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Chinese New Year
Food
Kuala Lumpur

DurianMama
January 17, 2023

A CNY feast at Makan Kitchen, DoubleTree by Hilton Shah Alam i-City

Since the opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton Shah Alam i-City in July last year, I’d been waiting for an opportunity to visit this brand-new…

Education
From our partners
Schools

Happy Go KL Partner
January 17, 2023

Discover pathways at ISKL’s Open Day!

How do you envision a better world? At The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL), ten words make up the school’s vision: know yourself, care…

Chinese New Year
Restaurants

DurianMama
January 16, 2023

A high level Chinese New Year luncheon at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur

Restaurant THIRTY8 must be the place in KL with THE best views, not just for a luncheon, but also for dinners. While I am still…

Chinese New Year
Food

Happy Go KL
January 12, 2023

The top places in KL for a Chinese New Year feast in 2023

Hop into a bountiful Year of the Rabbit with a lot of exciting offerings at many fantastic restaurants in KL for the coming Chinese New…

Culture
Parenting

KaraokeMama
January 11, 2023

Raising a third culture kid in Malaysia

Which country do you call home? For most of us it’s a straight-forward question but if you are a third culture kid, it’s more complicated.…

From our partners
Schools

Happy Go KL Partner
January 10, 2023

Adapting to major life changes: strategies for children

Change is the one constant in today’s world. Changes can be difficult for families going through or about to enter the transition period, especially with…

Hotels
Ipoh
Mid-range

VentureMama
January 9, 2023

A fun-filled experience at Gopeng Glamping Park

Gopeng Glamping Park has been one of my favourite short getaways so far. It is only a short drive from Ipoh and two hours from…

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Nature
Selangor

Happy Go KL
January 4, 2023

A trip to the plant nurseries in the ‘Valley of Hope’

I first tasted the wonders of tropical plants in Malaysia some 30 years ago, when my father worked in Kuala Lumpur in the late 1980s.…

Chinese New Year
Kuala Lumpur
Restaurants

ActiveMama
January 3, 2023

A Chinese New Year feast at Toh Yuen, Hilton Petaling Jaya

Entering the foyer of Hilton Petaling Jaya is like stepping back in time. I used to come here a lot when I was a kid…

Food
Kuala Lumpur
Outdoors with kids

DurianMama
December 21, 2022

The Pitstop Foodie Tour in Kuala Lumpur with MikeBikes

It’s ‘food-o’-clock’ at MikeBikes, the go-to place in Kuala Lumpur for guided bicycle tours in town. With their newly launched Pitstop Foodie Tour, MikeBikes acknowledges…

Charity
Culture
Food

VentureMama
December 19, 2022

The Afghan lunch at Greater Action

Who needs a fancy party to have a good time? I certainly don’t need a silver fork to enjoy good food. The Afghan lunch experience,…

Date nights
Restaurants

TravelMama
December 14, 2022

Restaurant Soleil – revisiting an old classic

It was with a sigh of relief when we noticed that Soleil, a modern European restaurant in Damansara City Mall, survived the difficult covid times…

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Christmas
Culture

Happy Go KL
December 13, 2022

Christmas celebrations around the world

All over the world, Christmas is celebrated in a different, unique way. How is it like to celebrate Christmas in Brazil, and how is it…

Christmas
Food
Kuala Lumpur

ActiveMama
December 12, 2022

A Christmas light-up ceremony at Le Méridien Petaling Jaya

When we arrived at Paradigm Mall and made our way up to Le Méridien Petaling Jaya hotel entrance, we felt this would not be your…

Kuala Lumpur
Shopping

DurianMama
December 8, 2022

Merry Christmas lah at the Batik Boutique

Jingle bells! It’s all about Christmas at the Batik Boutique in KL, where the team is gearing up for Christmas. Batik colours are everywhere… Let’s…

Crafts
Kuala Lumpur

VentureMama
December 7, 2022

Cross-stitch Christmas workshops in Kuala Lumpur

It’s time to get those creative juices flowing. If you’re looking for a different group activity in Kuala Lumpur for the Christmas period, why not try…

Indoor fun for kids
Kuala Lumpur

GirlyMama
December 5, 2022

Peppa Pig Happy Day Interactive Play

Peppa Pig is pretty much a household name amongst toddlers. Mention the name ‘Peppa Pig’ to any young child and you will most likely elicit…

Christmas
Festivals
Restaurants

Happy Go KL
December 1, 2022

The best Christmas buffets in KL 2022

‘Tis the season to celebrate… Are you looking for places to spend some family time together? Have a look at our listicle for Christmas buffets…

Charity
Parenting
Things to do with kids

EcoMama
November 30, 2022

Making a difference: 4 charities in KL where kids can volunteer

As parents, we know how rewarding it is to get involved with charities and our communities and spend some of our time helping others. But…

Christmas
Food
Hotels

DurianMama
November 29, 2022

A magical Christmas buffet at Makan Kitchen, DoubleTree by Hilton KL

Celebrating love with friends and family, isn’t that what Christmas is about? What better way to do that than enjoying a great buffet together?! We…

Kids

CuddlyMama
November 28, 2022

Special children at the National Autism Society Malaysia

Based on what little I have read about it, autism is commonly misunderstood as a disease. I have even heard people saying that autistic people…

Christmas
Food
Hotels

ActiveMama
November 22, 2022

A cracking Christmas buffet at restaurant Vasco, Hilton Kuala Lumpur

We were very glad to get an invite from Hilton Kuala Lumpur in Sentral for a preview of their Christmas buffet at restaurant Vasco, situated…

Beaches
Hikes
Islands

ActiveMama
November 21, 2022

Sabah: sun, sea, city, food and mountains

We took the teens on a trip to beautiful Sabah, with Kota Kinabalu as our base. It’s now perhaps my new favourite place in Malaysia.…

Eco KL
Nature
Outdoors with kids

ActiveMama
November 16, 2022

The Hartamas Garden: by the community, for the community

Nestled in the peaceful community of Sri Hartamas lies a garden of edibles and flowers called Kebun Komuniti Hartamas (KKH). It was build by like-minded neighbours in…

Christmas
Kuala Lumpur

CuddlyMama
November 15, 2022

‘Season of Splendor’ at DoubleTree by Hilton Shah Alam i-City

Time has gone so fast and all of a sudden, it’s that lovely time of the year again… This is whereby DoubleTree by Hilton Shah…