September 16th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, places
I have been fascinated by the very idea of Borneo for as long as I can remember. It sits in my mind as a wild, mysterious and fascinating destination.
Finally this year I made it for a short but very sweet visit.
It is amazing how perhaps just one small detail in a town or city is [...]
September 1st, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, places
Perhaps one of the most convenient forms of transport in KL for the visitor is the monorail. Most of the “big” things to see are not too far from the conveniently located stations.
It’s cheap, fast, convenient and very easy to navigate.
Perhaps the only problem you will have is actually finding the monorail station [...]
August 29th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, things to do & see
Another very impressive temple in KL is the home of the Chan See Shu Yuen Clan Association.
Their fastidiously maintained, traditional temple building has some wonderful, intricate scenes carved high on its outside walls. These friezes are said to depict important events in China’s history as well as legends and well known historical [...]
August 27th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, things to do & see
Perched high on Robson Hill in the south of KL is Thean Hou Temple.
Dedicated to the Heavenly Mother (Thean Hou, Tian Hou, Tin Hau) was the goddess and protector of the seas.
The temple has an interesting mix of elements that include Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. Being a popular tourist destination and relatively new in [...]
August 25th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, things to do & see
A source of aspiration, ambition, inspiration and symbolizing national pride, the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur is a captivating piece of architecture.
I didn’t expect to be drawn into such a magical aura and in fact almost considered not making the journey downtown to see it. After all it really is just another tall building, [...]
August 24th, 2009 | by admin | published in latest posts, on the road
I have been a fan of the discount airlines in Asia for a few years now.
Air Asia, who started flying into Guilin from Kuala Lumpur last year, frequently has great deals on offer for those who can plan ahead. The secret for making the experience as enjoyable as possible is to remember the bargain [...]
