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Happenings & Events: Stuff to know in october!

SPREADING BIRTHDAY HAPPINESS For four years, the directors and volunteers at Birthday Happiness Asia (BHA) have been working hard to ensure that less fortunate children get to have a birthday celebration, a “joyous party”, complete with cake and decorations, games and gifts. BHA now has full charity status (Chapter 88), and the number of joyous parties i t can hold monthly is expanding due to increased interest from partnering organisations. The team is holding an… Read More »Happenings & Events: Stuff to know in october!

Discover Malacca

Malaysia’s Best-Kept Secret AT THE SOUTHERN TIP OF THE MALAY Peninsula, Malacca is known for it rich history, UNESCO World Heritage status and inspiring colonial architecture. It’s also a great walking town. The riverside promenade is the place to start, where former spice warehouses, some covered with colourful graffiti, reflect in the calm water. COLONISED BY THE PORTUGUESE, the Dutch and then the Brits, Malacca is awash with “European” landmarks. There’s Red Square, built by… Read More »Discover Malacca

Recipe Of The Month: Lemonade Popsicles!

Serves 10 2 lemons100g granulated sugar480ml water Cut one lemon in half lengthwise, then squeeze out the juice (120ml) by hand or with a juicer. Add the sugar and half the water to a small saucepan. Bring to the boil and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat. Add the lemon juice and remaining water to the saucepan and stir. Pour the liquid into a jug and set aside to… Read More »Recipe Of The Month: Lemonade Popsicles!

Time Out In Tong Fuk

OFTEN OVERLOOKED IN FAVOUR OF CHEUNG SHA, ITS FLASHIER COUSIN A LITTLE FURTHER TO THE EAST, TONG FUK IS A HIDDEN GEM WHETHER YOU’RE AFTER A LAZY DAY AT THE BEACH OR AN EXTENDED STAYCATION Hop off a bus at Tong Fuk and you’ll find there’s not much there, which is basically the point. People are drawn to this tiny village on Lantau’s southern coast because it’s sleepy and remote – firmly off the beaten… Read More »Time Out In Tong Fuk