Shopping 2026 – School Holiday Fun Just Got Better at Alamanda & Mesra Mall’s VIKids Carnival 2026

School holidays are officially looking a lot more exciting because Alamanda Shopping Centre and Mesra Mall Kemamanare bringing back their much-loved VIKids Carnival this May — and honestly, it sounds like the perfect excuse for families to spend quality time together while keeping the kids entertained. Running from 20 May to 7 June 2026, Alamanda’s version of the…

Cruise 2026 – StarDream Cruises 2026: A New Era of Cruise Travel from Malaysia

If you’ve been dreaming of a getaway that blends luxury, entertainment, and effortless travel, 2026 might just be your year. Staying true to its “Knows Asia Best” promise, StarDream Cruises — home to StarCruises and Dream Cruises — is bringing an exciting new wave of sailings closer to Malaysians, with departures from Port Klang, Singapore and across the region. As someone who’s always looking…

Cruise 2025 – My Experience Aboard MV Piano Land’s Maiden Voyage from Malaysia

Malaysia marked a major moment in cruise tourism on 29 November 2025, and I was lucky enough to witness it. The country officially welcomed the maiden voyage of M/V Piano Land, making it the first Chinese cruise ship ever to be homeported in Malaysia. The excitement at the Port Klang Cruise Terminal was undeniable, with a special Welcome Reception…

Cruise 2025 – MV Piano Land Arrives in Malaysia: A New Wave of Luxury Cruising at Port Klang

Malaysia’s cruise scene is sailing into an exciting new chapter! Tourism Malaysia officially welcomed the luxurious MV Piano Land at Port Klang, marking a major boost for the country’s maritime tourism just in time for Visit Malaysia 2026. Arriving from Hong Kong with over 1,760 passengers, MV Piano Land will be operating 11 sailings from 29 November to 25 December…

Dinner aboard Manohra Cruise along the Chao Phraya River, Bangkok, Thailand

The Mae Nam Chao Phraya is a river that nurtures the Thai people… Mae Nam (in Thai language) is a generic term for river with Mae signifying mother and Nam water. The Thai royal and noble title Chao Phraya can be translated as Grand Duke. The two terms together reflects the reverence the Thai people…