Pets, be it cats, dogs, or other small animals, can be a source of comfort and support. Research has shown that interacting with pets lowers the stress hormone cortisol and lowers blood pressure, whilst also providing social support and reducing loneliness. Unfortunately, not everyone is able to keep pets at home (like yours truly) –… Read More Purradise Cat Cafe, TTDI
Tiffin made its debut back in 2016 as a culinary pop-up called Tiffin Food Court, which ran for a month or two each time at various spots around town. It quickly made a name for itself as ‘the’ hottest makan spot – thanks to its unique “Malaysian food court with a twist” concept, featuring fusion… Read More KL’s Hottest Culinary Playground: Tiffin At The Yard @ Sentul Depot, Kuala Lumpur
Continuing its trend of bookstores that double as lifestyle destinations, Book Xcess’ newest flagship store in the heart of Kuala Lumpur is set to become the city’s hottest hub for arts and culture. Tucked on the second floor of Rex KL, the store opened in November 2021 and is home to thousands of books. But… Read More Book Xcess @ Rex KL
From the prestigious Balai Seni Visual Negara to smaller, independent spaces like The Refinery Sentul, there is no shortage of art spaces to explore in Kuala Lumpur. The art scene here is an interesting reflection of the city’s diversity — so while you do have higher-end galleries that are by appointment only, there are plenty of… Read More Ilham Gallery, Kuala Lumpur: A Public Art Gallery for the People
V-Day is just around the corner – but instead of the usual trio of chocolates, wine, and flowers, why not set hearts aflutter this year with some limited-edition vegan treats? Whether you’re giving yourself some TLC, or looking for the perfect pampering gift for him or her, Lush Malaysia has got you covered with its… Read More Lush Malaysia’s Valentine’s Day 2022 Range Gets You In the Mood for Love
Malls these days follow a cookie-cutter formula – if you’ve been to one, you’ve been to them all. Once in awhile, though, you find neighbourhood places like Tropicana Gardens Mall in Kota Damansara. Despite being a stone’s throw away from well known malls like IKEA Damansara, 1Utama and The Curve, Tropicana Gardens holds its own… Read More Things to Do@Tropicana Gardens Mall, Kota Damansara
Earlier this year, Japanese discount chain store Don Don Donki opened its first outlet in Malaysia at Lot 10, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. It was very well received, with people queueing up for hours just to get into the shop on the first day. I visited the store a month after its opening (read about… Read More Largest Don Don Donki in Malaysia @ Tropicana Gardens Mall, Petaling Jaya
The pandemic has put a damper on many plans — but with things now easing up a little, it looks like the economy is getting back on track, with the opening of new malls and entertainment spots. The latest to join the fray is Pavilion Bukit Jalil, which opened its doors on December 3. A… Read More Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur
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