Wonder.Food.Travel

This is the first time i'm reviewing a theme park in this blog- what better to choose than here-in-my-home, the Legoland Malaysia, the sixth in the world! Although i've heard and received mixed reviews of this relatively new theme park, personally, i thoroughly enjoyed my day out in the rain and sun in this 'playground', reliving my childhood moments, amazed and amused, brick after brick, throughout the entire park. While my comments here may be biased towards my liking of Lego, i will try to be as neutral as possible- there are some setbacks and rooms for improvements.  The iconic entrance! Located in the developing region of Johor, in Nusajaya, my family and i left KL before sunrise for a three-hour drive south. After breakfast in the old Kulai town, we arrived at Legoland Malaysia in the midst of the morning crowd rush. I visited the park on a Saturday in December, means school holidays and the opening hours are extended, from 10 am to 8 pm- i guess i have to...

When my friends told me about this place, i knew where it was, but i didn't know where it really, really was. I know i make no sense here but what i mean is, i frequent Jalan Imbi, yet, i didn't know the existence of this cottage-like, colonial-style place that serves wide range of savouries: bread, cookies, macaroons, chocolates, and cakes, and fancy drinks too! Seeing the building from afar exudes charm, as if i was entering an old English lot. That unique ambiance with its classic interior paired to its well priced menu explained the ocean of people inside and wave after wave of new customers hitting the shores of the counter beneath the noon Sun. Bidding welcome at the entrance. Parking was tight outside the eatery so the jockey service is reasonably recommended (RM 2) when dining here. One interesting point, as seen from the outside, written boastfully on its brick wall is their unique mode of baking- stone oven. Stone oven is said to ensure even heat circulation a...

My Saturday morning began when my dad came into my room and woke my brothers and i up. He said, 'let's jalan-jalan makan' (literally translated as travel and eat) today and my first reply was 'where?'. 'Raub', he said. Spontaneity has never exactly been my strength but when thrown in with adventure, i was all geared up to go. My parents got the idea to visit this place mostly because of Axian's travelogue in the Asian Food Channel- the episode i didn't watch. I only knew little about Raub in Pahang- that it is a gold mining area, famous for peanuts and bean curd. Journey to Raub took us almost an hour and a half drive from home, and it was a new yet familiar experience. From the bustling roads in KL to the old (tar) road, and as we ventured further from city life, slowly but surely we got absorbed into the lush greenery and generally simple surrounding. Lately, i find a liking to use old road because it redefines travel and i can see glimpses of...

Getting onto the LATAR highway, from the North-South Highway (PLUS) or from Rawang, the quaint town of Ijok is relatively easy to fine. Exit after the Ijok Toll and drive along the main road. It was my first time in Ijok- the previous was not counted as i only went through to get to Kuala Selangor. Surrounded by many oil palm plantations and kampung style houses, the laid-back look of Ijok boasts great eat, especially the Beggar's Chicken. However, as we asked for directions from a friendly couple, who was buying some snacks by the roadside, we were told that without reservation, it is usually sold out. Instead, we asked for their kind recommendation and kindly enough, they led us, with their motorcycle, to another restaurant popular among the locals and possibly tourists. This affirms that we have friendly and helpful people around us! This seafood restaurant does not sit by the seaside or is designed with lavish decor, but it is air-conditioned, decent enough to welcome our h...

It was a public holiday and we were searching for a place to visit. The idea of exploring Gua Tempurung surfaced, and having much said and shared about my experience at the popular cave, we were excited. After some convincing, we pushed for this day trip- tiring but fun, with our stomachs full, through Kampar and Ipoh. Medan Selera Makan, Kampar Morning Market Arriving in Kampar after slightly more than two hours of drive from KL (exited at Tapah), we were hungry and excited at the same time. This food court is no stranger a place to us- we visited this place numerous times, sometimes in the afternoon. In the morning, it was different and there were many people because of the morning market nearby. Parked by the roadside, along the river, i can't help but to be amazed, and afraid, at the many monitor lizards roaming the bank or swimming in the water- i could easily spot five. There was one with relatively big tummy, as if it's just eaten breakfast. One of the popular food ...