Kuching Heritage Walk (Part 2) - In the footsteps of the White Rajahs
April 14, 2009 – 7:47 am | No Comment

(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, …

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Activities & Attractions

Kayaking, Firefly watching, Dolphin watching, Hash House Harriers, Bird Watching (Malaysia Nature Society), Kuching Heritage Walk, Kuching Waterfront, Gambier Street, Indian Mosque (inside shophouses!)

Celebrations & Events

Chinese Temples

Tua Pek Kong Temple, etc

Cities & Towns

Kuching, Bau, Serian,Kota Sentosa, Siburan, Lundu, etc

Festivals

Rainforest Music Festival, Thaipusam, Chinese temple diety processions, Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Aidil Fitri, Gawai Dayak, Kuching Festival, Orchid & Horticultural Shows etc.

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Popular street food of Kuching (….beside Laksa and Kolo mee)
April 29, 2009 – 3:52 pm | No Comment
Popular street food of Kuching (….beside Laksa and Kolo mee)

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.

Kek Lapis Sarawak - famous by design
April 28, 2009 – 5:21 am | One Comment
Kek Lapis Sarawak - famous by design

“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 …

Kubah National Park - The First Ascent
April 14, 2009 – 11:12 pm | No Comment
Kubah National Park - The First Ascent

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 …

Kuching Heritage Walk (Part 2) - In the footsteps of the White Rajahs
April 14, 2009 – 7:47 am | No Comment
Kuching Heritage Walk (Part 2) - In the footsteps of the White Rajahs

(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, …

Kuching Heritage Walk (Part 1) - In the footsteps of the White Rajahs
April 9, 2009 – 12:59 pm | One Comment
Kuching Heritage Walk (Part 1) - In the footsteps of the White Rajahs

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. …

Sarakraf Pavilion - An art and craft lover’s paradise
April 8, 2009 – 9:00 pm | 5 Comments
Sarakraf Pavilion - An art and craft lover’s paradise

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 …