Tag: Travel & Food
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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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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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Traveling with Travel Agency vs DIY vs Hybrid: What Works for You?
I’ve tried all three styles of traveling – traveling with agencies, full DIY Holiday, and a mix of both. And let me tell you, while agency trips are super convenient, my DIY trips with my husband and son have been the most fun (and chaotic, but in the best way). Traveling with a Travel Agency…
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The Kindness of a Stranger
I’ll admit, this is a little embarrassing, but I think it’s important to share because it’s a story about kindness. I’ve always had a fear of escalators – especially the fast-moving ones, like the ones at MRT stations. Every time, I let others pass first while I psych myself up to step on. Sometimes,…
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How I Got Caught in a Holiday Membership Trap in Bali
Looking back, one of my biggest regrets happened in 2010. My husband and I were barely a year into our marriage when we found ourselves saddled with a RM30K holiday membership debt. And no, it wasn’t because we were being extravagant – it all started with a cleverly disguised “reward” trip to Bali. Here’s how…
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Cameron Highlands Revisited: A Rainy Trip!
Day 3 : Fresh greens & Some Tea ! Today was our last day here, and it started with yet another storm. The weather in Cameron Highlands was freezing, way too cold for me! I was shivering, especially in the early hours. We decided to check out early since there wasn’t much left to do.…
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Cameron Highlands Revisited: A Rainy Trip!
Day 2 Adventures: Kelulut Bees & Strawberry Picking Fun! Day two kicked off with… surprise, surprise! More content creation! Before we could head out for Amir’s work-related visit, I had to grab some shots for Hyleen.my. Just days before we left for Cameron Highlands, a gift box from Hyleen.my arrived, talk about perfect timing. Check…
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Cameron Highlands Revisited: A Rainy Trip!
Day 1 It’s been ages since we last visited Cameron Highlands as a family! The last time Azfar was here, he was still in kindergarten, now he’s in high school! So much has changed over the years, with new spots to explore, but with the school holidays and the rainy season in full swing, our…
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