KCH Day 6 │ India Street • Main Bazaar • Kuching Walkabout!

Kuching walkabout!

We woke up at eight in the morning and were out the door at twenty past nine. Twenty minutes later we arrived at Plaza Merdeka and parked at its basement before continuing on foot. Since the mall was not yet open the security personnel on duty advised us to take the elevator up to the ground floor then make our way out onto the street. 

Our first destination was India Street, a place we have not visited in a long while. With over 140 years of history it was renamed India Street in 1928 to honor the Indian merchants who settled there. In 1992, it was converted into a pedestrian mall and is now a vibrant area with shops selling textiles, clothing, spices, and souvenirs. 

We walked along India Street and Cat was immediately drawn to Nizamir Textiles. We walked in and eventually bought:

• 2 sets of their kain sarung
• 2 meters each of woven cloth in Sarawakian motif

for a total of RM95.00 (approximately USD22/EUR20).

Still in India Street we then had breakfast at Jubilee Restaurant where we had:

• each a Roti Canai 
• hot Nescafe 
• Iced Milk Tea 

that came to RM9.20 (approximately USD/EUR2). We were made to wait for our Roti Canai and when we enquired apparently our order was forgotten. Mind you the restaurant was NOT busy and we were the only other patron. Our Roti Canai finally made its appearance half hour later.

We then resumed our stroll along India Street before doubling back to Nizamir Textiles to get another seven meters of the same woven cloth in Sarawakian motif for RM140.00 (approximately USD33/EUR29).

We then continued onto Carpenter Street before turning left onto Jalan China before emerging onto Jalan Main Bazaar. From Borneo Point Cat got a dress in local motif for RM35.00 (approximately USD8/EUR7).

From Little Borneo we got several keychains for RM22.00 (approximately USD/EUR5). We then doubled back to Kwang Yan Trading where we got five packets of Sarawak pepper and two packets of Pansuh paste for RM75.00 (approximately USD18/EUR16).

We doubled back along Jalan Main Bazaar until we arrived at Peanuts Anchovies. Here Cat ordered the Green Tea Lemon while I tried the Iced Ribena Sprite Lychee for RM14.85 (approximately USD4/EUR3).

By the time we were done with refreshments it was already a quarter past twelve. We then made the short walk to Borneo Headhunters Tattoo and gifted Robin and Ernesto a packet of Terengganu serunding (meat floss).

We then continued our stroll along Jalan Main Bazaar then continued onto Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman until we reached the famed Cat Statue. We took the customary photo which ended up as the thumbnail for this video. The heat was getting really unbearable which put paid our plans to walk back to Plaza Merdeka.

We then hailed a Grab car for a fare of RM5.00 (approximately USD/EUR1) , and as soon as we got to Plaza Merdeka we headed down to the basement carpark and set course for Matang Metrocity.

Stay tuned as we meet up with Marvin who rescued our yellow submarine!

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📍 Location:

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

Plaza Merdeka - https://goo.gl/maps/8MC4QcoRrGEyNeeX7

India Street - https://maps.app.goo.gl/YG5CHH6TguKJ6kJr7

Harmony Arch - https://goo.gl/maps/RjZSAXhUpAQKzfxeA

Jalan Main Bazaar - https://goo.gl/maps/nziqMa7n62ErJdyP7

Kuching Waterfront - https://goo.gl/maps/DtrjWJdSxX63pqgs5

Peanuts Anchovies - https://maps.app.goo.gl/GXAkEtEynxiv7x169

Cat Statue - https://goo.gl/maps/qwBTh3u3T5CggKWMA

KCH Day 5 │ River View Rumah Asap • EMart Moyan!

Rumah Asap!

We picked you up again after our awesome excursion being one with nature at the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre. We hopped on the first buggy out of the orangutan feeding area and got to the park entrance three minutes later.

We then hopped into the rental car and set course for a smoke house in Batu Kawa.

Literally meaning smoke house, Sarawak is renowned for its rumah asap. These eateries have gained popularity for those wishing to dine while being entertained by live music. It serves authentic Sarawak native dishes and local style BBQ and we have been smitten since our first visit to a rumah asap in 2019.

This time around we were headed to River View Rumah Asap http://bit.ly/3FoxQfQ located along Jalan Rantau Panjang beside the Batu Kawa bridge and overlooks the Sarawak River. Our very first time here, we carefully surveilled each stall before settling on:

• Nasi Lemak Sotong Sambal
• Nasi Lemak Sotong Goreng
• several rounds of drinks

Why no barbecued meats customary to rumah asap? Apparently it was the fourth day of Gawai and the Panggang (barbecue) stall operator did not turn up!

Our first  dinner in a rumah asap (minus the barbecue) came to RM28.80 (approximately USD7/EUR6).

We then hopped back into the rental car and set course for the eMart Moyan nearby. Cat had read about traditional clothes being sold here so we thought we'd take a look. Alas the stalls were closed for Gawai, but we still managed to get a few packets of Bario O'grain Highland rice from the eMart outlet.

We also paid Potato Story a visit and got several packets of various chips and fries for supper later tonight. We hopped back into the rental and made the forty-minute drive back to Adelyn's homestay.

Stay tuned as we explore Main Bazaar and the Riverfront tomorrow morning!

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📍 Location:

Semenggoh Wildlife Centre - https://maps.app.goo.gl/5RuFC87ydgCF34LE7

River View Rumah Asap - https://maps.app.goo.gl/7dqExqFx5AgizjCM8

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

KCH Day 5 │ Semenggoh Wildlife Centre!

Orangutans?

We tried visiting the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre a few years ago but the constant rain at the time put paid our plans. This time around we were better prepared and since it doesn't normally rain in the morning we were hopeful.

However a heavy downpour last night cast doubt. When I woke up at six this morning it was still raining so we deferred our plans to the afternoon. After a morning of running errands we left the homestay at ten past twelve headed to lunch at the Premier Food Republic at the ninth mile of Jalan Penrissen.

After lunch we continued our drive to the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre and arrived at half past one. With its opening time half an hour away a long line had already formed.

Half an hour later we finally paid our entrance fee of RM5.00 each and the buggy ride of RM10.00 each for a  total of RM30.00 approximately USD7/EUR6).

We then got in line and hopped on a buggy to the orangutan feeding area. The ride took only three minutes and we began to be immersed in thick vegetation. We took a leisurely stroll to the feeding area and began the long wait to sight an orangutan.

In that time the park ranger held his briefing and laid down his two golden rules: lower our voices and stay clear if an orangutan approaches.

Right at the end of the two-hour window a three year old orangutan made his appearance. Wanting to avoid the crush getting a buggy back we left soon after. We managed to snare the first buggy out and arrived at the park entrance three minutes later.

Stay tuned for the next video as we finally get to dine at a smoke house!

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📍 Location:

Semenggoh Wildlife Centre - https://maps.app.goo.gl/5RuFC87ydgCF34LE7

KCH Day 5 │ Morning Errands • Premier Food Republic!

Orangutans?

We tried visiting the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre a few years ago but the constant rain at the time put paid our plans. This time around we were better prepared and since it doesn't normally rain in the morning we were hopeful.

However a heavy downpour last night cast doubt. I woke up at six this morning to discover that it was still raining which meant that the orangutans will probably not appear later. We went back to sleep and I later woke up at eight, while Cat continued with her beauty sleep.

I then took a walk out to Kim Coffee Garden to get an Iced Milk Coffee and Toast Bread for RM6.40 (approximately USD/EUR1). Coming back to Adelyn's homestay I showered and continued work for the next couple works on our video.

Cat woke up an hour after I did and after she showered we went on a short walk to Everwin. We got a couple cans of beer and a bar of soap, then walked to the coffee shop nearby to get some drinks.

We got home and while I continued with our videos Cat started a load of laundry. The load was done at twelve and we were out the door ten minutes later. First on our agenda was lunch, and we set course for the Premier Food Republic at the ninth mile of Jalan Penrissen. The drive took thirty minutes and we had a simple lunch of:

• 2 Kedondong (Ambarella)
• Sausage Fried Rice
• Kueh Chap Rice

for a total of RM26.10 (approximately USD6/EUR5). 

We then continued our drive to the Semenggoh Wildlife Centre. Stay tuned for the next video to see if we managed to catch a glimpse of an orangutan?

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📍 Location:

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

Kim Coffee Garden - https://maps.app.goo.gl/1RiDqHCBj1thGcdeA

Everwin Centre - https://maps.app.goo.gl/oq8jBvWMuvPKzgbY6

Premier Food Republic - https://maps.app.goo.gl/tNvKNaiZihRc6yxM7

KCH Day 4 │ My Village Barok • Manuk Pansuh!

Manuk Pansuh!

We picked you up again after coming back from our market hunt at Kenyalang Park Market.

We got home at half past eight and showered, then chilled till evening. During the course of our conversation yesterday with Robin of Borneo Headhunters Tattoo he had recommended we try a local dish called Manuk Pansuh that can be found across the Waterfront at a place called Kampung Gersik.

We then searched online and found a restaurant called My Village Barok Bistro serving the very dish we were looking for. At five in the evening we hopped into the rental car headed to Kampung Gersik.

The drive took twenty minutes and parking proved trick, so we had to park a short distance away. My Village Barok is located beside the Sarawak river so we took the scenic route along its  riverbank until we reached the restaurant.

Known for its vintage atmosphere and a menu that is based on local dishes, My Village Barok is described as having a vintage feel with Borneo touches the name evokes a sense of traditional or rustic ambiance, which is reflected in the restaurant's decor and menu. 

Our first time here we carefully perused their online menu before finally ordering the:

• Manuk (Chicken) Pansuh
• Ikan Terubuk Masin
• Umai Ikan
• Midin Belacan 
• Iced Green Tea Lemon
• Iced Assamboi Limau Kasturi
• 2 plates of White Rice

Our sumptuous Sarawakian feast came to RM80.50 (approximately USD19/EUR17).

We realised that we had a little too much to eat and needed to walk off some of the calories. Since we were right by the Sarawak river we went for a stroll along its riverbank to the I ❤️Kuching signboard and back. We then hopped back into the rental car and made the ten-minute drive back to Adelyn's homestay.

Soon as we got back and showered it began to rain heavily. We were thankful as it would cool down the weather in Kuching that was getting very hot and humid.

Stay tuned for the next video as we leave at the crack of dawn hoping to see orangutans!

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📍 Location:

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

My Village Barok - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Reup9Q8j5PfakpWA6

Waterfront Kampung Gersik - https://maps.app.goo.gl/KkxQtYHNxWMaXSgRA

KCH Day 4 │ Kolo Mee • Kenyalang Park Market!

Market Hunt!

It boggles our minds that despite coming back time and again to Adelyn's homestay we have not visited the Kenyalang Park Market. 

Hailed as a market that "showcases Sarawak’s unity and warmth", a recent article from the Sarawak Tribune describes "walking down Kenyalang Park this Chinese New Year not only brings a sense of nostalgia, but truly encapsulates what Sarawak really means. It brings together 264 vibrant vendors from all walks of life, races, and religions to celebrate the season with a unity that’s uniquely Sarawakian."

With this in mind and eager to experience our first market hunt in Sarawak we woke up at dawn and walked the short distance from Adelyn's homestay to the market, approximately 500 meters away. First order of business is breakfast, and what better way to experience our first breakfast in Kuching then to have Kolo Mee!

We made our way to the plentiful food stalls here on the upper floor and after wandering around for a bit settled on Min Kee's stall number 15.

We ordered the red and white Kolo Mee for RM4.00 each, and together with a round of drinks our breakfast came to only RM12.40 (approximately USD/EUR3). 

Note to self: Do not order Kolo Mee first thing in the morning unless you're absolutely starving. The portion of noodles is very, very generous!

A little nugget of information on the area where we stayed: Kenyalang Park was the first large-scale affordable public housing project developed by the Borneo Development Company in the late 1960s and early 1970s and it was also the first satellite city in Kuching. A comprehensive community development project, Kenyalang Park was unprecedented for its time. The project was developed in 3 phases with the first phase commencing in 1968.

Breakfast out of the way we began our exploration of this market in earnest. From the row of cake stalls upstairs we got a bagful for sweet cakes for RM15.70 and two packets of Tau Fu Fa (Tofu Pudding) for RM5.00. We then walked down and toured the wet market selling everything from vegetables to fruits, poultry to red meat.

We bought a hand of banana for only RM1.30 bringing our market hunt haul to a grand total of only RM22.00 (approximately USD/EUR5). We exited the main building of the market and strolled along a row of shops selling fruits, clothing and even Chinese herbs.

We then walked back to Adelyn's homestay and chilled for the rest of the day as I continued work on our videos while Cat tended to laundry and other little chores.

Stay tuned for the next video as we head to Kampung Gersik in search of Manuk Pansuh!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

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

Kenyalang Park Market - https://maps.app.goo.gl/hv3pH2NurokRp4mp7 

KCH Day 3 │ Tasik Biru!

Blue Lake!

We picked you up again after my session with Robin over at Borneo Headhunters Tattoo. We arrived back at Adelyn's homestay after lunch at Kim Coffee Garden at half past two and showered. I took special care to avoid exposing my new work of art to soap, patting it dry very gingerly afterwards.

We then continued to chill at the homestay only to emerge in the evening. During a previous trip here on our way to Siniawan Night Market we passed by a place called Tasik Biru (or Blue Lake). We were always intrigued with this lake and today we decided to pay it a visit.

As is now our custom we left Adelyn's homestay at five in the evening with the rental car bound for Bau. The drive took about forty five minutes and as soon as we arrived in Tasik Biru town we headed straight to the car park beside the lake.

We took some photos here with Cat doing some modelling before driving up to the car park beside the Tasik Biru Food Village conveniently located a stone's throw away. Alas with it being Gawai most stalls were closed, and the only ones open were only serving drinks.

We then hopped back into the rental car and drove a very short distance to the local Premier Food Republic food court right beside the lake. We walked along the suspension bridge across the lake and back taking even more photos.

Seeing as we were not particularly hungry and the food court was packed to the rafters we decided to head back to Kuching. The drive back took another forty five minutes, and as soon as we arrived in Kenyalang Park we drove past the local food court here.

 

The was nothing much on offer so we drove back to Adelyn's homestay and ordered in with the Grab app. From Bong Kolo Mee we ordered the red and white variants for a total of RM20.48 including delivery.

Our meal was delivered half an hour later at 8:20pm.

Stay tuned for the next video as we finally go on a market hunt in our own backyard!

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📍 Location:

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

Tasik Biru - https://maps.app.goo.gl/GQxaNBy1ZKegmG4z9

Tasik Biru Food Village - https://maps.app.goo.gl/qkMrLrYXKEYDLYAi6

KCH Day 3 │ Peanuts Anchovies • Borneo Headhunters!

Another change in plans!

We planned to have Kolo Mee at a famous restaurant over at Jalan Green. Alas today was a public holiday on the occasion of The Yang di-Pertuan Agong's Birthday and we were not able to find suitable parking at Sin Lian Shin.

We then decided to head down to the Waterfront to try another restaurant but alas it was the same story with Shirley's Traditional Kolo Mee. We eventually found (somewhat dodgy) parking right in front of the Borneo Headhunters Tattoo studio.

I had been chatting with Ernesto Kalum of the studio bouncing off ideas for a simple hornbill with splashes of colour in a watercolour styled design. He said we could see him later this morning for an appointment.

We then took a walk to weigh up our breakfast and eventually settled on a newly opened eatery called Peanuts Anchovies. Our very first time here, we eventually ordered the same:

• French Toast with Kaya & Butter 
• hot Coffee
• their signature Iced Milk Tea

that came to a respectable RM26.50 (approximately USD/EUR6).

We spent the next half an hour here chilling before making our way back to the Borneo Headhunters Tattoo studio where I had a ten o'clock appointment with Robinson Unau Gaong or Robin for short, Ernesto's partner in crime. He was a very cordial person and we got to chatting for the next half an hour or so.

We finally got down to the business of my tattoo and I eventually agreed to alter the design of the hornbill to a more bold and tribal look. Robin then set to work at 10.30am and was done with his work of art almost two hours later.

In that time Cat went off wandering and got herself several articles of clothing in the local tribal motif. I called her over as soon as Robin was done and paid him his dues. We hopped into the rental car and drove a short distance to Plaza Merdeka in search of a thin clear sterile dressing for my new work of art.

Errand sorted we then drove back to Kenyalang Park and had lunch at Kim Coffee Garden. We ordered the:

• Ginger Chicken with Rice
• Bamboo Pork with Rice 
• 2 Coca-Cola 
• 1 hot Milk Coffee to go

for a  total of RM32.80 (approximately USD8/EUR7). We then headed back to Adelyn's homestay to rest.

Stay tuned for the next video as we head to Kampung Gersik in search of Manok Pansuh!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

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

Borneoheadhunters - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Emm2dwGRQ5YfDK8F6

Plaza Merdeka - https://maps.app.goo.gl/5EtZivzkhQDUbm4KA

Kim Coffee Garden - https://maps.app.goo.gl/jzhD81dURQG2jDRZ6

KCH Day 2 │ Peach Garden Food Centre!

Change of Plans!

We picked you up again after our morning drive to UNIMAS then brunch at Premier Food Republic over at Bandar Riyal. We spent the entire day at home as I began work on our videos, while Cat busied herself with laundry. Lunchtime came and went but we were not hungry.

We continued to chill at the homestay and in that time It began to rain at about three in the afternoon. We were weighing our options for dinner either at Rock Road Restaurant or Topspot Food Court which was open-air dining, both seafood joints recommended by a colleague of mine at our Kuching office.

The continual rain meant that we opted for Rock Road Seafood over at Jalan Rock (naturally). We hopped into the rental car late in the evening and made the 10-minute drive over to Rock Road Seafood. Alas when we got there the restaurant was closed for the next three days.

We then made a few calls before finding a seafood joint that was open over at Jalan Song. We then made our way to Xin Kwong Chin Seafood, but as soon as we got there we were tempted away by the aroma wafting from a food court nearby.

Peach Garden Food Centre boasts a very wide selection of cuisine too plentiful to list down. I took a stroll around with the DJI Pocket 3 and hope that the footage will help paint our words.  Our very first time here, we carefully surveilled each stall before settling on:

• Sausage Fried Rice 
• Sambal Sotong with Rice
• Sayur Manis
• Chicken Wings 
• 2 glasses of Kedondong Juice

Our second dinner in Kuching came to RM58.00 (approximately USD14/EUR12) and again mindful of the fact that I was driving no alcohol was consumed. Before we left we got 3 packets of cut fruit for RM29.00 (approximately USD7/EUR6) which in our minds was a little pricey.

We then made the short drive back to Adelyn's homestay where I continued working on our videos while Cat started another load of laundry.

Stay tuned for the next video as we headed to the vicinity of the Waterfront for breakfast and a 'little' errand!

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📍 Location:

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

Peaches Garden Food Court Centre - https://maps.app.goo.gl/tfjuTRgsFimq39AAA

KCH Day 2 │ UNIMAS • Premier Food Republic!

Hari Gawai!

With nothing planned we slept in, I woke up at a quarter past eight while Cat rose from her beauty sleep an hour later.

We hopped in the rental car and drove out of Adelyn's homestay at ten bound for Kota Samarahan. It's been a while since we visited Brendan's old university so we set course for UNIMAS (short for Universiti Malaysia Sarawak).

Much has changed in terms of the route there as the massive roundabouts have since been replaced with intersections and traffic lights. The drive to UNIMAS took us only twenty minutes and after receiving permission to visit from the security booth we drove in.

Our first port of call was DeTAR, site of Brendan's convocation ceremony. I got out to take some photos before we then headed to Brendan's former college, Cempaka. I also took some photos here then headed to Brendan's former faculty, the Faculty of Education, Language and Communication or FELC for short.

After taking some photos here we headed to the last port of call which was Brendan's former college, Dahlia. More photos ensued. 

After that we finally headed out of UNIMAS bound for Premier Food Republic over at Bandar Riyal for an early lunch. A sprawling collection of food stalls serving all kinds of local cuisine from Dayak to Chinese to Muslim.

We strolled along and eventually settled on the:

• Kolo Mee
• Laksa Noodles
• 2 glasses of Green Tea Lemon
• hot Cofffee 
• Iced Milk Tea

Our quite simple yet sumptuous first lunch in Sarawak came to RM25.90 (approximately USD6/EUR5).

We then hopped back into the rental car and headed to Aiman Mall to check out the sights before making our way back to Adelyn's homestay.

Stay tuned for the next video as we head out to dinner to parts unknown!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

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

UNIMAS - https://maps.app.goo.gl/pRe3BLAbRSJPysSs6

Premier Food Republic - https://maps.app.goo.gl/8fPq47pTJmLTE5Bk9

KCH Day 1 │ Lim Hock Ann Seafood • 500th Video!

500th Video!

We picked you up again after our late lunch at Kim Coffee Garden over at Kenyalang Park. We spent the afternoon unpacking and settling in before we headed out again for dinner.

I had asked for recommendations on the best seafood restaurants from a colleague of mine at our Kuching branch, and knowing that we would be renting a car recommended that we try the Buntal Esplanade an hour's drive north of Kuching. With this in mind we checked online and settled on Lim Hock Ann as our dinner destination.

We hopped into the rental car at a quarter past five in the evening and arrived at the intended seafood restaurant 45 minutes later. Overlooking the South China Sea it's described as being "renowned for its excellent seafood offerings. Located by the waterfront, the restaurant provides a picturesque setting to enjoy fresh seafood dishes that are a delight to the palate. The menu at Lim Hock Ann Restaurant features a variety of seafood options, from succulent crabs to flavorful prawns and fish, all prepared with expertise and served with local flair. The restaurant's friendly atmosphere and attentive service further complement the dining experience, making it a favorite among locals and tourists alike."

Our first time here, we took our time perusing their menu before settling on:

• Ikan Siakap (Sea Bass) In Teochew Gravy
• Lala in Lemongrass Soup
• Buttered Prawns
• each a serving of White Rice
• each a glass of Kedondong (Ambarella) Juice

Our first dinner in Kuching came to RM126.60 (approximately USD30/EUR26), which was a bargain given that most seafood joints in Kuala Lumpur easily charge at least double the amount.

Mindful of the fact that I was driving we stayed clear of alcohol and the trip back to Adelyn's homestay was uneventful.

Stay tuned as we wake up pretty early in the morning to explore Kenyalang Park Market!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

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

Lim Hock Ann Seafood - https://maps.app.goo.gl/LNVfK8Xh9SLwCNk19

Buntal Esplanade - https://maps.app.goo.gl/5CT9PMcXS9VLQoDe6

KCH Day 1 │ MH2520 KUL to KCH • City One to Kenyalang Park!

Off to Kuching!

We were up at six and were out the door an hour later. Brendan drove us to KL Sentral's KL City Air Terminal ten minutes to seven. He had initially planned to tag along but an upcoming final year project presentation meant that we had to cancel his middle seat 6E.

As always we bought our train tickets online and enjoyed a discount so it only cost us RM43.75 each (approximately USD10/EUR9). 

This is important since the only way to check in at the KL City Air Terminal was with the KLIA Express tickets. We scanned our train tickets at the turnstile and voila! We were in. We submitted our yellow submarines for a security check before checking it in. Our bags weighed 25kgs in total, well within the allowed total of 40kgs. 

We then exited the KL City Air Terminal and walked across past the KLIA Express turnstiles using the same train tickets. The train was already waiting and departed KL Sentral at 7:30am, arriving in KLIA half an hour later. We took the escalators up to the Departure Level and strolled along before having drinks at Costa Coffee. 

Our hot Latte and Iced Strawberry Tea came to RM36.35 (approximately USD9/EUR8). We spent the next hour here people-watching and with two hours till our flight departed we strolled past the domestic departure gates at 9:00am.

We were catching flight MH2520 from Gate B9 that would take off at eleven in the morning.

We spent another hour or so people-watching at the boarding gate waiting area and the boarding process began at 10:30am. Brendan's cancelled middle 6E was occupied by Mr Chong who was kind enough to swap with Cat's aisle seat 6D. The cabin crew did not object to the swap as well.

We pushed back half an hour later, but a delay due to a runway inspection by the airport authorities meant that we eventually took off at 11:25am. The flight was uneventful and we were served our inflight meal half an hour later. We both opted for the Fish with Rice.

MH2520 began its descent at 12:35pm and landed half an hour. We got past Customs & Immigration then collected our luggage from Carousel C and walked out of Kuching Airport where our regular car rental guy Awang Amirul was waiting. He offers very attractive rates and you can reach out to him here at https://bit.ly/3IlMUIA

He handed over the keys to the blue Perodua Bezza to us and after fixing our camera onto the windscreen mount made our way to our regular homestay in Kampung Kenyalang Park, hosted by the awesome host Adelyn.

After a quick shower we walked out in search of a late lunch and settled on Kim Coffee Garden where we had:

• Sarawak Laksa
• Curry Mee
• Iced Milk Tea
• their signature Coffee

Our first Sarawakian meal came to RM26.00 (approximately USD6/EUR5). We then walked over to the Everwin Supermarket to get some provisions before heading back to Adelyn's homestay.

Stay tuned as we head out to dinner an hour's drive away!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

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

KL Sentral Departure Hall - https://maps.app.goo.gl/4ADueEqwvtSLzSmS8

KLIA Ekspres - https://maps.app.goo.gl/91xwYPPfo3RNV5vA9

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

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

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

TGG to KUL │ MS Resthouse • Paka R&R • City One!

Going Home!

Our fifth and final day meant that it was time to head back to Kuala Lumpur. We arose at six and were out the door forty minutes later.

We walked over to where BiBi was parked and after several attempts finally managed to load our luggage into the boot before checking out of the rest house. 

We then drove to Batu Buruk hoping to have breakfast at Kak Pah Nasi Dagang, alas she was not yet open so we began our journey back, eventually driving past the Kuala Terengganu toll plaza at a quarter past seven. 

We stopped at the Paka rest area for breakfast at a quarter past eight and had their unique green Nasi Lemak. Together with a round of drinks our breakfast came to RM23.50 (approximately USD6/EUR5). 

After a quick potty break we resumed our journey at five to nine and the three hour drive was largely uneventful with very light traffic in either direction. Most of the drive was captured in time-lapse so we hope you will enjoy the calm and relaxing journey. We eventually arrived at our home at precisely twelve, which meant that the entire journey including the forty minute pitstop took us five hours.

We will be in Kuching over the Gawai weekend in early June, so please stay tuned!

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📍 Location:

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

R&R Paka West Bound - https://maps.app.goo.gl/VKrdi48te76X4gDLA

Havironia Music - https://maps.app.goo.gl/kgjBxLSXobM4yLaC7

KT Day 4 │ Pantai Batu Buruk • Kedai Makan MYM!

Batu Buruk!

We picked you up again as the sweltering heat drove us back to the air conditioned comfort of the rest house. A shower picked our spirits up and we soon returned to the home where we spent the next couple of hours going at our respective chores.

Cat eventually took a nap while I completed the second in our series of videos on Kuala Terengganu. With tomorrow's drive in mind we decided to take a drive to the Petronas station at Batu Buruk to top up BiBi's fuel. We first drove to the rest house to pick Brendan up and began our evening drive to Batu Buruk.

We stopped here for a while to take some photos and take in the salty sea breeze. Dusk was soon upon us so we hopped back into BiBi and continued our evening drive along Batu Buruk before eventually continuing onto Jalan Sultan Mahmud. We drove on for a kilometer or two before making a U-turn at Kuala Ibai and doubled back along Jalan Sultan Mahmud.

We then stopped at the Batu Buruk Petronas to top up BiBi's fuel as well as her tyre pressure before continuing on, eventually ending up at Pulau Warisan near the Pasar Besar Kedai Payang. Brendan was feeling hungry so we decided to have dinner at Kedai Makan MYM.Here we quickly settled on their:

• Nasi Lemak Daging Goreng Kunyit
• Nasi Minyak Gulai Ayam
• Nasi Minyak Ayam Goreng Kunyit
• 3 Iced Lemon Tea

for a modest sum of RM33.00 (approximately USD8/EUR7). 

We then hopped back into BiBi to head back to the home, but not before making a stop at the 7-Eleven along Jalan Pejabat so that Brendan could pick up some snacks. We returned to the home where I continued working on the videos from today, and returned to the rest house at 10:00pm to immediately start packing.

Stay tuned for our next video as we make the return drive to Kuala Lumpur!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

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

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

Pantai Batu Buruk - https://maps.app.goo.gl/gqyTqb8qWci7dmfb6

Pulau Warisan - https://maps.app.goo.gl/d6N8Dd8Z9fNrtvMQ6

Kedai Makan MYM - https://maps.app.goo.gl/8ffWwaZJzWCEdvwY7

KT Day 4 │ Pasar Kedai Payang!

Market Hunt!

Despite the drama with Titan Cafe last night we managed to get a relatively good night's sleep and woke up at half past seven. We woke Brendan up but he opted to continue with his beauty sleep.

As is always the case we got ready and walked over to the home at eight to get a load of laundry going. No trip to Kuala Terengganu would be complete without a visit to my beloved market, Pasar Kedai Payang (PKP). I had very fond memories of the old market, accompanying my mother to this market as she shopped for groceries back in the day when a cluster of five ikan kembung (Chub Mackerels?) cost only RM2.00 (approximately USD0.50/EUR0.40) while a hand of banana was barely RM1.00 (approximately USD/EUR0.20)!

We arrived at Pasar Kedai Payang 1 (PKP1) at half past eight then walked in and went in search of breakfast. There were several food stalls on either side on the aisle and we opted for the first and nearest one, sweetly named Kayu Manis (or Cinnamon). We scanned their diminutive menu and quickly settled on their:

• Nasi Dagang
• Nasi Minyak
• 2 Sugar-free Iced Tea

for a modest sum of only RM16.00 (approximately USD4/EUR3). 

Breakfast out of the way we walked over to Pasar Kedai Payang 2 (PKP2) to begin our hunt for keropok and other heavenly goodies. We took a stroll around checking the various stalls selling keropok and serunding (meat floss) before finally circling back to Kak Salmah's stall. Here we went a little nuts and bought:

• 10 packets of raw keropok
• 2 x 500 gram packets of beef serunding
• 2 x 200 gram packets of beef serunding
• 5 x 100 gram packets of beef serunding
• 5 x 100 gram  packets of chicken serunding
• 2 packets of fish serunding knotted spring rolls
• 2 x 50 packets of Keropok Ikan Segera SEAmEQ

Our handsome bounty eventually came to RM345.00 (approximately USD81/EUR72), money well spent in our minds since most of these items will cost almost double in Kuala Lumpur.

We walked back to BiBi to store away our bounty then headed into PKP1 to see what they had to offer. Unlike the old cramped and claustrophobia inducing rows of stalls on the first floor of the original PKP the new PKP1 had  spacious and organised rows of batik merchants. We toured the ground floor then went up to the first floor to see more of the same.

Truth be told Jakarta's Thamrin City has spoiled us where batik was concerned.

We then headed back to the home to begin our respective chores. A short while later Ah Seng the electrician turned up to install our solar lamp at the back of the home. He also moved the previous malfunctioning lamp to the front, to test and see if it works.

Just as Ah Seng was about to leave my good buddy Vinodh dropped by bearing gifts of Nasi Dagang. We sat and chatted for about half an hour before Vinodh took his leave, he wanted to hitch a ride with us tomorrow but thought twice when we told him we'd be leaving at seven in the morning. He's obviously not a morning person.

By two the heat was unbearable so we beat a hasty retreat to the rest house. We woke Brendan up and showered before heading down to the common area to feast on the Nasi Dagang that Vinodh brought for us. By half past three we went back to the home where I continued working on our videos, while Cat started a load of laundry.

Stay tuned for our next video as we go on another night drive!

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📍 Location:

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

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

Pasar Besar Kedai Payang - https://maps.app.goo.gl/bk5fTuMsujuQizbQ8

kayumanis - https://maps.app.goo.gl/oK3LhH6E8xsgvhES8

KT Day 3 │ Lim Sian Tian • Ah Huat • Grab Food!

More Chores!

We picked you up again returning from breakfast and running several errands including getting an office chair and provisions from Mr. DIY.

Once at the home I continued work on our videos while Cat busied herself with micro chores in and around the house. I managed to capture some of her activities on time lapse.

Lunchtime came and went but we were not hungry since our breakfast of Nasi Dagang and Nasi Kerabu was quite filling. We also made made a call to our regular plumber Ah Huat who promised to be at the home by five this evening.

We continued working then walked back to the rest house at two for a shower and change of clothes. Half an hour later just as we were about to get ready Ah Huat called to inform that he would be at the home by three instead.

At the appointed hour we walked over to the home to find Ah Huat patiently waiting for us. He began work replacing the faulty kitchen faucet, we had the presence of mind to send him a photo of the offending faucet for him to source a suitable replacement.

He was done ten minutes later. The replacement faucet and his labour costs including transportation came to only RM80.00 (approximately USD19/EUR17). We then headed out for another errand at Mr. DIY where we made away with RM104.70 (approximately USD24/EUR22) worth of provisions.

Feeling a little hungry we ordered take out via the Grab food app. After perusing the various restaurants available we opted for Nasi Ayam KJ and ordered:

• 2 Chicken Rice
• 2 Iced Lychee with Rose Cordial

for a total of RM32.80 (approximately USD8/EUR7).  We placed our order at 3:50pm and the Grab driver delivered our late lunch forty minutes later.

Lunch out of the way we continued doing our respective chores throughout the evening before finally heading back to the rest house at half past seven. We were not in the mood to drive out to dinner so once again Grab fppd came to our rescue. Determined to enjoy local cuisine we settled on a restaurant known as Nasi Lemak Womoh.

We placed our order for three sets of their Nasi Minyak with Khemok Chicken gravy each with Iced Tea for a total of RM43.40 (approximately USD10/EUR9).

The order was placed right before leaving the home, we then managed to dash back to the rest house for a quick shower before the Grab rider delivered the food. The rest house has a common area downstairs with its own little pantry, a lounge area and several rows of tables and chairs where one could get work done.

Brendan, Cat and I gathered here at the common area to finally have a meal together as family, the first time since we first arrived here. After dinner Brendan retired to her room while I stayed behind to finish up some work on the laptop while Cat sat at the lounge scrolling through her IG feed. We felt a little bloated and in need of some carbonated drinks so for the third time today we placed an order with Grab Food.

This time the merchant was Titan Cafe and we ordered three soda based drinks for a total of RM39.09 (approximately USD10/EUR9). The order was placed at nine and we were made to wait a whopping hour and a half before our order was delivered. We made a mental note to avoid this merchant in future, and their one-star rating reflected this.

We then went up to our room at half past ten hoping to have an early night.

Stay tuned for our next video as we go on a market hunt!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

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

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

MR.DIY - https://maps.app.goo.gl/MfbWudB7nJ1BTHQy6

KT Day 3 │ Lim Sian Tian • Pak Man Telo • Ban Soon Hin!

Sedulous Saturday!

We again  had a good night's sleep and yet again woke up at half past eight. Brendan chose to continue with his beauty sleep and did not join us this morning as well.

As is now a routine for us we got ready and walked over to the home at twenty past nine to get a load of laundry going before driving out in search of breakfast. With something local in mind we made the short drive to Jalan Sultan Omar, near my old primary school and parked in front of the Warung Pok Man Telur stall.

Here we joined the queue and quickly ordered the:

• Nasi Kerabu
• Nasi Dagang
• hot Nescafe
• Iced Lemon Tea

together with several packets of local sweet cakes our breakfast came to RM28.00 (approximately USD7/EUR6). We then walked back to BiBi and drove back to the vicinity of our home. At the main road of Jalan Sultan Ismail we stopped by the furniture shop Ban Soon Hin which coincidentally is owned by our neighbor Ng (for some reason nicknamed Ah Tee).

We were looking for an office chair for the long hours spent at the dining table working on our videos, and finally decided on a greyscale model for RM380.00 (approximately USD89/EUR79). No more back aches! The shop promised to send the fully assembled chair to the home by noon today, which suited us fine.

We spent some time chatting with Ah Tee before making our back to BiBi and making a nother short drive to Mr. DIY along Jalan Tengku Ampuan Mariam to get some provisions for RM82.60 (approximately USD19/EUR17). 

We then drove back to the home where I as always continued working on our videos while Cat pottered around the house. The chair was delivered to us at noon as promised, woot!

Stay tuned for our next video as a plumber comes visiting!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

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

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

Warung Pok Man Telur - https://maps.app.goo.gl/u9xJkjepKePqfZcCA

Ban Soon Hin Furniture - https://maps.app.goo.gl/r5A21n4DN1J27oZA9

MR.DIY - https://maps.app.goo.gl/MfbWudB7nJ1BTHQy6

KT Day 2 │ Lim Sian Tian • Eja Corner • Seng Huat!

Batu Buruk and Beyond!

We picked you up again after coming back from breakfast and running errands.

We spent the next few hours productively as Cat and I continued to focus on our respective chores and before we knew it lunchtime was upon us. Brendan chose to continue sleeping at the rest house so we drove out without him.

 We drove out to quickly discover almost all eateries were closed for Friday prayers. We eventually ended up at Batu Buruk and found a row of food stalls behind the Kuala Terengganu Aquatic Centre. We parked BiBi and chose the nearest food stall which happened to be Eja Corner.

The food stall offered a myriad of seafood based cuisine so we settled on:

• Fried Yellow Noodles
• Fried Rice Vermicelli
• 12 sticks of Keropok Lekor
• 1 Ikan Celup Tepung
• 2 Coconut drinks
• 1 Coconut Shake

for a total of RM44.00 (approximately USD10/EUR9).

Lunch out of the way we then made our way to Seng Huat Electrical to meet up with Ben. Top on our list was a 26" industrial stand fan, and in the end we made away with:

• Phison Industrial Stand Fan PSF-6260
• Karcher Wet and Dry Vacuum Cleaner WD 1
• iSonic Stainless Steel Kettle IJK-1803

for a grand total of RM600.00 (approximately USD140/EUR124).

We then made our way back to the home, deposited our electrical goodies then made our way back to the rest house for a quick shower and change of clothes. Twenty minutes later we were out the door and walked back to the home where we unpacked our boxes of electrical goodies. Cat got the ball rolling by unboxing her vacuum cleaner and began using it around the ground floor to her heart's content. The upstairs is an entirely other matter, and we hoped to engage a day maid to help with cleaning, mopping and wiping the windows upstairs.

At the same time I began assembling the massive 26" inch industrial stand fan. After a few hiccups I managed to get the behemoth of a fan installed and we enjoyed the breeze that its massive blades produced. Even at its lowest speed of 1 the breeze was powerful, we cannot even imagine it at its highest setting of 3!

We then spent the next few hours working, me at the laptop and Cat at the washing machine as we both got a ton of work done.

In that time Brendan woke up and ordered McDonalds with the Grab food app. I then cut my finger on the condensed milk can so Brendan ran over to the FamilyMart along Jalan Pejabat to get a small bottle of Dettol and bandages. Later in the evening he went to FamilyMart then ZUS Coffee for some grub and drinks. All this was off-camera, so you can only take our word for it. The home is turning out to be a very strategic place to stay!

We eventually left the home at a quarter past nine and then met up with our neighbour Ng and we started chatting. Then another neighbour Heng joined us and by the time we got back to the rest house it was already past 10:00pm.

We're having an authentic Terengganu breakfast experience, so please stay tuned!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

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

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

Eja Corner - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AhbjecjtnVWAsv9B6

Seng Huat Electrical - https://maps.app.goo.gl/M4fabUEJqmxrmZqU8

FamilyMart Jalan Pejabat - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z1kGvDRtFYuoKAe26

KT Day 2 │ Lim Sian Tian • Al Mubin Maju • Sabasun!

Footle Friday!

We had a good night's sleep and woke up at half past eight. We got ready and walked over to the home at a quarter past nine to get a load of laundry going before driving out in search of breakfast. Since BiBi was badly in need of a shower we decided to head to Batas Baru where a car wash and nasi kandar restaurant were co-located.

We deposited BiBi in the hands of the car wash personnel at Warisan Car Wash then walked across to Al Mubin Maju for breakfast. We ordered the:

• Roti Canai Sardin
• Roti Telur
• hot Nescafe
• Iced Tea

for a modest sum of RM16.00 (approximately USD4/EUR3). We then walked back to Warisan Car Wash and paid them RM20.00 (approximately USD5/EUR4) for external wash and internal vacuuming.

We then drove to Sabasun Hyper Runcit at Bukit Kecil to get some groceries for RM64.15 (approximately USD15/EUR13) then Mr. DIY along Jalan Tengku Ampuan Mariam to get some provisions for RM174.20 (approximately USD40/EUR36). Our final errand was to get a small bottle of Nescafe Gold from the 7-Eleven along Jalan Pejabat for RM15.00  (approximately USD4/EUR3).

We then drove back to the home where I continued working on our videos while Cat pottered around the house. 

Stay tuned for our next video as we go out to lunch then resume our shopping spree!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

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

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

Car Wash Warisan - https://maps.app.goo.gl/EukWXirUVnctypUt8

Al Mubin Maju Nasi Kandar - https://maps.app.goo.gl/EukWXirUVnctypUt8

SABASUN HYPErRUNCIT - https://maps.app.goo.gl/L4DJQyjrEjLxoNbV7

MR.DIY - https://maps.app.goo.gl/wGRDVQppURacQhw76

7-Eleven - https://maps.app.goo.gl/2Z1idiQdofzXRd7j7

KT Day 1 │ Lim Sian Tian • Zeeror Mini Market!

Dinner at Batu Buruk!

We picked you up again waking up at half past five in the evening, freshened up then walked over to the home. I began downloading the videos from today while Cat busied herself cleaning the front porch. We left Brendan behind to left him enjoy his beauty sleep and left word to let us know when he's awake and hungry.

We spent the next hour or so doing various chores before we got a text from Brendan. We met up with him at the parking space opposite the rest house and drove out at 9:00pm. 

We drove aimlessly for a while as we weighed our options for dinner then BiBi's fuel warning came on forcing us to Batu Buruk in search of a Petronas station. 

We then spotted a cluster of food stalls along TY Hotel and decided to check it out. We eventually settled on Zeeror Burger that also served Thai cuisine and ordered the:

• Beef Bone Soup
• Tom Yum Chicken
• Nasi Goreng Kampung
• 2 plates of white rice
• 2 plain Omelettes
• a serving of Keropok Lekor
• 2 Iced Lemon Tea 
• Watermelon Juice 

We later added an Oblong Chicken Burger Special as well as a Double Beef Burger for a grand total of RM62.00 (approximately USD14/EUR13). 

Our succulent dinner out of the way we then hopped back into BiBi for a short drive to the Batu Buruk Petronas station. Here we filled up RM100.00 worth of fuel (approximately USD23/EUR21) before driving back to the home. We then spent another hour here as I worked on our videos while Cat busied herself with little chores here and there.

By the time we got back to the rest house it was close to midnight. Stay tuned for our next video as we have breakfast at an unlikely location!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

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

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

Zeeror Mini Market - https://maps.app.goo.gl/C3XguRrbFEBSbnos5

Petronas Batu Burok - https://maps.app.goo.gl/wanXU8j6Guz3JBL77

KUL to TGG │ On The Way • Lim Sian Tian • MS Resthouse!

Road Trip!

Almost three weeks after I got Covid-19 we were headed northeast to Kuala Terengganu. The trip was a welcomed respite as we sought to recharge ourselves, physically and mentally.

The last time we were in my hometown was in June last year. Before we went back to Kuala Lumpur we left the keys to the gate with a neighbour who has been helping to keep an eye on the property, he has also been tending to the plants. Thank you Heng!

This time around we left our condo before dawn to begin our long drive up the east coast. We headed north and drove past the Gombak Toll Plaza at 6:30am. 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).

We arrived at the Temerloh Rest & Recreation area at 7:40am and had a simple breakfast of Nasi Lemak and Noodle with Soup, together with drinks it all came to RM26.00 (approximately USD6/EUR5).

Breakfast out of the way we then resumed our drive forty five minutes later, and after two more hours we finally drove past the Kuala Terengganu Toll Plaza then headed to town for lunch. We were determined to have lunch at our perennial favourite Chicken Rice restaurant, Chuan Kee. Alas by the time we got there it was noon and they were all out.

The next best thing was On The Way (OTW) Kopitiam about a kilometer away along Jalan Pesisir Payang. We were lucky to get a seat since OTW quickly filled up. A quick scan of the QR code and we placed our usual order of:

• Laksa Kuah Merah
• Laksa Kuah Puteh 
• Laksam Kuah Puteh
• Rojak Betik
• French Fries 
• Iced Tea with Evaporated Milk
• Iced Lemon Tea
• Apple Juice

Our lovely lunch came to RM66.40 (approximately USD16/EUR14).

At 1:00pm we made our way to my late Aunty's home excited to check in on the place. Back in June last year we engaged a cleaning crew to give the house a comprehensive spring cleaning. Apart from cleaning the home we also disposed a ton of junk that required two trip of a small lorry. 

The cleaning crew had spent an intense 14 hours cleaning the entire house. In time we hope to bring this home back to its former glory, and become a family 'homestay' of sorts.

We spent some time unloading a few things that we brought along for the home including a solar spotlight to replace the malfunctioning lamp at the back of the home. While Cat washed the toilet downstairs with its newly installed bowl and cistern I busied myself inspecting each electrical outlet.

We then drove a very short distance to MS Resthouse located along the same street and checked in. We had booked two rooms for a duration of four nights that came to RM99.00 a room a night (approximately USD/EUR). Since my late Aunty's home was equipped with a newly purchased washing machine we no longer needed to look for accommodations that provided a washer.

We were in Room 7A while Brendan was across the corridor in Room 2A on the first floor of the rest house. We spent the next three hours catching up on some much needed sleep and arose at half past five. 

Stay tuned for our next video as we head back to the home then out for dinner!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

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

R&R Temerloh - https://maps.app.goo.gl/tQZNhNf65F8gGPyX8

BHPetrol Gemuruh - https://maps.app.goo.gl/6aqRSZw6ShDFi1TPA

On The Way Kopitiam - https://maps.app.goo.gl/J8oDif3EybpVoXR46

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

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

Day Trip │ Genting Highlands!

Genting Premium Outlets!

Two weeks after coming back from Penang we decided to go on a day trip to Genting's Premium Outlets. It's been a while since our last visit, so we were chuffed. 

A couple of days ago Cat made a trip to KL Sentral to buy our return tickets from the Resorts World counter. We got the 9:15am bus going up and the 2:00pm coming down, each ticket only cost RM10.00 (approximately USD/EUR2).

I was feeling under the weather plagued with a stuffy nose and headache the past few days but thought nothing much of it, so today we left our home at eight meaning to hail a Grab car to KL Sentral. Alas, there were no drivers available, so we walked out to Sarah Hughes along Jalan TAR to catch a free GOKL Red Line bus instead. 

We eventually caught the free bus at 8:25am and arrived at KL Sentral fifteen minutes later. With time to spare till our 9:15am bus we decided on breakfast at Richiamo Cafe. Here we ordered the:

• Hazelnut Latte
• Teh Tarik
• Nasi Lemak

that came to RM24.00 (approximately USD/EUR5).

At nine we made our way down to the Resorts World bus stop and immediately got on. In hindsight we were thankful for buying our tickets early since the Resorts World counter today only sold tickets from 11:30am onwards.

The bus departed at its appointed time, and we drove past the Gombak Toll Plaza at 9:45am, we were well on our way!

We arrived at the Genting Awana Bus Terminal at 10.20am and after a quick potty break began our exploration of Genting Premium Outlet. An hour and a half of browsing the various retail outlets here Cat finally got three dresses from Cotton On for a sum of RM120.00 (approximately USD27/EUR24).

 

We then took advantage of the buy two get one free offer from Levi's. I got three pairs of their straight cut 505s for RM458.00 (approximately USD104/EUR92). Our final purchase of the day was from the Universal Traveller store where we got a 20-inch carry-on bag complete with a separate compartment for my 16-inch laptop for RM599.00 (approximately USD136/EUR120). 

All done with our shopping spree we then began to weigh our options. We browsed the food court, but none seemed appealing. My cold unabated, we eventually settled on an herbal lunch at the Pao Xiang Bak Kut Teh. We ordered the:

• Lean Meat 
• Intestines
• Tofu Pok
• Hot Chinese Tea
• Cold Chinese Tea

for a total of RM94.00 (approximately USD21/EUR19).

With an hour till our 2:00pm bus we then had drinks at Coffee Bean. Our hot Caramel Macchiato and iced Matcha Tea came to RM36.10 (approximately USD8/EUR7). We made our way back to the Genting Awana Bus Terminal at a quarter to two. The departed at 2:05pm and we were back at KL Sentral about an hour later.

My cold was getting worse, so we headed to Poliklinik NU Sentral up at the concourse level. On a hunch the doctor asked that I submit to a Covid-19 test: I was positive! 

I was then prescribed the usual flu medication except for antibiotics and asked that I come back on Monday so that she can issue me with a three-day medical leave. Due to my rapidly declining condition and to limit my exposure to those around we decided to hail a Grab car for a fare of RM24.00 (approximately USD/EUR5) back to our home.

Hopefully, this latest bout of Covid-19 blows over fast. Our next adventure to my home town is about two weeks, so please stay tuned!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

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

KL Sentral Bus Station Terminal - https://maps.app.goo.gl/DUh2ecjjqZL4fZBE6

Genting Awana Bus Terminal - https://maps.app.goo.gl/HP3dzA54BAxfewxK7

Genting Premium Outlets - https://maps.app.goo.gl/suuSroKd5Yxn3A256

Poliklinik NU Sentral - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Up9e2wf6b7HkAsnA9

PEN to KUL │ Aeroline • Queensbay Mall • Corus Hotel!

Going Home!

We woke up at six in the morning and got ready. Most of the packing was done the night before so we were ready to go an hour later.

We sent the hotel a message informing that we were checking out then hailed a six-seater Grab car for a fare of RM24.00 (approximately USD/EUR5) to Queensbay Mall. The Aeroline bus we were catching was due to depart at 8:30am.

The Grab car picked us up at 6:50am and we arrived at Queensbay Mall twenty five minutes later. 

With more than an hour to go we got settled in at the Starbucks seating area at the north zone of Queensbay Mall. At precisely eight it opened so I walked in to get a Caramel Macchiato that came with a free doughnut for RM14.00 (approximately USD/EUR3).

At a quarter past eight the bus bearing the registration number VDM8812 arrived, and we were allowed to board five minutes later. 

 The bus departed Queensbay Mall at 8:35am and drove across the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge ten minutes later before making its way past the Bandar Cassia Toll Plaza at 9:05am.

We were late in booking our return tickets but were fortunately enough to be able to book the last two seats at the lower berth of the bus.

Due to its proximity with the lavatory we were afraid that it might prove uncomfortable to us. Turned out our fears were misplaced, and best of all we had our best sleep seated at the lower berth.

We were soon driving along the North South Expressway and the uneventful journey took approximately five hours. Traffic was reasonably light, unlike the eight and a half hour crawl of a few days ago.

At 10:45am we made a pitstop at the Simpang Pulai rest area before resuming the journey to Kuala Lumpur. We drove past the Jalan Duta Toll Plaza at 1:00pm and arrived at Corus Hotel twenty minutes later.

Brendan was already waiting for us when we arrived and we got back home at 1:45pm.

Thank you for joining us on our short visit to Penang, until we meet again! 

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📍 Location:

Hutton Central Hotel - https://maps.app.goo.gl/uUGAtyMMvLa79Afj9

Aeroline Queensbay Mall - https://maps.app.goo.gl/qAzcm4qNVEBNXqzn7

R&R Simpang Pulai Northbound - https://maps.app.goo.gl/BUBgWMiBR1BqWnii6

Aeroline (KL) - https://maps.app.goo.gl/vvQno2NEqV5ncmQh8

Corus KLCC - https://maps.app.goo.gl/fX88AZfLFZE4czpU8

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