Holding a size 12 needle between his left thumb and forefinger, Lim Tian Seng meticulously stitched one Japanese cut bead after another onto the piece of pattern that he had drawn earlier, that is pegged tightly with a round wood frame. To craft a pair of Peranakan beaded slippers, one needs plenty of creativity and patience, ... continue reading »

Exiting from Encore Melaka after watching a spectacular 70-minute of performance, I could only exclaim, "Wow!" For someone who hardly gets impressed by anything, I was truly blown away by Encore Melaka. You can say that I have yet to see a big snake defecate (大蛇屙屎). Say what you want, if you ever find yourself ... continue reading »

I have been to Melaka several times but the zoo has been rather elusive. Somehow, despite my love for animals, I just never found the opportunity to make a visit, until a few weeks ago. Therefore, when I learnt about my forthcoming outing to the zoo, I was enthusiastic, like a kid. I have a revelation ... continue reading »

If you had read my post yesterday (ibis Melaka, Hotel in the Heart of the Action), you would know that I went to Melaka armed with a list of eateries that I compiled after speaking to some locals. It was essential that I dine at places that only the community know best, rather than mainstream touristy ... continue reading »

With a schedule packed with work, it is difficult for me to travel as often as I did. Therefore, like the millions of employees in Malaysia, I, too, have begun counting the days to the next public holiday. You can imagine how delighted I was with the recent long weekend, which enabled me to sneak away ... continue reading »

Today's post is as useful to you as it is to myself for future reference. Here are three free guided walks organised by Sahabat Muzium Melaka (Friends of Melaka Museums). The guided walks by licensed tourist guides are in Kampung Portugis, Kampung Morten and Kampung Chetti. Their focus is on culture and heritage of the respective ... continue reading »

It is always said that "it's not about the destination but the journey". However, going to the small town of Asahan in Melaka's District of Jasin, it is totally about the destination. In one particular spot in the town of Asahan (landmark: Asahan Water Theme Park) is the point where three states meet. The states are ... continue reading »