Matta Fair 2010 3-5 September, PWTC (Putra World Trade Center), MALAYSIA
This weekend there’s something to look forward. The annual Matta Fair 2010 is back. From 3rd to 5th September, at PWTC (Putra World Trade Center), Matta Fair is Malaysia’s biggest travel fair. Since 1975, the member boosts to over 2000 members from a mere 30 over members.
There’s 2 Matta Fairs in a year in Malaysia. One in the first half in March and the latter will be in September.

The upcoming Matta Fair will expect a bigger turnout than last …

Happy 53rd MALAYSIA ‘s Independence Day ( Hari Merdeka) 2010!!
Rachel and I would like to wish our readers Happy 53rd MALAYSIA ‘s Independence Day, Hari Merdeka. Let us remember how we grew up in this lovely country as a multiracial, Multilanguage and multi religion country. We also remember and always cherish this country as we are Malaysians. Happy 53rd Malaysia’s Independence Day! Merdeka!

Long live our kings! Long live Malaysia! God bless we live in this country with peace and harmony! Again, Merdeka!
Please do check out the Merdeka video …

Tune Hotel Penang Review: My First Budget Hotel Review
It is one of the cheapest I could find on the Internet. I’m talking about the Tune Hotel Penang. Conveniently located at Burmah Road, it is walking distance to Komtar, the popular Lorong Selamat and Macalister Road.

Everyone knows about this place, if you don’t have a map, just ask around, Penangites are very friendly.
Without a doubt my pure intention is to stay cheap / budget with the best accommodation. Booked a few weeks in advance, I managed to book it under RM …

Interview and Berbuaka Puasa with Datuk Chef Wan: Asian Food Channel’s Best Wan Series
When I received the email invitation for an interview with Datuk Chef Wan, I immediately replied “YES, count me in!” There is no other Malaysian celebrity chef is more popular than Chef Wan. Growing up with his cooking shows on national TV, it is a dream to meet him personally.
I was invited for an interview session at his home in Ampang last week. His house is well decorated with a very Asian influenced theme. There, he …

Microtel Inns & Suites Malargue: One Night Stay in Malargue, ARGENTINA
Malargue is one of the towns located along Route 40, Patagonia Mendoza region of Argentina. Since we were on the road trip, we stayed at the Microtel Inns & Suites Malargue.
Located at the main road of Malargue (it is a very long stretch road towards the town center), Microtel Inns & Suites can be easily seen.

The first impression was the nice stony entrance. As I walked in to the lobby, I was entertained by the lobby staff. There, we got …

My Story on Maritime Museum of Ushuaia in Oxygen Lifestyle Magazine Divinity Issue
Firstly, I must thank Sarah of Oxygen magazine for letting me to contribute this story. There is a few stories I proposed and it ended up on this one.
This is one of the places I visited earlier this year in Argentina. One of the stories that I have yet to publish here on this website.
Have you visited a prison turned museum? Well, if you have not you probably need to get the latest Oxygen Divinity issue.
I was given …

Berjaya Redang Resort Review, Redang Island, Terengganu, MALAYSIA
It is one of the best resorts in Redang, no doubt about it. I’m talking about the Berjaya Redang Resort. Redang Island is one of my favourite destinations in the region apart from Bali and Phuket. I had been going there almost in yearly basis.

We reached Berjaya Redang via coach from the Redang Island airport.
My recent visit to Berjaya Redang Resort was in April for a friend’s wedding there. Together with our friends, we flew to Redang via Berjaya Air for the first …

Sunset Fun at Bakheng Hill, Siam Reap, CAMBODIA
We never had so much fun exploring temples like we did in Siem Reap. It was our third day in Siam Reap and we ended the day with the sunset at Bakheng Hill. We ventured to 12 places on that day itself, the tour guide was amazed by our energies. He kept on telling us most of the temples are the same. I can’t blame him after 12 places as that day it was as hot as 42 degree Celsius, most people …

Thai Airway’s Halal Dark Sauce Noodle with Chicken: Travel Moments
A few months ago, I flew to Bangkok from Kuala Lumpur via Thai Airways. It was an afternoon flight and I missed my lunch by chance. I was getting hungry and worried of the gastric attack. As soon as I got seated, I asked for salted peanuts. With something to munch, I slowly wait for the proper meal and playing around with their touch screen in-flight LCD.

For some unknown reason, I chose the dark sauce noodle with chicken. Normally, I rather …

ORIS RAID: Kuala Lumpur – Bangkok 2010 Preview: A Classic Car Race of MALAYSIA

Persatuan Pemotoran Malaysia ( PPM ) let the “cat out of the bag” finally, barely after two weeks of the event unveiling at the newly renovated ORIS boutique in Lot 10, today saw the event meeting up with potential participants and setting out the route and competition details at il-Lido Italian restaurant and lounge bar @ Jalan Yap Kwan Seng.

ORIS RAID Limited Edition Time Piece

The Competition classified vehicles into THREE categories, namely VINTAGE for vehicles up to …

Ramadhan Buffet at J.W.Marriot Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
It’s the holy month of Ramadhan again.The time of best Ramadhan food, the evening stalls and the food, I loved it! This year, instead of introducing Ramadhan roadside stalls, I was invited for a better place for all those food. Well, I had the Ramadhan buffet at J.W. Marriot Hotel Kuala Lumpur.
Ushering in the holy month of Ramadhan, the city’s happening hotel has prepared a wide variety of traditional Malaysian delicacies for guests to experience. Geared towards preserving heritage, the Ramadhan buffet which …

Why I Am A Champion Like Wayne Rooney
My greatest gratitude to Tiger FC, GAB, Ogilvy PR for selecting me to participates the Tiger Beer Regional Online Influencer Challenge. The Grand Prize is an all expense paid trip to Manchester for the kickabout with England and Manchester United star, Wayne Rooney, a chance to dine and share a beer with him as well as a visit to Old Trafford Stadium to watch Manchester United league match at the Theater of Dreams.
Having been selected to take part of this challenge, I need …

Tiger Beer Gives Free Beer at Asia Cafe, Subang, MALAYSIA
There is no such thing as free lunch. That is the first thing I learned from my economic class back in Uni. However, yesterday there was a thing call “free beer”. It wasn’t a joke. Tiger Beer was giving out free beers to anyone (except minors below 18 years old and Muslims) at Asia Café, Subang. The event lasted for an hour, started from 6pm on August 12th.

There were a couple of hundred people queuing up for the free beer and …

Nagomi Japanese Restaurant, Jaya 33: A Japanese Dinner Feast
My last food invitation review with Nagomi Japanese Restaurant was in Menara Hap Seng. I fell in love with their kobe beef and their shabu shabu. Lately, a few weeks ago, I had a food review “reunion” with Nagomi thanks to Shaz. This time around, the food review was held at their new outlet at Ground Floor, Jaya 33. At the food review, I met new friends such as Sandra Wong , Gary Lim, Yintse and old timer Jason Mumbles. …

The Chamang Waterfall of Bentong, Pahang: Photo of the Week
There is no guest post this week as I replaced it with the “Photo of the Week”. The picture is taken a few months ago at Chamang Waterfall in Bentong, Pahang. It is a popular waterfall in Bentong.

It was a sunny weekend, Rachel and I travelled down to Bentong, Pahang to attend my colleague’s wedding dinner. There are 2 lovely tourist spots near Bentong; the hot spring and the Chamang Waterfall. We planned to go to the Chamang Waterfall before the …