Not too long ago, Malaysian hip-hop rap duo Dose Two wanted to make a music video. Their chosen location? Permaculture Perak. Permaculture is an off-the-grid sustainable farm and farmstay offering both educational and leisure getaways. The farmstay is run by Ladia, his wife Amy, and their adorable baby girl, Yanka. With everything booked and arranged, I … Continue reading
The yearn for adventure occurs often, but weekends anywhere near big cities can only mean flocks of people…well, everywhere. Traffic can get horrific as people inch their way forward, to balik kampong (return to their hometowns). The onset of the monsoon season brings with it strong currents and torrential rains. It was that time of … Continue reading
About an hour and a half’s drive from Kuala Lumpur, nestled in the sleepy town of Lanchang, rests a quiet sanctuary. The residents of this peaceful respite are the endangered Asian elephant, the only living species of Elephas and the largest living land animals in Asia. In 2004 it was reported by the United Nations … Continue reading
Back in June, I had the privilege to experience Rainforest World Music Festival for the first time, all thanks to MSN Malaysia and Heineken Malaysia. I loved it and am already looking forward to going again! I accompanied a group of talented writers from Kuala Lumpur and we flew to Kuching with AirAsia. Our arrival … Continue reading
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