Country Club Fitness FTX features dynamic high power workouts designed to improve stamina and strength, while assisting in weight loss, toning, and flexibility. The launch event on February 3, 2016 was graced by Bollywood star Rana Daggubati as well as the Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Malaysia, Datuk M. Saravanan.

Country Club Fitness FTX Launches in Malaysia

According to COO Varun Reddy, Country Club Fitness FTX is the first functional training studio in Kuala Lumpur offering a unique fitness method combined with High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) to:

• Burn high calories
• Rapidly reduce fats
• Enhance joint mobility
• Tone up muscles
• Improve body shape
• Build stamina and endurance
• Improve body balance

Datuk M. Saravanan, Rana Daggubati, and Varun Reddy demonstrating the proper workout method during the event

About Country Club Hospitality and Holidays Limited

Country Club Group is known for its resort, clubbing, and fitness properties worldwide. It was founded in Hyderabad and operates primarily in India and the Middle East, with presence in Europe and Asia. Dubbed the powerhouse of entertainment, Country Club has now expanded to 100 outlets across 25 countries, and offers a full range of specialty services including 4000 holiday exchange associates, 25 trendy fitness centers, and clubbing hubs worldwide exclusive for members only.


Country Club Fitness FTX Kuala Lumpur
4th Floor, Patent House, Jalan Bukit Bintang 55100 Kuala Lumpur
+60 3-2110 3823

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Čajdžinica Džirlo Tea House, Sarajevo

Located on a slope of a busy street, Čajdžinica Džirlo offers curious guests a variety of specially concocted infusions. Guests will be greeted by the pair of owners with the warmest smiles, and those who are unsure about their choices can seek assistance which will be readily offered.

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Beautiful decors at Čajdžinica Džirlo, Sarajevo

Wide selection of tea at Čajdžinica Džirlo Tea House, Sarajevo

Čajdžinica Džirlo Tea House, Sarajevo

A friend of mine was impressed with the reviews of the tea house on TripAdvisor, and suggested that we should give it a visit. From the way he has described it, I was expecting to see a modern, Starbucks-like café located on the main street. It turned out to be nowhere close to how I've imagined it to be, and it was also tricky to find as the entire city is crammed with narrow, unorganized streets with tricky intersections here and there. However, the little hunt was worthwhile, as we were treated with warm hospitality and great drinks upon arrival:

Bosanska Kahva served in a džezva, along with candies, sugar cubes, and sweet tea

A glass of warm, delicious Salep, which was perfect for the rainy day

To read more about the drink Salep, click here.

Wondering what to eat in Bosnia and Herzegovina? Below is a list of the must-try local Bosnian food when traveling in Bosnia and Herzegovina!

Bosnian food is rich, delicious, and surprisingly inexpensive. Its traditional cuisines are highly influenced by Turkey and the Mediterranean, which is easily noticeable through its grilled meats. Bosnian dishes are generally prepared using many different spices in moderate amounts, and are usually light as they are cooked in a lot of water. Many of its soupy dishes consist of vegetables such as potatoes, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and courgette, and are doused with rich, local dairy products such as kajmak and pavlaka.

Things seem easy in Thailand.

There are no worries and hassles, and the only thing more amazing that the price is the sheer array of choices offered. From edible goods to tacky knickknacks that scream "Thai-as-hell", souvenir-picking in Thailand is a piece of cake, provided you are not already overwhelmed by all the options available.

The northern city of Chiang Mai has long been considered the cultural capital of the country. Just like its arts and heritage, the food produced in this region is nothing like those in the south. This explains why a person from Bangkok would feel obliged to make a mandatory stop at Chiang Mai's Warorot Market (ตลาดวโรรส) to buy the local specialties to be brought along with them back to the city. (According to the Thailand Department of Tourism, 9.5 millions out of the 14.1 million visitors in Chiang Mai in 2013 are really just Thais).

Almost at the end of your amazing Thai trip? Here are the top 5 souvenir ideas from Chiang Mai you must bring home!

Vilnius TV Tower

Vilnius TV Tower

The Vilnius TV Tower (Vilniaus televizijos bokštas) is the tallest structure in Lithuania, measuring 326.5 metres and is located in Karoliniškės, Vilnius. On January 13, 1991, 14 civilians were killed while they formed a blockade against the Soviet troops who attempted to seize the tower. A museum dedicated to this event is housed on the ground floor.

Restoranas Paukščių Takas

Paukščių Takas, or Milky Way, is the name of the restaurant located on the 19th floor observation deck (165 metres above ground level) which offers a panoramic view of the city and the low-rise buildings surrounding it. It has a revolving platform which completes a rotation every 45 minutes. Visitors are transported to the restaurant in 40 seconds using high-speed elevators. On clear days, Vilnius and its bordering suburbs in the radius of 50 kilometers can be seen.

Restoranas Paukščių Takas, the Milky Way restaurant

Bistro-style dishes are served from 11am to 6pm, which include salad, burgers, waffles, and assorted desserts. From 6pm onward, European main courses are served. Alcoholic beverages are available.

I had a sandwich, a cheese platter, and a few glasses of wine when I was here. Obviously, that wasn't enough for me to actually write a review about the restaurant, so you can head on to its Facebook page for honest reviews and pictures of happy, smiling Lithuanians :)

Price ranges from 5€ to 15€.

Vilnius from above

Cheese platter

Gävle, a town in eastern Sweden

I landed in Stockholm Arlanda Airport after a brief one-hour flight from Vilnius, Lithuania. After spending the night in Jumbo Stay Hostel, I took a train to Gävle - a quiet town located two hours north of Stockholm, where my cousin Louise and her son Tyler now reside.

Getting around Gävle

It is an ease to get around Gävle thanks to its comprehensive public transportation network. Every bus here makes a stop at Rådhustorget, the town centre, and offers free WiFi onboard. Taxi services are also plenty and reliable.

For travelers who do not understand a word of Swedish like myself, taking a bus might be challenging. Signboards at bus stops (or in fact, anywhere else in town) are only in Swedish. It is advisable to have your destination written down in case you need to show it to the driver (who will then be kind enough to point you the exit where you are supposed to get off). Since many restaurants, hotels, and bars are located close to the central Stortorget square, walking can be an option as well.

A bread and jam stall in the middle of busy Stortorget

A variety of preserved fish which sold like hot cakes at the main square

Gamla Gefle

Over the last 300 years, three town fires had taken place in Gävle. A segment of the old town, located between the library and the museum, survived the fires and has been preserved until today as a historical reserve. This area is known as Gamla Gefle.

Gamla Gefle

Gavleån

Gavleån or the Gävle River is a watercourse in the eastern coast of Sweden which connects to the Bothnian Sea. It is a pleasurable and common sight to see families and couples frolic on the riverbanks and on one of the many piers along the water during summer.

Beautiful houses by the Gävle River

A family outing on a sunny day

At home in Gävle

My cousin Louise is the sweetest and the most thoughtful person. She has made my trip to Gävle felt like I was going home, rather than traveling in a foreign place. From each meal of the day to the places we'd be touristing, she has had everything planned ahead of time. She even bought me return tickets to Stockholm! My trip to Europe, with Sweden being the last stop, ended so delightfully all thanks to her.

Louise and her son, Tyler

Tyler being cheeky

Cozy space

Chanterelle Mushrooms

Chanterelle is a fleshy and aromatic mushroom that grows in the wild, fruiting almost all summer in the east. They come in golden apricot color and has a crisp and firm texture. Before cooking, chanterelles are usually cleaned domestically using a toothbrush to whisk away debris and unwanted surface materials under running water. To cook, these meaty mushrooms are then cut into generous chunks and the most common preparation is simply by sauteing them in butter. Optional but wise additions include half-and-half, chicken broth, and eggs. Chanterelles can be baked, and are able retain their flavors even after long cooking.

Pssst. Take a walk in IKEA Damansara and you'll notice pictures of these mushrooms on the wall!

Simple and delicious sauteed golden chanterelle

Homemade dinner on a chilly evening

Strawberry picking at my cousin's backyard

Had roti canai in Sweden!

Dinner at Seri's

Blessed!