by Kim-Ling | Mar 20, 2016 | Festivals, Spain, Valencia
It’s the time of year when all pyro’s can rejoice – Las Fallas! What is Las Fallas? It’s a crazy celebration in Valencia, in which they build tall wooden figurines (called fallas) and then burn them all to the ground from midnight on the final night! Each year, neighbourhoods and families of Valencia celebrate Las Fallas between the 15th to the 19th of March and the city is a non-stop party for the 5 days, filled with fireworks, firecrackers, bullfighting, paella contests and even beauty pageants. (more…)
by Kim-Ling | Mar 14, 2016 | Food, Malaysia
Penang is known as the food capital of Malaysia, and it’s no wonder why. Every street in Georgetown, the most popular area of the island, is lined with restaurants, cafes and hawkers selling the most delicious dishes you can imagine. Forget all the temples on the island, eating is the true religion here, and one that all can follow wholeheartedly. Being the foodies that we are, we couldn’t visit Penang without doing a food tour of the street food capital. Junie from Food Tour Penang took us around to the best cafes, restaurants, eateries and markets, providing plenty of interesting commentary about Penang’s culture, history and food. (more…)
by Kim-Ling | Mar 6, 2016 | Australia
About a month ago (yes, I’ve been terribly slack posting lately due to starting a new job and a trip to Malaysia!), I was literally pushed out of my comfort zone. That’s right, I was pushed out of a plane, skydiving and falling from 12,000 ft above the ground over the spectacular Kirra Beach. (more…)
by Kim-Ling | Feb 7, 2016 | Australia
People may not think of adventure and natural beauty when they think of the Gold Coast. Even I never associated adventure to the place famous for surfing, scantily clad Meter Maids and packed nightclubs, but after spending four action-packed days with Mapping Megan exploring sky, sand, surf and bush, I stand corrected. (more…)
by Kim-Ling | Jan 29, 2016 | Travel
Have you ever travelled to city after beautiful city and not been able to truly appreciate it? Or been so tired of travelling that you would rather check Facebook than soak up the atmosphere of an 11th century fortress? Now, you could be old and boring. Or, you could have Wanderlust Fatigue, such as when historic monuments blur into one and you just can’t stand to stare at another neo-classical painting. Here’s how to deal with the latter. (more…)
