Langkawi Lazing 5: The (Water) Fall Guys
Not every attraction in Langkawi comes with a queue and a price list. After our…
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Langkawi Lazing 4: Of Lines and Cables
The first, and most important, piece of advice if you’re thinking of visiting Langkawi’s cable…
Langkawi Lazing 3: the Sting in the Tale
We were warned about the jellyfish of Langkawi. Not before we went of course; the…
Langkawi Lazing 2: Go Wild in the Country
One of the delights of Langkawi is that, while the beaches have all the juice…
KL with Kids 3: Bird’s the Word
In my last post I described our exploration of KL’s Muslim heritage. “Not very child-friendly,”…
KL with Kids 2: Discovering Malaysia’s Islamic Heritage
Islam came to Malaysia in the Middle Ages, brought by Arabian and Indian traders. This…
KL with Kids 1: Getting There, Getting Around
For my family and I, living in Beijing has been a great opportunity to explore…
Cheap Escapes from the Rush of Golden Week
Even though Golden Week is still almost two months away, when it comes to national…
Six Warm Places to Visit This Winter
Winter in Beijing is one of a kind. This year Beijing is expected to experience…
Beijing’s Expat Community Quiet on Anniversary of Malaysia Airlines MH370 Disappearance
One year ago Sunday, Malaysia Airlines’ Flight MH370 disappeared en route to Beijing. The psychic…