Monthly Archives: September 2008
The Mandara Spa @ Angsana Bintan
When we were in Bintan last July, I had the opportunity to have the most relaxing massage ever at Angsana Bintan’s Mandara Spa. It was called a fusion massage, which is a cross between Swedish massage (which focuses on pressure points) and Thai massage (which involves some stretching and pulling). The thought of all the … Continue reading
A New Obsession
The twins have a new obsession — Little Einsteins. Day and night, they’d ask for it. And failure to get their daily dose of Little Einsteins often lead to crying bouts and temper tantrums. For those who don’t have kids and have no idea who or what I’m talking about, Little Einsteins is an animated … Continue reading
MAHA 2008
In a recent post, I wrote about MAHA 2008 (Malaysia Agriculture, Horticulture And Agrotourism Exhibition 2008), the region’s largest exhibition showcasing the latest Technologies and Innovations in the Agriculture, Agro-Based, Horticulture and Agrotourism Industry. The exhibition featured 950 local and international exhibitors, animal rides (elephant, pony, camel — take your pick!), a leech therapy booth … Continue reading
Ramadhan In Malaysia
Ramadhan starts in Malaysia and the rest of the Muslim world today. ‘Ramadhan’ is actually the name of the month when all Muslims who have reached puberty and are in good health fast from dawn to dusk. Since Muslims follow a lunar-based calendar called ‘Hijrah’ calendar, Ramadhan can fall on any month of the Gregorian … Continue reading
