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Malaka Walking Tour – Guiding Myself Through the Old City

April 12, 2021 KeepCalmAndWander 1 Comments

I did a self-guided Malaka Walking Tour as soon as I arrived in the UNESCO-World Cultural Heritage city. I had a whole day to spare, so I decided to do it on my own. The blistering sun didn’t really dissuade me from walking. Having a hat and bottled water were

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These Rickshaws in Melaka Are Beautifully Decorated

November 10, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

These rickshaws in Melaka are beautiful. For a few travelers, they are just overly-decorated tuktuks that are everywhere in the city. But, of all the rickshaws I’ve ridden in Southeast Asia, the ones in Malacca are the most delightful of all! This blog post displays an array of colorfully-themed tuktuks

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Christ Church and Stadthuys in Melaka

November 2, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The Christ Church and Stadthuys in Melaka (or Malacca) in Malaysia are just a spit away from each other. The area where they stand is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its historical importance. The moment I got out of the taxi, I could see why the place should be

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A Walking Tour in Putrajaya – Without a Map

October 12, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

This short walking tour in Putrajaya is not really the kind of tour you’d like to join. I did it without a tour guide nor a map on hand. I did it because I like walking and I want to see what’s beyond the Putra Masjid, a landmark you shouldn’t

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Inside the Pink Mosque in Putrajaya – Half-Day Trip from Kuala Lumpur

October 6, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Going inside the Pink Mosque in Putrajaya is one experience you’ll never forget too soon. It’s incredibly stunning in there! Yep! If you are looking for an Instagrammable content in Putrajaya (Malaysia), you should start discovering the new city from here. In fact, all the things/places I wanted to see

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Sri Mahamariamman – The Oldest Hindu Temple in Kuala Lumpur

August 29, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Sri Mahamariamman is the oldest temple in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). The temple’s inception can be traced back to 1873, but it underwent a major re-construction in 1968. One of the most visible changes is the Raja Gopuram tower at the entrance. As soon as I saw the tower, I knew

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Inside the Islamic Arts Museum in Kuala Lumpur

July 26, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Inside the Islamic Arts Museum in Kuala Lumpur, you will find comprehensive collections from the Islamic world. It is filled with anything you want to know and related to the Islamic religion, its history, doctrine, and arts. I really think that every visitor in the city should visit this gem

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The Sultan Abdul Samad Building – Is This The Most Beautiful in KL?

July 10, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Is Sultan Abdul Samad Building the most beautiful of colonial architecture in Kuala Lumpur? I think so. Though designed by a British architect, A.C. Norman, there is nothing British in it – as far as I’m concerned. I mean, if you look at the facade, there’s no trace of British

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Merdeka Square is Kuala Lumpur’s Most Historical Area to Visit

July 8, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Merdeka Square is definitely Kuala Lumpur’s most historical area I visited while in Malaysia’s capital city. It is, for sure, a tourist attraction you must not miss when exploring the city. You have never been to Kuala Lumpur without visiting this square. Historically, the field here was once used for

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Inside Masjid Negara – Malaysia’s National Mosque

July 6, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Masjid Negara in Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia’s National Mosque completed in 1965. In many city tours, this mosque is one of the tourist attractions where tour buses stop. At first glance, with the absence of the tall minaret, the structure of Masjid Negara doesn’t look like a mosque. Well, it’s

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Sin Sze Si Ya Temple – The Oldest Taoist Temple in Kuala Lumpur

May 20, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The Sin Sze Si Ya Temple is the Oldest Taoist Temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Constructed in 1864, the temple honors two deities, Si Sze and Sin Sze Ya who was believed to guide Yap Ah Loy reaching his Kapitan status. I did not really plan on seeing this temple.

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Expressionz Hotel Has a Sky Pool With Amazing Views of Kuala Lumpur

April 15, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The Expressionz Hotel Kuala Lumpur has a Sky Pool With amazing views of Kuala Lumpur. It’s not even that far to the center of KL but twenty-eight minutes walk. The selling point of this hotel is, I think, the infinity pool that graced the Instagram pages of influencers and wannabes.

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Masjid Jamek Mosque is a Wonderful Refuge from the Busy City

April 9, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

Masjid Jamek Mosque is a wonderful refuge from the topsy-turvy streets of Kuala Lumpur. The traffic outside this Islamic place of worship can be unbearable, but once you’re inside, the chaos seems so far away. Friday Mosque, as the locals call it, is right in the heart of the city.

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Petronas Towers – The World’s Tallest Twin Towers

March 24, 2020 KeepCalmAndWander 0 Comments

The Petronas Towers are identical towers that are synonymous to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. They’re the most iconic skyscrapers and architectural wonders in the city’s skyline. No visit in KL without a glimpse of these silver-colored twins. The first time I saw them eons ago, I thought they resemble a