2023-03-22 10:00
Ready to greet the blessed month? Ramadan is that very special time of the year, and of course, there will be many delicious buffets around in Kuala Lumpur. How to choose though from all tho… Read More
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A lifestyle and family blog written by three exapat mums in Malaysia. Tips what to do in KL with your kids - or without them, talk on parenting, traveling and all other things happy.
2023-03-21 22:14
Recycling is not always an easy task. It is of utmost importance though, as waste has such a huge negative impact on our environment. Many questions have been raised as to the efficacy of th… Read More
2023-03-19 23:00
It has been quite some time since I changed my lifestyle and adopted more sustainable habits, to reduce waste in my everyday life. But to avoid any kind of trash at all, was a whole new leve… Read More
2023-03-15 22:00
For this year’s Ramadan, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur will be offering its guests not one, but two buffet experiences. Guest chefs from Istanbul and Chennai are presenting d… Read More
2023-03-14 22:30
Whether you have a potted garden on your condo balcony or live in landed property, it is easy to encourage more butterflies and birds into our own private paradise of home. How? By planting… Read More
2023-03-13 23:00
Embarking upon an international education may be a daunting decision for parents raising children of this generation. Their academic success and future career prospects require a thoughtful… Read More
2023-03-12 23:00
Now more than ever, we know how important it is to live a sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle. This is something that has to involve the whole family, especially our children, as they are… Read More
2023-03-08 22:30
Ramadan is around the corner! Coming up are fantastic food morsels to tantalise the taste buds. Eateries will be outdoing one another, having a huge variety of food specials. We were invited… Read More
2023-03-07 22:00
Nothing beats picking, cooking and eating your own vegetables and herbs. They always seem to taste better than the ones bought in the supermarket. Maybe it is the sweet words of encouragemen… Read More
2023-03-05 22:30
When it comes to planning a family holiday, there are so many things to think about! All we want is to go and enjoy our holiday, but it’s also important to realise how our plans might… Read More
2023-02-28 22:00
I had the pleasure of attending a preview of the Citarasa Serantau Ramadan buffet in Hilton Kuala Lumpur recently. ‘Citarasa serantau’ means ‘tastes of the region… Read More
2023-02-26 22:30
Kuala Lumpur is a city with a diversity of cultures, which contributes to the various type of cuisines and restaurants found all over town. So how do you choose where to go for lunch with th… Read More
2023-02-21 22:00
With a ‘golden’ spare four days on my hands, I decided to leave the kids behind with the grandparents. I opted for a solo me-time trip, to visit my aunt and uncle who own a hotel… Read More
2023-02-19 22:30
“Show me everything in KL”, my friend said, before flying to Malaysia with her 11-year-old son. “You’ve got 40 hours.” That last comment came with a winking smi… Read More
2023-02-14 22:30
Is not often that one can claim to be lost in the jungle right in the middle of a major city like Kuala Lumpur, but it is possible. No more than a five minutes drive from Merdeka Square and… Read More
2023-02-12 22:30
Every time when it’s someone birthday or when there is a special occasion, I frantically search for gifts or hampers that a) are presentable with a unique flavour and b) give back to t… Read More
2023-02-07 22:30
Chinatown is a place of vivid, colourful and varied interest with the florists and floral accessory shops adding to the mix. Have fun crafting your own floral arrangements with a mix of gree… Read More
2023-01-31 00:00
We’ve got good news for all parents: there will be no more sleepless nights over the how and where of your child’s birthday party! Our team of writers are sharing their best idea… Read More
2023-01-29 22:00
Do you end up visiting the same places to keep the kids active and entertained? You may want to consider somewhere new and exciting! NextGen, the latest and largest edutainment centre in Mal… Read More
2023-01-18 22:30
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a Thai chef masterclass, debut of the #dinewithchef series, at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur led by Executive Thai Chef Supattra Boonsrang. Chef Supattra… Read More
2023-01-17 22:00
RDA (Riding for the Disabled Association) Bukit Kiara, located in Kuala Lumpur, is a truly special place that provides therapeutic horseback riding for children with disabilities. Horseback… Read More
2023-01-17 02:00
Since the opening of the DoubleTree by Hilton Shah Alam i-City in July last year, I’d been waiting for an opportunity to visit this brand-new hotel. I was therefore over the moon to re… Read More
2023-01-16 22:00
How do you envision a better world? At The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL), ten words make up the school’s vision: know yourself, care for all, and create a better wo… Read More
2023-01-15 22:30
Restaurant THIRTY8 must be the place in KL with THE best views, not just for a luncheon, but also for dinners. While I am still admiring the outlook from the 38th floor (did the name of the… Read More
2023-01-11 23:30
Hop into a bountiful Year of the Rabbit with a lot of exciting offerings at many fantastic restaurants in KL for the coming Chinese New Year celebration this 2023. Lau Hei! Four Points by Sh… Read More
2023-01-10 22:00
Which country do you call home? For most of us it’s a straight-forward question but if you are a third culture kid, it’s more complicated. A what? I hear you ask…and it wa… Read More
2023-01-09 22:00
Change is the one constant in today’s world. Changes can be difficult for families going through or about to enter the transition period, especially with children. For schools such as… Read More
2023-01-08 22:00
Gopeng Glamping Park has been one of my favourite short getaways so far. It is only a short drive from Ipoh and two hours from Kuala Lumpur. The camping offers varied attractions that cater… Read More
2023-01-03 22:30
I first tasted the wonders of tropical plants in Malaysia some 30 years ago, when my father worked in Kuala Lumpur in the late 1980s. The whole family was plant mad, and especially my mother… Read More
2023-01-02 21:00
Entering the foyer of Hilton Petaling Jaya is like stepping back in time. I used to come here a lot when I was a kid with my dad. Tonight, we are making our way to the quaint popular Chinese… Read More
2022-12-20 20:00
It’s ‘food-o’-clock’ at MikeBikes, the go-to place in Kuala Lumpur for guided bicycle tours in town. With their newly launched Pitstop Foodie Tour, MikeBikes acknowle… Read More
2022-12-18 19:00
Who needs a fancy party to have a good time? I certainly don’t need a silver fork to enjoy good food. The Afghan lunch experience, hosted at the Greater Action Centre in Bandar Baru Am… Read More
2022-12-13 20:30
It was with a sigh of relief when we noticed that Soleil, a modern European restaurant in Damansara City Mall, survived the difficult covid times and we decided to revisit. The fine dining e… Read More
2022-12-12 20:00
All over the world, Christmas is celebrated in a different, unique way. How is it like to celebrate Christmas in Brazil, and how is it different from the Christmas celebrations in the UK, Ma… Read More
2022-12-11 21:00
When we arrived at Paradigm Mall and made our way up to Le Méridien Petaling Jaya hotel entrance, we felt this would not be your typical Christmas pre-event. We were directed to a hug… Read More
2022-12-07 22:00
Jingle bells! It’s all about Christmas at the Batik Boutique in KL, where the team is gearing up for Christmas. Batik colours are everywhere… Let’s have a look! It’s… Read More
2022-12-06 22:00
It’s time to get those creative juices flowing. If you’re looking for a different group activity in Kuala Lumpur for the Christmas period, why not try a surprisingly therape… Read More
2022-12-04 22:00
Peppa Pig is pretty much a household name amongst toddlers. Mention the name ‘Peppa Pig’ to any young child and you will most likely elicit an excited response. Fans will be… Read More
2022-11-30 22:00
‘Tis the season to celebrate… Are you looking for places to spend some family time together? Have a look at our listicle for Christmas buffets for 2022 and enjoy! DoubleTree by… Read More
2022-11-29 22:00
As parents, we know how rewarding it is to get involved with charities and our communities and spend some of our time helping others. But wouldn’t it be great to teach our children the… Read More
2022-11-28 22:00
Celebrating love with friends and family, isn’t that what Christmas is about? What better way to do that than enjoying a great buffet together?! We were happy to get invited by DoubleT… Read More
2022-11-27 22:00
Based on what little I have read about it, autism is commonly misunderstood as a disease. I have even heard people saying that autistic people are ‘spastic’ or incapable of havin… Read More
2022-11-21 22:00
We were very glad to get an invite from Hilton Kuala Lumpur in Sentral for a preview of their Christmas buffet at restaurant Vasco, situated on the ground floor of the hotel. As soon as we w… Read More
2022-11-20 22:00
We took the teens on a trip to beautiful Sabah, with Kota Kinabalu as our base. It’s now perhaps my new favourite place in Malaysia. Kota Kinabalu is the state capital of Sabah and jus… Read More
2022-11-15 23:00
Nestled in the peaceful community of Sri Hartamas lies a garden of edibles and flowers called Kebun Komuniti Hartamas (KKH). It was build by like-minded neighbours in August 2020 (… Read More
2022-11-14 23:00
Time has gone so fast and all of a sudden, it’s that lovely time of the year again… This is whereby DoubleTree by Hilton Shah Alam i-City’s ‘Season Of Splendor&rsquo&hell…Read More
2022-11-13 23:00
Discovery of Southeast Asia has yet to disappoint me and Phnom Penh was no different. Inhibited by continuous lockdowns, it felt fab to stretch my wings to Cambodia’s capital and exper… Read More
2022-11-08 22:00
The sound of the barking dogs is deafening, and I hesitate for a second before entering the shelter. Mr Yong, one of the volunteers, beckons me inside and shares with me how many dogs live a… Read More
2022-11-07 22:00
Whenever we go for family holidays, a big plus point for me is when the hotel we stay in has a kids club. When you have two young kids who are constantly bursting with energy, having a kids… Read More
2022-11-06 22:00
Full disclosure: if you are looking for an article written by someone who has successfully managed to raise their own children speaking multiple languages at home, then this is not that arti… Read More
2022-11-01 22:00
Our son’s teachers at school used to point out at parent meetings that whilst he could do most of the assigned class work, he tended to rush through things, making many careless mistak… Read More
2022-10-31 22:00
They are back with a bang! The Christmas bazaars are here again after a long time and oh, how we’ve missed them… November has just started, but we’re already in that very… Read More
2022-10-30 22:00
Anybody with teens at home will know that apathy is a real issue. “I don’t know, I don’t care” have become hated phrases in our household. So, when the 15-year-old ex… Read More
2022-10-25 22:00
Are you struggling to get your tweens off their screens, but after a week at work you are lacking the imagination to decide what to do and the energy to travel too far? The nearby Amver… Read More
2022-10-22 01:00
I take another sip of my ice-cold Edelweiss beer and close my eyes for an enhanced experience. Nice! Reaching for the glass again, I find myself staring into the eyes of a big brown cow. She… Read More
2022-10-18 22:00
A via ferrata is ‘a climbing route that employs steel cables, rungs or ladders, fixed to the rock to which the climbers affix a harness.’ I had heard this phrase bandied about wh… Read More
2022-10-18 00:00
How do you envision a better world? At The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL), ten words make up the school’s vision: know yourself, care for all, and create a better wo… Read More
2022-10-16 22:30
Being an active person, and having married another active person, you can imagine our lives can get pretty hectic. …so when my friend took me to a yoga class 20 years ago, I was hooke… Read More
2022-10-12 21:00
It’s the season of Allhallowtide! On 31 October All Hallows’ Eve will be observed and KL will be buzzing with Halloween activities again this month. The boundary between the livi… Read More
2022-10-11 22:00
After the last few years of online school, we felt that our family had become way too reliant on our devices. What would happen if we took them away for a whole week? Was it time for a digit… Read More
2022-10-10 22:00
October is here, and it’s time to spread some pink around the place! As the month rolls on, we are once again reminded of the fight against breast cancer faced by millions and the impo… Read More
2022-10-06 00:00
Calling all witches, goblins, and little green monsters… It’s that time of the year again: on 31 October, it is said that souls of the dead and spirits can easily cross into our… Read More
2022-10-04 22:00
If you lead a busy city lifestyle, when it’s not easy to get days off to spend time with your loved ones and you would prefer to have a quiet weekend with them to experience a slice of… Read More
2022-10-04 22:00
In October worldwide people embrace the colour pink, to raise awareness for the cause of breast cancer. A pink ribbon, pinned on jackets or dresses, is the symbol for this cause. Hilton Kual… Read More
2022-10-04 00:00
This year, The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) Scholarship Program marks 20 years of providing life-changing scholarships to Malaysian students. Since 2002, recipients of ISKL&rs&hell…Read More
2022-10-02 22:00
Ever wanted to experience milking and feeding a goat? Or how about petting and cuddling cute little baby goats? If your answer is ‘yes’ then Janda Baik Goat Farm is the plac… Read More
2022-09-27 22:00
After two years of COVID restrictions, we are finally able to travel freely within the country. So, with a group of girlfriends we decided, on an impulse, to leave our husband… Read More
2022-09-25 22:00
It’s been around for decades, but it was only recently I heard about Science Centre Singapore. Hence, we decided to take the kids there for a fun day out. Science Centre Singapore is l… Read More
2022-09-20 22:00
My husband and I are always on a mission to discover new places to eat. Our experiments can be quite a hit-and-miss, so we were pleasantly surprised to find a cute and cosy café surro… Read More
2022-09-14 00:00
Every parent that has a teenager at home knows how frustrating it can be to see their environment constantly in chaos. One of our goals, as parents, is to teach teenagers to be responsible a… Read More
2022-09-13 00:00
Is the purpose of education to gain knowledge or to be prepared for life? The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) believes that supporting students in developing 21st-century skills… Read More
2022-09-12 00:00
If you like the great outdoors and don’t mind a huge amount of stairs or heights, then I recommend you try the FRIM Forest Skywalk. This is FRIM’s second canopy walkway and can b… Read More
2022-09-06 02:00
Because I love my pastries and coffee, I am always on the lookout for nice cafes to try. So when I was invited to check out BlackBixon café in downtown KL, I couldn’t wait to se… Read More
2022-09-05 15:00
One of the best things about having children is learning and growing alongside them, and experiencing new things… like virtual reality! As a parent from the crossover generation who h… Read More
2022-08-30 02:00
When it comes to gifting mooncakes in classy and elegant boxes, Sheraton PJ’s mooncakes gift boxes definitely fit the bill. The intricately designed mooncake boxes have gold-plated min… Read More
2022-08-24 02:00
Students at The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL) received outstanding results in this year’s International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) and Advanced Placement (AP)… Read More
2022-08-23 02:00
Happy Go KL was invited to Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur’s launch of their 2022 mooncake gift sets. For this Mid-Autumn festival, they are back with yet another creative collaboration with… Read More
2022-08-21 02:00
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Lantern Festival or Mooncakes Festival, takes place annually on the 15th day of the eighth month in the Chinese calendar. This year, that… Read More
2022-08-16 02:00
Skateboarding teaches children the benefits of practice and perseverance. It has gained prominence amongst younger participants in recent years due in part to the popularity of icons like pr… Read More
2022-08-15 06:00
We happily headed to DoubleTree Hilton Hotel Kuala Lumpur, to get a taste of some authentic Asian food. While there is a pasta station, they have a slew of tasty Asian areas, designated by c… Read More
2022-08-14 02:00
ISKL’s Open Day is an opportunity to meet different community members so you can ask questions and better understand the benefits of ISKL’s curriculum and approach to learning. L… Read More
2022-08-14 02:00
Is the purpose of education to gather knowledge or to be prepared for life? The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL), believes that supporting students in acquiring 21st-century skill… Read More
2022-07-25 22:30
Most kids know the ‘Old McDonald Had a Farm’ song, but not many have visited an actual working farm. So, naturally we were excited to find out about Farm Fresh Malaysia’s … Read More
2022-07-23 22:30
After a long covid lockdown with little to no travel, we decided to bite the bullet and visit Thailand’s third largest island, Ko Chang. We weren’t sure about covid restrictions… Read More
2022-07-20 06:30
Mooncakes are a dessert typically eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival. They are intricately decorated traditional Chinese pastries that are named this way, because they are r… Read More
2022-07-19 02:00
I’ve done my fair share of birthday parties over the years, so I’m always looking for a new way to celebrate, but one that won’t leave me bankrupt. Since the pandemic put a… Read More
2022-07-18 09:30
To experience Selangor’s natural splendour in style, glamping (glamorous camping) is an excellent idea! Selangor is a place known for its ecotourism destinations and stunning natural s… Read More
2022-07-16 22:30
Mornings have always been hectic, but since Covid even more so, as I now pack lunch for my kids as well as snacks. For some a regular affair, but for a lazy bones like me, quite a revelation… Read More
2022-07-12 10:00
In our food-heaven named Kuala Lumpur, the choices for family friendly eateries seem endless. Are we spoilt for choice? We dare to say yes! To help you out with the decision ‘where-to… Read More
2022-07-11 09:15
If there is any purpose for us in this life, isn’t it to help others who are less fortunate? With this thought in mind, Ms Amy Blair, founder and director of The Batik Boutique, starte… Read More
2022-07-05 23:00
When teenagers arrive in the kitchen, they are looking to make simple dishes and not always healthy meals. Usually, the first things that come to their mind are easy sandwiches and instant n… Read More
2022-07-04 22:30
The Orange Atrium at Sunway Pyramid was buzzing with sounds of cheer from the Nike staff and with emcee Adam Lobo’s voice echoing through the Ground Floor. It was the grand opening of… Read More
2022-07-03 22:30
The idea of creating my own fragrance has always really appealed to me, but imagine my surprise when my husband and kids were also just as excited. We couldn’t wait to visit Singapore… Read More
2022-06-28 22:30
Borders have re-opened and quarantine rules have become more relaxed in most countries, so you might be looking into international travel during the upcoming long break. Pick a few books fro… Read More
2022-06-27 22:30
Tourism Selangor has listed 10 new and trending tourist places in Selangor that you might not be aware of! Let’s have a look… D Virtual Park, Evo Mall Bangi D Virtual Park, EvoM… Read More
2022-06-26 23:00
Often we hear about youngsters who are taking up sports at a young age, but it’s not every day though that a champion bike racer comes along! Let’s find out more about this passi… Read More
2022-06-22 22:30
If you’re looking for something out of the ordinary to pass a few hours with the family, then the Museum of Illusions Kuala Lumpur could be worth focusing your attention on. This city… Read More
2022-06-21 22:30
My family and I love Langkawi and we have been there a couple of times, each time staying at another resort to have different experiences. This time, we decided to stay at The Datai as… Read More
2022-06-21 00:20
With travel options for your family on the rise again, we feel it’s time to rediscover all the beautiful countries that surround us in in Southeast Asia. Where to find the best spots f… Read More
2022-06-19 22:30
The holiday times are back and a road trip is a great alternative to avoid busy airports. But how many times has a car trip with teenagers turned into a small disaster? And it all gets even… Read More
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