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The Sterling, Malacca, Malaysia

The Brighton Room – spacious with classic contemporary design The best room in the house (in my opinion), The Brighton, comes with private garden patio and jacuzzi This towering white facade, reminiscent of Raffles Singapore, is The Sterling, new kid on t…

The Majestic Malacca, Malaysia

The entrance to happiness The welcome drink is a concoction cooked up by the bartender Dev – watermelon, banana, peanut and coconut – sweet, salty and creamy Large jars of local sweets are spread around the lobby lounge and library. Guests are welcom…

Shangri La, Putrajaya, Malaysia

Shangri La, Putrajaya, lobby Central location in the middle of Precint 1 Spacious rooms with sliding bathroom doors offering more or less privacy as preferred Garden View Rooms “A hotel within a park” and “a park within a hotel” Palm Hi…

Hard Rock Hotel, Batu Ferinnghi, Penang, Malaysia

Welcome drinks and memorabilia Say hello to The Beatles The unmistakable entrance  Although it’s right on the beach, we hardly left the hotel  Shady deck chairs under the trees and by the pool  Big kids and little kids are taken care of with …

Straits Collection, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia

The entrance to the residences in Armenian St. Living area of 95 Armenian St. Kitchen and courtyard Two upstairs bedrooms – double bed & 2 singles The semi open upstairs area leading to the shower room – fully equipped with rain shower and luxurio…

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Where to Stay and Eat in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

For a quick escape from congested KL, Ipoh is an easy two hour drive north on an excellent highway.  Famous for plump bean sprouts, silky noodles and pork satay, Ipoh has a whole lot more to offer than the already well known street food. Limestone caves, nature wal…

Indulgence Boutique Hotel, Ipoh, Malaysia

  The beautifully restored colonial building – Indulgence Bathroom in the Moroccan suite     All guests are greeted with welcome drinks and a sweet and savoury finger food platter + Plenty of room to keep your bags and belongings organized…

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Indulgence Restaurant, Ipoh, Malaysia

  Julie has over 300 cakes in her repetoire and continues to create more based on what ingredients are in season       Coconut and pumpkin slice Tiramisu – this version with alcohol – divine!   Savoury pastries – popular on-the-…

La Chocolatine, Langkawi, Malaysia

      La Chocolatine came recommended to us by a number of friends as serving the best pastries in town. Upon arrival in the late afternoon there was still a dribble of return expatriates purchasing their favourties for the day. We soon learned that …