ButterUp @ Seri Kembangan, Selangor

Recently the trend of morning coffee / brunch is rising among us in KL, and we are pretty sure that you definitely have heard of Acme Bar & Coffee, Tous Le Jours, Butter & Beans etc etc. Quite a lot of them are located quite far away from Bukit Jalil / Seri Petaling; thus we may have to get up early and travel all the way to KL for a breakfast / brunch. However, who does not want to have more sleep in the weekends?

Following our discovery of ButterUp in Serdang, it meant heaven for us as it is very nearby for people who come from Bukit Jalil, Seri Petaling or even Seri Kembangan itself. Located within some traditional Chinese coffee shops, this cafe / bakery is not easy to discover if you are not attracted by the exterior design of the building. Hidden pearl among the shells, and we found it!

Restaurant Carbon Brasa (炭世界) @ Puchong, Selangor

This restaurant is located opposite IOI Mall within the IOI Boulevard area. Due to lack of parking space in the area, it took us quite some time to finally decide on visiting this restaurant. From outside, it is not hard to see that the restaurant's decoration is based on a vintage theme.

The signboard

Ye Olde Smokehouse @ Cameron Highlands, Pahang

We have always been a fan of awesome European architecture. One day, we would love to travel to European countries like England, Scotland, Rome, Italy etc etc to admire and to be amazed by one of the most unique architecture in the world. However, based on our current budget, we only afford to pay a visit to Ye Olde Smokehouse during our Cameron Trip. One day, we shall afford to travel to Europe! Definitely.

KC Kwang & Sons Grape & Tomato Farm @ Cameron Highlands, Pahang

Almost every one who visits Cameron Highlands will definitely pay a visit to the strawberry farm, tea plantations, flower parks and so on. However, not many of us know that Cameron Highlands also produces grapes and has grape farms. In our 3D2N trip to Cameron Highlands (view the itinerary here), we visited the KC Kwang & Sons Grape & Tomato Farm, which was located nearby the Blue Valley, and is accessible through the Simpang Pulai exit. 

Rose Valley @ Cameron Highlands, Pahang

Yet another landmark in Cameron Highlands. On the way up to Brinchang from the Simpang Pulai road, the Rose Valley can be easily seen on the left hand side of the road. The valley is renowned for its huge collection of roses, which can be seen around the entire valley. We really admire the patience of the owner of the valley, as we can see that a lot of effort has been put in to take care of all the roses around.

Hardworking bee ~

Ee Feng Gu Bee Farm @ Cameron Highlands, Pahang

Over the years, Ee Feng Gu Bee Farm had been recognised as one of the landmarks in Cameron Highlands. Many people, including us, visited the farm on purpose, to purchase their 100% natural honey as souvenirs. Looking for some time to spend before visiting the Brinchang Night Market on our Cameron Highlands trip, we eventually stepped into the bee farm on an educational path, to understand where does honey come from.

Kea Farm @ Cameron Highlands, Pahang

Our last day in Cameron Highlands trip started with a visit to Kea Farm. It was actually a morning market (Pasar Pagi), which sells local agricultural products. The location was not far from our hotel, Copthorne Hotel. Parking is scarce at that area, so happened that we went there on a Monday morning so the traffic was not that bad. Would like to advise those who are staying at Copthorne Hotel to walk to the market area, instead of driving. It should be within 10 minutes of walking distance. While enjoying the cool breeze, you don't need to worry about parking. Why not? =)

Laviino Cafe & Blueberry Earthouse @ Cameron Highlands, Pahang

Along the way up to the BOH Sungai Palas Tea Plantation & Tea Centre, another attraction awaits. On the left side of the road, there is a steep entrance to the Blueberry Earthouse. The specialty of this attraction, is that, the building is designed like a Stone Age building, internally and externally. Matching the concept of an "Earth" house.

Sungai Palas BOH Tea Plantation @ Cameron Highlands, Pahang

The Sungai Palas BOH Tea Plantation is one of the signature destinations that one must go to during the visit to Cameron Highlands. Many of us, Malaysians, grew up drinking Teh Tarik (Milk Tea) and this is where our aromatic tea drinks come from. The view was breathtaking, and we got to enjoy the authentic Teh Tarik at the Tea House as well.

Kwan Kee Charcoal Steamboat @ Cameron Highlands, Pahang

The second dinner of our Cameron Highlands trip was a visit to Kwan Kee Charcoal Steamboat. The Brinchang Night Market was not open (that day was a Sunday night); so we had ample parking spaces to choose from. Brinchang town was peaceful and less crowded, so we got to enjoy the cool breeze and relaxing atmosphere in the town.

Kwan Kee Restaurant is not difficult to spot, as it is on the main street in Brinchang town, where all the steamboat restaurants and shops were located. There were a few selections, all of them provided charcoal steamboat, a specialty of Cameron Highlands, but we eventually chose Kwan Kee, since it was the most crowded one (typical KL looking-for-food style). Other than charcoal steamboat, the restaurant also caters for stirred fried noodles and typical chinese meals with many dishes to choose from. They even sell venison dishes. Poor deer. Look for the restaurant with many Chinese words sticking around the walls, then you will be in the right place.

Brinchang Night Market (Pasar Malam) @ Cameron Highlands, Pahang

At Cameron Highlands, you can hardly find nightlife activities as there were no major shopping malls, cinema or pubs around. One of the activities that can kill your boredom, city bugs, is the Night Market, or called 'Pasar Malam' in Bahasa Malaysia. Almost every one who comes to Cameron Highlands will definitely pay a visit to this place, and we thought we should too! The major difference between the Brinchang Night Market and the KL Night Market is, of course, the heat and the temperature! In KL, at the end of your Pasar Malam shopping, you will be covered with sweat and smell which are totally unbearable. In Brinchang, occasional cool breezes attacked us down the spine. We ended our Pasar Malam visit with zero sweat and jackets on.

Watercress Valley @ Cameron Highlands, Pahang

Cameron Highlands, as usual, well known for its plantations and farms and agriculture activities, has a lot of farms and valleys and gardens for us to visit to. One of the unique ones would be the Watercress Valley (西洋菜谷), which we visited on the first day of our visit. It can be easily spotted if you are travelling from Brinchang to Boh Tea Plantation / Lavender Garden, as you will see it on the right hand side. It is also nearby the Ee Feng Gu Bee Farm.

The main entrance signage

Lavender Garden @ Cameron Highlands, Pahang

Lavender Garden, we suppose, is quite a new attraction, which was constructed in these few years. Both of us could not recall seeing this when we traveled to Cameron Highlands few years ago. It is situated quite far away from the main attractions and cities - Tanah Rata and Brinchang. When you drive towards the Simpang Pulai end of the mountain, you will see Kampung Raja. Continue driving, 2km before the attraction there will be a signboard to assure you that you are on the right track. Parking is scarce at this attraction, as you may have to park further down the road if you visit during peak seasons.

Decoration at the main entrance

Cameron Highlands - 3 Days 2 Nights

Cameron Highlands, situated in Pahang, Malaysia, is probably one of the coolest place in Malaysia. It is made up of several towns across the hills, such as Brinchang, Kampung Raja, Tanah Rata, Blue Valley and so on. In Cameron Highlands, one can find serenity and peace, with all the greens surrounding you everywhere. Cameron Highlands is famous for its agricultural tourism, where there are a handful of farms and gardens that are open for tourists, some even for free. Strawberries, tea and other agricultural products are specialties of the highlands, and are often given away as souvenirs by tourists who paid Cameron Highlands a visit.

In conjunction with the Nuzul Quran holidays, we visited Cameron Highlands for 3 Days 2 Nights. The whole trip was relaxing and fun, where we happily enjoyed our temporary escape from the hustle and bustle of the cities. Hopefully this itinerary helps those who are planning to go to Cameron Highlands for your next trip! :)

Rojak Ali @ Bukit Jalil, KL

Under the scorching hot sun, we decided to have our lunch at the Rojak stall which we always pass by via the route from KESAS Highway / OUG to Serdang / Bukit Jalil / Puchong. The stall was always packed with people whenever we passed by, thus today we decided to give it a try.

This is how the stall looks like.

The location of the stall is before Anjung Hijau Condominium at the roadside. If you are travelling from OUG to Bukit Jalil via Jalan Jalil Perkasa 1, you will see the stall on your right. Vice versa, if you are entering the junction of Calvary Convention Centre via the Bukit Jalil Highway, you will see the stall on your left.