BT Day 3 │ Colmar Tropicale to City One • NU Sentral!

Going Home!

We woke up at half past six and headed down to Le Blason half an hour later for our complimentary buffer breakfast.

As soon as we got there at seven Brendan again was already dining. We took our time and as is the case after several trips to the buffet table we were done with breakfast an hour later.

We headed back to the room to begin packing and headed down to Level -2 to deposit our luggage with BiBi. We then headed up to the hotel's lobby to check out and left Colmar Tropicale fifteen minutes later.

Traffic along the Karak Highway was very smooth and we arrived in Kuala Lumpur within the hour. We then made our way to NU Sentral to enquire about rescheduling a future trip to Medan at the Malaysia Airlines office here.

We managed to change our travel dates from February to June 2026 which attracted an additional fee of RM183.00 each (approximately USD43/EUR37). 

We then went to our favourite bakery Yamasaki to get RM38.40 (approximately USD9/EUR8) worth of buns. I then headed to Thai Street Food to get three sets of their Fried Chicken Krapow set for RM35.70 (approximately USD8/EUR7) while Cat got half a dozen egg tarts from Milk & Barley for RM36.30 (approximately USD8/EUR7).

All that for less than the dinner we had at Colmar Tropicale last night. Go figure! We then made our way back to BiBi and drove back to our home arriving at a quarter to noon.

Stay tuned as we ride the Aeroline bus to Johor Bahru next week, and visit our third ASEAN country of Singapore!

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📍 Location:

Havironia Music - https://goo.gl/maps/swtNfVmjFK4FgRsf8

Colmar Tropicale - https://maps.app.goo.gl/EEXpRfahSoX1WqXD9

Le Blason - https://maps.app.goo.gl/yBwg9GaVwF7EgVJj8

BT Day 2 │ Colmar Tropicale's F&B!

3 Square Meals!

Our final day at Colmar Tropicale started very early as we woke up at half past six to have our complimentary buffet breakfast at Le Blason. We paid RM207.36 a room (approximately USD49/EUR42) a night including complimentary breakfast for two persons which in our minds represented good value for money.

As soon as we got there at half past seven Brendan was already dining. We took our time and after several trips to the buffet table we were done with breakfast an hour later.

We then took a stroll from one end to the other taking advantage of the cool morning weather knowing at the sun would be out soon. We got back to the room at a quarter past eight.

We spent the morning indoors and emerged for lunch, Brendan was not hungry and did not join us. We left the room at 1:30pm and wandered for a bit before settling on La Flamme. Here we ordered the:

• Spaghetti Bolognese Chicken
• Prawn Aglio Olio
• Coca-Cola 
• a can of Tiger Beer

for a  handsome sum of RM110.00 (approximately USD26/EUR22). The exertions of the past week in Kuala Terengganu and the long drive back from Kota Bharu seemed to have taken its toll on us, and this relaxing trip to Bukit Tinggi was exactly what the doctor ordered.

Cat then got a packet of organic baby tomatoes for RM7.50 (approximately USD/EUR2) then a set of 4 fridge magnets for RM10.00 (approximately USD/EUR2). Before retiring to the room we stopped by the cafe across our apartment block, La Boulangerie Cafe to get a Latte Caramel and some ice cream for a total of RM26.00 (approximately USD6/EUR5).

We spent the entire afternoon in the room as I worked on our videos from Kuala Terengganu and Kota Bharu while Cat chilled in bed. 

We emerged in the evening and headed to the same restaurant as before, La Flamme. Turned out yesterday's La Poulet Roti and I La Flamme were the only two restauarant served anything decent for dinner. Since we already had the Family Feast at La Poulet Roti yesterday we thought we'd try the same Family Feast here at La Flamme, which served up:

• Spaghetti Bolognese Chicken
• Spaghetti Carbonara Chicken
• Quattro Pizza
• 4 Guava Juice Juice

the set was priced at RM120.00, and since Brendan skipped lunch he added a Pepperoni & Feta Cheese Pizza. Our second dinner in Bukit Tinggi came to RM169.00 (approximately USD40/EUR34).

We then headed back to the room.

Stay tuned as we have buffet breakfast at Le Blason again before checking out!

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📍 Location:

Havironia Music - https://goo.gl/maps/swtNfVmjFK4FgRsf8

Colmar Tropicale - https://maps.app.goo.gl/EEXpRfahSoX1WqXD9

Le Blason - https://maps.app.goo.gl/yBwg9GaVwF7EgVJj8

BT Day 1 │ Colmar Tropicale!

A French Resort!

Taken off their website: "Opened in year 2000, Colmar Tropicale is modelled after 16th century Colmar town, north east of Alsace, France, also incorporating architectural designs and elements from ancient surrounding villages of Riquewihr, Turckheim and Kaysersberg.

The resort comprises of 235 rooms and suites with 5 food & beverage outlets, which offers a wide selection of local & international cuisine. Meeting rooms and banqueting facilities are also available in the resort."

We picked you up again after breakfast at Leng's Cafe. We were here a very long time ago during the occasion of my sister Ginny's wedding, and have not been back since.

We arrived at 11:00pm, parked BiBi and headed up to the hotel lobby. We deposited our bags with the hotel's left luggage and were told to come back at one to register.

We then headed out to the main thoroughfare and eventually found ourselves at Starbucks. We ordered a round of drinks for a total of RM79.10 (approximately USD19/EUR16) and spent the next hour and a half here whiling away the time.

We headed back to the hotel lobby at a quarter to one and got ourselves registered. We were eventually issued keys to our rooms at a quarter past two and headed to the Gazania Block. Our rooms were on the second floor, Brendan got the room facing the street while Cat and I got the quieter garden view room.

We paid RM207.36 a room (approximately USD49/EUR42) a night including complimentary breakfast for two persons which in our minds represented good value for money.

We settled into our room, showered and had a nap.

We emerged again at seven in the evening and wandered for a bit before settling on La Poulet Roti for dinner. Turned out the restaurant was on the ground floor of our apartment block.

With a diminutive selection we ordered the Family Feast set which served up:

• a Roasted Half Chicken
• 4 Butter Rice
• Coleslaw
• Wedges
• Fries 
• 4 Orange Chilled Juice

the set was priced at RM120.00, and together with a Café Latte and two Coca-Cola our first dinner in Bukit Tinggi came to RM147.00 (approximately USD35/EUR30).

After dinner we took a stroll to take in the sights before returning to our rooms to retire for the night.

Stay tuned as we have buffet breakfast at Le Blason the next morning!

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📍 Location:

Havironia Music - https://goo.gl/maps/swtNfVmjFK4FgRsf8

Colmar Tropicale - https://maps.app.goo.gl/EEXpRfahSoX1WqXD9

Le Poulet Roti - https://maps.app.goo.gl/e3TRrkxyB8rkH9nYA

BT Day 1 │ City One to Bukit Tinggi • Leng's Cafe!

Bukit Tinggi!

We came back to Kuala Lumpur yesterday afternoon after a seven day trip to the east coast states of Terengganu and Kelantan.

Barely twenty four hours later we were on the road again, this time headed just an hour northeast from here, and this time with Brendan in tow.

We left our home at eight this morning and headed down to the parking level where BiBi sat resting after the long drive yesterday, loaded our luggage and set course for Leng's Cafe in Bukit Tinggi.

It was an uneventful drive that was surprisingly smooth given that today was a public holiday, and the start of a three-day weekend.

Forty-five minutes later we arrived at Leng's Cafe perched atop a hill within the small hamlet of Bukit Tinggi. Situated across The Enclave this cafe's sole source of customers is apparently from the said condo.

We perused the menu before eventually settling on:

• Western Breakfast with Croissant
• Western Breakfast with Toast
• Black Pepper Chicken Chop
• iced Ribena Lemon Soda
• iced Ginger Lemon
• hot Mocha

We decided to spend more time here since we wouldn't be able to check in at 3:00pm so we added: 

• French Fries 
• Century Egg Salad
• hot Caramel Macchiato 
• iced Fresh Lemongrass Tea
• Coca-Cola

for a grand total of RM147.00 (approximately USD35/EUR30). We spent the next hour or so enjoying the scenery and fresh air, and left at half past ten.

We arrived at Colmar Tropicale half an hour later. Stay tuned as we check into this 'French' resort!

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📍 Location:

Havironia Music - https://goo.gl/maps/swtNfVmjFK4FgRsf8

Leng's Cafe - https://maps.app.goo.gl/x1aLvtXjagw7daXd7

KBR Day 2 │ ibis Styles to City One • Syed Bistro!

Going Home!

Today is the 7th and final day of our road trip to the east coast of Malaysia. We woke up before dawn and checked out of the hotel at six in the morning.

We were not willing to drive all the way back to Kuala Lumpur via the usual route since it would have taken would have taken us across virtually the entire state of Kelantan to Gua Musang then across Kuala Lipis and Raub in the state of Pahang.

With this in mind we set course for the Kuala Terengganu Toll Plaza at Kampung Gemuruh some three hours away. From there it was a straight shoot all the way to Karak Highway which in our minds was a far more relaxing drive.

We made our way to BiBi, loaded our luggage into her boot and began our drive before sunrise. We eventually ended up along the Kota Bharu-Kuala Terengganu federal route and eventually made it past the Kuala Terengganu Toll Plaza at Kampung Gemuruh at a little past eight in the morning. 

Here we stopped for a potty break. We were mighty relieved that the most arduous portion of our eight-hour plus drive was behind us.

Once the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is completed by the end of 2026 this long and arduous drives to and from the east coast states of Peninsula Malaysia will be a thing of the past. However Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) raised concerns over cases of cable theft which it said could disrupt the planning and operational timeline of the ECRL, now at a critical phase ahead of its targeted completion in December 2026.

Twenty minutes later we made our 2nd stop at the Ajil rest area for breakfast where we had:

• each the Roti Goyang (toast with half boiled eggs)
• hot Nescafe
• Iced Milk Tea

for a modest RM19.00 (approximately USD4/EUR5).

We resumed our drive at 9:00am and stopped at the Paka rest area forty five minutes later because I was feeling sleepy and needed a hot cup of strong black coffee.

We resumed our drive at ten past ten before stopping at the Gambang rest area an hour later to refuel at the Petronas station here.

We eventually arrived in Kuala Lumpur at a quarter past noon which meant that our drive was actually only a little over six hours. We navigated KL's and arrived at Syed Bistro at one. We ordered the:

• Chicken Varuval with rice for the both of us 
• Iced Lemon Tea
• Assam Boi Apple Juice 
• Chai Wala Tea

and since we weren't going out for dinner added the:

• Regular Cheese Naan
• Tarik Cheese Naan
• 2 regular Naan bread
• a serving of Tandoori Chicken 

which all in came to RM72.15 (approximately USD17/EUR15).

We then made the very short drive back to our condo, arriving at half past two. Stay tuned as we spend a laid back forty-eight hours in a “French” resort tomorrow, so please stay tuned!

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📍 Location:

Hotel ibis Styles Kota Bharu - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AcuVrhsyBPzkMnd88

Plaza Tol Kuala Terengganu - https://maps.app.goo.gl/NyxTGJnd4jNhLrSH6

Ajil R&R - https://maps.app.goo.gl/VzmJ3R3zGYsz5pA39

Paka R&R - https://maps.app.goo.gl/u6Ma3jhW9y8sLb9CA

Gambang R&R - https://maps.app.goo.gl/VvieWkCZebyexA118

Syed Bistro - https://maps.app.goo.gl/NZBdpkEtcBdcgCJg8 

KBR Day 1 │ Branch Visit • Restoran Khas!

Branch Visit!

We picked you up again after lunch at the Lobby Cafe of Hotel ibis Styles. After a quick shower and change I bade Cat farewell and left the hotel at half past three and hailed a Grab car for a fare of RM7.00  (approximately USD 2/EUR1) to meet up with my counterparts at the local branch here. I was again met by the branch head, and waited a while until the last customer was served to give the same briefing on a new internal core system that will be implemented at the end of the year.

The session proved fruitful, and I was as always grateful to be able to meet up with my counterparts here. I then bade them a fond farewell then hailed another Grab car for a fare of RM7.00  (approximately USD 2/EUR1) back to the hotel to rest up. 

At dinnertime we did not feel particularly adventurous and settled on Restoran Khas just outside the hotel along Jalan Sultanah Zainab. Before that we started a load of laundry at Fafa Laundry 2 a few doors away from the restaurant.

Back at Restoran Khas we perused their menu, and after six glorious days of local east coast cuisine we decided to go Chinese and ordered the:

• Minced Pork in Tofu
• Sweet & Sour Pork
• Large Omelette
• Salted Vegetable Soup
• 2 Iced Chinese Tea (plus 2 packed to go)

for a grand total of RM62.00 (approximately USD15/EUR13). Midway through dinner I dashed over to transfer our load of laundry from the washer to the dryer.

After dinner we headed back to Fafa Laundry 2 to collect our clothes, a sudden downpour meant that we had to wait a while before making our way back to the hotel for (hopefully) an early night.

Please stay tuned as we make the estimated ten-hour drive back to Kuala Lumpur at the crack of dawn!

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📍 Location:

Hotel ibis Styles Kota Bharu - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AcuVrhsyBPzkMnd88

AKPK Kota Bharu - https://maps.app.goo.gl/rb9EkJBjbuzgEMtPA

Restoran Khas - https://maps.app.goo.gl/E7SzEZRFrrXow81A9

Fafa Laundry 2 - https://maps.app.goo.gl/q8DPa6C97NKbGP726

KBR Day 1 │ Lim Sian Tian to ibis Styles!

Kota Bharu!

We woke up at seven and began final preparations to pack up and check out of the rest house. We were finally ready and checked out an hour later, loading our luggage into BiBi then drove over to the home. 

We parked outside then walked over to Abid Corner for breakfast of:

• Nasi Dagang for both of us 
• hot Black Coffee
• Iced Tea

that came to a very modest RM13.00 (approximately USD/EUR3). We then walked back to the home for one final check to ensure it was securely locked up.

Satisfied that the home was secure we commenced our drive north heading to Kota Bharu at nine. We avoided the federal route and enjoyed the scenic coastal road, and our seaside drive put us in the right frame of mind to endure our arduous drive fraught with dilly dally motorists.

Three hours or so later we arrived at our accommodation for the night, Hotel ibis Styles Kota Bharu. Our Superior Twin Room cost us RM246.24 (approximately USD58/EUR50) and we were a little disappointed that the room, as well as the entire floor held a faint odour of stale cigarette smoke, despite it being a non-smoking floor.

We however had no problems with the room itself, with a modern and vibrant feel complete with all the necessary amenities. We deposited our luggage and headed down to the restaurant but were told it was closed for a private event.

We then tried the Lobby Café, naturally at the lobby of the hotel and ordered the:

• Spaghetti Carbonara
• Crispy Chicken Burger
• Spanish Latte
• Milo Tabur 

for a total of RM62.00 (approximately USD15/EUR13). We then headed back to the room to shower and change into my office wear.

Please stay tuned as I visit visit with my counterparts at the Kota Bharu branch!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

MS RESTHOUSE - https://maps.app.goo.gl/BiKzwqqxG7ZtuJ1y6

Lim Sian Tian - https://maps.app.goo.gl/4kvZXShVMfFectb48

Hotel ibis Styles Kota Bharu - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AcuVrhsyBPzkMnd88

TGG Day 5 │ Abid Corner • Branch Visit • Pasar Kedai Payang!

Branch Visit!

Today is our 5th and penultimate day in Kuala Terengganu, and I had an appointment with my colleagues at our local office here later this morning.

This morning we woke up at seven and made our way to a nondescript stall near the home selling various rice-based breakfast dishes as well as hot drinks.

We took our seats and ordered the:

• each the Nasi Dagang
• hot Nescafe
• iced Milk Tea

for an undisclosed amount since our neighbour Ah Tee, who happened to be there as well paid for our meal! We eventually found out the the name of the nondescript stall: Abid Corner.

We then walked back to the home, and I got ready to head out to meet my colleagues. We had arranged with Tony, a friend of Ah Tee to send a cleaner over this morning to clean the upstairs, mainly to mop the floor and wipe the windows.

I then said goodbye to Cat who was waiting for Tony to arrive and hopped into Bibi for the short drive to the Central Bank building along Jalan Sultan Mohamad. 

I was met by the branch head here, and I spent the next few hours giving a briefing on a new internal core system that will be implemented at the end of the year. The session was very fruitful, and I was glad to be able to meet up with my counterparts here.

I bade them a fond farewell then headed back to the home to pick Cat up for lunch. We drove to the Pasar Kedai Payang https://bit.ly/47Pdwju where there were plenty of food stalls. Here we headed to the food court located at the back of the annexe building and settled on Nasi Dagang Kak Sal where we ordered the:

• Nasi Kunyit (Pulut Kuning) Ikan Aya
• Nasi Minyak Gulai 
• each an Iced Lemon Tea

again for a modest sum of RM17.50 (approximately USD/EUR4). We then headed over to the dried foodstuff section and visit Salmah's stall where we got:

• 5 packets of Dried Fish Crackers
• 200 packets of  SEAmEQ Fried Fish Crackers
• assortment of other goodies

for a grand total of RM232.00 (approximately USD55/EUR47). All done with replenishing our stocks of dried food we drove back to the home to rest as I continued working on our videos.

I was feeling a little under the weather so we walked back to the rest house at six in the evening to begin packing up. At dinnertime we decided against going out so we ordered in with the Grab food app. This time we tried Kedai Mesup Oren and ordered the:

• Mee Goreng Mamak Ayam (Fried Noodles with Chicken)
• Maggi Goreng Kerang (Fried Maggi Mee with Cockles)
• Air Batu Campur (Shaved Ice)

for a total of RM25.90 (approximately USD6/EUR5). Our food arrived at half past seven and we spent the next hour downstairs at the lounge cum common area enjoying our dinner for two. We then had an early night.

Please stay tuned as we check out of the rest house, lock up the home and make the arduous drive up to Kota Bharu tomorrow!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

MS RESTHOUSE - https://maps.app.goo.gl/BiKzwqqxG7ZtuJ1y6

Lim Sian Tian - https://maps.app.goo.gl/4kvZXShVMfFectb48

AKPK Kuala Terengganu - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ur9sn3u8sycFv7ZW9

Kak Sal Nasi Dagang - https://maps.app.goo.gl/FY8jgF2f434LgG3P9

Pasar Kedai Payang 1 - https://maps.app.goo.gl/rU6d55gJe2DDn13B7

TGG Day 4 │ A & I Selera!

Change in Plans!

I continued working throughout the afternoon, while Cat took a much needed rest. We emerged in the evening and were in the mood for some authentic Terengganu cuisine, so we decided to head out to Kedai Makan MYM for dinner. 

Despite our neighbour's warnings about traffic congestion we thought we would brave the less than two kilometer drive to our dinner destination near Istana Maziah.

First introduced to us by my good buddy Vinodh we've been enamoured with its local cuisine ever since. Cat and I especially loved their  Daging Goreng Kunyit (Turmeric Fried Beef) so we both had it with Nasi Lemak, so it was a complete bummer for us to find it closed!

So with our tails between our legs we continued onto Jalan Tok Lam all the way to the before turning left onto Jalan Sultan Ismail. We then turned right onto Jalan Sultan Omar and spotted a row of interesting eateries here. We parked in front of Abang Damak but walked back to A & I Selera that seemed a bit more popular. We carefully perused their menu before settling on:

• Fish Kengsom
• Grilled Beef 
• Kailan in Salted Fish
• large Omelette 
• 2 Lychee Soda

for a grand total of RM62.00 (approximately USD15/EUR13), which in hindsight was the first rather pricey meal for us since we arrived in Kuala Terengganu. We then hopped back into BiBi and headed back to the home. We spent an hour or so tying up loose ends before walking back to the rest house.

Please stay tuned as I pay my Kuala Terengganu branch counterparts a visit!

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📍 Location:

MS RESTHOUSE - https://maps.app.goo.gl/BiKzwqqxG7ZtuJ1y6

Lim Sian Tian - https://maps.app.goo.gl/4kvZXShVMfFectb48

A&I Selera - https://maps.app.goo.gl/GMWZ3eRxRLVzrQ6w8

TGG Day 4 │ Warung Pok Long • More Pottering Around!

Hacked!

This was supposed to be our 4th and final day, and we had planned to head back to Kuala Lumpur. However, a sudden work assignment meant that we extended our stay in Kuala Terengganu by another two nights, and who are we to complain? 

After the exertions of the day before we slept in and woke up at 9:00am to discover that I was logged out of my Telegram messaging app. I could not log back in and realised that my account now bore the number +1 562 which after researching originated from Los Angeles, USA!

We decided not to panic and showered to get ready for the day. We walked to the home and started a load of laundry, and since the nondescript breakfast stall that we usually frequent was closed we walked out to Kedai Makan Ezan to also find it closed.

We doubled back and walked out onto Jalan Pejabat and here found that Warung Pok Long was open, although most of its dishes were already sold out. We settled on white rice with fried chicken and sambal, and together with drinks our simple breakfast (or brunch) came to a very modest RM14.00 (approximately USD/EUR3).

The diminutive stall also sold Pulut Lepa (Pulut Panggang, a traditional Malay dish of grilled glutinous rice wrapped in banana leaves). Turned out this particular stall was quite popular https://bit.ly/3HUMz3t among the locals and is usually sold out within the hour.

The stall had just began firing up the grille so we ordered ten Pulut Panggang ready to be collected forty five minutes later. We then took a stroll in search of rope to secure our canopy at the front porch, and eventually found it with a few other provisions at GNH Plastic that came to RM28.00 (approximately USD7/EUR6).

We then walked back to the home where we spent the morning tending to our chores, as usual I worked on our videos while Cat pottered around the house. I had an extra task of securing my new Telegram account, so it took a while.

At noon Ah Seng and his assistance came by to fix wall sockets in the small room downstairs where we had earlier installed an aircon. While the job only took ten minutes he stayed for an hour to dish some dirt on our neighbours from hell who were fond of parking in front of the home.

Apparently Ah Tiong and his obnoxious wife Vivienne had absconded to Kuala Lumpur, we'll avoid the specifics and leave it at that.

At lunchtime we were advised by a neighbour not to drive out as traffic was congested all over town. We were not feeling very hungry to begin with so we made to with the Pulut Panggang we got earlier this morning.

I continued working on our videos throughout the afternoon, while Cat took a much needed rest. 

Please stay tuned as we have dinner at a new favourite restaurant serving authentic local dishes!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

MS RESTHOUSE - https://maps.app.goo.gl/BiKzwqqxG7ZtuJ1y6

Lim Sian Tian - https://maps.app.goo.gl/4kvZXShVMfFectb48

Warung Pok Long - https://maps.app.goo.gl/BbguFfifHEo9TeKu5

Pulut Lepa Jalan Pejabat - https://maps.app.goo.gl/JycY8RVtdCv5C59F7

GNH Plastic - https://maps.app.goo.gl/QFyqqsK34LnQn5MDA

TGG Day 3 │ Merdeka Day • Pottering Around!

Merdeka!

Our third day in Kuala Terengganu was also Merdeka Day https://bit.ly/4nBK8C8 an annual public holiday in Malaysia celebrated on each 31st August to commemorate the country's independence from British rule in 1957. 

We woke up reasonably early and were out of the rest house at half past eight. We made our way to the home where Cat started a load of laundry, and we then hopped into BiBi meaning to have breakfast somewhere in town.

Alas as soon as we drove out onto Jalan Sultan Ismail we noticed the road leading to town was closed off. Knowing that it would be futile to even try we doubled back to the home, and ordered in from the Grab food app.

We eventually settled on Warung Atiq - Jalan Pasir Panjang and ordered:

• each a Nasi Lemak with Omelette
• Iced Lemon Tea
• Iced Coffee

for a total of RM25.20 (approximately USD6/EUR5). After a delay due to the road closures our breakfast was eventually delivered at 10:40am, thankfully it was a meal thoroughly enjoyed. Our Nasi Lemak was served in Sambal gravy reminiscent of my school days, and the Ikan Aye (Ikan Tongkol or Mackerel Tuna) was steamed to perfection!  

After breakfast we got down to work, me at the laptop and Cat with her vacuum cleaner as well as various other cleaning equipment. Lunchtime came and went but we were still full from the Nasi Lemak from earlier this morning, making do with leftovers from Gerai Kuih Gong Kapas two days ago.

We continued pottering around the house and even got a three-by-three meter tent erected at the front of the porch. It was a struggle but well worth the effort, though it was a shame that we forgot to capture footage of our endeavours.

In the evening we ventured out to take care of the weeds that had engulfed the drain. This time we remembered to capture footage.

We were told that due to the Merdeka celebrations traffic around the home was pretty gnarly, so we decided to order in with the Grab food app. This time we tried Warung JNA Bapatoh and ordered the:

• Pulut Kuning Daging Gulai
• Pulut Kuning Ikan Aya
• Nasi Dagang

for a total of RM33.30 (approximately USD8/EUR7). After dinner we started another load of laundry and waited for the load to be done before locking up and making our way back to the rest house at 9:00pm to retire for the night.

 

Stay tuned for our next video for even more pottering around!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

MS RESTHOUSE - https://maps.app.goo.gl/BiKzwqqxG7ZtuJ1y6

Lim Sian Tian - https://maps.app.goo.gl/4kvZXShVMfFectb48

Day 2 │ Adik Beradik Sri Kolam Seafood!

Ikan Celup Tepung!

Despite the strenuous day of home improvements by the time evening came we were still in the mood for a local delicacy where seafood is dipped in flour then deep fried. This particular dish is known as Ikan Celup Tepung and although referencing fish this type of dish includes other seafood as well.

We hopped into BiBi and set course for Kampung Teliput half an hour's drive away away. We were headed to Warung Adik Beradik Sri Kolam Seafood since the restaurant offers unparalleled views of the South China Sea. This also meant that we would have the opportunity to drove across the Terengganu Drawbridge, always an exciting prospect.

After a rather drawn out drive with plenty of gnarly traffic we eventually arrived at Warung Adik Beradik Sri Kolam, and since it was half an hour till closing (at 7:00pm) we hastily ordered:

 

• 10 sticks of Keropok Lekor
• a skewer of Prawns
• one Ikan Kembung (Chub Mackerel)
• a round of drinks

for a grand total of RM31.00 (approximately USD7/EUR6). As with most eateries in Kuala Terengganu, this restaurant closes by seven to make way for Isha prayers.

We then took a leisurely drive back to the home, this time avoiding the congested coastal road that led to the Terengganu Drawbridge. We made a pitstop on the way back at Mr DIY along Jalan Tengku Ampuan Mariam for the customary provisions that came to RM119.10 (approximately USD28/EUR24). We also got a deodorant from the 7-Eleven along Jalan Pejabat before finally arriving at the home at half past eight. We then spent the next couple of hours at the home before returning to the rest house to shower and retire for the night.

 

Stay tuned for our next video as we try to have breakfast at our perennial favourite chicken rice shop, Chuan Kee!

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📍 Location:

MS RESTHOUSE - https://maps.app.goo.gl/BiKzwqqxG7ZtuJ1y6

Lim Sian Tian - https://maps.app.goo.gl/4kvZXShVMfFectb48

Warung Adik Beradik - https://maps.app.goo.gl/u63AGzqX6tfptbM49

TGG Day 2 │ Kedai Makan Ezan • Letrik KT Soon Heng • Home Improvements!

Home make-over!

We woke up early and left the resthouse bound for the home to start a load of laundry before heading to our breakfast destination a short walk away. Situated across Jalan Sultan Ismail and right beside our neighbour, Ah Tee's furniture shop stood Kedai Makan Ezan affectionately known as Pok Loh (Uncle Abdullah, or Loh for short).  We naturally ordered the Nasi Dagang, and with a round of drinks our first breakfast in Kuala Terengganu came to RM16.50 (approximately USD4/EUR3).

We then walked back across to the home, but continued on to Elektrik KT Soon Heng along Jalan Pejabat where we got several items for a total of RM55.00 (approximately USD4/EUR3). We then walked back to the home and waited for Ah Seng the electrician to arrive. 

A week before our trip to Kuala Terengganu, at Ah Seng's recommendation we contacted Mrs Tang of Kejuruteraan Letrik Dan Hawa Dingin Tahiti to place an order for a 1-horsepower Daikin air conditioner. We paid Mrs Tang the amount of RM1,180.00 (approximately USD278/EUR239) via bank transfer and arranged for Ah Seng to collect it.

At the same time as we waited for Ah Seng to arrive we also made arrangements with Hafiz to drop by the home to dispose of several old furniture. A collection and disposal fee of RM200.00 (approximately USD47/EUR41) was agreed and Hafiz duly arrived at 11:20am to began work on collecting the two old iron single bed frames and three kitchen cabinets. His crew was done with the job fifteen minutes later, we then transferred the agreed fee to him via QR code and he was off to the dumpsite.

Ah Seng duly arrived soon after at 11:45am and began work installing the aircon in the little room on the ground floor that was now vacant. An old, antiquated unit had been installed before making the job a lot easier since it was all a matter of replacing the old with the new. This should be among the last steps before the home is liveable inhabitable again. 

We were considering installing another aircon in the big bedroom upstairs but left it for another time. We hoped to have the home ready for habitation by Chinese New Year next year, as we planned for a weeks’ stay then.

We went about our chores as Cat pottered around the house and I worked on our videos while Ah Seng and his assistant installed the new aircon. Midway they left to collect several essential items and came back after lunch to resume work.

Lunchtime came and went but we were too engrossed in our respective chores to have the desire to go out so we ordered in with the Grab food app, both settling on Nasi Minyak Daging from Parsley Cafe for a total of RM27.80 (approximately USD7/EUR6).

Our identical Nasi Minyak arrived at 1:30pm, and with lunch sorted we resumed work, while Ah Seng was done with the aircon installation a few hours later. We transferred the agreed installation fee including parts and labout of RM520.00 (approximately USD123/EUR105) to him via QR code and he was off for the day.  

We then discovered a leak in the kitchen sink's pipes so we got in touch with our regular plumber Ah Huat. He turned up at 4:00pm Ah Seng and his assistant were leaving. After assessing the damage Ah Huat left to get some parts and supplies before commencing with the repair work. 

Ah Huat was finally done fixing the leaky kitchen sink at 5:30pm, and after paying him the agreed fee of RM100.00 (approximately USD23/EUR20) in cash he was too was off for the day.  All major works were done for the day, and we heaved a sigh of relief.

Stay tuned for our next video as we head out for an early dinner of flour-dipped seafood!

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📍 Location:

MS RESTHOUSE - https://maps.app.goo.gl/BiKzwqqxG7ZtuJ1y6

Lim Sian Tian - https://maps.app.goo.gl/4kvZXShVMfFectb48

Kedai Makan Ezan - https://maps.app.goo.gl/MNsuwRnQxUSv2G4Q9

Elektrik KT Soon Heng - https://maps.app.goo.gl/V9dtxcEbRxX9kmyG6

TGG Day 1 │ City One to Lim Sian Tian • Uncle Chua!

Another Road Trip!

This time we were heading back to my hometown of Kuala Terengganu. We were here five months ago and managed to get a couple of electrical appliances for the home, and this time around we would be continuing from where we left off.

 

We were up this morning at five and were out the door before dawn to begin our long drive up the east coast. We headed north and after almost an hour we exited Karak Highway at the Bentong Toll Plaza before making our way past the Karak Toll Plaza and onto the Lebuhraya Pantai Timur (LPT, or East Coast Expressway) at seven in the morning.

 

This time around instead of the Temerloh rest area we drove on and stopped at the Gambang rest area an hour later and had a simple breakfast of plain packets of Nasi Lemak, together with drinks it all came to RM12.00 (approximately USD3/EUR2).

 

Although we left Kuala Lumpur with a full tank of petrol we still stopped at the Petronas station here to top up RM34.38 (approximately USD8/EUR7) worth of petrol. It came to 16.77  liters and worked out to RM4.43 (approximately USD1/EUR0.90) a gallon.

 

All replenished we then resumed our drive at half past eight and after two more hours we made a pitstop at the Ajil rest area. We finally drove past the Kuala Terengganu Toll Plaza at eleven headed to town for lunch.

 

Learning from the past we skipped our perennial favourite Chicken Rice restaurant, Chuan Kee and headed to the Uncle Chua outlet in Tanjung instead. We arrived at a little past eleven and had the:

 

• Salted Egg Chicken with White Rice
• Sambal Petai Seafood with White Rice
• Coca-Cola 
• Honey Lemon Tea

 

our brunch came to RM39.65 (approximately USD9/EUR8). We then headed to the home to do a bit of light cleaning which turned out into several hours worth of work done. 

By the time we were done it was half past three so we hopped into BiBi, drove a short distance to the rubbish bins then doubled back to check into the rest house. A deposit of RM100.00 (approximately USD24/EUR20) was collected and we were given Room 3A which we had specifically requested since it had twin single beds. We unpacked, showered and got settled in but by five was suffering from hunger pangs. Our brunch seemed a distant memory that happened six hours ago so we got ready for a very early dinner.

We hopped into BiBi and drove to the home to lock up (we only locked the front grille earlier) then headed out to Kuala Ibai intending to enjoy a meal at Warung Norazila. Alas the food stall was closed so we doubled back headed to its namesake in Chabang Tiga. We struck out at Warung Norazila here as well.

Then I remembered our favourite traditional cake shop along Jalan Panji Alam. Gerai Kuih Gong Kapas is a local attraction that hosts a variety of local traditional sweet and savoury cakes, as well as other local delights. We ended up with:

• Laksam Kuah Putih
• Laksa Terengganu
• Kuih Bom
• Popiah Basah
• Akok

that came to RM30.00 (approximately USD7/EUR6). We then drove back to the home to enjoy our bounty, and hungry as we were footage of our feast was completely forgotten.

In that time it began to rain which resulted in a very cool and pleasant evening. I continued to work on our video while Cat busied herself around the house. We walked back to the rest house at ten and got ready for a good night's sleep.

Stay tuned for our next video as we have breakfast across the street then welcome Seng the electrician to the home so that an aircon could be installed!

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📍 Location:

Havironia Music - https://goo.gl/maps/swtNfVmjFK4FgRsf8

R&R Gambang Timur - https://maps.app.goo.gl/DRLVR1WMHvAP6nY4A

Uncle Chua Signature - https://maps.app.goo.gl/u7X55f7eUiPwQUUWA

Lim Sian Tian - https://maps.app.goo.gl/4kvZXShVMfFectb48

MS RESTHOUSE - https://maps.app.goo.gl/BiKzwqqxG7ZtuJ1y6

Warung Norazila - https://maps.app.goo.gl/R2uGutS3Z58wNEEs8

Warung Norazila Chabang 3 - https://maps.app.goo.gl/GuSoUfyQ7BThjjLn9

Gerai Kuih Gong Kapas - https://maps.app.goo.gl/HLH6GdrkMPQ6hv717 

Sunday Outing │ Aeroline Tickets • Other Errands!

Sunday Errands!

It has so far been a very hectic July, and before we knew it we've crossed into August.

We wanted to take advantage of an upcoming  4-day weekend to plan a trip to Johor Bahru. With that in mind we left our home at five to eleven and caught the #303 RapidKL bus for a fare of RM1.00 (approximately USD/EUR0.20) to Corus Hotel.

At the Aeroline ticketing counter things got a little confusing. In the end we decided against getting the return bus with Aeroline since only a 5:30pm bus was available which meant we would arrive in Kuala Lumpur close to midnight.

In the interest of time we hailed a Grab car at half past eleven for a fare of RM20.00 (approximately USD5/EUR4) to Berjaya Times Square. Here we walked over to the Super Nice Express ticketing counter to enquire about getting bus tickets from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur.  Alas none were sold. Update: We eventually got our return tickets from Johor Bahru with the Causeway Link Express for RM69.90 (approximately USD16/EUR14).

Both major errands sort of sorted we then decided to catch the Monorail at ten to noon for a fare of RM2.70 (approximately USD0.60/EUR0.50) to KL Sentral. We arrived twenty minutes later and as soon as we exited the station we walked over to the Thai Street Food for lunch. We both ordered the:

• Krapow Chicken 
• Coca-Cola 

for a total of RM33.60 (approximately USD8/EUR7).

We were done at half past noon and walked into NU Sentral. We rode several escalators up to the second floor headed to the Touch 'n Go office. I had received an email notification a few days stating that one of my card with a balance of RM63.44 (approximately USD15/EUR13) was expiring at the end of September 2025. We asked for the card to be cancelled and were promised a refund in a month's time. I then got a new NFC enabled novelty card for RM29.00 and together with a reload value of RM50.00 came to RM79.00 (approximately USD19/EUR16).

We then headed a floor down to Watson's pharmacy where Cat got a bunch of hair products for RM110.30 (approximately USD26/EUR22). We then headed down to the lower ground floor and walked into a Milk & Barley to get a half dozen pastries for RM46.50 (approximately USD11/EUR9).

We walked up a floor to replenish our Federal Reserves at the Maybank ATM then headed back up a floor for our final errand: Yamazaki Boulangerie Chaude. Here we got a bagful of buns and pastries for RM35.60 (approximately USD8/EUR7).

We finally walked out of KL Sentral at a quarter to two and got a GOKL free bus five minutes later. A road closure forced us to ride the bus all the way to the Pekeling bus terminal where we disembarked and caught the LRT back to the Bandaraya station for a fare of RM1.40 (approximately USD/EUR0.30). We then walked all the way home.

We are planning on a road trip to my hometown at the end of August, so please stay tuned!

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📍 Location:

Havironia Music - https://maps.app.goo.gl/o3rqDhKrBhSxDSUW8

Aeroline (KL) - https://maps.app.goo.gl/g3qEfxJzTtPE5g5P7

NU Sentral - https://maps.app.goo.gl/YV7qnkKPmxsFkGWy6

IPH Day 3 │ Two Six • Majestic to City One!

Going Home!

We woke up at a quarter past seven and began to pack up. We got ready and were out the door an hour later, but not before a quick sweep of the homestay to make sure nothing was left behind. We then rode an elevator down to Level 5 to load our bags into BiBi and drove down to the lobby.

We deposited the unit access cards and keys into the designated mailbox at half past eight. We recommend this homestay managed by GA Homes Homestay to everyone, and this is the link to their Booking.com page.

We then drove a short distance to Jalan Panglima in the vicinity of Concubine Lane. We settled on the first coffee shop we saw, Two Six Restaurant and promptly ordered:

• 2 sets of Roti Goyang (toast with hard boiled egg)
• Iced Milo
• hot White Coffee 

for a total of RM17.00 (approximately USD4/EUR3). We also took away some steamed buns for RM26.20 (approximately USD6/EUR5).

Breakfast out of the way we hopped back into BiBi at 9:10am to begin our drive back to Kuala Lumpur.

The drive was uneventful that only took a little over two hours. As soon as we arrived back we headed to Kampung Baru so that BiBi could have a shower, and after that we headed back home.

Stay tuned for the next series of videos of our trip back to my home town of Kuala Terengganu!

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📍 Location:

The Majestic Condo Ipoh - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pg1ZdN6CEDWJgzwR9

Restoran Two Six - https://maps.app.goo.gl/VAyizCCyA49q4cQy9

Car Wash Kg Baru - https://maps.app.goo.gl/NXbzBoaG2TBaSUZT7

Havironia Music - https://maps.app.goo.gl/qXt7SWQGXzBs9t6DA

IPH Day 2 │ RNC Food Court • Gerbang Malam!

Late Lunch!

We were knackered from the walkabout this morning and took a nap after coming back. By the time we woke up it was past lunchtime, and we were feeling a little hungry. 

We left the homestay at a quarter to three and headed down to see what was available. We noticed that RNC Food Court right beside The Majestic Condo was finally open, and so we walked in to look around. 

Not many stalls were open so from the few that were we ordered:

• Seaweed Soup Noodles
• Minced Meat Noodles
• Rojak Buah (Fruit Salad)
• 2 Kumquat Juice

for a grand total of RM30.00 (approximately USD7/EUR6). We then headed back to the homestay.

At seven in the evening we went out again headed north along Jalan Dato Tahwil Azar. We walked across Jalan Sultan Iskandar and had arrived at Gerbang Malam!

Touted as the Night Gate Market of Ipoh Gerbang Malam is located at Jalan Dato Tahwil Azar in Taman Jubilee. It is a vibrant marketplace that comes alive every evening with the cacophonous exchanges of buyers and sellers. Shops sell all kinds of goods here, ranging from clothes, accessories, jewelry, electronics, and beauty products, to fruits, flowers, and delectable snack items.

Our first port-of-call was Restoran Tauke Ayam Ong Kee for dinner. We ordered the customary steamed chicken with bean sprouts. Together with rice, soup and a round of Longan drink our authentic Ipoh meal came to RM39.00 (approximately USD9/EUR8).

Just across from Ong Kee was Lou Wong, another bean sprout chicken shop that we purposefully avoid. During the pandemic  we wanted to give Lou Wong a try and as luck would have it, we found an empty table outside but was told that we were not allowed to sit there since it was meant for four persons. Mind you it wasn't a busy night and we were not depriving anyone of a seat.

We were then asked to sit indoors and knowing that there would be inadequate ventilation we left Lou Wong, and have never been back since. Guess what? Their loss will always be Ong Kee's gain!

By the time we were done with dinner the sun had set, and with it a much cooler temperature for us to explore the night market in earnest.

We walked the length of the night market to its end then doubled back but did not find anything that caught our fancy. We then stopped by Yee Hup Biscuits and made away with two bagful of assorted biscuits for a grand total of RM101.20 (approximately USD24/EUR20). 

We also got three small bottles of various balms for Cat's good friend Kak Ita for RM7.00 each (approximately USD5/EUR4). All done with Gerbang Malam we walked across Jalan Sultan Iskandar and continued south along Jalan  Dato Tahwil Azar. 

We reached The Majestic condo then rode an elevator up to Level 21 where the rooftop garden was. Here we captured footage of Ipoh's urban landscape illuminated by its lights and the night sky before making our way back to the homestay.

Be sure to catch our next video as we make the return drive back to Kuala Lumpur!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

The Majestic Condo Ipoh - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pg1ZdN6CEDWJgzwR9

Gerbang Malam Ipoh - https://maps.app.goo.gl/x82HWhY4jojdGGFk6

Ong Kee Restaurant - https://maps.app.goo.gl/aZ6zmwYpTqgS4wZx9

Yee Hup Biscuits - https://maps.app.goo.gl/jyjBBKeWn9Q52Jvb6

IPH Day 2 │ Ming Court • Concubine Lane • Sin Yoon Loong!

Morning Walkabout!

The heavy downpour from the night before reduced the temperature of the weather this morning. We arose at half past seven and were out the door an hour later. Our first port-of-call was Ming Court Dim Sum, a kilometer's walk away.

We walked out onto Jalan Dato Tahwil Azar headed north before walking across Jalan Sultan Iskandar and continuing north until we reached Jalan Sultan Idris.

Here we walked across and continued north before turning right onto Jalan Leong Sin Nam, and in no time at all had arrived at our breakfast destination.

We were thankfully able to get a seat and immediately ordered an assortment of dim sum dishes for a grand total of RM54.15 (approximately USD13/EUR11).

Breakfast out of the way we then began our morning walkabout in earnest. We walked onto Jalan Raja Ekram headed north before turning right onto Jalan Sultan Idris Shah headed west.

We continued for about a kilometer before walking across and continuing onto Jalan Bandar Timah. Here we explored the area especially Panglima and Market Lanes, notably known as Concubine and Second Concubine Lanes.

We were not able to locate Hale Lane, known as Wife Lane. Once done with the area we continued to the Birch Memorial Clock Tower before continuing along then across Jalan Sultan Iskandar onto Jalan Market, eventually ending up along Jalan Bandar Timah for drinks at Sin Yoon Loong coffee shop. Here we ordered:

• a large glass of Ipoh White Coffee
• Iced Lemon Tea
• Egg Custard 

for a total of RM12.60 (approximately USD/EUR3).

We then made our way back to the homestay heading back onto Jalan Sultan Iskandar headed east and across the Kinta River. We then turned right onto Jalan Masjid before continuing onto Jalan Onn Jaafar headed south.

We were soon back at the Imperial Tower of The Majestic and headed up to the homestay to shower and rest.

Be sure to catch our next video as we finally explore Gerbang Malam!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

The Majestic Condo Ipoh - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pg1ZdN6CEDWJgzwR9

Ming Court Hong Kong Dim Sum - https://maps.app.goo.gl/hJeoxQHohhJ87QRw9

Concubine Lane - https://maps.app.goo.gl/XmMRYuLTGiuLLhYx5

Birch Memorial Clock Tower - https://maps.app.goo.gl/9UHjXgmX1eAtAfuF8

Sin Yoon Loong - https://maps.app.goo.gl/QN7TvYQCUhvWmSbG6

Mural Art's Lane - https://maps.app.goo.gl/FbbR9dDTC5TurAjC8

IPH Day 1 │ Haji Gany!

Heavy downpour!

The afternoon heat was unbearable so we spent our time indoors till evening.

We had intended to go on a walkabout to Gerbang Malam less than a kilometer away.

Alas a heavy downpour at half past seven put paid our plans. We waited for about two hours for the rain to subside to a drizzle, and in that time most if not all of the eateries at Gerbang Malam had closed for the night. 

Our immediate options for dinner were a couple of coffee shops across The Majestic along Jalan Dato Tahwil Azar but they were also in the midst of closing up. 

We then continue to Jalan Yang Kalsom and eventually ended up at Haji Gany Nasi Kandar, an Indian Muslim restaurant that was open around the clock. 

We took our seats and ordered a simple meal of:

• Maggi Mee Goreng
• Roti Canai Sardin 
• 2 Coca-Cola 

for a grand total of only RM14.50 (approximately USD/EUR3). We then made our way back to The Majestic. 

Stay tuned for our next video as we have breakfast at Ming Court Hong Kong Dim Sum!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

The Majestic Condo Ipoh - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pg1ZdN6CEDWJgzwR9

Restoran HAJI GANY - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y62M3ebg6BZNxiNH9

IPH Day 1 │ Homestay - The Majestic!

Homestay in Ipoh!

We arrived at The Majestic Condo, home for the next two nights approximately three hours after leaving Kuala Lumpur.

Professionally hosted by GA Homes Homestay, The Majestic offers a stylish apartment with an infinity swimming pool, lush garden, and indoor pool. Guests enjoy free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: The apartment features air-conditioning, a kitchenette, balcony, private bathroom, and a dining area. Additional amenities include a washing machine, microwave, and electric kettle.

We'd like to list the top 3 things we love about this Airbnb:

1. Location
2. Location
3. Location! 

Within walking distance to most attractions The Majestic was conveniently located to all our favourite sites including Padang Ipoh, Concubine Land and Gerbang Malam. At RM182.00 a night (approximately USD43/EUR37) this apartment represented value for money for sure!

We hope the footage shared will do justice to this cosy apartment, as we immediately headed out again in search of lunch. We had an excellent lunch at Nasi Ganja Ipoh (be sure to catch our previous video) and came back to the homestay, but not before touring the swimming pool and gym at Level 7 and the rooftop garden at Level 21.

We then settled in and spent the afternoon indoors. Stay tuned for our next video as we take an evening stroll headed to a night market nearby!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

The Majestic Condo Ipoh - https://maps.app.goo.gl/NmFUrRUs1bMTZMgp6

Saturday Outing │ Wan Lee Heng • Sido Mampir • Qimi Car Wash!

Saturday Outing!

It was a quiet Saturday morning and we actually planned to stay home the entire home. However we suffered from option paralysis as we scrolled the innumerable choices available on the Grab food app and we decided to drive out to lunch instead.

We rode an elevator down to BiBi at the fourth floor and made our way to the general area of Chow Kit. With provisions needing replenishment and BiBi in need of a shower this would be an excellent launch pad.

We parked in front of Wan Lee Heng Cash & Carry situated along Lengkok Raja Laut and began our shopping there. We made away with tidbits and other provisions for a grand total of RM142.10 (approximately USD33/EUR29) that was stowed away in BiBi.

We then walked a short distance to an Indonesian restaurant called Sido Mampir as we missed our time in Jakarta. Here we ordered the:

• Rawon Daging for the both of us 
• Plain Omelette 
• 2 plates of White Rice
• Iced Nescafe
• Iced Lemon Tea

Our excellent and nostalgic Javanese lunch came to RM32.55 (approximately USD8/EUR7).

As we left Sido Mampir we stopped by the biscuit shop In Hua Bee and got several varieties of Mung Bean biscuits for RM15.00 (approximately USD4/EUR3). 

We then made our way back to BiBi and made a loop around Chow Kit before ending up at Qimi Car Wash. A wash and vacuum session cost RM20.00 (approximately USD5/EUR4), and we were impressed that they took they time to care for BiBi.

Before leaving Qimi Car Wash I placed an order to pick up two regular-sized pizzas from Domino's for an irresistible price of RM38.90 (approximately USD9/EUR8). We then drove a short distance then collected the pizzas. As I sat and waited while Cat went to pick up the pizzas a man came up to the window with an vague request for money. Fearing an attempt at 'pukau' (inducing a trance) we quickly left the place and headed home.

We will be headed north to an old tin mining town next week, so please stay tuned!  

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

Havironia Music - https://maps.app.goo.gl/o3rqDhKrBhSxDSUW8

Wan Lee Heng Cash & Carry - https://maps.app.goo.gl/E4GZrrixCLFcnzHEA

Restoran Sido Mampir - https://maps.app.goo.gl/DZPeHvURvpeucnHz6

QIMI CAR WASH - https://maps.app.goo.gl/YenYsQpeqL25QMVj8

Domino's Dang Wangi - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Dyhep5yfjCmv5yiN9

Saturday Amble │ Discover Borneo • Caroline!

Caroline!

Cat's favourite beadstress was in town and we made plans to see her today. The Curve was holding a Discover Borneo https://thecurve.com.my/discover-borneo/ exhibition from the 4th of July until tomorrow at its Centre Court. Caroline will be returning to Kuching tomorrow as well, so it was imperative that we see her today. 

We arrived at the Mutiara Damansara MRT station and made our way to The Curve. At the Centre Court where the Discover Borneo https://thecurve.com.my/discover-borneo/ exhibition was held we met up with Caroline and handed her my string of Lava beads bracelet as well as a couple of Cat's necklaces for restringing. 

Cat then browsed Caroline's depleted collection of necklaces (it's been a week since she set up her booth) and eventually selected five necklaces to add to her every growing collection. Since we needed to have lunch Caroline suggested we go eat while she worked on restringing our necklaces and bracelet. 

Do watch our previous video to find out what we had to eat. By the time we were done with lunch it was a quarter past two, so we walked back to the Centre Court of The Curve. We were just in time to catch a traditional dance performance. 

Caroline was still working on restringing Cat's second necklace, while my Lava beads bracelet was worked on by a friend. We elected to wait and in that time were fortunate to catch a blow dart exhibition. 

Our necklaces and bracelet were finally restrung and together with a free woven bag for Cat and a free beads bracelet our haul from Caroline came to RM940.00 (approximately USD220/EUR190) which may seem little pricey but well worth it for her exquisite handwork. 

By the time we were done it was just past three, so we bade Caroline a fond farewell. Do watch our previous video on where we headed next after The Curve.

With nothing planned in the upcoming weeks we will share vlogs of our weekend excursions here and there, so please stay tuned!  

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

The Curve - https://maps.app.goo.gl/NUcjRnv97pNSFRZP7

Saturday Amble │ The CURVE • NU Sentral!

Discover Borneo!

Cat's favourite beadstress was in town and we made plans to see her today. The Curve was holding a Discover Borneo exhibition from the 4th of July until tomorrow at its Centre Court. Caroline will be returning to Kuching tomorrow as well, so it was imperative that we see her today. 

We left our home at ten past eleven, and seeing as we were running a little late we hailed a Grab car for a fare of RM21.00 (approximately USD5/EUR4) to The Curve. Alas the Grab car cancelled on us. Fearing the ongoing ASEAN summit was wreaking havoc on traffic we then decided to walk to the Bandaraya LRT station. 

Here we caught a train bound for Sentul at a quarter to twelve and disembarked at the Titiwangsa station. We then walked over to the MRT station and caught another train bound for Putrajaya. We disembarked at the Tun Razak Exchange MRT station and switched to the train bound for Kwasa Damansara. 

We eventually arrived at Mutiara Damansara MRT station at a quarter to one for a total fare of RM3.20 (approximately USD0.80/EUR0.60). After some time spent taking photos at the station we headed into The Curve. 

Please catch our upcoming video on the exhibition and our time spent with Caroline.

Since we needed to have lunch Caroline suggested we go eat while she worked on restringing our necklaces and bracelet. We wandered around and eventually settled on Soup Based Kitchen where we had the:

• Omelette with Minced Chicken & Rice set
• Smoked Duck with Rice set

for a total of RM39.80 (approximately USD9/EUR8). This was a truly value for money meal since each set came with a bowl of soup and a glass of Iced Chinese Tea. 

By the time we were done with lunch it was a quarter past two, so we headed back to Caroline's booth. We were all done with our splurge on beads and such at half past three, so we bade Caroline a fond farewell. In the interest of time hailed a Grab car for a fare of RM19.00 (approximately USD5/EUR4) to NU Sentral.

We arrived at twenty to four and made our way to the Malaysia Airlines office. Here we enquired about rescheduling a future trip. Natasha attended to us and was an absolute darling! 

We then walked to the Monorail station where we caught a train at half past four bound for Titiwangsa and disembarked at the Medan Tuanku station for a total fare of RM3.20 (approximately USD0.80/EUR0.70).

We made a detour at Syed Bistro to take away each a Naan bread and a serving of Tandoori Chicken, and together with a round of drinks came to RM21.65 (approximately USD5/EUR4). It was then a ten-minute walk back to our home.

With nothing planned in the upcoming weeks we will share vlogs of our weekend excursions here and there, so please stay tuned!  

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📍 Location:

Havironia Music - https://maps.app.goo.gl/o3rqDhKrBhSxDSUW8

Bandaraya LRT - https://maps.app.goo.gl/DP3jC2TFRx1qX2y56

Titiwangsa MRT - https://maps.app.goo.gl/iEkmoDHtsXzsb3uUA

Tun Razak Exchange MRT - https://maps.app.goo.gl/nwThuLStVEBdgKpY7

Mutiara Damansara MRT - https://maps.app.goo.gl/QWcPtfVbBiwj3BCh9

The Curve - https://maps.app.goo.gl/NUcjRnv97pNSFRZP7

NU Sentral - https://maps.app.goo.gl/aFnr3VezjfJexMJT7

KL Sentral Monorail - https://maps.app.goo.gl/oHnZmNHqgfWJCMY68

Medan Tuanku Monorail - https://maps.app.goo.gl/uNiDA8HJX6GBgbvt6