In four weeks’ time we will be waking up to Boxing Day.

It’s time to start eating mince pies.
In four weeks’ time we will be waking up to Boxing Day.

It’s time to start eating mince pies.
Diary: Thursday 26 November
This has been a day of contrasts…
…from helping prepare dinner for over 200 guests to cooking a simple family meal for six.
Having had a very mild start to November, the month has turned bitterly cold and grey.
It is time to hit back with some colour.
Diary: Thursday 05 November
I have been on the move almost non-stop since arriving.
An early morning swim helps to slow things down.
Diary: Wednesday 04 November
There is an important word used frequently in Malaysia.
Jaya means success and we can’t get enough of it.
Diary: Tuesday 03 November
Today we have our heads in the clouds.

We begin with a bird’s eye view of the city and end with a trip to a celestial court.
Diary: Monday 02 November
Today we take a break from KL and head South to Malacca.
This recently appointed UNESCO World Heritage Site has quite a mixed cultural heritage.
Diary: Sunday 01 November
We have planned another day of sightseeing today.
A good breakfast ensures that we start off on the right note.
Diary: Saturday 31 October
There are some tourist spots I said I would not visit in KL.

Number one on the list is Batu Caves.
Diary: Friday 30 October
Kuala Lumpur is simply referred to it as KL by Malaysians.
Here are some travel tips when visiting this bustling city.