Winner of Next Destination: Fortune The much-awaited winners announcement for ‘Next Destination: Fortune’–GOASIAPLUS Chinese New Year contest–has seen Zahar Bin Amir landing on fortune when he walked away with RM10,000 cash prize while three other consolation winners are awarded with Mayflower Online RM1,000 travel credits each. Major sponsors of the event, gateway@klia2, Mayflower Online and Alor... Read More
As a little boy, I used to follow my mother to the Chowrasta Market in Penang. Sometimes, she would bring along her kitchen knives. Not as self-defense against snatch thieves but to visit the knife-sharpening uncle, to get her knives sharpened. Photo from Adobe Stock The Lost Glitter Knife sharpening is a process of making... Read More
Rarely does China’s scenic wonders get to play a role in Hollywood blockbusters. Zhangjiajie National Forest Park however, proves that barriers are meant to be overcome by serving as the landscape inspiration for the biggest box office hit and highest-grossing film of all time–Avatar. Photo from www.avatarmovie.com In the 2009 sci-fi epic, much of the... Read More
Get your calculator ready because even with a thin wallet, it is possible for anyone to have a full-fledged travel experience. These days, it is all about convenience and consistency. Also, not forgetting, bargain. There is no doubt that travelling has become an easy affair when everything is only within a click away. But, when... Read More
Sharing a friendship bridge with Thailand, the capital of Khammouane province is a city lost-in-time with colonial-era buildings and declining French villas by the banks of the great Mekong river. Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge. Photo from Adobe Stock How To Get There As a center point between Vientiane in the north and Pakse in the south,... Read More
The Malay settlement turned coppersmith street is now a cultural mecca and recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 88 Armenian pays such tribute to its colourful history. Rodin, Bartholdi, Dunand, Mackenzie, Pearson and Revere are the six luxurious rooms in 88 Armenian. They are also the names of the world’s six most distinguished coppersmiths. ... Read More
Celebrate the woman who first inspired you and everything she has done for us with these thoughtful Mother’s Day presents for the special day. Swarovski Sunshine Pendant Showcasing the radiant bond between mother and child, Swarovski’s celebratory campaign sees the eye-catching metaphorical collection–on how a child revolves around the mother who is the sun–by inviting... Read More
The lament of Malaysians living overseas is real when it comes to missing home-cooked food. Same goes with travellers that fell in love with our flavourful local offerings but have no idea on where and how to start. Sara Khong puts our worries to rest with “New Malaysian Kitchen” where we can learn to cook... Read More
Estimated to be around 300 million years old, these limestone caves in Malaysia is more than just spectacular in nature’s mere existence–it is also a historic site with findings of prehistoric civilisation in the cave. Caving In Kenyir Lake There are two limestone caves to be explored in Kenyir Lake. Gua Bewah (extra note: Bewah is... Read More
For a person who fear to scale a raw dead fish, took the golden chance to swim with thousands of Malaysia’s most expensive gourmet and game fish in Sungai Petang, Terengganu. How Expensive Are We Speaking? The Malaysian mahseer is Malaysia’s most expensive gourmet fish and sought-after game fish for anglers. A living Malaysian red... Read More