tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48045115303819079112024-03-27T14:37:58.367+08:00CatchingtravelsCatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216853792297271082noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804511530381907911.post-61063186116909255232020-12-31T22:51:00.004+08:002020-12-31T22:52:52.978+08:002020: Of Covid-19 and MotherhoodDecember 31, 2020. 10pm.2 hours to the end of 2020. 2 hours 1 second to the year 2021. Before the clock strikes 12, it's time of the year again for me to rewind and recall my 366 days. My 20202020 JanuaryWuhan city was under lockdown 2020 February Surprise! Surprise! I was pregnant2020 MarchBorders closed, lockdown and work from home2020 AprilMy supposed ROM was postpone2020 Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216853792297271082noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804511530381907911.post-47485279862341941262020-11-21T13:04:00.001+08:002020-11-21T13:04:06.592+08:00Camping During Pregnancy – What You Should Know and Look Out ForThose who read my previous blog post on Sungai Sendat car camping would know that I went camping while being pregnant at 35 weeks. Some would think that it’s a crazy idea but I belong to the group of mommies who believe in the benefit of working out and staying active during pregnancy, as long as it is safe, non-strenuous and your pregnancy is low-risk. I’ve always been into outdoor Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216853792297271082noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804511530381907911.post-85945712140677671512020-11-18T21:24:00.006+08:002020-11-18T21:25:11.718+08:00Sungai Sendat Waterfall – Car Camping At 35 Weeks PregnantWhat???! You went camping while 35 weeks pregnant? Well, as a matter of fact, YES!When a few good friends of mine find out that I’m going on a camping trip at 35 weeks pregnant, many shook their head in disbelief. Even my mother-in-law wasn’t so approving but did not stop us as Terry ensures her that I’m in good hands and there’s nothing to worry about. Of course, my mother is the moreCatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216853792297271082noreply@blogger.com5Jln Kampung Gurney, 44300, Selangor, Malaysia3.4033166 101.6843251-24.906917236178845 66.5280751 31.713550436178846 136.8405751tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804511530381907911.post-33704036345591529372020-11-08T22:51:00.009+08:002020-11-08T23:02:01.115+08:00Pantai Penyabong & Pulau Mawar (Revisit) – Endau Seafood Trip and The Search for Window of Heaven“Halo my friends”It all started with William’s message asking how we are doing, which mountain we are going soon and whether we shall meet up since it’s been eight months since our Everest Base Camp (EBC) trek in December 2019. With that we ended up planning a weekend trip to Endau where William is currently based, to visit both Pulau Mawar and Gunung Arong. Apart from Yogi and David who couldn’tCatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216853792297271082noreply@blogger.com2Pulau Mawar, 86900, Johor, Malaysia2.6177768 103.7832309-25.692457036178844 68.6269809 30.928010636178847 138.9394809tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804511530381907911.post-68384356816667260612020-11-02T00:07:00.002+08:002020-11-03T15:07:10.927+08:00What's in My Hospital Bag - Know What To Pack, From 'Must-Have' To 'Good to Have'The Hollywood, Bollywood, and Hongkong TVB dramas always dramatise the labour process as we are shown how the pregnant women had to rush to the hospital whenever they have contractions or their water break. Truth is, contraction takes hours and our cervix will take hours to dilate to full 10cm to allow baby to make his/her way out. So in reality, it’s a lot less dramatic. However, that Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216853792297271082noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804511530381907911.post-9958126841979907672020-10-29T02:04:00.004+08:002020-10-29T02:04:41.997+08:00Taman Saujana Hijau – Best Picnic Spot in Putrajaya?With RMCO (Recovery Movement Control Order, aka Malaysia’s version of lockdown) being extended until end of the year, our country’s border is still closed and any oversea travel is still prohibited. After months of travelling domestically, you may probably start to run out of idea of where to go. With places like Cameron Highlands, Langkawi, Penang, Ipoh and Melaka crossed off the list, some of Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216853792297271082noreply@blogger.com19Taman Saujana Hijau, Jalan P11, Presint 11, 62300 Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya, Malaysia2.9619493 101.6748798-25.348284536178845 66.5186298 31.272183136178846 136.83112979999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804511530381907911.post-67539923935605637752020-10-15T22:00:00.000+08:002020-10-16T12:08:01.171+08:00Gunung Nuang via Pangsoon (Hulu Langat) – Popular Training Ground For Upcoming Big HikesExactly 4 years ago (15 Oct 2016) on Facebook, I wrote:“First Nuang experience, 20km hike... The most strenuous day hike I ever did. No wonder this place is training ground for G7 mountains... I should have come sooner!”As Facebook reminded me of my first Nuang hike 4 years ago, I recalled that I have never blogged about this hike before. Back then I have just started my blog and was more Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216853792297271082noreply@blogger.com2Mount Nuang, Hulu Langat, Selangor, Malaysia3.2666667 101.9-25.043567136178844 66.74375 31.576900536178847 137.05625tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804511530381907911.post-39887367546117896342020-10-14T15:41:00.002+08:002020-10-14T15:44:28.281+08:00Mount Kinabalu (Timpohon-Timpohon) – The Hike That Changed My LifeThose close and dear to me or those who have followed my blog from the very beginning would have known that I started this blog right after my Mount Rinjani (Part 1 and Part 2) hike. However, that beast is definitely not my first mountain. Having climbed and blogged a number of mountains and hills over the past 4 years, the very first mountain I scaled was actually Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia’s Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216853792297271082noreply@blogger.com1Mount Kinabalu, Ranau, Sabah, Malaysia6.0753131 116.5588237-22.234920736178847 81.4025737 34.385546936178848 151.7150737tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804511530381907911.post-43075552764808859632020-09-26T12:42:00.019+08:002020-10-14T19:30:08.412+08:00Bukit Batu Chondong – An Easy Scenic Hike (Update: Now A Prohibited Hill)This hike was actually two years ago and I had always wanted to conquer all 5 of Tabur Hills and blog all in one post, since Bukit Batu Chondong is often being referred to as an extension to Tabur Hill. However, having only done Tabur Far East and Tabur Extreme, I have yet to have the chance to hike Tabur East, Tabur West and Tabur Extra as entrance to Tabur Hills has been prohibited for years Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216853792297271082noreply@blogger.com1Bukit Batu Chondong (Entrance), Jalan Taman Zooview, Kampung Kemensah, 68000 Ampang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia3.2182127 101.7863815-25.092021136178847 66.6301315 31.528446536178844 136.9426315tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804511530381907911.post-15683938293660261252020-09-16T21:08:00.000+08:002020-09-16T21:08:18.320+08:002D1N Cameron Highlands Weekend Trip - What To Eat, See and DoOne of the thing Malaysians love to do is to escape the city heat and travel to somewhere chill and cold. While we don’t have four seasons in our country, a couple of places does have chiller climate thanks to their high elevation such as Genting Highlands and Cameron Highlands. While Genting Highlands is fairly near to Kuala Lumpur, there aren’t many attractions around besides the casino and Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216853792297271082noreply@blogger.com2Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia4.4721201 101.3801441-23.778475440957159 66.2238941 32.722715640957155 136.5363941tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804511530381907911.post-67473283108143707442020-08-21T22:11:00.002+08:002020-09-21T21:42:32.904+08:00See The Gem of The Straits On Two Wheels - 2D1N Pulau Pangkor Birthday TripWith Covid-19 virus still lurking around, our country’s border is closed and any oversea travel is still prohibited. With so many annual leave still unutilised, are you looking for a domestic trip to kill your boredom? Cameron Highlands, Penang, Ipoh and Melaka are good choices to spend the weekend but if the crowd put you off, you may consider Pulau Pangkor for a less touristy and more laid-backCatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216853792297271082noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804511530381907911.post-7975540149146996882020-08-01T00:05:00.002+08:002020-08-01T10:09:33.509+08:00What To Eat in Ipoh: From Morning Breakfast to Late Night SupperWhen food trip comes to mind, any Malaysian will think of either Penang, Melaka and Ipoh. I have previously published a list of what to eat in Melaka [click here to read], but I realised I have not written any for Penang and Ipoh. As the world is now in this Covid-19 pandemic, chances of us travelling abroad is slim, so Malaysians are now into Cuti Cuti Malaysia mode. With that in mind, I find Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216853792297271082noreply@blogger.com27Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia4.597479 101.090106-23.712754836178846 65.933856 32.907712836178845 136.246356tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804511530381907911.post-68481685129788569972020-03-31T00:23:00.018+08:002020-08-01T10:33:46.786+08:00Sri Lanka | From Galle to Colombo – Get Yourself Spirited Away With This Scenic Train Ride
For other places of attractions in Sri Lanka, read my travel guide with sample itinerary and cost breakdown ➢ 12 Days Sri Lanka In Less Than RM2.2K - Visa Application, Sample Itinerary & Cost BreakdownI mentioned in my earlier post that train ride is one of the most important mode of transport in Sri Lanka. It is not only affordable but offers amazing views of different part of the Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216853792297271082noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804511530381907911.post-91676388390675977622020-03-23T00:20:00.005+08:002020-08-01T10:33:56.976+08:00Sri Lanka | Galle Fort – A Blend of Portuguese, Dutch and British
Galle was our last city in Sri Lanka before we fly out of the country, and due to our short time we only walked around Galle Fort, the most iconic site in the whole of Galle.For other places of attractions in Sri Lanka, read my travel guide with sample itinerary and cost breakdown ➢ 12 Days Sri Lanka In Less Than RM2.2K - Visa Application, Sample Itinerary & Cost Breakdown
The Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216853792297271082noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804511530381907911.post-2893687214630590802020-03-16T23:32:00.003+08:002020-08-01T10:34:06.407+08:00Sri Lanka | Mirissa Whale Watching – An Incredible Experience You Shouldn’t Miss!
Before I visited Sri Lanka, I didn’t know that whale watching is a thing. Thanks to our trip to Sri Lanka, particularly Mirissa, I found out that it is one of the main attraction of the country. I’ve not even been on a dolphin watching tour before, let alone whales, so I was extremely excited when we reached Mirissa.
You are almost guaranteed to see the largest sea mammal in the world, Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216853792297271082noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804511530381907911.post-52593253479011166632020-03-11T23:30:00.002+08:002020-08-01T10:34:14.977+08:00Sri Lanka | Dondra Temple – The Dark and Ugly Side of A Otherwise Beautiful Temple
For other places of attractions in Sri Lanka, read my travel guide with sample itinerary and cost breakdown ➢ 12 Days Sri Lanka In Less Than RM2.2K - Visa Application, Sample Itinerary & Cost BreakdownLocated in the heart of Dondra city, Dondra Temple or more appropriately known as Uthpalawanna Sri Upulvan Devalaya or Tenawaram Temple is one of the city's oldest and most famous Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216853792297271082noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804511530381907911.post-30561331451492757092020-03-06T23:28:00.002+08:002020-08-01T10:34:22.894+08:00Sri Lanka | Dondra Light House – The Southernmost Tip of Sri Lanka
A trip to a lighthouse is probably the last thing to ever cross my mind when I imagine my visit to Sri Lanka. But as soon as I found out that we were going to see a lighthouse, my interest piqued! This is because the lighthouse I’ve ever been to in Malaysia was somehow lacking aesthetically and I can’t wait to see one that is picturesque.For other places of attractions in Sri Lanka, read my Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216853792297271082noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804511530381907911.post-22690962227786122052020-03-03T01:02:00.003+08:002020-08-01T10:34:29.906+08:00Sri Lanka | Mirissa Beaches – Sri Lanka’s Beach Paradise?
Mirissa is one of the major beach town in southern Sri Lanka. From beautiful beaches, surf waves, whale watching to great bars and restaurants, Mirissa has a lot to offer and has become one of the most visited beach town among foreign tourists. This makes Mirissa a fun-packed hub with many activities to fill your time although it is also quite crowded. If you don’t mind the crowd, there’s a Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216853792297271082noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804511530381907911.post-5563337781541412272020-02-28T21:58:00.003+08:002020-08-01T10:34:37.463+08:00Sri Lanka | Beautiful Beaches Once Wiped Out By Tsunami
26 December 2014. Sri Lanka was one of the countries struck by the tsunami. More than 30,000 people were killed and Sri Lanka’s southern coast was badly damaged. Tangalle was one of the beach town destroyed by the deadly tsunami more 10 years ago.For other places of attractions in Sri Lanka, read my travel guide with sample itinerary and cost breakdown ➢ 12 Days Sri Lanka In Less Than Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216853792297271082noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804511530381907911.post-87015135761294189972020-02-22T15:32:00.003+08:002020-08-01T10:34:44.603+08:00Sri Lanka | Udawalawe National Park – Unforgettable Safari Adventure
Udawalawe or Yala?
This is pretty much the question everyone would ask themselves when trying to decide on which safari to go to. These national parks are both in the Southern Province, so many people find themselves torn between the two options when selecting on to go to.
If you only have time for 1, you’ll probably decide which animals you’re hoping to see. Yala is known Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216853792297271082noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804511530381907911.post-40839857877664933752020-02-19T16:55:00.003+08:002020-08-01T10:34:51.764+08:00Sri Lanka | Little Adam’s Peak – An Easy Scenic Hike in Ella
Those who have visited or planned to visit Sri Lanka are no stranger to Adam’s Peak, a 2,243 m tall conical mountain located in central Sri Lanka. But no, today I’m going to talk about Little Adam’s Peak which is located 130km away in Ella. Stands at only 1,141m high, Little Adam’s Peak is nowhere near its more famous big brother whether in terms of height, difficulty or religious Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216853792297271082noreply@blogger.com0Ella - Passara Rd, Ella 90090, Sri Lanka6.8632583 81.0650318-24.031973200000003 39.7564383 37.7584898 122.3736253tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804511530381907911.post-30078486503651343472020-02-12T14:21:00.003+08:002020-08-01T10:34:57.842+08:00Sri Lanka | Nine Arches Bridge – The Little Glenfinnan of Sri Lanka
The Nine Arches Bridge Built between Ella and Demodara stations, the Nine Arches Bridge is a viaduct bridge built in 1921, entirely of bricks, rocks and cement without a single piece of steel. It is one of the most iconic structure in Sri Lanka and perhaps the most photographed tourist destination. Locally known as “Ahas Namaye Palama” which means “nine skies bridge” in Sinhala, the name Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216853792297271082noreply@blogger.com1Nine Arches Bridge, Ella, Sri Lanka6.8768151 81.0608465-24.0184169 39.7522525 37.7720471 122.3694405tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804511530381907911.post-92030591486412508622020-02-07T00:56:00.003+08:002020-08-01T10:35:04.024+08:00Sri Lanka | Lipton Seat – The Best Lookout Point in Haputale
“Lipton”.
Perhaps the most recognisable name among all tea brands. Did you know that it all started in Sri Lanka?
In 1890, Sir Thomas Lipton saw an opportunity to market to tea to the masses instead of limiting it as something only the elite could afford. He bought miles upon miles of tea plantations in Sri Lanka, cut out middlemen, hired indentured Tamil workers from India, packaged andCatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216853792297271082noreply@blogger.com0Dambethenna Estate, Lipton Seat Rd, හපුතලේ, Sri Lanka6.7806522 81.0154846-24.114579300000003 39.706890599999994 37.6758837 122.32407859999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804511530381907911.post-27165406982771035342020-02-04T22:10:00.003+08:002020-08-01T10:35:09.621+08:00Sri Lanka | Nuwara Eliya – The Little England of Sri Lanka
Only a few hours from Colombo, Nuwara Eliya sits in a hill country at 1868m, in eternal temperate winter, where the British once spent their pastimes such as fox hunting, deer hunting, elephant hunting, polo, golf and cricket. Mist-shrouded mountains and terraced tea plantations surround the town, with abundance of local brew for their enjoyment. With many of the British settles building theirCatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216853792297271082noreply@blogger.com0Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka6.9497165999999986 80.78910686.8236210999999987 80.6277453 7.0758120999999985 80.9504683tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4804511530381907911.post-39654804102693957592020-01-25T19:37:00.002+08:002020-08-01T10:35:15.275+08:00Sri Lanka | From Kandy to Ella – One of The World’s Most Scenic Train Ride
For other places of attractions in Sri Lanka, read my travel guide with sample itinerary and cost breakdown ➢ 12 Days Sri Lanka In Less Than RM2.2K - Visa Application, Sample Itinerary & Cost BreakdownThey say, the best way to see Sri Lanka is by taking the train, and you know what? That’s definitely true. Train travel in Sri Lanka is a beautiful and very affordable way to travelCatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216853792297271082noreply@blogger.com0Ella, Sri Lanka6.8666988 81.0465536.8351693 81.0062125 6.8982283 81.0868935