Article Archive for April 2009
When it come to the street food sweepstake of Malaysia Kuching has many aces up its sleeve. Beside the ubiquitous kolomee and Sarawak laksa, a slew of endemic dishes can send the most cynical food critics breaking into praises. Here’s a list of what we Sarawakian are so passionate about, in no particular order of course.
“Look at the colourful pattern and design!”
“This is impossible! How did they do it?”
“Amazing!! Is this really a cake?”
These are the remarks of flabbergasted visitors when they first set eyes on the kek lapis, or layer …
The Kubah National Park is one of the smallest park of Sarawak, at only 2,230 hectres but is the most accessible at only 22 kilometres from Kuching city centre. Such short distance means it is possible to …
(Part 2) The trail continues
Crossing this courtyard garden, the visitors will face the Chinese designed archway entrance to Carpenter Street, but before crossing the street, turn to the right to see two odd century-old buildings, …
The old quarter of Kuching is a walker’s paradise. It is compact and can be done at a leisurely pace, completing in under two hours or even much less if one is not into shopping. …
The magnificient colonial-era mansion along Tabuan Road is perhaps one of the very few remaining buildings of its kind in Kuching. Formerly a private residential house, it is now delightfully restored to its former glory and …



