A day-long food tour Today, Lyf&Spice brings a twist in its posting style and takes you around Kota Bharu to eat all that you can in a single day. This capital city of Kelantan, is a food haven that is completely different from the rest of Malaysia. Let’s highlight this underrated and lesser known food destination of Asia. The Food tour: Take a flight … Continue reading Tasty Malaysia: Breakfast to Dinner in Kota Bharu
Lost in the jungle trails… The best way of exploring the woods or deep jungles is by hiking your way through. I am not a hard-core hiker, choosing the toughest trails and climbing ledges as I scale up. However, I enjoy an easy to moderate level of hike that makes me happy and exposes the untapped, virgin woods of the city. Keeping the concept … Continue reading A Guide to Jungle Hiking in Cameron Highlands
To do or not to do? Surfing Cameron Highlands online: Utter the words ‘Cameron Highlands’ and people will ask you to visit the strawberry fields, TripAdvisor will list it in its top few activities and Google will bombard you with bucket loads of these red berries. Whether you should head to the strawberry farms or not, I’d say… read on and figure out for yourselves… … Continue reading Strawberry Picking at Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
A touch of Nyonya in Malaysia… I love Nancy’s Kitchen! I was running through TripAdvisor when I came across Nancy’s Kitchen as the best place for Nyonya cuisine. A number of other sites and blogs recommended the place too, so I thought why not gain a first-hand experience and find out if it is hyped or true to its name? I am so thankful that … Continue reading Authentic Nyonya Cuisine at Nancy’s Kitchen, Melaka
All you need to know… Know your city Melaka or Malacca means the ‘historic state’, in Malay It was called Orang Laut and was originally a fishing village It was coined Melaka by founder Parameswara, after a tree where he took shelter It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and attained this status in 2008 Known for: its harmony and blend of culture, hawkers lanes, … Continue reading Melaka Travel Tips
Strolling along the Chinatown of Melaka What is Jonker Walk? Jonker Walk is the Chinatown of Melaka, Malaysia. Just like most South East Asian cities have a Chinatown, so does Melaka. Jonker walk lies in Jalan Hang Jebat a.k.a. Jonker Street. Known as the ethnic and cultural hub, it houses a number of food stalls, tourist attractions, shops and other places to hang out. How … Continue reading 15 Street Food Items and Things To Do at Jonker Walk, Melaka
Let’s eat and explore… Image credit: Phalinn Ooi Foodies go where? Why do we travel and seek adventures and thrills constantly? We traverse far and wide for gaining experiences that enrich us, for making memories that stay with us and for imbibing influences form different cultures that embrace us. One such journey in the quest for another enriching experience is that … Continue reading Travel to Melaka – food and fun!
Of lavish dinner spreads and breaking fast…. It’s June 2016 – it’s Ramadan, the holy month of the Islamic calendar! This month sees people breaking fast in the evening, after sunset, marked by Iftar parties or dinner. Renaissance Kota Bharu Hotel has been hosting one such Iftar dinner through the month, at ‘Palm Terrace Cafe‘. With scrumptious eats and tasty spreads laid out, … Continue reading Ramadan special! Iftar dinner at Renaissance Kota Bharu Hotel, Malaysia
Travelling to Malaysia? You ought to have these apps downloaded on your smart phones: Uber: This app has taken Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru by storm. All that you have to do is create an account, sign in and request for a cab. It detects your location and sends you cab and driver details within seconds. The best feature is that you can track … Continue reading Top 5 Taxi Apps – Malaysia
Of Cheong Fatt Tze Penang is a land of diverse cultures. Situated at Penang’s famous George Town, The Blue Mansion forms an integral part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. A visit to this legendary mansion of Cheong Fatt Tze is a must. Having won several awards such as the Best Tourist Attraction, National Architectural Award and many more, it is known to be one … Continue reading The Blue Mansion
Creamy. Frothy. Aromatic. Exquisite. Good morning! Lyf&Spice makes a mid-week dedication to all tea-lovers with the famous ‘Teh Tarik’! About Teh Tarik: Teh Tarik is a rich creamy hot tea with a special aroma and flavour that tantalizes your taste buds. Having originated in Malaysia, the Teh Tarik is extremely popular amongst the locals. Available at every coffee shop or kopitiam, tea stall, … Continue reading Teh Tarik:
Stop! You’re at Perhentian: Of sun, sea and sands, I thought I had seen them all. How different could one island be from the other? And then I reached an enchanting paradise of a cyan blue ocean, of cascading waves – the “Perhentian islands”. The briny and nippy air breezing through the most pristine water on earth touches your face to make you go– “Oh! … Continue reading The Emerald Waters of Perhentian Islands
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