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Day Trip to Malacca (Melaka): How to Get Here + Itinerary
Malacca is one of the best day trips you can do from Kuala Lumpur. I visited here with my officemates in KL for the weekend and it’s not an understatement to say we had a…
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Southeast Sulawesi: Into the Wild, Jungles and Islands
Things to bring when you’re backpacking Southeast Sulawesi There is not much extensive guides about Southeast Sulawesi in Indonesia, although no doubt many backpackers have already been here. (Do they not know the social media…
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Mabuhay Laguna: Finally, a decent Filipino restaurant in Kuala Lumpur
A few weeks ago, my officemates and I went for dinner in Mabuhay Laguna Restaurant, a Filipino restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I was really happy that, finally, we found something we can recommend to…
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Nusa Penida: Island Guide and 2 Days Itinerary
While we can agree that Bali deserves all the hype it gets, there’s much more to see outside of Bali. Just 30 minutes away, one can find the beautiful island of Nusa Penida. Nusa Penida…
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Living in Kuala Lumpur: Expectations vs Reality
There’s no guide in the whole planet that can prepare you for what life is like living in another country. You can read about expat tips, what to expect in the culture and so on,…
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Food for the Gods: Our Food Trip Experience in Bali
One of the favorite things that we did in Bali, Indonesia, is food tripping. Yay! In fact, in our last day stop in the Island of the Gods, we spent the entire day walking around…
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Eat, Pray, Love: 6 Days Itinerary in Bali
Bali is one of my absolute favorite destinations in Southeast Asia. I went here with my boyfriend Hali and after our trip, I understood how it helped Elizabeth Gilbert find herself in her memoir Eat,…
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Travel Guide to Kapas Island: Backpacker’s Paradise in Malaysia
Some say that Kapas Island is the most beautiful island in Malaysia and some further add that it is the country’s best-kept secret. Kapas Island (referred by locals as Pulau Kapas) is a small island…
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23+ Secluded Beaches in Asia You’d Love to Visit
There’s no question that Asia is home to several of the world’s best beaches. One of the downsides though is that you’re often vacationing with thousands of other tourists and sometimes this can spoil the…
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Your Essential Guide to the Best Night Markets in Kuala Lumpur
One of the best ways to get to know a country — and taste the best local dishes — is to visit its markets. In Malaysia, a night market is locally referred to as “pasar…
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17+ Incredibly Useful Tips for Moving Abroad for the First Time
Living abroad is one of the most life-changing experience you will ever have. Whether it’s for work or personal reasons, moving to another country means leaving your family, friends, and your comfort zone — but…
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Love at First Bite: 12 Of My Favorite Food in Malaysia
It almost seems like a crime not to write about must-try foods in Malaysia considering that I’d gushed about it from day one. When Hali visited me last holiday season (just before our trip to…
