Deepavali in Malaysia is celebrated by the Hindus with prayers, family reunion, cultural activities and of course, colourful sweets or “mithai”. The sweets come in all shapes and colours; most are rich in sugar, milk and coconut. These sweets are normally served before dinner. In fact, there is an Indian saying, “People will eat half... 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
Opting for a homestay will definitely etch a permanent smile on your face. While hotels provide various facilities and amenities for comfort, the often overlooked choice such as homestay promises intimacy between people and finding delight in simple yet genuine activities. 1 Riding a Horse at a Stud Farm The “Ultimate Horse Training and Stud... 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
Photo from Adobe Stock Tuck into the local delicacies when you travel around the south island of New Zealand. The only dilemma is deciding on which native cuisine or ethnic food to have for dinner. Kiwi Muslims may just made up 1% of the population in the southern country but fret not, the diverse food... 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. Alila Villas Uluwatu Across four flagship properties in Bali, Alila Villas Uluwatu, Alila Ubud, Alila Manggis and Alila Seminyak are now fully self-sustainable for... 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. Nature is left untouched on this beachfront resort since its opening 30 years ago. Lush greenery and tree tunnel await for afternoon walks along... 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. Pullman Luang Prabang is perhaps the only hotel in Asia with full-scale terraced paddy fields that produce rice harvests for the restaurant and distributed... Read More