by Kim-Ling | Apr 17, 2016 | Festivals, Seville, Spain
April and May are typically the time of year where every Spanish woman regrets having that extra piece of torrija (a delicious sweet fried bread consumed during Easter) and tries to squeeze herself into something which was neither created for speed nor comfort. I’m talking about the traje de flamenca (the iconic Spanish flamenco dresses) for the annual Feria. We were fortunate enough to experience Feria in Sevilla last year and we are still coming down from the buzz.
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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…)
