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Biomedical Museum, Scientific Wonders in Kuala Lumpur

November 1, 2023 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Biomedical Museum, Scientific Wonders in Kuala Lumpur

Did you know that Kuala Lumpur has a Biomedical Museum? Visiting a biomedical anything may not be everybody’s cup of tea, but this particular museum is worth a visit. It’s odd, but unique and interesting. Located in the Chow Kit area of KL, the Biomedical Museum (Muzium Bioperubatan) is housed in a beautiful 1928 heritage […]

Domitys Bangsar, You Won’t Want To Leave

June 13, 2023 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Domitys Bangsar Hotel

Domitys Bangsar had me from hello (and their unique advertising campaign). It was the image of a group of goggle wearing, ‘older’ folks toting water guns storm trooper-style, that initially caught my eye. My 50 plus peer group. My social media feeds are generally filled with so many images of young faces, that it becomes […]

8 Free Memorial Museums in Kuala Lumpur and Melaka

October 2, 2022 by Vanessa Workman 4 Comments

Free Memorial Museums to Visit in Kuala Lumpur and Melaka

Learning the abbreviated descriptions of important people can often be the norm for museum highlights as museums usually cover a whole slew of topics and there is only so much space. That’s what is so exciting about the latest tourism products coming from the National Archives of Malaysia. Eight ‘museums’ have been chosen to highlight […]

Chow Kit Walking Tour Unique KL Experience

September 6, 2022 by Vanessa Workman 2 Comments

Chow Kit Walking Tour's Unique KL Experience

Walking tours in Malaysia are always interesting, especially if the guide is a passionate local. You may need to do some research to find these priceless individuals, but trust me they are out there. Such is the case with my discovery of Fuad Fahmy, the charismatic founder and host of the Magical Kampung Baru and […]

9 Kuala Lumpur Hotel Picks Of Travel Bloggers

July 16, 2016 by Vanessa Workman Leave a Comment

Although there are plenty of Kuala Lumpur hotels to choose from, it can often be a hit or miss situation depending on the recommendation sources. Online travel or booking agencies? Advertorials? Who to trust, right? But you’re in luck! I asked a few travel blogger friends for their favorite KL accommodations, based on their own […]

KL’s Hop-On Hop-Off Rockstar City Tour

December 30, 2015 by Vanessa Workman 4 Comments

The KL Hop On Hop Off bus is a must for new visitors to Kuala Lumpur. I’m embarrassed to confess that I have had little actual ‘sightseeing’ experiences in Kuala Lumpur, beyond seeing the obvious can’t-miss-them Petronas Twin Towers and a few other skyline icons. But on a recent trip to the capital city and […]

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