A Malaysian fitness and travel Blogger on a personal journey towards fitness and balance, fueled by her passion for travel and the noms.
As the year-end holidays approach, many Malaysians are gearing up for their next getaway. Whether it’s a serene beach escape, a flavorful food trail, or a cultural city tour, the excitement of exploring new destinations is in the air.
But what if you could make the journey itself part of the adventure? If you’re seeking stunning scenic routes, budget-friendly travel options, or a sense of adventure without taking to the skies, we’ve got you covered with these flight-free travel ideas.
Jaya Grocer has always been my go-to place for groceries, so I was thrilled to hear about the grand opening of their new flagship store at Sunway Pyramid on 1 November 2024. The upgraded location, replacing the previous one at Sunway Pyramid, has brought a fresh and exciting new vibe to the mall's latest extension wing. With its revitalised layout and exclusive offerings, it’s clear why Jaya Grocer continues to be a local favourite—and my personal favourite as well.
The country’s premier distance running event, the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2024, kicked off its 16th edition today with its largest number of participants yet. 42,000 runners will be converging on the iconic Dataran Merdeka over two days on 5 and 6 October, with the 5km, 10km and Kids Dash categories having taken place on the first day. The blue-ribbon Full Marathon and Half Marathon categories took place on day two with intense competition expected from the top runners.
The Boost Juice 10km got the ball rolling where in the Men’s Open category, KLSCM debutant Japhet Rono from Kenya clinched the win in a time of 33:14. “This is my first time participating in the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon and although I didn’t expect it, I thank God for giving me the strength to win,” said Rono. “I look forward to participating in the next edition in 2025,” he added.
In the travel industry, there is a term for Japan called the Golden Route. It basically means the popular travel route of travellers from Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka or vice versa. The reason why this is a common route for travellers to Japan is because there are three major international airports (Haneda, Narita and Kansai Airport) connecting two major cities, Tokyo and Osaka for international travellers to fly into. Plus, the Shinkansen connects all three cities, making it a kill three birds in one situation for tourists.
But as a result, overcrowding and an influx of tourists to these areas has become prevalent. To combat this, Japanese airlines like ANA has introduced discounted or complimentary domestic flights to other parts of Japan when booked with your international flights. I have used this service quite a few times to travel to Sapporo, Okinawa and Nagoya and I will share that it was very convenient for jetting across the country without having to touchdown in the major hubs.
The 16th edition of the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2024 is set to be a thrilling spectacle, with elite athletes vying for the prestigious Full Marathon Malaysian Men’s title. Two-time champion Poo Vasanthan faces stiff competition from five-time KLSCM winner Muhaizar Mohamad and last year’s runner-up Nik Fakaruddin, along with rising stars Muhamad Haziq, Vimal Govendarajoo, and Jacob Wong Yize.
I am no stranger to the concept of a runcation. Heck, it's easier telling people you are flying off to Japan yet again for a marathon than it is telling them you are simply just flying off to Japan for the umpteen time for fun.
For many foreigners outside of Malaysia, the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) is exactly just that runcation for them.
Like most people who have visited Tokyo, Japan, Kawaguchiko was definitely on my list of places to explore - famous for its generous views of Mount Fuji and lake. The town is easily accessible by train and highway bus and getting around the town itself can be done on foot, car, bike or even by their local bus.
So naturally when I dragged my group of friends along for the Fujisan Marathon, I was determined to make the most of our 4 days in Kawaguchiko and even then, we didn't cover everything. I have visited Kawaguchiko before in 2017 on a solo trip, during which I ran and cycled around the lake and has since been in love with the town. This was of course simpler times when the town was still relatively under the radar for most.
As professional and avid runners gear up for the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) 2024 – Malaysia’s biggest marathon and arguably the most popular in the region – records have already been broken before the October race, in more ways than one.
Some 42,000 runners have signed up for the race this year, breaking last year’s record of 40,000 participants. At more than 12,500, the number of Full Marathon participants is also the largest ever since KLSCM’s inception, or any full-distance road-running event in Malaysia, for that matter. The sign-ups for the Half Marathon, totalling 13,770, is a record-breaking number too.
AirAsia, in collaboration with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), Gardens by the Bay, and Mandai Wildlife Group, has just unveiled the stunning ‘Love, Singapore’ aircraft livery. This exciting launch is part of a joint campaign aimed at boosting inbound travel to Singapore from Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia, particularly during the bustling year-end travel season.
