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…
Flying your dog – One Dog’s Journey to Malaysia
Yesterday I walked in on a beautiful and familiar scene. On the second-hand couch in our rented Kuala Lumpur town house, my two-year old labradoodle, Teddy, rested comfortably enjoying the…
10 Free things to do with kids in Kuala Lumpur
We are all used to emptying our pockets to the indoor playgrounds and kidzanias of this world, but there are actually many free things to do in KL with kids…
International schools in KL
Kuala Lumpur has many options for those looking for an international education for the kids, whether you are an expat moving to KL or a local parent looking for a…
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…
Dahmakan: Delicious Dishes Delivered to Your Doorstep
I have a confession to make. I love the idea of cooking but often, the act doesn't live up to the hype. Though I imagine myself all Nigella goddess, whipping up…
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…
10 Great Christmas present ideas for kids
Now you may have looked through our list of Christmas presents that are not toys - yey! - but let's face it, the kiddos still expect a few old-fashioned hard…
A Personalised Book Online: Lost My Name Books
If you on the lookout for a very special book for the kids, you'll love the Lost My Name books. These personalised books have become quite a hit in the…
Dadpreneur: Connor from 2 Cool 4 School
We've brought you number of stories from mompreneurs in KL, but are super excited to introduce our first dadpreneur. Perhaps we need to start talking about parentpreneurs to be gender…
How to lead a life with zero waste?
Many of you may have spotted Claire Lancelot on the media speaking about how to lead a zero waste life. In today's guest post she shares some of her tips…
Souvenirs from Malaysia
The farewell season is upon us. The expat community's changeover period means people will have to say good-bye to friends, colleagues and teachers. International schools' long holidays mean suitcases are…
Kuala Lumpur homes: In the heart of city action in KLCC
Cimbrey and Mark, from Houston, Texas live with their son Zane and daughter Elise in downtown Kuala Lumpur in a condo with lovely views of KLCC. They enjoy high-rise living…
Getting the Talent Pass in Malaysia
As perhaps some expat spouses ready to get back to the grind of paid employment have noticed, Malaysian authorities have made changes in immigration guidelines and work permits for spouses…
Co-Working Spaces in KL
When I first started my business, I worked in cafés between school runs with my laptop functioning as my mobile office. It didn’t take me long to realise that I…
Growing plants in tires
Heat of the tropics wears down car tires pretty quickly, but I had never paid much attention to the fate of the old tires. For some reason this time I…