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THREE REASONS TO VISIT THE SHERLOCK HOLMES MUSEUM

Eiyo Fadneiras, Welcome back to Fadima Mooneira ^_^ Yesterday, I introduced my upcoming novel, Manchester Epiphany , at my author's website, F.Mooneira's Bookshelf . I also unveiled the cover, blurb, and almost everything you need to know about it . Insya-Allah, Manchester Epiphany will be published on April 7, 2026 . This novel will also be my first one in English . Feel free to check out Manchester Epiphany by clicking on this link >> INTRODUCING MANCHESTER EPIPHANY . Okay, that's all about my upcoming novel. Now let's carry on with today's objective. During my last visit to London, I visited the Sherlock Holmes Museum . Alhamdulillah, I had a good time and experience there. So in today's post, I'm going to share with you all three reasons for you to visit the Sherlock Holmes Museum if you travel to London. Before the three reasons, let me share a summary of the museum with you guys first ... ABOUT THE SHERLOCK HOLMES MUSEUM Me at the main entrance o...

THREE REASONS TO VISIT THE WORLD OF BEATRIX POTTER

Beatrix Potter is one of the most iconic icons in English literature. She is an English author of children's books and the creator of Peter Rabbit & Friends. Potter was born on July 28, 1866, in South Kensington, Middlesex, and died on December 22, 1943, in Sawrey, Lancashire.  During her childhood, Potter loved spending her holidays in Scotland and the English Lake District. The Lake District was the place where Potter got her inspiration to create Peter Rabbit. She began illustrating her characters in watercolor paintings. At the age of 27, Potter sent an illustrated animal story to a sick child of a former governess. The story was about four bunny siblings ~ Peter, Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton Tail. The illustrated letter was so well received.  The amazing author, illustrator, and storyteller ~ Beatrix Potter (Image: londonremembers.com) In 1901, Potter privately published The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Later, The Tale of Peter Rabbit received attention from Frederick Warne ...

THREE REASONS TO VISIT THE TERENGGANU STATE MUSEUM

Terengganu is a state located in the northeast of Malaysia. Terengganu is rich in its history and culture. There are many touristy spots to visit in Terengganu, and one of them is the Terengganu State Museum. Last year, my family and I visited the Terengganu State Museum. So in this post, I will share three reasons to visit this amazing museum . Before that, let me share a summary of the museum with you... The Terengganu State Museum is also known as the Losong Museum to the local people. This museum is located at Kampung Bukit Losong, Paloh, Terengganu. The Terengganu State Museum was first established in 1976.  The history of the museum begins with the discovery of the Terengganu inscription stone (Batu Bersurat Terengganu) in Kampung Buloh, Hulu Terengganu, by Syed Hussein Ghulam Al Bukhari in 1902.  The museum complex consists of four main buildings, five traditional houses, and one Maritime museum. The main buildings are inspired by Malay traditional architecture and cont...

FOUR REASONS TO VISIT THE BORNEO CULTURES MUSEUM

Eiyo Fadneiras, Welcome back to my blog. I'm here to share a travel + edutainment post with you guys. In May last year, my family and I traveled to Kuching, Sarawak. And during our vacation, we visited the Borneo Cultures Museum . I love the museum a lot. The Borneo Cultures Museum is one of the best museums I've visited. And I highly recommend you guys to visit this museum if you travel to Kuching. This museum is a must-not-miss for all culture vultures like me ^_^ So in today's post, I will share the four reasons to visit the Borneo Cultures Museum . Yay! Before I share the reasons, let me share a summary of Sarawak and the museum with you guys... ABOUT SARAWAK Map of Sarawak (Image: pinterest.com) Sarawak is the largest state in Malaysia. This state is located in East Malaysia and northwest of Borneo island. Sarawak is bordered by Sabah (Malaysia) to the northeast, Kalimantan (Indonesia) to the south, and Brunei to the north.  Sarawak is nicknamed Bumi Kenyalang (land o...