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Destinations, Malaysia

Top Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur

First published
June 2019
Last updated
April 2024
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KL’s food scene is varied and eclectic. Thanks to the Chinese Malays, Indian Malays and…

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Destinations, Malaysia

A Weekend Retreat at Mangala Resort and Spa

First published
April 2019
Last updated
December 2025
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We recently made a weekend trip to Mangala Resort and Spa on Malaysia’s…

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Destinations, Malaysia

Secret Bars: Kuala Lumpur’s Best Speakeasies

First published
March 2019
Last updated
April 2025
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Speakeasies in Kuala Lumpur have popped up faster than Carrie Bradshaw can order a cosmopolitan.…

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Destinations, Malaysia

An Idyllic Weekend Getaway From KL: The Dusun Nature Resort

First published
March 2019
Last updated
December 2025
The pool at The Dusun resort near Kuala Lumpur // travelmermaid.com

Perched opposite the Berembun Forest Reserve overlooking the Mantin Hills, the undisturbed views of the…

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Destinations, Sri Lanka

A Guide to Kite Resorts & Kite Schools in Kalpitiya

First published
March 2019
Last updated
April 2025
Drone shot of Rascals kite resort in Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka

Our first stay in Kalpitiya back in 2018 didn’t quite go as planned. It was…

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Destinations, Sri Lanka

The Ultimate Guide To Kitesurfing Spots in Kalpitiya

First published
February 2019
Last updated
April 2024
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Ladened with lagoons and consistent seasonal wind, Kalpitiya’s a well-known destination in the…

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Sustainability

How To Be A Sustainable Traveller in Thailand’s Koh Lipe

First published
February 2019
Last updated
December 2025
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Travelling is only available to a privileged few, yet it’s something we often take for…

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Destinations, Sri Lanka

Everything You Need To Know About a Kitesurfing Holiday in Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka

First published
February 2019
Last updated
April 2024
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Just 170km north of Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo, lies rugged and rural Kalpitiya.…

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Destinations, Malaysia

A Trekkers Paradise: Hiking in Perhentian Besar Island

First published
December 2018
Last updated
April 2024
A tropical beach with white sand, turquoise water, a colourful pier extending into the sea, palm trees, and a lush green hill under a bright blue sky—perfect for exploring the many things to do in Perhentian Islands.

Jungle trekking on Besar is nothing short of an adventure and like its sister island…

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Destinations, Malaysia

How to get to the Perhentian Islands from Kuala Lumpur

First published
November 2018
Last updated
December 2025
A wooden jetty with a Malaysian flag stretches into clear blue water, where a red and white boat is moored—one of the many unforgettable things to do in the Perhentian Islands, surrounded by boats, a green island, and a bright blue sky.

Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to the Perhentian Islands takes about the same effort as getting…

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Ahoy! I’m Shezz, a London-born School Teacher who left Blighty behind 13 years ago with my Sailor. After stints in Prague, Thailand, Malaysia, and three Australian states, we're now Aussie citizens 🐨 based in Saigon, Vietnam.

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