Ipoh Old Town has undergone a makeover over the past few years (see this list of 34 Cafes in Ipoh and you would know what I mean !). Hipster cafes and boutique hotels flourished when the old became the new fab. The Concubine Lane (or Panglima Lima, “二奶巷” , “Er Nai xiang”) was the next to follow suit. Other than the Concubine Lane that most people know of, there are two other related lanes in the vicinity – the Wife Lane (or Lorong Hale, “大奶巷”,”Da Nai Xiang”) and the First Concubine Lane (Market Lane， “三奶巷”， “San Nai Xiang”). Continue reading
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Sungai Lembing Tin Mines @ Malaysia
We visited Sungai Lembing’s Underground Tin Mines without really knowing what to expect. We entered the compound, saw a small railway track, a small tram, and nothing much in the vicinity. We were a bit surprised at the steep entrance fee of RM 15 because it seemed like there was nothing much to see. Continue reading
15 Things to Eat in Taiping, Malaysia
When it comes to Taiping Food, it may not have as much attention as its neighbouring cities such as Penang or Ipoh; but trust me, Taiping is a place that you don’t want to miss out for food ! In my recent visit to Taiping, I’ve had the chance to try out a number of things. Continue reading
T Box @ Sungai Lembing – Hotel Review
I stayed for one night in T Box when I visited Sungai Lembing. The first thing you see when you enter T Box Sungai Lembing’s compound would be the vibrant containers, painted with all sorts of murals. Every container has a different design – be it animals, rainbows, boats or stars. Continue reading
26 Things to Do in Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia
With plenty of new and old palaces to explore, the Royal Town of Kuala Kangsar is full of history and architectural wonders, not to mention that some traditional crafts such as keris-making and pottery-making are still thriving in this town. Continue reading
Fook Kee Pan Mee @ Ipoh (福記板面@中華茶餐室)
When it comes to Ipoh food, Fook Kee Pan Mee in Ipoh is a hidden gem located in Chung Hwa Restaurant in Gunung Rapat Area (福記板面@中華茶餐室). Visitors to Ipoh would often visit “famous” places like Lou Wong Bean Sprout Chicken, Funny Mountain Tau Fu Fah, etc, and totally have no idea about this pan mee place. Continue reading
Woong Kee Tau Fu Fah @ Ipoh (旺記祖傳豆腐花)
Woong Kee Tau Fu Fah in Ipoh (旺記祖傳豆腐花) is fast becoming Ipohans’ new favorite place. The stall started off as a small stall in Bercham and has now expanded to a bigger store on Jalan Ali Pitchay (Off Jalan Yang Kalsom). When it comes to weekends and public holidays, good luck, because you’ll need the patience to queue. Continue reading
Kamo Home @ Sauk, Perak (容縣七號)
I first came across Kamo Home (容縣七號) in Sauk New Village (新壽活村) a few years ago when I read about it in Sin Chew Newspaper. I love the name of the new village in Chinese, 新壽活村, which means “A Village of Life and Longevity”. Continue reading
Trong Leisure Farm & Resort @ Perak
The Trong Leisure Farm & Resort (自農休閒農莊) is located in Trong, Perak. Many visitors flock to visit the farm to see the thousands of ducks reared on the compound. The farm is nestled between mountains while the old mining pools have been transformed into a natural playground for the ducks ! Continue reading
Top 10 Things to Eat @ Sungai Lembing, Pahang, Malaysia
I have always enjoyed food from small towns in Malaysia, for every town has its own flavors and unique dishes. Sungai Lembing in Pahang is no different. In this list of “Top 10 Things to Eat @ Sungai Lembing”, you’ll see a lot of food here being made with “mountain-water”, Continue reading