... Read More
Tucked away in the east coast of Sumatra is Indonesia’s hidden gem. Similar to its sister islands like Bali and Lombok, Belitung packs a punch with its picturesque beach and geopark experiences. Photo from Adobe Stock How To Get There Jakarta’s Soekarno Hatta airport has several aircrafts to Tanjung Pandan in Belitung daily. Across international... Read More
Jodhpur in Rajasthan is a city on the fringes of India’s Thar desert. Here in the “Sun City of India,” a city of faded blue buildings beckons travellers, while magnificent palaces and forts pepper the land. Photo from Adobe Stock Against such an array of attractions, none would argue that Mehrangarh Fort is Jodhpur’s most... Read More
The serene and scenic kampong within an orchard draws city guests to be acquainted with humble village life and bountiful harvests at Kampung Raga in Kedah. Night shot of Kampung Raga in Kedah. Photo by Kyo Hooi Sungai Raga Opting for a homestay will definitely etch a permanent smile on your face. While hotels provide... Read More
Powdered rice, chalk powder and coloured sand dream up the auspicious art of the Rangoli in significant occasions for the Indian community. Photo from Adobe Stock Kolam would be more familiar on the ears when used to describe the colourful intricate pattern as seen on the ground during religious festivals and ceremonies for the Hindus... Read More
As the gateway to enjoy some of the most breathtaking nature, it is little wonder hotels around Asia are taking the lead to merge with their counterparts and live environmentally friendlier. The uptrend for green produce, upcycled and sustainable products have been a commercial hit lately. People are becoming more conscious and environmentally responsible for their... Read More
With no doubts, this bookstore just made it to our Selangor’s Top Instagramable Places. BookXcess Sunsuria Forum is proudly Malaysia’s first book tunnel concept bookstore that mesmerisingly leads visitors underground to be surrounded by half a million books. BookXcess Sunsuria Forum is the brand’s 8th BookXcess bookstore in the country. BookXcess is well-loved for having... Read More
Pashupatinath temple, Kathmandu, Nepal. Photo from Adobe Stock Kathmandu Valley is Nepal’s tourism trifecta. Comprised of Kathmandu, Patan (Lalitpur) and Bhaktapur, the three cities put Nepal on the map for its compelling Hindu-Buddhist architecture, the ubiquity of magnificent temples and colourful festivities galore. Since late 2016 however, another force has been helping to drive tourism... Read More