Let’s visit Zoo Negara, the Malaysian national zoo in Kuala Lumpur! I have been to Zoo Negara once as a child so many years ago. And, I went there again (with hubby and Izzah) a couple of months back. I never thought visiting a zoo could be so fun, but it was really fun!!...
Orchid lovers? Come and enjoy the beautiful blooms at the Orchid Garden in Kuala Lumpur. Known as the world’s most beautiful flower, the orchid is truly exotic and special! There are many rare species of orchid around the world. And, at the Kuala Lumpur...
Kuala Lumpur had 14 public parks and some 400 playgrounds and community parks scattered throughout the city. The parks are dispersed in the north, south, west and east. The most popular parks are as follow: Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve The Bukit Nanas Forest was...
Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is another interesting park in Kuala Lumpur. Here, you can find more than 3,000 birds from over a hundred species flitting about, chirping and nesting in a natural landscaped environment. A must-see attraction for all bird-lovers! Located in the serene...
Deers are gentle, intelligent wild creatures. And, you can see them all in the KL Deer Park, including the Malaysia’s most famous deer, the kancil or mousedeer! The kancil has a place in local legends and history. And, one of these stories involves the...
Getting around Kuala Lumpur on foot is fun! When the traffic becomes so unbearable, you’ll get where you’re going much faster by strapping on your tennis shoes and start walking. Nothing is too far away. However, the real challenge would be your susceptibility to...
Taxis are plentiful and inexpensive in Kuala Lumpur. But, you should be prepared to unleash your bargain power. Whenever possible, try to get the driver to use the meter, although this may be difficult especially during peak hours as most cabbies consider the official...
Kuala Lumpur has a network of mass transit trains that snake through the city and out to the suburbs. I believe, it’ll be worth your time to become familiar with the train routes because traffic jams can sometimes become so unbearable. Once you’re familiar...
Another alternative to get around Kuala Lumpur is by buses. Buses in Kuala Lumpur are quite comfortable, modern and air-conditioned. The service is comprehensive and it’s a quick and inexpensive way to get around. Again… the buses may not be as efficient as you...
If you’re a tourist and first time arriving in Kuala Lumpur, you would want to keep your country’s embassy contact handy. Foreign embassies in Kuala Lumpur are usually centralised in one specific area in the city. Just ask your tourist guide on the best...
Kuala Lumpur is a multi-racial city. The healthy racial mix provides pleasant excuses to celebrate a wide range of festivals all year round! The biggest celebrations are the Hari Raya (Muslims), Chinese New Year (Buddhist) and Deepavali (Hindus) with other small, traditional occasions in...
Do you know that Chinese dragons are legendary creatures in Chinese mythology and folklore? In Chinese art, dragons are usually portrayed as long, scaled, serpentine creatures with four legs. European dragons are always considered evil but Chinese dragons traditionally symbolize potent and auspicious powers,...
I’m starting eye candies on some famous Kuala Lumpur’s streets. Let’s start with the well-known Petaling Street! Petaling Street or known as Chinatown among tourists is the centre of Kuala Lumpur’s original Chinatown. The locals also call it as PS – a short form...
The eye candy this time is some pretty pink bougainvillea or known as ‘bunga kertas’ in Malay. Bougainvillea are rapid growing and flower all year in warm climates, especially when pinched or pruned. They grow best in moist fertile soil. Bloom cycles are typically...
Do you know that there is a very great place for kite lovers to gather and play kites (of course!). The famous kiting area is known as Kepong Metropolitan Park. It is blessed with a hilly terrain and surrounding a gorgeous lake. Thus, the...
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