[TRAVEL] Things About Kuala Lumpur #AboutKL

Kuala Lumpur has always been a favorite destination for travelers to discover culture, heritage, food, landmarks, history and more! KL is well known worldwide and has been ranked number 9 on the list of the world's 100 leading cities for international tourist arrivals. If you're looking interesting things to do while you're in KL, you have come to the right place. Cause I’ll be taking about #KLEntertainment #KLFood, #KLTour, #KLHeritage #KLStay #KLHangout #KLNature, #KLFun, and #KLPlay.

Just because there are so many things to share with you about KL, I’ve broken down the categories to 4 categories which focuses on KL Activities, KL Food, KL Stay and KL Transport, just to make it convenient to plan your visit to Kuala Lumpur. So sit back, relax and scroll away and find out hidden gems and visits to guarantee that you enjoy your stay in Kuala Lumpur.

#About KL (Things to do in Kuala Lumpur)

1 | #KLBroadway | MUDKL

The iconic panggung bandaraya

To those who admire old buildings , the iconic panggung bandaraya building was built in the twentieth century, originally was the first official administration office for Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board. Designed by A.B. Hubback in 1901,Panggung Bandaraya is gazetted as a heritage building under the Malaysian Antiquities Act in 2007.  

MUDKL the show

This 112 year old historic theater located right opposite of Dataran Merdeka, has two shows daily, 3pm and 8.30pm, provided with a 60 minute show duration with no intermissions act which elaborates the story of Kuala Lumpur which began from 1857. If you ask me, this has to be a must watch if you want to know more about the multi-ethnicity and the diverse history of Kuala Lumpur.

2 | #KLHeritage | KL City Gallery

Discover the City of Kuala Lumpur at the KL City Gallery 

Go back in time to learn about the past

Located right behind Merdeka Square ( Independence Square) is the KL City Gallery where the Iconic ‘I Love KL’ backdrop is. The KL City Gallery is a great pit stop for those who seek for places to visit as it’s a tourist information centre providing travel services. There is also a learn about Old Kuala Lumpur section where you’ll get a chance to a miniature view of Dataran Merdeka & Chinatown. The highlight of the gallery would be the spectacular city model show, being the largest and first of such a kind in Malaysia.

Durian flavored cakes at the ARCH Café

Handmade souvenirs done by Arch

While youre there, you can also visit the Arch gallery, where you get to see the making of Arch’s official souvenirs and bring back a part of Kuala Lumpur at the ARCH Kuala Lumpur Gift Shop. Not to forget that you can savour the finest traditional Malaysian delicacies at the ARCH Café, serving all home made recipes served in a historical landmark. Psst, if youre feeling adventurous, why not try their Durian Pancake richly made with pure durian?

3 | #KLNature | Canopy Walk at KL Forest Ecopark Bukit Nenas

Canopy walk at KL Forest Ecopark Bukit Nenas

For those who seek for Nature, you can always take a short hike up to the Canopy Walk at KL Forest Ecopark in Bukit Nenas. Admission is free, so you can enjoy the reserved forest in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Not to forget that you can also take amazing photos while youre on the Canopy Walk too.

4 | #KLFun | KL Tower Mini Zoo

Feed little critters

Get up close with the birds

Or even with an Alpaca!

Tourist from any age or part of the world would enjoy a visit to the KL Tower Mini Zoo! The mini zoo features a feel and touch experience where you can get up close with the animals in person. I’ve personally have been there a few times, and I honestly love the pet village where the staffs would usually give you a chance to get up close by feeding the animals. Animal lovers, for an intimate experience with animals, this is the place to be!

5 | #KLFun | KL Upsidedown House

Take a visit to KL's Upsidedown House

Its literally upsidedown

Play camera tricks and show it off to your friends at home

The KL Upsidedown House is a new attraction just launched in early 2016, where it happens to be the tallest 2 story upsidedown house that follows a realistic design of an actual house. Fool your family and friends with photos that are too good to be true at the KL Upsidedown House as you play camera tricks turning the world upsidedown.

6 | #KLPLay | Laser Battle

Laser Battle in Times Square

The layout of the battle ground

For those who seek for thrilling adventures, why not battle your way to the Laser Battle for an ultimate challenging experience? There are about 40 different gameplays you can choose from at the Laser Battle which depends on how challenging you want the game to be. And honestly speaking, this would really keep your heart pumping with excitement as you try to avoid being shot while  trying your best to shoot your opponent. Play it in total black out mode, and I guarantee that you’ll be sweating  as soon as you walk out of the game.

#KLFood (Where to eat in Kuala Lumpur)

1 | #KLFood | Coleseum Café

Coliseum Café

Established in 1921, Coliseum Café and Grill Room is one of the oldest in the country and its also a good preservation of the early 1920’s. Everything in this Café features old furniture’s and decorative memorabilia from the early 1920’s, which creates a nostalgic feeling of a step back in time. It has a good reputation of being the favourite restaurant among Malaysians and tourist from all around the world.

Their Classic Hainanese Chicken Chop

The 1920's interior

Popular for their sizzling steaks and interior, if you crave for western with a slight Asian twist to it. Why not visit the Coleseum Café and maybe snap some photos while youre there? There is an on-going promotion where they serve a Lunch /Dinner Show Package which includes the chefs entrée of the day, main course and dessert of the day and a free drink of your choice. At only RM100, you’ll get to have a feast in an historic building then enjoy a cultural theater show at the MUDKL after your meal. That’s actually a steal deal!

2 | #KLDinner | Gourmet Safari KL

Dine in the dark if you dare

Only serving the best steaks in town

Nitrogen liquid with fruits

In a city with tons of eateries to choose from, why choose only one when you can visit 6 of Kuala Lumpur’s Best Eateries in 1 Night? The idea behind this Gourmet Safari is to enjoy gourmet food and precious wine, whiskies and cocktails at all six establishments which features, El Cerdo, Dining in the Dark, Opium KL The Steakhouse, The Whisky Bar and Black Forest. Take it as a tour with a fantastic multi course, progressive dinner with wine pairing where each delicious course is provided by one of the different themed restaurants.

For more information: http://gourmetsafarikl.com

3 | #KLHangOut | Forbidden City

Live Jazz at the Forbidden City

The Forbidden City has to be one of the best Jazz Clubs in Kuala Lumpur featuring some South East Asias best musicians. After dining and walking around  the streets of Changkat Bukit Bintang, locals and tourist would usually stop by the Forbidden City from 9.30pm onwards to enjoy good music. The best way to end your night in Kuala Lumpur. If you feel that the night is too young, drop by the Forbidden City as they entertain you throughout the night.

Show list: http://forbiddencitykl.com

4 | #KLHangOut |  Nagoba, Changkat.

Nagaba Rooftop Bar

The Rooftop area

Cocktails anyone?

One of the chillest place to be in Changkat

Nagoba has to be the secret hideout located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Imagine a rooftop bar with a sky view, away from the mainstream streets of the busy night in Changkat. This has to be the best place to sit back, relax and enjoy the night.

#KLStay (Where to stay in Kuala Lumpur)

1 | Oasia Suites Kuala Lumpur

The Two Bedroom Premier Suite

Modern classy interior

The bedroom

Oasia Suites Gym

The Poolside at Oasia Suites

Oasia Suites Kuala Lumpur has to be the ideal location redefining and setting new standards to city hospitality. It’s a service residence style hotel that inspires and empowers guests to the Journey Well when travelling through three wellness pillars – Refresh, Refuel and Recharge. Its located in the Kuala Lumpur Golden triangle with the Kuala Lumpur City Centre within walking distance for easy access to the city’s key business infrastructure.

One Bedroom Premier Suite Living room

Standard kitchen equipment in all rooms

What I admire more is that, Oasia Suites guestrooms come with a fully equipped kitchenette, living rea and wifi-connectivity making it ideal for both transit and long stays. For more information, visit  www.stayfareast.com.

2 | Swiss Garden Residence KL

Swiss Garden Residence // Living Room

Swiss Garden Residence // Bathroom

Swiss Garden Residence // Bed Room

Swiss Garden Residence //Kitchen

Swiss Garden Residence // Infinity Pool

Swiss Garden Residence // Gym

Swiss Garden Hotel & Residence KL is an architectural masterpiece that defines the skyline in the cosmopolitan district. The residences encapsulate an extraordinary lifestyle complemented with refined hotel services and facilities which include an infinity pool, Jacuzzi, squash court, a bistro/café, childrens playground, gymnasium, sauna, wi-fi and complimentary shuttle services.

#KLTour ( Traveling around Kuala Lumpur)

1 | KL Hop On Hop Off

Take a ride on the Hop On Hop Off Bus

Passengers all ready to enjoy the sceneries of Kuala Lumpur

And to your convenience, take the KL Hop On Hop Off that stops at over 40 attractions on the original double decker KL. Purchase a ticket, and you are entitled to use it for 24 hours from the time and date stated on the ticket. Along with the tour, you’ll also be guided through the history of Kuala Lumpur and places to go. Great for a first timer preview of Kuala Lumpur.

Even though there are tons of things that you should know about Kuala Lumpur, these are only the important few things that you need to know. If you have any questions in regards of Kuala Lumpur, do not hesitate to leave me a comment below and i'll be glad to be to your assistance. Thanks for dropping by, and do keep yourself updated with more of my travel postings xx

[LAUNCH] Systema 0.02mm Pre Teen Toothbrush

The launch of Systema 0.02mm Pre Teen Toothbrush

I remember recalling my childhood where baby toothbrushes were too small for me by the time i reach 8 years old. And since i gave the adult toothbrush a go, i realized that it was little bit too big for my teeth, which eventually left me feeling confused with which toothbrush i should use. And what i remember most would be feeling the pain each time i brush my teeth with the adult toothbrush. But that has all changed, thanks to Systema who did a research on pre-teens preferences on toothbrushes.

Group photo with the VIP's and special guest

Pre-teens, aged between 8 to 12 years old, are the most vulnerable, since they have to face rapid changes physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially, as they begin to search for their own identity, independence and acceptance in society. And i think we all know that its during our pre-teen days is when we start to become more self-conscious of our physical appearance. Lets go with the asian stereotype where most of us are brought up to excel in academic and extra curricular activities, but never really enough on oral care.

The official launch ceremony

Not everyone has the privilege to be thought about oral care needs and practices. Thus here im sharing to you that its a crucial stage of mixed dentition (milk teeth giving way to permanent teeth), gums are tender, making brushing more painful, and usually parents are unaware of this problem. As pre-teens outgrown their kiddy toothbrush, they are given adult toothbrushes which results to improper brushing and they suffer from silent dental problems such as bleeding, painful gum, cavities and bad breath.

A special presentation by 'Gang UPSR'

The choral speaking performance from SK Taman Megah

So now, the Systema, the No. 1 toothbrush brand in Japan is introducing an innovative solution with its latest product, Systema Pre Teen 0.02mm toothbrush that has been designed for pre-teens, especially for those who are 8 to 12 years old. The launch was held at SK Taman Megah today, and the launch was witness by over 300 students and teachers. We also had the popular cast from Geng UPSR, Hud, Adnan, Dina and Mei Yee who presented a skit that highlights the many common oral care problems faced by tweens in real life. Also not to forget that we were also entertained by the choral speaking performance with the team from SK Taman Megah during the launch.

Official Photo Opt

Presenting the Systema 0.02mm Pre Teen Toothbrush

It was really sweet to know that Systema decided to surprise the students with a Pre Teen 0.02mm toothbrush each, to encourage them in their journey of protecting healthy permanent teeth right from the start. So there you have it, protecting permanent teeth early with Systema Pre Teen 0.02mm toothbrush is important , and if youre wondering, they'll be available in major hypermarkets, supermarkets and leading pharmacies nationwide at the recommended consumer price of RM7.10. For more information about Systema and Systema Pre Teen 0.02mm toothbrush, visit www.southernlion.com.my.

Sara xx 

[LAUNCH] Batiste Dry Shampoo Now Available in Malaysia

The full range of Batisté

I've been aware of Batiste when I visited Australia a few years back because of its attractive packaging, and frankly speaking, I was a little confused when I found out that this Batiste is actually dry shampoo. And if this is your first time hearing about dry shampoo, you would pretty much be like me. Confused, lost and simply asking yourself, why would I need dry shampoo? After fully understanding the purpose of dry shampoo, it can actually come in pretty handy to those who have oily scalp. Ever heard of the baby powder over hair trick to make it less flat? Well, with Batiste, you wouldn't need to use that trick anymore. Hehe

UK's No. 1 Dry Shampoo

Models presenting Batisté Dry Shampoo

So DKSH Malaysia just launched Batiste dry shampoo, offering Malaysians the fastest and easiest way to great looking hair (and yes, by great, I mean 'flippable' worthy hair). Launched exclusively at Guardian, Batiste is a classic dry shampoo that instantly refreshes your hair between washes, leaving it clean, fresh and full of body and texture. Another way to look at dry shampoo would be that its body spray, but for your hair.

Best Seller : Batisteé Dry Shampoo

Directions on how to use

It's inspired by London's fashion style, Batiste has brought up hair styling to a whole new level. Did you know that Batiste has been UK's number one dry shampoo brand for over 30 years? I know, I'm shocked too, but it is what it is. Batiste uses an innovative starch-based formulation that does not leave any residue while eliminating oil and grease from the roots giving it a much-needed makeover in a quick spray to revitalize your hair in less than 5 minutes.

Full Sized Batisté Dry Shampoo

Batiste dry shampoo comes in 5 varieties that refreshes your hair with a burst of fragrance, namely Floral & Flirty Blush, Fruity & Cheeky Cherry, Clean & Classic Original, A hint of color divine dark, and Show Stopping Heavenly Volume. Floral & Flirty Blush, Fruity & Cheeky Cherry, and Clean & Classic Original are suitable for everyday use, while the A hint of color divine dark would add light tints of a brownish shade while Show Stopping Heavenly Volume is a 2 in 1 that adds a little more volume than the normal dry shampoos.

Hair Styling demonstration by Michael Poh

The Full range of Batisté Dry Shampoo

We had Michael Poh at the launch to offer hairstyling tips using the new range of Batiste dry shampoo and after, the members of the media and invited guests also had the opportunity to try the product and were offered instant hair makeovers. Batiste dry shampoo comes in trendy packaging designs that are inspired by global catwalk trends. The Original, Blush and Cherry are available in two sized, 50ml (RM10.00) and 200ml (RM31.70) while the Divine Dark and Heavenly Volume are only available in 200ml (RM31.70). So, what are you waiting for? If you're feeling adventurous to try out something new, Batiste is available exclusively at all Guardian pharmacies nationwide from September 2016 onwards. Psst, if you're not sure which to get, their best seller is the Blush dry shampoo. *wink

Sara xx

[REVIEW] Lip Fondue | Lip essence + Lip Balm + Lip Mask

Lip Fondue Review

I've heard of chocolate Fondue before, but this happens to be my first time hearing about Lip Fondue by Mentholatum. *Adds shocked face here*. From the packaging itself, it claims to be a 3-in-1 Lip Fondue that gives your 3-in-1 benefits in one single stick. It's crazy how with just a glide you can now transform dull-looking lips into gorgeous, moisture-looking ones with a natural shine. I FEEL LIKE IM IN THE FUTURE. Screw those typical lip balms, and say hello to these lip balms of the future.

Available in Aurora 3D Pearl

And in Cassis Rose

The Mentholatum all-new Lip Fondue by Mentholatum which launched in September last year comes in two variants, namely the Aurora 3D Pearl Lip Fondue and the Cassis Rose Lip Fondue which both provides your lips with the 3-in-1 function as a lip essence, lip balm, and lip gloss/mask. The Lip Fondue is enriched with Royal Jelly extract, Honey, and Olive Oil that deeply penetrates into the skin layers of your lips to replenish moisture for a firmer appearance making it the perfect lip essence. And not to forget that it still functions as a lip balm, by providing lips with intense and long-lasting moisture too!

Some information on the Lip Fondue

It even comes with a seal!  And im assuming that the Japanese words are warning to not turn too much. 

Comes in a dial lock tube

But honestly, I think what makes this the ideal lip fondue would be because it's formulated and enhanced with 3D particles, featuring the Aurora 3D Pearl Lip Fondue that can be served as a "lip gloss". The 3D pearl is twinkling in response to the light to produce more 3-dimensional lips. The Cassis Rose Lip Fondue, on the other hand, can be used as an overnight "leave-on mask" to help moisturize and nourish your lip while keeping it hydrated throughout the night making it the perfect beauty remedy for those who love wearing matte liquids on your lips.

Aurora 3D Pearl for a glossy finish, Cassie Rose for Repair

This is me wearing the Cassie Rose // Super moisturizing too!

Both the Lip Fondue variants also come with sun protection formula that helps protect the lips from UV rays too. I also found out a cool feature on it too! It has been specially designed with dial lock tubes to allow an easy control of the lip balm at all times, and that's by far my first time seeing such a cool intervention (told you that it's the lip balm of the future). Hehe. Alternatively, you can also apply it on bare lips or on top of your lipstick, and if you're trying to optimize the results, it would be recommended to apply 2-3 layers onto lips when needed.

Cant wait to pamper my lips with Lip Fondue

As a verdict, I would say that these are the must-have lip balms at home, especially when your lips can be extra dry at times. I sadly had to a face a day of chapped lips before deciding to try this out, and within less than 24 hours, my lips were perfectly moisturized. The Lip Fondue is a life savior I tell you. Upon application, it does have this layering that might bug if you don't like the sticky feel, but if you are facing serious dry lips, this would me the answers to your moisturizing needs. hehe. The Lip Fondue is priced at RM17.90 each and they are now exclusively available at all guardian pharmacies in Malaysia. Do leave me a comment below to share me your thoughts or if you have any question on it as I would love to spill out the details for you ;)

Sara xx

[REVIEW] Shopping on Ezbuy

Today i'll be sharing with you the benefits of shopping on ezbuy. If youre an online shopper addict (like me, raises hands, guilty), well you'd go crazy once you find out about ezbuy. Ezbuy provides professional online shopping services, from China, Taiwan, and USA making it accessible to countries like Singapore, Malaysia, Australia and Thailand to shop with convenience.

The site is filled with a variety of options, ranging from womens clothing, mens clothing, toys, shoes, bag, accessories, home and garden, beauty and health, sports and outdoors, office and stationery, automotive, mobile and tables and more! They also have daily flash deals, making it perfect for shopaholics to find more reasons to shop. Personally, the only thing thats usually stops me when shopping online is the shipping fee. And if you get me, it can be CRAY especially when the items are coming over by air. *SOBS* But guess what? With ezbuy, they have a solution!

One thing that i have to admire about ezbuy.my is that they have this ezbuy Prime membership program which lets you ship everything at only RM8.80 nett, with unlimited parcel weight and size. How crazy is that?! ezbuy prime is a subscribed membership program exclusive to ezbuy existing customers, where you need to pay RM188 to enjoy unlimited international shipping for a year, where there is no limit on how many items you buy at one time, you can only pay RM8.80 shipping fee per checkout. And that is CHEAP!

The program is known to be the lowest agent fee rate, and it also provides free insurance up to RM2000 per parcel to cover unfortunate incidents like loss, damage and issues. Rest assured, you'll have less things to worry about when it comes to making sure that your parcel arriving safely. To take advantage of the membership, all you need to do is pick a product that you like, and check whether if its eligible for prime shipping which will be available below the 'add to cart' button.

And once you've done shopping online, all you need to do is check out your cart and you'll basically see that the shipping fee is automatically charged at RM8.80. Easy peasy. And good news! Because youre a reader on my blog, you are entitled with these amazing benefits! :-

1 | 15% off shipping fee with code, and all you need to do is enter the coupon code 'ezfriend15'.
2 | New members will get RM15 into their ezbuy account
3 | First 100 register users will be eligible for a Prime Trial (Register : https://goo.gl/7eXgQs)

VERDICT

As a verdict, i have to say that im already eyeing on a few things that i would like to purchase. Home deco and furniture on ezbuy are way too cheap to resist. And with the Prime membership being available for subscription, i might need to be more concern on my bank account. lol. I have to admit that shopping the world has never been so convenient, thanks to ezbuy for making it possible. So thats about it! Why not check out ezbuy.my when you have the time by heading over to think link, here.

Sara xx