Soul of Wanderlust

Hi there! 😊 Today, I want to share with you something super exciting and close to my heart—Chinese New Year in Malaysia! 🎉 It's that time of year when everything feels so alive, colorful, and filled with joy. I mean, who doesn’t love a good celebration, right? Growing up in Malaysia, I've always looked forward to Chinese New Year, even though I don’t come from a Chinese family myself. Why? Because this celebration is more than just a cultural tradition—it’s about community, delicious food, and good vibes all around! Let me walk you through what makes Chinese New Year in Malaysia such a wonderful experience. It’s All About the Preparations Okay, let’s start with the buzz leading up to the big day. About two weeks before the celebration, you’ll see houses, malls, and streets getting a total makeover. Red is everywhere—red lanterns, red couplets, and even red clothing! Red is believed to bring good luck and ward off bad vibes, so it’s a big deal. One of my favorite parts is watc...

Step into the realm of architectural wonder and behold the magnificence of the Petronas Towers, the dazzling gems of Kuala Lumpur's skyline! These towering marvels, also known as the Petronas Twin Towers, stand proudly, reaching a soaring height of 451.9 meters, making them the world's tallest twin skyscrapers. Picture this: a tube-in-tube design, a brainchild of the architectural maestro Fazlur Rahman Khan, creating a visual symphony of steel and glass that pays homage to the intricate beauty of Islamic art. These 88 stories of sheer brilliance are not just buildings; they're a testament to Malaysia's cultural identity and a postmodern spectacle envisioned by the genius César Pelli. The journey from the drawing board to reality kicked off in 1992, with meticulous planning and rigorous tests to conquer wind and structural challenges. Imagine the audacity of moving an entire construction site due to geological quirks, all in the pursuit of building on the world's...

Kota Tampan, nestled just 5km from the vibrant town of Lenggong in Perak, is a hidden gem boasting an archaeological richness that takes us back to the Palaeolithic age. Picture this: a quaint village on the shores of a paleolake, remnants of which still grace the landscape today. The very term "Palaeolithic" whispers tales of the "Old Stone Age," a time when humanity danced with simplicity and survival. Let's delve into the fascinating journey of discovery at Kota Tampan. In 1938, H.D Collings, armed with curiosity, led the charge into the heart of this archaeological wonderland. The tools unearthed from the site, crafted from quartzite pebbles, narrate a story of nomadic existence. Imagine ancient humans wielding basic stone and bone tools, crafting their survival in the form of choppers, hand-axes, flakes, and hammer stones. The Tampanian culture, as Collings dubbed it, unfolds as a chapter preceding the Pacitan culture of Central Java, with a touch of crud...