The Journal

Stories for the traveller who wants more than a checklist.

Refined travel ideas, destination notes, rail journeys, island escapes, cruises and planning intelligence for curious Malaysian travellers.

Asia / Feb 7, 2020

Hello Kitty Land Tokyo celebrates My Melody’s 45th anniversary

Updated 21.2.2020: Due to the virus outbreak, Sanrio Puroland will be closed from 22nd Feb till 12th Mar 2020. Check back here again for…

Food / Feb 5, 2020

Nipping close at the heels of Chinese New Year are two version of Valentine’s Day: Chap Goh Mei and the V-Day itself. Instead of…

Asia / Feb 4, 2020

AirAsia is canceling selected flights to and from mainland China until 29 February 2020, while making provisions for guests with flight bookings...

Asia / Feb 4, 2020

The Tokyo Summer Olympics is less than seven months away and with it, a high volume of visitors to the capital of beautiful Japan.…

Destinations / Feb 3, 2020

Eh, what’s up, Doc? Bugs Bunny welcomes you to the adventure of the lifetime in Abu Dhabi come 2021 with the opening of the…

Food / Feb 3, 2020

Have you got plans for the big V-Day? Here's a pro tip (not really. Writer is painfully single): Book whatever you're planning early. Planning…

Asia / Jan 31, 2020

Passengers who travelled to Japan on 30 Jan 2020 were the first to experience the Single Token Journey concept at KL International Airport. The…

Europe / Jan 29, 2020

Street art-lovers visiting the Caribbean island of Puerto Rico will be in for a treat, as muralists from all around the world are creating…

Cruise / Jan 28, 2020

With just a single stalk, flowers often let you convey a message without having to speak a word. As it was in the Victorian…

Asia / Jan 23, 2020

Good news for all you Cherry Blossom fans - Japan isn't the only country that has it. It certainly is the only country that…