These random photos were taken during my recent brief visit to Lumut, a coastal town about 84km south of Ipoh City. Lumut, whose name is the Malay word for 'moss', is the gateway to Pangkor Island. Lumut, which used to be a quaint little fishing town, has undergone rapid development in recent years, especially since it ... continue reading »

My recent visit to Teluk Batik's Seashell Museum (Muzium Siput) was interesting and educational. Anyone who loves the beach should make it a point to visit this modest museum, which houses countless shells. There are over 60,000 species of seashells (mollusks) on earth and lucky us, Southeast Asia has the largest number of species in the ... continue reading »

This temple, Ping Sien Si, is also known as Tua Pek Kong Temple, or Kuan Yin Temple. It is located in a small Malay fishing village in Pasir Panjang Laut, Sitiawan, Perak. This temple was actually established over a hundred years ago, but during the past few years, has been developed, at a cost of RM7.5 ... continue reading »

Today, I am sharing a few photos of Kellie's Castle, which I visited with some friends not too long ago. This is a popular tourist attraction located off Batu Gajah, some 30 minutes' drive from Ipoh. Actually, I don't come here often because it is said to be haunted and well, I don't like to ... continue reading »

Visited the Lost World of Tambun one recent evening with a group of friends, and had a whale of a time. This is a major theme park a short drive away from Ipoh City centre, and a must-visit for families visiting Ipoh. Otherwise, your trip to Ipoh would be incomplete. There are many different attractions within ... continue reading »

I have not heard of Rafidah Ibrahim until early this month... and that's only after friends pointed her out to me. Forgive my ignorance - I don't watch TV, you see! Rafidah, or more popularly known as Fida, is a local artiste who acts, sings and hosts TV programmes. Despite her popularity, Fida is really affable ... continue reading »