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This post is brought to you by Putrajaya Shangri-La. Located 25km south of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya is the federal administrative centre of Malaysia. The planned city was the brainchild of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad, Malaysia’s former Prime Minister. It is also Malaysia’s third Federal Territory (Kuala Lumpur and Labuan are Federal Territories too) as of 2001, and was named after Malaysia’s first Prime Minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra. Putrajaya is also home to Malaysia’s current Prime Minister, Dato’ Sri Najib Razak. Described as Klang Valley’s best kept secret, Putrajaya is, unbeknown to most, a city with many interesting places to visit…

This post is brought to you by Air Mauritius. The beautiful island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean is a place you must visit at least once in your life. The island is well known for its astounding beauty and is a favourite place for tourists because of its tropical climate, beautiful beaches, its tropical flora and fauna, and its wide range of natural and man-made attractions With an impressive array of attractions and easy access to this island with direct flights via Air Mauritius, it is certainly time you discovered this luxurious gem. Below are six reasons why you should…

This post is brought to you by Tesco. Back in the days, grocery shopping with the family used to be a weekly (sometimes monthly) affair where the whole family would get in the car and drive to the nearest supermarket to stock up on essentials. But today, getting your groceries can be a hassle what with traffic on the road, crowded supermarkets, limited parking spaces and time constraints as almost everyone works late these days. This is why online shopping has become so popular among people, especially for expats and working individuals in Malaysia. Shopping for groceries online in Malaysia is…

This post is brought to you by Pacific World Travel, preferred agent for Seabourn. [img_gallery][/img_gallery] Cruising on a Seabourn ship, an award-winning fleet, is an experience unlike any other form of travel. This unique style of travelling offers the traveller a luxurious, yet relaxed – elegant, yet casual – sumptuous, yet understated way of travelling to some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Think the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Adriatic and Greek Isles as well as South America, Africa, the Antarctica and many more. The Seabourn is a smaller ship; this means it is able to travel to some hidden gems where…

This post is brought to you by AirAsia X. Paradise on earth is a term one would use to describe the Maldives after just one visit. Located in the Indian Ocean, this beautiful island nation offers one the luxury of relaxing on white, sandy beaches, taking a dip in the crystal clear water and soaking in the relaxing and beautiful atmosphere of island life. Without a doubt, the island is popular among tourists who fly there for its natural beauty, clean and white beaches, beautiful islands and under water hotels and resorts. There are a few activities that are rather popular…

This post is brought to you by Jaya Grocer. Malaysia, particularly the Klang Valley, is teeming with supermarkets and grocery stores. In recent years, there have been many new supermarkets popping up catering to the expat community. Jaya Grocer, the only Malaysian supermarket with the widest range of imported goods, is a popular one among expats and foreigners in Malaysia. But what is it about Jaya Grocer that makes it stand out among the competition? Here are 8 things you didn’t know about Jaya Grocer. 1) Eight Thriving Outlets in Five Years In the mid-2000s, a small group of people had…

This post is brought to you by Rockwills Trustee. How important is it to protect your assets? For most people, it is extremely important. Especially for those who have dependants and a large amount of assets. When you have assets worth a lot of money, it is important to have a will to make sure your assets do not end up in the wrong hands, or that it does not hang in limbo as your family battles it out in court on who gets what. For example, imagine a situation where you, as a foreigner living in Malaysia under the…

This post is brought to you by AirAsia X. Learn more here. It is somewhat surprising that the thriving and culturally vibrant city of Busan does not spring to mind as readily as Seoul. Although the capital is the only Korean city to exceed it both in size and population, Busan abounds with enough spectacular attractions, calm beaches, delectable eateries and intriguing historical attractions to keep tourists of all stripes coming  back again and again. Some 3.6 million people call Busan home. The climate is sub-tropical and rarely snows. Winters are mild and summers are hot and humid.  Busan is the largest port city…

This article is brought to you by the Academy of Pastry Arts Malaysia As a brand new expat in Malaysia, discovering and learning about your new life in a brand new country will always be fun and exciting. But once things fall into a routine and you find yourself bored – this is especially true for those who aren’t working – it is time to pick up a hobby, like learning the art of pastry making. Learning the art of pastry making is complicated, but exciting as well. And to hone your skills, you should seek out the best place offering…

This post is brought to you by AirAsia X 1) Visit the Exquisite Yu Garden Yu Garden is a classic Chinese garden in the bustling city of Shanghai. The expensive garden occupied two hectares (five acres) of land and is filled with a beautiful array of ancient rocks, colourful plants and flowers, arched bridges, and goldfish ponds for your viewing pleasure. 2) Shop at Nanjing Road There’s a saying that goes “You have not been to Shanghai unless you go to Nanjing Road.” Nanjing Road is one of the busiest shopping streets in the world and is the main shopping street…