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Abdul’s Chalets: perfect for families

We decided it was about time we experienced what Pulau Perhentian – the Perhentian Islands, have on offer, having heard positive things from so many…

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City breaks
Travelling with kids

Lattemama
April 27, 2017

4 Things to do in Hong Kong with kids

I have been looking forward to this trip to Hong Kong – a result of persistent arm-twisting regarding Disneyland – for ages, not sure what…

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Kuala Lumpur
Things to do with kids
Toddlers

Happy Go KL
April 21, 2017

Playgroups in KL

Playgroups can save lives, really! If you need company and somewhere safe and fun to let the tiny humans get used to other tiny humans,…

Beaches
Travelling with kids

Lattemama
April 7, 2017

8 Kid friendly activities in Khao Lak

Khao Lak, just under two hours’ drive from Phuket is like a quiet oasis compared to the bustle of Phuket. This strip of the coastline…

City breaks
Travelling with kids

Chaimama
April 5, 2017

Bengaluru again: Palace Road with kids in tow

We made another pit stop in Bengaluru recently. Like most large Indian cities, it is always chaotic, dusty and very interesting! As we have been around…

Food
Healthy food
Kuala Lumpur

Happy Go KL
March 30, 2017

TaiFeng Taiwanese Hotpot: party in a pot

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…

Day trips
Genting Highlands
Museums

Lattemama
March 20, 2017

Ripley’s Believe It Or Not in Genting Highlands

There isn’t that much to do once up in Genting Higlands if you are not seeing a show or loosing your money in the casino.…

Beaches
Resorts
Splurge

Lattemama
March 17, 2017

Family getaway at Manathai Khao Lak

We are truly pampered with the possibility to jet off for a quick family getaway with waves, hammocks and margaritas. Phuket is the obvious choice…

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Day trips
Genting Highlands
Travelling with kids

Lattemama
March 15, 2017

Awana Genting SkyWay: all the way to the top in glass bottom gondolas

Last weekend we did a quick trip to check out the new Awana Genting SkyWay. We love the views and the cool air over at…

Expat life
Moving to Malaysia

Happy Go KL
March 7, 2017

4 tips for flying your dog 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,…

Food
Kuala Lumpur
Restaurants

Hoochiemama
February 24, 2017

Vin’s: a family-friendly TTDI restaurant

Recently, we received an invitation to Vin’s Restaurant and Bar, a TTDI restaurant with a bit of a name in the neighbourhood. So my husband,…

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Cafés
Food
Kuala Lumpur

Lattemama
February 14, 2017

Wild Honey: all day breakfast at Pavilion

The wave of new brunch places continues and that’s just great, brunch is the ultimate family meal, after all. This time we checked out Wild…

Beaches
Islands
Travelling with kids

Photo mama
February 3, 2017

A slow holiday on Nusa Lembongan

Even many regular Bali-lovers haven’t heard of Nusa Lembongan island, but this tiny speckle of land off Bali had been recommended by some friends as…

Books
Cooking
Food

Hoochiemama
January 24, 2017

Audrey Lim’s Malaysian Tapas

When I think of Malaysian food I think of the many tastes, smells and flavours found at the markets, hawker stalls and restaurants of Malaysia.…

Beaches
Cherating
Food

Lattemama
January 20, 2017

A sunset at Sunday Bar Breeze, Kuantan

On our recent trip to Cherating we stayed at a B&B and needed to drive out for meals. As usual, we logged onto Tripadvisor to…

Cafés
Food
Healthy food

Lattemama
January 13, 2017

Common Man Coffee Roasters

We are told Common Man Coffee Roasters is a Singaporean brunch venture – welcome to KL we say. Our first visit was on a weekday…

Delivery
Food
Healthy food

Multilingual mama
January 9, 2017

Dahmakan: delicious dishes delivered to your doorstep

Before I get to the Dahmakan review, I have a confession to make. I love the idea of cooking but often, the act doesn’t live…

Cooking
Healthy food

Healthymama
January 3, 2017

Kefir: an easy to make healthy drink

This post is about Kefir (pronounced kuh’feer) – not coffee, but kefir! Coffee, aah! For die-hard coffee drinkers, it is hard to imagine life without…

Arts
Penang
Travelling with kids

Chaimama
December 27, 2016

Art galleries of Penang

Art hunting in Penang is almost like a walk through Malaysian history. At the same time, the newer galleries have created spaces for more exploratory…

Penang
Travelling with kids

Happy Go KL
December 22, 2016

Reader offer: Get 20% off tickets to Entopia

A special treat for our readers: 20% off the normal ticket price at Entopia, Penang until January 19. Read our review here – we think…

Christmas
Shopping

Lattemama
December 12, 2016

15 Christmas presents that are not toys

Christmas is fast approaching and many parents dread the commercial side of it: either because of the sheer amount of plastic junk toys or the…

Food
Penang
Restaurants

Chaimama
December 6, 2016

Day to night: China House in Penang

Our trips to Penang often include a pit stop at China House. Almost an institution of sorts, it continues to tick all the right boxes…

Charity
Christmas
KL life

Happy Go KL
December 2, 2016

Charities and NGOs in need of donations

Last Christmas we got a suggestion of posting about ways of spreading the goodwill so this year we collected a list of charities that are…

Happy Go KL
December 2, 2016

Giveaway: Leap & Hop Guidebook

Remember Leap & Hop children’s guidebooks? We’ve tried them in Sri Lanka and Myanmar, and are great fans. In the spirit of Christmas, Leap &…

Crafts
Kuala Lumpur
Shopping

Healthymama
November 25, 2016

Kuala Lumpur International Craft Festival (KLICF)

Kuala Lumpur International Craft Festival (KLICF), the second of its kind, is currently in full swing at the Craft Complex, Kompleks Kraf Kuala Lumpur from…