Party in a Pot: A Friday Night Visit to TaiFeng Taiwanese Hotpot
I am normally not a fan of Friday nights in Kuala Lumpur. At 5pm I am ready for my husband to be home so I can quit my weekly…
A Morning at the Army Museum of Port Dickson
Port Dickson is a quick drive for a weekend at the beach, some spa relaxation or simply, to discover new hiking trails. It is not a surprise that we keep going…
Arts Events for the Whole Family, March 2017
This is what's going on for the family in KL's art scene this March: Opera for Kids 2017 You may remember us writing about the kids' opera production by KL…
Tips for visiting Batu Caves at Thaipusam
The start of 2017 has been like a whirlwind of festivities. This week Hindu devotees of Lord Murugan, son of creator Lord Shiva, celebrate Thaipusam. It is a festival with…
Best CNY adverts in 2017
KL is getting quieter as we speak and I bet roads leading out of the city are getting busier. It's a perfect time to watch some CNY adverts! This year…
Where to See Lion Dances in KL
Lion dance season has started! We love watching lion dance, especially the acrobatic ones - who doesn't! This time of the year my kids also love to spot lion dance…
Chinese New Year in KL
Chinese New Year is almost here. Even if you are not celebrating it yourself, like with all Malaysian holidays, the festive spirit is very contagious. After years in Malaysia lot…
Artist profile: Kuen Stephanie
You may be familiar with Kuen Stephanie's work: abstract figurative scenes from rural and urban Malaysia that tell stories of people's everyday life. She paints both snippets of busy urban…
Art Discovery Tour at Ilham Gallery
Whilst I have taken my children to various galleries and museums, I sometimes struggle with connecting them to art in a more realistic way and relate it back to their…
Deepavali in KL – complete guide
Deepavali is a colourful annual Hindu celebration, usually towards the end of October/November. Known as the Festival of Lights, the celebration is to signify the triumph of light over darkness…
Fantasy Rainforest, Putrajaya [includes an offer]
When grandparents visit you in a foreign country for the fifth time you may be pulling your hair trying to think of new things for them to see and do…
Lantern Festival events in KL
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Cake or Lantern Festival will be celebrated this weekend and util the full moon on the 15th September. While the traditions and…
Paris, Love, Music, and More Thanks to KL City Opera’s Children Program
This week, nestled in the green enclave of Sentul Park in Kuala Lumpur, a group of kids will saunter through 19th Century Paris, singing their hearts Italian! Thanks to a program…
Confinement – A Month at Home
When I think about the word confinement I think about restriction or an old-fashioned idea of childbirth, so when I first heard confinement in the context of traditional Chinese medicine…
Heritage: Sungai Buloh Settlement
The expression on my in-laws' face was truly priceless when I suggested a visit to a leprosy settlement for a Sunday morning outing. But history buffs that they are, they…
Visiting Federal Territory Mosque
Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan, Federal Territory Mosque is a familiar part of the landscape around Mont Kiara area and I have admired the Turkish-inspired dome many a times from Publika. When…