Author: aliya
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Peria Restaurant
If your taste buds can handle the heat, welcome to Peria! At Peria, they don’t play when it comes to Negeri Sembilan flavors, which means spice levels are not for the faint-hearted. But don’t worry—if you’re like us and prefer to keep your tongue intact, just ask for a milder version. The chef’s pretty chill…
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So, how do I open a Private Retirement Scheme account?
So, you’ve read Part 1 and Part 2 of my Private Retirement Scheme series, and now you’re ready to start. What’s next? First things first—head over to ppa.my for self-registration. Isn’t it great that we can do this online now?” 1. You’ll then be directed to this page. Enter your name, email, and mobile number.…
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Hopping on and off RapidKL with RapidKL x Mechamato on Chinese New Year – because why walk when you can ride?
The plan was simple: get the super affordable MyCity Pass (RM6 per person), hop on and off the trains, maybe stop by a museum, check out Central Market, grab lunch at a cute café in Petaling Street, and basically play tourist in KL. Sounds fun, right? Yeah… that was before reality hit. See, my son…
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From Awkward Silence to Chatterbox
I wasn’t always this smooth with strangers, unless we have met each other a few times, and I feel comfortable with you. If you think I’ve always been a social butterfly, think again. Sure, I was on the debate team in highschool – but that’s just talking with cheat sheets in hand. Impromptu chat? No…
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Zuan Yuan Chinese Restaurant
guardian treated us to an early makan besar at Zuan Yuan Chinese Restaurant, One World, so everyone could join in the fun before the festive rush. The dishes came out one by one, each perfectly timed to be enjoyed at its freshest and tastiest. Read on to see what I thought about every dish! As…
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Hobbitoon Village – A Shire-Inspired Park
We left Shah Alam at 7:30 AM on a regular Tuesday morning and reached Hobbitoon Village in Simpang Pulai by 10:00 AM. Despite the heavy weekday morning traffic, the 2.5-hour drive was otherwise smooth, making this Hobbitoon Village very accessible. Hobbitoon Village nestled on 50 acres within a sprawling 300-acre plantation, surrounded by lush vegetation. The entrance…
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Why I Started Blogging
With all the drama happening on TikTok and Instagram lately, I’ve decided to restart my blog. It’s not earning me anything (yet!), but at least here, I have some control over my content and its destiny. Having a blog means my content has a chance to appear on search engines – because let’s be real,…
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Puas hati makan hari ni!
This is beef sundubu jjigae – a hearty Korean stew. I ordered it from Sopoong at Aeon Mall Shah Alam for RM28.13, including delivery, and honestly, it was worth every sen. The bowl was packed to the brim with beef slices, cabbage, tofu, mushrooms, and an egg. It even came with rice, pickles, and not…
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Kopimeo Lacarne
My cousin and I are the definition of “so close yet so far.” We live just one postcode apart, but with our clashing schedules, meeting up feels as rare as finding a needle in a haystack. So, when she randomly called on a Saturday afternoon and I had nothing on my plate, we knew…
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Is Your Skincare Routine Helping or Hurting? Stop Scrolling to Find Out
This is Part 2, in Part 1 I shared my thoughts on aging and factors that affect our skin. Click here to read Part 1 Let’s be honest – there are no universal solutions to skincare. What works wonders for your bestie may cause harm to your skin. I’ve realized over the years, that every…
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