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Buffet
Celebrations
Chinese New Year

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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…

Celebrations
Chinese cuisine
Chinese New Year

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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…

Food
Kuala Lumpur
Outdoors with kids

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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…

Kuala Lumpur
Shopping

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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…

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…

Animals
Charity

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November 9, 2022

Dog days at the MeeFah Homeless Animals shelter, Seminyeh

The sound of the barking dogs is deafening, and I hesitate for a second before entering the shelter. Mr Yong, one of the volunteers, beckons…

Genting Highlands

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October 22, 2022

An alpine-inspired adventure with Edelweiss Malaysia

I take another sip of my ice-cold Edelweiss beer and close my eyes for an enhanced experience. Nice! Reaching for the glass again, I find…

Charity
Hotels

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October 5, 2022

Pink-hued goodies at Hilton Kuala Lumpur’s afternoon tea

In October worldwide people embrace the colour pink, to raise awareness for the cause of breast cancer. A pink ribbon, pinned on jackets or dresses,…

Arts
Crafts
Kuala Lumpur

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July 11, 2022

Unleash your inner artist at The Batik Boutique

If there is any purpose for us in this life, isn’t it to help others who are less fortunate? With this thought in mind, Amy…

Hotels
Kuala Lumpur
Parties

DurianMama
June 16, 2022

Collaboration spaces reimagined at the Hilton Kuala Lumpur

A well-established brand within the hotel industry in KL, Hilton Kuala Lumpur recently celebrated the launch of their refurbished collaboration spaces within the hotel. Due…

Healthy food
Shopping

DurianMama
May 10, 2022

Qra at Arcoris Mont Kiara

Our planet is huffing and puffing its way through omni-present pollution, overpopulation, and other ecological challenges. It is therefore refreshing to see how businesses like…

Date nights
Restaurants

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April 18, 2022

Tiffin at the Yard: the prettiest food hall in town

When foodies paradise Tiffin at the Yard at Sentul Depot opened in November 2021, we couldn’t wait to check out the place. Finally, we had…

Kuala Lumpur
Teenagers

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April 12, 2022

The road towards obtaining your driving license in Malaysia

“You use Google Translate.” The smile on the face of the friendly driving instructor couldn’t have been bigger. Google Translate?! My son and I stare…

Ramadan
Restaurants

DurianMama
April 5, 2022

Thai Ramadan feast at The Ritz Carlton, Kuala Lumpur

In this blessed month of Ramadan, many places in KL are gearing up to excel and compete with each other to serve amazing dishes to…

Date nights
Kuala Lumpur

DurianMama
March 28, 2022

The secrets of the 5 best speakeasies in KL

Why is it that nice little bars are always hidden? No idea! Perhaps the alcohol in speakeasies tastes better after a wild goose chase through…

Food
Restaurants

DurianMama
March 23, 2022

Going vegetarian at The Ganga Café

Indian food is very much part of Malaysia’s food culture and in KL alone, there are plenty of good Indian vegetarian restaurants. When it comes…

Ramadan
Restaurants

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March 22, 2022

A Ramadan feast at Makan Kitchen, DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur

If there is anything that the pandemic has taught us, it’s that time we spend with friends and family is priceless. The upcoming month of…

Food
Hotels
Kuala Lumpur

DurianMama
March 8, 2022

Kembara Asia Ramadan buffet at Hilton Kuala Lumpur

Outside it just keeps on raining, but indoors it seems that KL is already gearing up for the next big festival this year, the fasting…

Hotels
Langkawi
Splurge

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November 11, 2021

Nature’s paradise at Four Seasons Resort Langkawi

At Four Seasons Resort Langkawi they have created their own dictionary: words like Luxury, Bliss, Relaxation, and Indulgence have taken on completely different meanings in…

Hotels
Langkawi
Travelling with kids

DurianMama
November 3, 2021

Fun for everyone at Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi

Within an easy 10 minutes trip from Langkawi Airport, Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa is conveniently located on the shores of Cenang beach. We went for…

Food
Kuala Lumpur

DurianMama
October 6, 2021

Nobu 2021: does it still rate?

Our favourite sushi hangout Nobu had moved earlier this year from Menara Petronas to Four Seasons Place KL, just across the park. Since last month, Nobu also has…

Chinese cuisine
Food
Kuala Lumpur

DurianMama
September 29, 2021

Restaurant Siu Siu: Chinese food at its best

In the shadows of Mid Valley Megamall, near the Thean Hou temple, you will find restaurant Siu Siu. Tucked away in a green lane just…

Travelling with kids

DurianMama
September 27, 2021

Flying in times of Covid: a guide for families returning to Malaysia

After being abroad for six weeks, we were happy to get back last month to our home in KL. Malaysia was still in lockdown and…

Travelling with kids

DurianMama
July 25, 2021

Leaving on an airplane… a practical guide for families who need to travel abroad

Flying right now with the family!? That sounds crazy, doesn’t it? Sometimes circumstances force you to pack your suitcases though and to jump on a…

Celebrations
Festivals

DurianMama
May 26, 2021

Festivals of Malaysia

Malaysia, a colourful kaleidoscope of intriguing cultures and races. Each with its own unique habits, food, religion and celebrations. In this first post of the…

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