tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28778772407771185142024-03-17T16:25:58.599+08:00Ramble and WanderA travel blog that is the result of the ramblings and wanderings of a Malaysian guy who has been to 40-something countries; and has worked in 4 different countries. Travelogues, Hotel Reviews, Things to Do and See, Travel Guides, and probably everything else in between.Ramble and Wanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03336881437780077950noreply@blogger.comBlogger252125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877877240777118514.post-31546649498908262652021-01-25T18:00:00.019+08:002021-01-26T15:03:58.458+08:00Hotel Review: ACES Hotel Kuala Lumpur<meta content="summary_large_image" name="twitter:card">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Labuan, Malaysia’s Federal Territory in the Borneo part of the country, is not exactly a “stranger” to me. Well, at least not in name. At one point in my life, a CEO of an offshore financial company had asked me if I’d like to go work in Labuan. I went, “What? Labuan? So far away and what’s there anyway?” “Cheap cars and chocolates,” was the common answer at the time, which was not enough for me to consider visiting, let alone to move there.</span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Malaysians are well known for our passion for food and this is well reflected in our cuisine. The Malaysia that we see and experience today is a result of the mixing of three distinct cultures, which has given rise to Malaysian cuisine that are truly diverse. The three major influences - Chinese, Indian and Malay influences - can clearly be noticed in Malaysian cuisine. In some ways, one can say that Malaysian cuisine is somewhat like New York; some of the dishes didn't originate from here, but they have found a loving and forever home in Malaysia. In this post, we list down the top five popular dishes in Malaysia. If you are planning a vacation in Malaysia, you should definitely try these dishes, which you are guaranteed to love. And before you ask it, yes, </span><a href="https://www.foodpanda.my/" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">food delivery</a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> is readily available for all of these delicious foods by FoodPanda Malaysia. You can order all of these dishes right from the comfort of your home or hotel room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I’d been in Kuching for more than a week already when I was lying in my bed thinking what other “touristy” thing I should do the next day, one full free day that I’d left in the capital of Sarawak in Malaysian part of Borneo.</span></div>
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Apart from the first four days of my stay where I’d spent time watching the annual dragon boat race, the air show during Malaysian Air Force Open Day, and going to Sarawak Cultural Village, I’d not done anything much else apart from just walking around the city, taking in the architectural heritage of Kuching. It was my fifth visit to the cat city (in Malay, Kuching means cat, by the way), probably my most favourite city in the whole of Malaysia, so I have previously covered plenty of sights and attractions as listed in my “<a href="https://www.rambleandwander.com/2015/11/malaysia-top-things-to-do-see-in-kuching.html" target="_blank"><b>Top Things to Do and See in Kuching, Sarawak</b></a>” blog post. There’s one popular place, however, that I still hadn’t been to during any of the previous trips here; and that place is Bako National Park, the oldest and smallest national park in Sarawak.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Back in November 2016, I had the opportunity to visit Sandakan, Sabah, in the Malaysian part of Borneo. Among the many places of interests that I went to was Sandakan Memorial Park, which is built on the site of what came to be known as Sandakan Death Marches during World War II. There’s a “hut” in the beautifully landscaped park, which has displays inside where I learnt about the horrors of the war that had happened right there in the area. There were about 2,500 prisoners of war in Sandakan, of which only 6 had survived. There are no graves there, however, as they had been relocated to a war memorial in Labuan.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Those who know me would know that I don’t personally go on a beach/island holiday. It’s not because I don’t enjoy such a holiday but my parents’ place in my hometown of Kuala Terengganu, on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, is located just like 5 minutes’ drive or 15 minutes’ walk to a popular beach in town. I have however never shied away from a beach/island trip whenever I get an invitation from any party. That is despite me being able to turn probably 100 shades darker in no time at all the moment I land on an island. 😅</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you’re reading this, chances are we both have one thing in common; we love to travel. A life filled with adventures is something I always strive to go by each day. (Okay, so “each day” here might be a bit exaggerated but you know what I mean…) Hence, today’s entry will be about that! Let’s go on an adventure across Southeast Asia and see what’s in store for the thrill-seekers like us!</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Before we go any further, have you heard anything about Traveloka offering </span><a href="https://www.traveloka.com/en-my/malindo-air" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Malindo Air promotion</b></a><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">? I know they’re all about giving discounts and all, but I heard there are some </span><a href="https://www.traveloka.com/en-my/flight" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>online Malindo Air promotions</b></a><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> going on till the end of the year, or is it until the next quarter?</span></div>
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Frankly, the title above is not me swearing, although honestly, I could very well be. I just cannot find any appropriate word to use to describe something that had happened to me one Wednesday night in Jeddah.</div>
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I had gone for a night out that evening with a colleague and a friend, both of whom shall remain nameless for now just in case they prefer not to be implicated in the story. For the time being, however, let's just call them X and Y, respectively.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Ever since I went to India for the first time covering its popular Golden Triangle cities – New Delhi, Agra & Jaipur – a few years back, I've been thinking about going back to discover and explore more of the country. I totally loved my time there and was thoroughly amazed by the culture and the wide range of beautiful architectures that I saw in those 3 cities. I even have a photo of Taj Mahal that I took when I was in Agra as my laptop background these days.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">“So where else should we visit here in Jeddah that I haven’t been to, Bahrom?” I asked my trusted colleague, office driver and my go-to guy if I ever needed any help whilst living in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – like when I needed some Arabic phrases to help me <b><a href="http://www.rambleandwander.com/2013/03/ramblings-from-saudi-how-to-get-haircut.html">get a good haircut</a></b>. Bahrom, who speaks fluent Arabic, Malay and a bit of English, originally hails from Indonesia and has been living in Jeddah for years. He’s in fact pretty much settled down here in Jeddah with his 2 wives and families.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Usually when people think of Australia, Sydney is at the top of everyone’s head. However, <a href="http://www.visitvictoria.com/">Melbourne </a>is truly worth a visit. And it’s no surprise once you get here that the city is often included in lists of the world’s most livable cities, beating out <a href="http://www.sydney.com/">Sydney</a>. Melbourne is known as the cultural hub of Australia, featuring a large array of galleries, performances and events, world-class restaurants, and most importantly, some of the best coffee.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Klang, the royal town of Selangor, is located just about 1-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur but it is so underrated it hardly gets recommended as a day trip destination for those visiting the capital city of Malaysia. This is very unfortunate, if you ask me, as this old town, the first capital of Selangor (before it changed to Kuala Lumpur and subsequently to Shah Alam after Kuala Lumpur was declared a federal territory), has a wealth of treasures to offer to visitors.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We dreamed of Antarctica before we ever saw it. The ancient Greeks, knowing of the existence of the Arctic (even if they hadn’t seen it themselves), theorized that there must be something at the other end of the world to balance things out. “Antarctica” (“<a href="http://www.dictionary.com/browse/antarctic" target="_blank">opposite Arctic</a>”) was born, at least in the imaginations of humankind.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Tawau, in the Malaysian part of Borneo, is the main transit town for the many beautiful islands just off the southeast coast of Sabah. Many visitors would simply fly into Tawau Airport only to skip this town and head straight to the coastal town of Semporna to start their beach/island holiday. I thought my friends and I would be doing the same thing too when we flew there for our #SeaYouInSabah programme with Sabah Tourism Board a few months back. After all, what’s there in Tawau anyway, right? Bohey Dulang Island, Mataking Island, Sibuan Island and a few other islands were all waiting for us to explore, snorkel, dive and more, spending time in Tawau would seem like a waste of holiday time. Right...?</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">It’s a given that when one doesn’t plan on visiting museums in the first place, s/he probably would not have allocated the time for such activities but here are my personal recommendations for 3 not-to-be missed museums, which have been selected based on their well curated exhibits and perfect locations so that you can easily squeeze them in into your itinerary if you are planning a trip to Jakarta. After all, visiting museums is a great (and not to forget cheap!) way to learn about a country’s history and culture.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">When you wander as much as I do, the last thing you need is to be having to lug a huge suitcase around with you. It just gets in the way and slows you down. Not to mention the fact that the more space you have, the more unnecessary junk you end up buying to fill the void. And so, here are a few ready-for-anything packing tips:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Did you know that you can now go on a helicopter tour in Kuala Lumpur? Started in the 3rd quarter of 2016 by Cempaka Helicopters in collaboration with Kuala Lumpur City Hall and Kuala Lumpur Tourism Bureau, Ascend Sky Tours offers locals and visitors alike the opportunity to see the city like never before – from high up in the sky, around 1,500 feet up to be more exact. Using the centrally located Lake Titiwangsa Helipad, Ascend Sky Tours offer a unique chance for everyone to experience a helicopter ride and, at the same time, a bird’s eye view of Kuala Lumpur skyline at quite affordable rates.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Okay. I’m starting a new series – RaW Travel Essentials – on my blog, just to share about my personal travel essentials. Each post would cover just one item, where I’ll share some relevant tips and perhaps do some quick reviews as well, where applicable. And so, for this first post, it’s sunglasses. Sunglasses? Yup, sunglasses! 😎 Whether it’s for summer travels, or winter travels, and especially for daily use whilst out and about in Malaysia, sunglasses have become like one of my top travel essentials – because most people tend to forget about them, concentrating on the more obvious ones like chargers (phone/camera/laptop), travel plugs, etc. By putting it at the top of my list, it is most likely that I won’t forget bringing one during my travels. I’m pretty sure I don’t have to list down the benefits of wearing one, right?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">As you all know, I enjoy the beach. When I was in Barcelona, I spent a lot of time there, and got some great shots in. There is something special about being next to the sea and being able to stake out your own piece of paradise for a couple of hours.</span><br>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In Malaysia, there is a tourism product/programme that’s called “homestay”. While many might confuse homestay as just staying in someone else’s house during their travels (be it through Airbnb, Couchsurfing and the likes), this tourism product is a lot more than that. It involves staying not just in someone else’s house but also provides a wider experience and unique way to not just travel like a local but also live like a local. This is because (approved) homestay programmes are mostly located in traditional kampongs or villages and offer a window into the local’s lifestyle through various activities (incl. culture, food/cooking, games, etc.) that may involve the whole community in the kampung and not just the homestay family. For foreigners, it’s probably the easiest way to get to know Malaysia beyond the big city destinations like Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Melaka. For locals - especially city dwellers - it gives them the opportunity to experience a real kampung life, which many might not have had the chance to experience.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Growing up in Terengganu, on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, back in the mid-80s, my first introduction to <i>Kuda Kepang</i>, a traditional Javanese “braided hobbyhorse” dance, was probably through a catchy song entitled “Kuda Kepang” by a popular child singing duo at the time, Anuar (nowadays better known as Anuar Zain) & Ellina.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hong Kong, also known as the “Pearl of the Orient”, is a melting pot of various world cultures thanks to its world-famous tourist attractions and living facilities. You can find both ultra-modern luxury and natural beauty in the skyscrapers and green mountain peaks. Boasting spectacular skylines, Hong Kong is yet unmatched in the world. Being one of the most densely populated areas, it is known for its vivacity, harbor, the best restaurants and shopping complexes. Speaking of luxury, your stay in Hong Kong, whether for leisure or business, should be in style. Here are five of the <b>top Hong Kong hotel’s reviews</b> inviting you to spoil yourself in their comfort and opulence.</span></div>
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