You might have heard about camping but what about glamping? For those who are unaware, glamping is just another fancy word for camping but with a dash of glam. It is more upscale compared to your normal tent and sleeping bag. Glamping offers more comfort and luxury. Imagine the luxury of having a toilet with … More 5 Things To Do For Your First Beach Glamping Trip!
Uprooting your life sounds a lot more scarier than actually staying put. It is also a topic a lot of us won’t even think about or even consider. However, for those of you who have no choice other than moving in and/or out of your country, you might understand what it feels like. It doesn’t … More Why Uprooting Your Life Is Not Too Scary?
You would be surprised when you manage to find your inspiration at the oddest situations possible. However, it is not always the case. Sometimes you do find your inspiration when you are in your most relaxed, calm and composed state. Inspirations will hit you at the most unexpected times so it is always good to … More Where Do You Find Inspiration?
Fraser’s Hill is a highland resort destination, locally known as Bukit Fraser. Fraser’s Hill is named after a Scottish prospector, Louis James Fraser back in the 1890s, who’ve opened up a tin mine but mysteriously vanished in 1915. In 1917, the bishop of Singapore rediscovered Fraser’s Hill while on a hunt for the man, providing … More 8 Things To Do In Fraser’s Hill!
Happy Birthday ‘The Double Life Of An Expat‘. You’ve turned five today! It is crazy to finally realize that I’ve been doing this for the past 5 years. That is like half of a decade. To be able to come up with different blog posts every single week, was challenging but the fun I had … More Happy 5 Year Blog Anniversary!
Being single must be the best phase in anyone’s life. A carefree life without any obligations are a dream for many. Your life your rules might not be a forever thing after all but do enjoy all the perks while it lasts. Instead of asking why I’m single, you should be proud you are on … More 5 Things To Focus On While You’re Single!
Are you the bride-to-be? Or are you planning a bachelorette party for your bestie who’s getting married soon? Well, even if you are not in any side right now, you might be wondering what girls normally do before they give their bestie away. Eventually, it all boils down to the bride and her friends. Keep … More Bachelorette Party Ideas For The Not Over-The-Top Bride!
Do you love or hate surprises? A lot of us might love surprises while some may not like it at all. Somehow, it must be tied to your personality in a lot of ways. Extroverts might find it exciting, fun and spontaneous to have some sort of surprise. However, the introverts may not feel the … More How Do You Like Surprises?
You can’t seem to have a perfect life no matter how hard you try. However, you can make your life somewhat perfect by making it memorable. What’s life without making a bunch of mistakes and having a few setbacks or pitfalls anyway? Of course you should have life goals and things you wish to accomplish … More 5 Ways To Make Your Life More Memorable!
These few days I’ve been asking the same question to myself. Where did 2022 go? Not sure if the time flew or the year did but here we are. Another year end. Another chance to make it right in just few more days. How excited are you to start another year all over again? I … More Goodbye 2022: My 9 Best Blog Posts!
We are finally here. Reviewing the last book for this year makes me feel proud and accomplished in a way. I started talking about a book I picked first week of every month and I managed to keep up until now. So this would be my 12th book review for this year. Pretty big deal … More What If There Is No Exit?
This week’s topic is not so foreign for any of us now. Traveling has become a part of our lives. Worst still, some people are putting their life on hold just so they can travel. Thanks to the social media buzz, we are now pushed to get out of our comfort zone and try a … More Why You Should Travel More Often?
What is a vacation without a beach holiday? We were going to Kuala Lumpur for a day or two anyway so we thought why not get a beach vacation before the stressful days ahead of us. Especially with my fiancé around, a beach vacation felt much more than a necessity. Therefore, one of the closest … More Our Private Port Dickson Beach Holiday Exposed!
Let it be a park, your neighborhood green space or a national park, pick a day and plan out a family outing just so everyone can get out of the couch for a bit and get into the sun. Planning a day out at the park is perfect for those who love outdoors and doesn’t … More 10 Things To Do At Your Local Park!
First thing that was going through my mind when I was reading this book was how crazy this whole experience would be if it was me in her place. That is how this book made me feel on the first chapter itself. Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail is a 2012 … More How Wild Are You To Get Strayed?
I am excited to start this month with a book that kept my imagination alive. I am switching over fiction and non-fiction these days so that I can dwell into both worlds freely. However, this month I am about to talk about a fantasy novel that I find everyone on social media was talking about. … More The Midnight Library And The Infinite Lives!
If you are looking for a completely pollution free destination with the best air quality, then look no more. Air Keroh Recreational Park in Melaka offers the exact peace and relaxation that you might be looking for. With 359-hectare wide, the park is quite a catch if you are trying to escape the hustle and … More Melaka Series: Ayer Keroh Recreational Park, A Tropical Rainforest!
While looking for exciting places to visit since we’ve been in Melaka previously, we stumbled upon this place. It’s called the Malaysia Prison Museum. I had no idea on what this place had to offer but it looked like we had a plan the next day to do. After breakfast, we left to look for … More Melaka Series: The Underrated Malaysia Prison Museum!
There is always joy when it comes to visiting historical places and what more can I say about Melaka. It is famous for its unique history and one of the most visited destinations in Malaysia with over 20,000 visitors monthly. Melaka was once a well-known international trade center in the East. Traders all around the … More Melaka Series: Maritime Museum, The Replica Of Flor de la Mar Ship!
A hiking trip after a whole year of being cooped in definitely feels like a fresh of breath air. Even though it is the shortest and the most impromptu trip that we’ve ever been on, we did managed to explore this little gem hidden from a lot of people out there. I must say I … More Catch The Sunrise At Bukit Cinta!
In just two days, we are about to celebrate Malaysia Day. Of course there is not going to be any big celebrations or things we can look forward to with the ongoing pandemic that doesn’t seem to be going away any time soon. However, we can always be grateful and thankful that we live in … More 5 Things We Malaysians Took For Granted!
Happy Birthday ‘The Double Life Of An Expat‘. You’ve turned three today! Three years ago, I started scribbling to keep me busy and look at me now. I have a weekly blog that I try to keep up with no matter how crazy my life gets. Finding for an inspiration was pretty much like a … More HAPPY 3 YEAR BLOG ANNIVERSARY!
As much as I would love to move on with this beautiful gift of life that I’ve been blessed with, it’s hard. We’ve been pushed to stay inside with the crazy third wave of the pandemic here in Malaysia again and I cannot tell you how it’s taking a toll on everyone’s mental health. I … More 5 Hills To Climb In Malaysia!
Last month, I’ve decided to pick up a new language since staying home became a necessity rather than a choice, all over again. I told myself I would have all the time in the world and be more productive while I work more on bettering myself. I’m glad I stayed on with it. Six weeks … More Learning A New Language: How Hard Was It?
The answer is yes but maybe not like the ones you grew up looking up to. Let me explain. A bucket list is not just for you or me but for everyone who wants to stay motivated and inspired to get through life. It shouldn’t be a list that literally means a fancy travel across … More Do We Actually Need A Bucket List?
It is hard to learn how to live again, isn’t it? It seems as if this pandemic is not going anywhere anytime soon. A little crazy to say that we are slowly adapting to be okay with less to no social life at all. Everyone is forced to be an introvert even if you don’t … More 6 Must Visit Family Travel Destinations In Malaysia!
Because why not? I’ve been wanting to learn a new language ever since I find out that English is insufficient when I was abroad. But then, life happened. You get so caught up with work and study that you cannot find some spare time for your own interest and liking. Some things were meant to … More 5 Reasons Why You Should Learn A New Language?
I’ve always wanted to write something about moving out far from the comfort of your home or even scarier, out of your country. But that’s not it. There are a few of things you need to consider or know before you take that leap of faith that might change your life forever. I know some … More Moving Out Of Home Or Country? The New 5C’s You Need To Know!
I am not sure how I feel about writing this last blog post of the year. Usually it is a bittersweet moment for me as I recollect the wonderful memories I’ve created throughout the year with my family and friends. However, this year I am so ready for it to be over. I know we … More Goodbye 2020: My 9 Best Blog Posts!
I have a good news. Perhaps, a better one. I’ve been thinking of expanding and thank you to the crazy friend of mine who had been nudging me to move forward. So after 2 whole years of blogging and 100 blog posts later, I have decided to share my space that I have established to … More Guest Bloggers: Are You The One I’m Looking For?
Two days after my birthday and I am still getting birthday wishes from family, friends and social media buddies. I love the fact that a simple ‘Happy Birthday’ just lights up your day instantly. No expensive gifts or a weekend getaway could even match that feeling. I can finally say I am enjoying the inner … More Bukit Tinggi Series: Japanese Village For The Weary Soul!
If last week I blogged about one of the main attractions in Bukit Tinggi a.k.a Colmar Tropicale and it’s one of a kind French-themed village, this week I am more than excited to share my experience after visiting the tropical-themed nature park, the Botanical Garden. If you love plants, flowers or anything related to nature … More Bukit Tinggi Series: Botanical Garden, The Tropical-Themed Nature Park!
Bukit Tinggi also known as ‘tall hill’ in Malay literally stands tall 800 m (2,500 ft) above sea level in Bentong, Pahang. It is a small town which is quite famous for the travelers all around the world not just Malaysians. So I’ve decided to bring my parents to go check out just a few … More Bukit Tinggi Series: Colmar Tropicale, The French-Themed Village!
Every time someone close to you dies, a piece of you dies with that person. To overcome this horrific situation is not an easy journey for anyone for that matter but it happens to everyone, everyday. Dying, death and bereavement is pretty normal but the thought of taking your own lives is not. It is … More A Complete Self-Care Package For A Better You!
February had definitely been a month of love and travel for me and my friends. We had so much fun sharing things we did and the places we checked out when we were in Hat Yai for the past 2 weeks. If you haven’t check out part I and part II of our travel stories, … More Malaysia-Hat Yai-Malaysia: Travel By Plane Or Train?
For those who’ve been wanting to read how my second day in Hat Yai went, the wait is finally over. I hope you are as excited as I am to tell you the other half of my story. For those who’ve missed the part one of my Hat Yai trip with my girls, click here. … More Hat Yai: My Cross-Border Experience (Part II)
After months of planning for our next all-girls trip, we’ve finally decided to execute the big plan and cross the Malaysian border to Hat Yai, Thailand. I’ve had a few transits from Thailand while flying back to Malaysia from USA but I’ve never tried to explore much back then. I’m not sure how many of … More Hat Yai: My Cross-Border Experience (Part I)
You might be wondering how did I come up with the topic for this week’s blog post. Well if Forbes thinks that “How to be happy?” is one of the most popular questions on Google with over 6 billion search results, then I had to do something about it. Even when I was trying to … More 5 Ways On Becoming A Happier Person!
Hello 2020. Feels so good to be back blogging again this year even though I second guess myself every single time. I took a week break from posting on any of my social media (if you’ve realized) so I can pause and reflect back on all the good and bad things that had happened last … More My 20 Feasible Life Goals For 2020!
As I bid goodbye to the amazing and fruitful year of 2019, I’ve also learned some tips and tricks to keep you entertained as well. So I’ve compiled my 9 best performed blog posts for just this year and some statistics on how and why I think they performed really well than the rest. Are … More Goodbye 2019: My 9 Best Blog Posts!
After writing a blog post on conquering your first towerthon earlier this year, I didn’t expect that I will be back writing about another one before the year ends. This time it’s all about conquering the 4th tallest building in Malaysia. Do you have what it takes to conquer 54 floors, 200 M elevation climb … More Conquering The 4th Tallest Building In Malaysia!
Unfortunately, the Penang Series are coming to an end this week. If the hilltop temple with the 513 steps or the beautiful Kek Lok Si did not impress you much, I’m sure this week’s blog post would suffice. For me, this was the only thing that I was looking forward the entire trip. The more … More Penang Series – The War Museum And My Dark Encounters!
After spending almost half a day at the Waterfall Hilltop Temple, we decided to head back to our hotel room and get ready before we step out again. We were all drenched in sweat and we wouldn’t want to look like we just went on a hike. While thinking on what to do next, we … More Penang Series – The Iconic Kek Lok Si Temple!
Deepavali or Halloween, hopefully whatever you decided to celebrate was filled with joy and laughter. This year we’ve decided to take a 7 hours road trip all the way to Penang to have our family time together. Without me realizing, I’ve made an itinerary that includes something for Deepavali and Halloween as well. Stay with … More Penang Series – The Waterfall Hilltop Temple And Its Daunting 513 Steps!
I just got back home and I am still very exhausted from my hike yesterday. I don’t even know how to start writing this week’s post because I might have trekked into the Ayer Hitam Forest Reserve illegally. Stay with me for the whole story. Wawasan Hill or a.k.a Bukit Wawasan among us the locals, … More Wawasan Hill- Definitely Not For The Faint-Hearted!
How are you my fellow Malaysians? I hope you are not striving to stay indoors as much as I am right now. I hate being indoors but I don’t have much choice this week as the Air Pollutant Index (API) is advising me to do so. You can also check them out on a hourly … More Mount Ledang + Muar River Cruise!
After the whole adventure of getting to this beautiful island, I was pretty content that day 1 ended on a really good note. Complaining is definitely not on the list when you are blessed with such an amazing weather. For those of you who have missed the first part of the trip, click here. Now, … More Pangkor Island – My Perfect Weekend Getaway (Part II)
As I was turning 33 this year, I requested a beach holiday from my parents not knowing that they would actually agree to it. FYI, they never did. So when I went to celebrate my birthday weekend with my uncle and his family (go check my Instagram for all the fun I had), they have … More Pangkor Island – My Perfect Weekend Getaway (Part I)
Happy Birthday ‘The Double Life Of An Expat‘. You’ve turned one today! How fast time flies. This time last year I was still struggling with the whole blogging idea. My bestie, Manu came up with the idea and the push was needed for me to come out of my comfort zone. I do love taking … More HAPPY 1 YEAR BLOG ANNIVERSARY!
In conjunction with the 100th year celebration, Electrolux, one of the largest multinational home appliances manufacturer, made its mark today in the running scene with Electrolux Home Run 2019. The event celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion in our community. In other words, children & adults with special needs and physically challenged had the opportunity to … More Are You Ready To Break Your Limit? Say Yes To Electrolux Home Run 2019!
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