Rawang would not strike you as a top place to visit but this old town has hidden charms that could take you by surprise.

With bursts of spring colours and the very ong shades of red, yellow and gold, their decors will get you and your family into the festive spirit to welcome the Year of the Rat.

Looking for a half-day outing but don’t know where to go? If you want new nooks to uncover, experiences off the beaten path and something memorable for the taste buds, we invite you to explore Setapak in Malaysia’s capital of Kuala Lumpur. 

What’s there to do in Sepang? For Klang Valley folks, it is a mere 30-40 minute drive from Kuala Lumpur city which makes the place ideal for a weekend outing.

The red T-shirt was supposed to have the character shou, meaning longevity, printed on it, but instead, it turned out to be shouyi “loosely translated as 'longevity clothing', referring to the clothes used to dress the deceased at funerals”.

Here are 10 libraries and bookstores that you can visit for a fresh perspective on these enclaves of printed works, and of course, for a bit of reading.

The list compiled by the US paper every year is a popular guide for potential tourists looking for interesting places to visit.

The cold and crystal clear water cleanses the mind and soothes the soul.

Alan Ooi: I have always been obsessed with backpacking but I grew tired of flying. One day I saw Youtube videos of people living the van life, so I decided to follow suit.

Yes, this is the time when the malls are all decked up with extravagant decorations to spread the holiday cheer and to draw in more visitors.