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Experience

Hike Up Lion Hill on Kapas Island – Challenging but Doable Hike

On Kapas Island, besides snorkelling, banana boat and other water activities, another activiy to consider is hiking to Lion Hill. I did it on a recent Kuala Terengganu and Kapas Island Weekend Getaway and I conquered it.  You can choose to either take a boat (RM$15-20 per person) or hike to Lion Hill. I would […]

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Itinerary

3 Days 2 Nights Kuala Terengganu and Pulau Kapas Weekend Getaway

Located in eastern Malaysia, Terengganu is a coastal state. Several outlaying islands, including Perhentian Island, Kapas Island and Redang Island, are also part of the state. Kuala Terengganu is the capital of Terengganu.  How to Get to Kuala Terengganu Terengganu has its own airport, known as Sultan Mahmud Airport. AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines and Malindo […]

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Experience

Exploring The Melaka Straits Mosque – Dressing Up As A Muslim For One Day

The Melaka Straits Mosque is known as Masjid Silat Melaka in Malay. It is one of the most iconic mosque in Melaka, situated on a man-made island named Pulau Melaka (Melaka Island). The mosque cost MYR 10 million to build and it was officially opened on 25 November 2006. It was officiated  by the Supreme […]

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Eating

Nancy’s Kitchen – Authentic Peranakan Cuisine Since 1999

Besides being the historical center of Malaysia with numerous well-preserved colonial and Dutch architectures, Melaka is also known for its Peranakan cuisine.  Peranakan cuisine marries the Chinese style of cooking with Malay use of spices to create tantalizing dishes. There are many peranakan restaurants in Melaka, one of the most acclaimed is Nancy’s Kitchen. Nancy […]