Tale of three cities
Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara in Uzbekistan have a rich history. Shuib Taib is enthralled
Into the land of Timur
On the crossroads of Central Asia, Uzbekistan is replete with rich cultural tapestries, writes Seri Nor Nadiah Koris
TOP PICKS: Hot stuff
There are many versions of asam pedas. In Malacca, Hanna Hussein is all fired up over the popular dish
Wave of hospitality
With a female-only floor, Grand BlueWave Hotel assures solo women guests of their safety, writes Syida Lizta Amirul Ihsan
CINEMA: Heartwarming tale
IT’S the classic story of good versus evil, based on a children’s book by William Joyce. With the combined power of innovative technology, ingenious creativity, a wild imagination and meticulous attention to detail, Epic certainly lives up to its name.
CINEMA: Light and easy ride
WHEN bikers are shown in local movies, they are often depicted as fast and furious juvenile delinquents. Astro Shaw’s latest movie, Bikers Kental, shows a different side to them by giving them a more human face.
TRAVELLER‘S TALE: Lost in translation
YOU know how it is when you visit a foreign country where English is not widely spoken. You are the chicken and the local vendor is the duck as far as communication is concerned.
Spectacular Sydney
Home to the iconic Sydney Opera House, the city offers other exciting attractions as well
Doing time in Fremantle
Teresa Yong-Leong gets a feel of life in a maximum security prison in Western Australia
PICK OF THE WEEK: Hitec fleece jacket
FLEECE is the first choice of casual and hardcore outdoor enthusiasts the world over. It’s warm, soft, hydrophobic and ultra light.

