A friend tipped me off about a new attraction in Ipoh Old Town, Miniature Wonders Art Gallery, that exhibits dough sculptures. However, it was only yesterday, two months after its opening on 4th Nov 2017, that I managed to drop by for a visit. Miniature Wonders Art Gallery along Jalan Market, is owned and managed by ... continue reading »

It is the dream of every avid traveller to visit all the Seven Wonders of the Modern World and there is no denying that this is a feat that I would love to personally achieve as well. Perhaps you are not aware, the Seven Wonders of the Modern World are: - Chichén Itza, Mexico - Christ the Redeemer ... continue reading »

Beijing is a huge city, with 16 million residents and 10 million daily commuters to the metropolis. At 26 million, the city itself is larger and more populated than many other countries in the world! By comparison, Ipoh has a population of approximately 700,000 people, while Malaysia has 30 million only. The land area is also ... continue reading »

Before my trip to Beijing, I have read that it is very expensive to own a dog in China. Therefore, I did not expect to see any dog during my recent 7D/6N trip. To my surprise, I did. Not as many as when I was in the Netherlands, but still, a wonderful sight! Here are photos of ... continue reading »

Just a short stroll from Wang Fu Jing, an upscale shopping district, Beijing's answer to Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, is the Wang Fu Jing Night Food Market. Although the stalls seem many at first glance, most of them offer the same types of food. Unlike the typical pasar malam in Malaysia, this one only offers food, but from ... continue reading »

When one visits Beijing, there are a couple of shows that a visitor must watch. Besides a Shaolin kungfu performance, the other is an acrobatic display. As you know, the Chinese are amazing when it comes to acrobatics. However, although it was my first trip to China, I am no stranger to Chinese acrobatic shows. And so, ... continue reading »

It is said that if you have not been to The Great Wall of China, you have not been to China. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Great Wall welcomes millions of tourists who attempt to climb up the wall to its peak. Listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the New World, The ... continue reading »