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!

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📍 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!

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

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!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 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!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 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!  

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 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

SKH Day 3 │ Mamawe Cafe • Kampung Baru Car Wash!

Going Home!

We woke up at half past nine this morning and began to pack up in earnest. We managed to pack away most of the goodies from CYSY Teluk Intan yesterday into the white luggage bag, while all gadget related items were safely stored in the carry-on bag.

We checked out of East Sun Hotel an hour later and had intended to make our way to Hai Seng Huat to take a look at what they had to offer in terms of fresh fish. However we were both feeling under the weather and decided against it.

We then set course for D'Masri Restaurant but found it closed. We doubled back to Sekinchan town and after a bit of wandering eventually found ourselves at Mamawe Cafe along Jalan Menteri Besar. We were here once before and was the place felt familiar. After some time spent perusing their menu we settled on:

• Cantonese Seafood Ee Mee
• American Style Breakfast 
• Ginger Tea (for my sore throat)
• Coca-Cola 
• Grilled Herb Chicken (for Brendan)

for a grand total of RM54.40 (approximately USD13/EUR11).

We then hopped back into BiBi and set course for home. The Waze app took us along several backstreets before eventually directing us to The Kuala Lumpur–Kuala Selangor (LATAR) Expressway. We quite enjoyed this stretch of the journey, and after some time we found ourselves driving onto the New Klang Valley (NKVE) Expressway.

As soon as we reached Kuala Lumpur we made our way to our usual car wash along Jalan Raja Abdullah in Kampung Baru. We then made our way back to our home.

We did not have any travel plans for the next couple of months, and our next video will most probably be of a gallivant somewhere close by, but please stay tuned!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

East Sun Hotel Sekinchan - https://maps.app.goo.gl/TGQf3B4TKRTDREuD9

Mamawe Cafe - https://maps.app.goo.gl/tSUzJUEiQxRpbWABA

LATAR - https://maps.app.goo.gl/VRyyJEegf5BcDGq8A

Car Wash Kg Baru - https://maps.app.goo.gl/1kb7yggXbtFNknRn9

SKH Day 2 │ Anson Hainan Kopitiam!

Lunch in Teluk Intan!

After our visit to the leaning tower we hopped back into BiBi and drove the short distance to our lunch destination: Anson Hainan Kopitiam.

Excerpts from UAK Travel's website that provided an apt description:

"For those living in or visiting the vibrant town of Teluk Intan in Perak, a truly local culinary experience awaits at Anson Hainan Kopitiam. This popular spot has gained considerable attention among locals and travellers alike, offering a taste of authentic Malaysian kopitiam culture. While some may find the experience simply adequate, many praise its unique charm and specific standout dishes that keep patrons coming back for more.

Anson Hainan Kopitiam isn't just a place to eat; it's a place to soak in the local atmosphere. Kopitiams, or traditional coffee shops, are integral to Malaysian daily life, serving as communal hubs for breakfast, brunch, and casual meals. Anson Hainan Kopitiam embodies this spirit, providing a setting that, while unique, invites you to relax and enjoy the simple pleasures of good food and company. It's a spot where you can easily imagine locals catching up over a cup of traditional coffee and a hearty meal.

What truly sets Anson Hainan Kopitiam apart for many is its dedication to certain beloved local dishes. While individual experiences may vary, the kopitiam has clearly made a mark with specific menu items that have garnered significant praise. From its highly recommended Mee Udang to the increasingly popular viral milk toast, there are certainly highlights that make a visit worthwhile. The aim here is to provide a comfortable and accessible dining option that offers familiar flavours at an affordable price, appealing especially to those who appreciate a no-frills, authentic local eatery.

Ultimately, Anson Hainan Kopitiam offers a distinct slice of Teluk Intan’s culinary scene. It's a place that resonates with the everyday rhythm of local life, where good value and certain celebrated dishes contribute to its popularity. If you're in Perak and looking to explore the genuine kopitiam experience, Anson Hainan Kopitiam is certainly a place to consider for a taste of local favourites."

Although renowned for its Mee Udang (Shrimp Noodles) and Milk Toast after perusing the menu we instead ordered the:

• Hainan Chicken Chop 
• Nasi Lemak Otak Ikan
• their traditional Iced Coffee
• Iced Herbal Tea

for a grand total of RM47.50 (approximately USD11/EUR10).

We then hopped back into BiBi and made the return drive back to Sekinchan. Stay tuned as we emerge in the evening headed to the same general area but a different seafood joint!

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📍 Location:

Anson Hainan Kopitiam - https://maps.app.goo.gl/z17xhjdkaQ73nks66

SKH Day 2 │ Day Trip to Teluk Intan!

Teluk Intan!

It's been years since we last visited. With the leaning tower in mind we awoke at half past eight and got ready. I dashed down to the laundromat to deposit our clothes from the day before as Cat got ready.

We then walked over to Sri Kassim Restaurant to have a simple breakfast of Roti Canai and drinks that came to RM9.40 (approximately USD/EUR2). Our laundry was done by a quarter to ten and we hopped into BiBi bound for Teluk Intan fifteen minutes later.

The drive was uneventful and we arrived at Teluk Intan an hour later. It was also our first time in many years since we were in the state of Perak. Our first destination was of course the leaning tower  in the centre of town. We circled around and eventually found parking nearby.

We walked the short distance to the tower and took a bucket load of photos. We then walked over to CYSY Biscuit Shop and got two bagful of snacks and goodies that included:

• 2 x CYSY Tambun Biscuits
• 1 x Chicken Biscuits
• 1 x Laurel Flower Tea
• 1 x Nyonya Sesame Crisps
• 2 x Tau Sa Piah (Mung Bean Past Biscuits)
• 2 x Instant Cappucino White Coffee 
• 1 x Sesame Biscuits
• 2 x Teluk Intan Fridge Magnets

which eventually came to RM138.90 (approximately USD30/EUR26). We also added a couple of fridge magnets for RM12.00 (approximately USD EUR).

We hopped back into BiBi and drove the short distance to our lunch destination: Anson Hainan Kopitiam. Be sure to catch our upcoming video on this legendary Hainanese coffee shop.

After lunch we made the return drive back to Sekinchan, where we made a pitstop at the local Maybank branch to replenish the federal reserves. We then headed back to the hotel and spent the rest of the afternoon indoors, out of the searing heat.

Stay tuned as we have lunch at Anson Hainan Kopitiam!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

East Sun Hotel Sekinchan - https://maps.app.goo.gl/TGQf3B4TKRTDREuD9

Menara Condong Teluk Intan - https://maps.app.goo.gl/R4WMg4LapEQa1FSd8

SKH Day 1 │ Loong Hua Seafood!

Seafood!

We left the hotel at six in the evening and hopped into BiBi, making the five-minute drive to our dinner destination. Barely a kilometer away we contemplated taking a walk there but the lack of proper sidewalks dissuaded us.

Located within Sekinchan's fishing village Loong Hua Seafood Restaurant was familiar to us, having previously been here in August 2020. We knew that parking was limited so we made sure to be here early.

It is known to be the oldest seafood restaurant in Sekinchan, and we liked its location next to the fishing boat jetty. We sat and watched fishermen busy with their work, fishing boats passed by the restaurant. Loong Hua is also known for maintaining the traditional Sekinchan fishing village cooking style. 

We carefully perused their menu before ordering the:

• Signature Fried Bee Hoon with Crab
• Deep Fried Cuttlefish
• A jug of Chinese Tea 

Our riveting riverside dinner came to RM125.00 (approximately USD30/EUR25). IN all honesty it was a bit pricey considering the seafood feasts that we've been having in Kuching and Kuala Terengganu before this.

We then hopped back into BiBi and drove back to the hotel, parked then walked over to Sri Kassim Supermart to get some cold drinks and tidbits.

Stay tuned for the next video as we have breakfast while sorting out laundry!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

East Sun Hotel Sekinchan - https://maps.app.goo.gl/TGQf3B4TKRTDREuD9

Loong Hua Seafood - https://maps.app.goo.gl/N64dSocx6FfR9iGw6

Sri Kassim Supermart - https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZMW6MFkBeaikupU16

SKH Day 1 │ Chef Danial Halal • East Sun Hotel!

Road Trip!

Today is Awal Muharram, also known as Maal Hijrah, which marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year.  It is also a public holiday, and taking advantage of the extended weekend we booked a hotel room in Sekinchan, a two-hour drive away.

We last went in August 2020 in the midst of the pandemic, and before the creation of our Youtube channel.

Brendan was busy with his course work and did not join us, so we hopped into BiBi at twelve noon setting a course for a restaurant called Chef Danial Halal. Its Facebook page advised us to make reservations before coming, so we did so for 2:00pm today.

Taking the North South Expressway for the first leg of the journey we turned off onto the Kuala Lumpur-Kuala Selangor Expressway (LATAR) continuing on for the next hour or so until we reached the restaurant.

Set within an oil palm estate the restaurant was calm and cosy. Chef Danial previously worked fifteen years in a five-star hotel in Kuala Lumpur before starting his own restaurant here in Sekinchan in 2011. We perused their menu for a while before ordering the:

• Deep Fried Fish in Thai Chilli Sauce
• Dry Butter Prawns 
• Pak Choy Oyster Sauce
• Each a plate of White Rice

Together with a round of beverages our first meal in Sekinchan came to RM86.60 (approximately USD21/EUR18).

We then hopped back into BiBi and set course for East Sun Hotel. A budget hotel https://bit.ly/4eHuu53 we booked their 'suite' for RM241.85 a night (approximately USD57/EUR49). The room was well-appointed, clean and modern, and situated within a row of shoplots that housed a slew of convenience stores. Most importantly it was right beside a laundromat! 

We settled in and rested till evening. Stay tuned for our next video as we have dinner by a riverside!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

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

Chef Danial Halal Chinese Cuisine

- https://maps.app.goo.gl/AHyDrAW9JhZX8EWGA

East Sun Hotel Sekinchan - https://maps.app.goo.gl/TGQf3B4TKRTDREuD9

Tun Razak Exchange │ TRX Walkabout!

Trekking in TRX!

It was a lazy Sunday morning. Three weeks after coming back from Kuching I was knee deep in video editing and decided on an impromptu trip to the Exchange TRX Mall to visit the biggest UNIQLO store.

We left our home at eleven headed to them Bandaraya LRT station. I had RM4.30 (approximately USD/EUR1) left in my Touch 'n Go card and was denied entry at the station's turnstile.

I then topped up RM100.00 (approximately USD24/EUR20) and we continued on our merry way up to the platform. A train bound for Putra Heights and disembarked at Plaza Rakyat.

Here we switched to the Merdeka MRT station bound for Kajang. We disembarked at the TRX MRT station for a total fare of RM1.90 (approximately USD/EUR0.40) and walked into the Exchange TRX Mall.

An interesting note to everyone. You can catch the train to Putrajaya from this MRT station.

Feeling a little hungry we decided on an early lunch at the Food Exchange on the lowest floor, the Concourse floor. We browsed each stall before deciding on the Hokkaido Ramen stall and ordered the:

• Saba Teriyaki Bento 
• Chicken Nanban Bento 

for a  total of RM50.90 (approximately USD12/EUR10).

Then from the beverage stall we got the:

• Ribena with Lemon
• Ribena with Lychee

for a total of RM14.00 (approximately USD/EUR3).

The total amount of RM64.90 (approximately USD15/EUR13) was a little steep considering we just came back from Kuching, but was about right considering we were in an upmarket mall.

Our meal was enjoyable and and we then began our exploration of this mall in earnest. We rode several flights of escalators up to the second floor and dropped by the Skechers store. There were no offers to be had so we continued browsing.

After browsing several stores we walked into the Levi's outlet here and eventually got:

• a denim bucket hat for me
• and a straw bucket hat for Cat

for a total of RM156.80 (approximately USD37/EUR32).

Done with the second floor we rode an escalator down and began browsing the stores here. We eventually walked into Cat's perennial favourite Bath & Body Work where she got several heavily discounted items including:

• Gingham Body Lotion
• Dahlia Body Lotion
• Iced Lemon Poundcake Foam Soap 

for a total of RM66.75 (approximately USD16/EUR14). 

After seeing all there was to see on the first floor we walked into the Uniqlo outlet where I eventually got four AIRism T-shirts  for a total of RM199.60 (approximately USD47/EUR41).

We then rode the escalator within Uniqlo back down to the concourse level and walked across to the LC Waikiki store where Cat got a printed summer dress for RM59.90 (approximately USD14/EUR12). 

Right outside LC Waikiki store was the Arabica coffee stall, an "independent coffee brand from Kyoto for cosmopolitan souls." This coffee stall used to attract long lines, but today was relatively quiet.

Curious about what the hype was all about I got a hot cafe latte for RM18.87 (approximately USD/EUR4). Though not a coffee aficionado I thought their coffee was smoother than most. Would I endure endlessly long lines for their coffee? Probably not. 

By this time we had walked in excess of seven thousand steps so we decided to head back to the TRX MRT station where we caught the train bound for Sungai Buloh. We disembarked at the Merdeka MRT station before walking over to the Plaza Rakyat LRT station.

Here we caught a train bound for Sentul and disembarked at the Bandaraya LRT station for the same total fare of RM1.90 (approximately USD/EUR0.40).

We then made our way back to our home.

Stay tuned in the coming week as we spent forty-eight hours in Sekinchan! 

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

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

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

Plaza Rakyat LRT - https://maps.app.goo.gl/k6bvTzNjmTojzYZp9

Merdeka MRT - https://maps.app.goo.gl/JiSKKsWwPW7H5oRC9

Tun Razak Exchange MRT - https://maps.app.goo.gl/JCNrVfnRqVgStCgE7

The Exchange TRX - https://maps.app.goo.gl/x664fLVuqcRwpPGa7

KCH Day 8 │ KCH to KUL • Kenyalang Park to City One!

Going Home!

We woke up at half past seven and promptly walked to Kim Coffee Garden to have our white Kolo Mee. We also took away two red and two white Kolo Mee, and together with a round of drinks our breakfast came to RM41.00 (approximately USD10/ EUR9).

We walked back to the homestay and began to pack our belongings away. All this happened off-camera. 

We began filming as we bade farewell to Adelyn's Airbnb. After one final sweep of the home to make sure nothing was left behind we deposited the keys in the lockbox.

We sent Adelyn a message informing her that we left packets of keropok and serunding as souvenirs. We then left at ten past ten and arrived at Kuching International Airport (KIA) approximately twenty five minutes later.  

Our good buddy Awang Amirul was again indisposed so I drove the rental car into the airport car park where it was securely parked. Due to the ongoing construction in and around the parking area it took some time before we could find parking.

I eventually shared a few photos of the car's location with Awang Amirul and then made our way to the Departure Hall. Here's a link to his Facebook page.

We then weighed our bags, and were relieved that the total weight came in at 37 kgs, within the allocated 40 kgs. We arrived last week with 25 kgs of belongings which means that we added 12 kgs worth of goodies!

We then checked our luggage in and after sorting out items in our carry-on bag we made our way the to Departure Hall. We navigated the Immigration counters and the security checkpoint at ten past eleven before heading to Gate 4. MH2513 was still on schedule to take off at 1:35pm so more than two hours to burn we walked to the Makan Makan food court.

We ordered drinks and a grilled cheese sandwich for a total of RM30.50 (approximately USD7/EUR6). We then settled down and for the next hour or so I worked on our videos while Cat roamed the Departure Hall, eventually getting two Kek Lapis for RM35.00 (approximately USD8/EUR7).

The boarding process began at 1:30pm, we got to our seats fifteen minutes later. We were seated along row 6, and since Brendan had cancelled his seat there was a lady seated in between our window and aisle seat. The lady was kind enough to swap with our aisle seat, and with that sorted we got settled in.

MH2513 pushed back at 1:55pm and  took off fifteen minutes later. The flight was largely uneventful and we were soon served our inflight meals. Cat and I both opted for the opted for the Potato with Fish, which in hindsight was not something we cared for.

An hour into our flight MH2513 began its descent and we touched down at 3:30pm. We collected our luggage from Carousel L then headed down to the ERL train station. We caught a train at 4:20pm and arrived at KL Sentral approximately half an hour later.

We then waited a while for Brendan and Puteh to come get us, and we got back home at ten past five in the evening. Door-to-door our journey took about seven hours, which was not bad at all.

Kuching, we miss you already!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

The CountryMan Homestay- https://maps.app.goo.gl/yDKxwFfr5ZcVazmz8

Kim Coffee Garden - https://maps.app.goo.gl/vFVfNe3fJkHCFFsE7

Kuching International Airport - https://goo.gl/maps/8ei2VZArmivJHuwR6

Kuala Lumpur International Airport - https://goo.gl/maps/YzCAt7GGta382YKk7

KLIA Express Transit Station - https://maps.app.goo.gl/FCapaazWQaTHwLs49

KL Sentral Arrival Hall - https://maps.app.goo.gl/zoUWxnwoYahzPGJ19

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

KCH Day 7 │ Remin Asuh Dayak • Night Drive!

Dayak Cuisine!

We picked you up again after coming back from our final spending spree at Mita Cake House then lunch at Peach Garden at Jalan Song. We spent the entire afternoon organising our belongings in the two yellow submarines. We are grateful to Marvin for repairing the zipper to one of the bags.

I then began work on our videos, while Cat busied herself with laundry and only emerged in the evening. Eager for more local cuisine on our last night in Kuching our interest was piqued by this Dayak food court called Remin Asuh Dayak https://bit.ly/4jntN17 so we left Adelyn's homestay with our rental car at 5:30pm and drove to Marbel Garden.

Remin Asuh (which is the Bidayuh Biatah translation for 'smoke house') opened its doors in 2019 and catered to the local community especially those into country and western music. It offers a variety of food stalls, including those serving Dayak cuisine, BBQ dishes, and other options like grilled Western food, sambal ikan (fish with sambal), and local specialties.

We arrived at 6:00pm and since it was our first time here we carefully surveilled the options before ordering from D'Satay & BBQ Station:

• 200gm of their 3-layer Pork
• 10 sticks of their Pork Satay

We then ordered a plate of Midin Sambal Belacan from D&C Juicy Barbeque. Together with a round of drinks our final dinner in Kuching came to RM50.40 (approximately USD12/EUR10) and again mindful of the fact that I was driving no alcohol was consumed.

Seeing as it was our last night we decided to take a leisurely drive to Kuching Waterfront before making our way back one last time to Adelyn's homestay.

Stay tuned for the next video as we leave Kuching on a jet plane!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

The CountryMan Homestay - https://maps.app.goo.gl/yDKxwFfr5ZcVazmz8

Remin Asuh Dayak - https://maps.app.goo.gl/vXnceqRzByFWMREc8

KCH Day 7 │ Mita Cake House • Peach Garden • Running Errands!

Butter Cake!

After our stroll along Kuching Waterfront we got home where Cat got violently sick. Apparently the Dayak cuisine at Lepau did not agree with her and she threw up three times throughout the night!

Despite my protestations she refused to seek medical treatment, and she soon fell asleep. I then spent a few tense hours checking up on her, and fell asleep at two in the morning.

Which brings us to this morning. We naturally slept in and rose sometime after ten. We showered and got ready, hopping into the rental car at ten past eleven headed to Jalan Satok to visit a famous cake house.

Alas by the time we got to Mita Cake House at Jalan Satok twenty five minutes later a long line had formed. We then looked for alternatives, and set course for another outlet along Jalan Tun Jugah. We arrived at five to twelve and were in luck as there were several boxes left, so we grabbed five boxes for a total of RM97.50 (approximately USD23/EUR20).

Since it was coming up to lunch time we decided to head to our new favourite food court over at Jalan Song. We parked our car at the Majlis Tiga Lingkungan Dasar (MTLD) at Tabuan Heights at ten past twelve and walked a short distance to Peach Garden Food Centre.

Alas the stall selling my favourite Sausage Fried Rice only operated in the evenings, so I settled for a plate of mixed rice from a "fast food" stall while Cat opted for the Claypot Stewed Soup with Rice. Together with a round of drinks our simple lunch came to RM33.00 (approximately USD8/EUR7).

We then hopped back into the rental car headed back to Adelyn's homestay. We made a pitstop at Kim Coffee Garden to take away their awesome home grown hot coffee before making it back. I then walked out again to Kenyalang Park in search of cellophane tape to help with our packing later.

After trying a few stores I eventually found cellophane tape at a local 100% Mart and made my way back to Adelyn's homestay. We then spent the afternoon packing all our goodies in the smaller yellow submarine, while everything else went into the bigger bag.

Stay tuned as we finally visit a rumah asap that properly serves BBQ meat!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

The CountryMan Homestay- https://maps.app.goo.gl/yDKxwFfr5ZcVazmz8

Mita Cake House - https://maps.app.goo.gl/diAmNmsbZ9S5KFLA8

Peach Garden - https://maps.app.goo.gl/tfjuTRgsFimq39AAA

100% MART Kenyalang Park - https://maps.app.goo.gl/WGw9YfznJynNVVWR6

KCH Day 6 │ Kuching Night Stroll!

Night stroll!

We picked you up again after our exquisite dinner at Lepau Restaurant over at Jalan Ban Hock. Knowing that we needed to walk off the calories we we drove to Kuching Waterfront, a scenic promenade along the Sarawak River, known for its history, local food, cultural landmarks, and the iconic Darul Hana Bridge.

We managed to find parking beside a mosque and began our stroll. Perhaps our most favourite part of the Darul Hana Bridge is the S-shaped Golden Anniversary Bridge, a unique curved 330-metre pedestrian bridge, supported by two cables that are 45 metres high from two 48-degree outward angled steel towers topped out with stylised hornbills.

This time around we did not walk along the bridge, do watch our previous video on our excursion along the bridge to its end and back. We continued our walk along  the promenade that lay on the southern bank of the Sarawak River.

We made it all the way to the Hornbill Fountain before turning back, and even managed to "experience enchantment at Darul Hana Musical Fountain", capturing a few minutes of the water, music, and lights show https://bit.ly/3SFABwp along the Sarawak River.

We made it back to the rental and drove back to Adelyn's homestay and slowly began packing away all our bounty of the past several days.

Stay tuned as we head out in search of a famous cake house tomorrow morning!

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📍 Location:

The CountryMan Homestay- https://maps.app.goo.gl/yDKxwFfr5ZcVazmz8

Lepau Ban Hock - https://maps.app.goo.gl/j1UEgJygq3WLX9FE6

India Mosque Kuching - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z4fax1U7bDSbix7y5

Golden Anniversary Bridge - https://maps.app.goo.gl/bsV46WKsx8FG9RPPA

Hornbill Fountain - https://maps.app.goo.gl/bDLTJRgYr77pLfTK7