Category: Destinations

Asia, Photo Diary, Singapore

A Photo Diary: Singapore

by Rachel En Route October 31, 2018 No Comments

Crazy Rich Asians only just entered movie theaters here in South Korea. Therefore, Gena and I immediately purchased tickets on opening weekend and had a few laughs. These laughs were completely independent from the rest of the audience sitting in silence {due to the humor of some jokes getting lost in translation}. For anyone that has watched an English movie in an Asian movie theater, you know what I’m talking about. Regardless, it was a spectacular film based in the one and only Singapore!  Continue Reading

Asia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Solo Travel, YouTube

Video: 3 Days in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

by Rachel En Route October 29, 2018 No Comments

This week, I had planned to film and upload an update video after 8 months of living in South Korea. Then my fur baby passed away {RIP to my little B} and filming sounded like the last thing I wanted to do. Instead, I decided to share my trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur was one of the most surprising destinations I’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting. Editing this vlog brought back so many positive memories and provided me with the best distraction. I hope you enjoy it! Continue Reading

Asia, Photo Diary, Singapore, Travel Tips

Joo Chiat: The Most Instagrammable Neighborhood in Singapore

by Rachel En Route October 26, 2018 No Comments

Ever since the Myspace days, I have been obsessed with photography {if we could even call it that} and photo editing. Back then it was a sad attempt at what I thought to be creative, original editing styles. In fact, for the longest time {including just a couple of years ago} my photos were over saturated, poorly framed, and unoriginal. While it can still be a struggle to create original takes on popular destinations, it’s refreshing to stumble upon {fairly} ‘new’ territory and let the creative juices flow. And yet that’s exactly what happened in Singapore when I ventured into the neighborhood of Joo Chiat. Continue Reading

Asia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Photo Diary

40 Photos to Inspire you to Visit Kuala Lumpur

by Rachel En Route October 22, 2018 No Comments

Photo diaries are some of my favorite blog posts to click on. They really provide you with an overall vibe of a destination from a unique perspective. Or, sometimes, a not so unique perspective. It’s true that this day in age so many bloggers and Instagrammers alike are constantly gaining inspiration from one another – sometimes to a fault. Continue Reading

Asia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Solo Travel, Travel Tips

Solo Travel to Malaysia: What I Would Do Differently

by Rachel En Route October 17, 2018 7 Comments

My first impressions after visiting my first Islamic country* went a lot like this: walk off the plane,  hop on the subway, realize no one else is wearing anything that resembles a grey, sleeveless, jumpsuit, feel embarrassed, disembark the subway, enter the chaotic streets of Kuala Lumpur, and state out loud to absolutely no one, “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Thailand anymore”. Or something like that. Continue Reading

Asia, Brunch Guides, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Travel Tips

A Brunch Guide to Central Kuala Lumpur

by Rachel En Route October 11, 2018 No Comments

If you read my blog religiously, thank you {Mom}. If you don’t, you may or may not know that I’m slightly obsessed with brunch. Mimosas in the middle of the afternoon, catching up with gal {and guy} pals, and an aesthetically pleasing environment. Sign me up yesterday. If you are one of the long time readers of the blog {Mom}, you’ll know that I seek out brunch in every new {and old} destination I visit. Kuala Lumpur was no exception. Continue Reading

Asia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Solo Travel, Travel Tips

10 Things to do in Kuala Lumpur on a Budget

by Rachel En Route October 3, 2018 2 Comments

I have anticipated drafting Malaysia inspired blog posts since returning from Southeast Asia. Something about that country completely took my breath away, for various reasons. Prior to arriving in Kuala Lumpur, I had never traveled to a country quite like Malaysia. I was on sensory overload immediately after disembarking my train to the city center. Continue Reading