Rock-climbing at Gua Damai 'Xtreme' Park (Photo: @guadamai/Instagram)
Cover Rock-climbing at Gua Damai 'Xtreme' Park (Photo: @guadamai/Instagram)

Kyle E of Pow Ideas design collective shares his favourite chill-out activities over the weekend

Befitting the social distancing norms of a pandemic, Pow Ideas co-founder and architect Kyle E's ideal weekend these days inevitably involves some downtime at home or immersing himself amidst nature's greenery while on a hike.

Given his past stints at EPIC Collective and Seksan Design, Kyle's affinity for plants and the great outdoors is hardly surprising. He tells us how they fit into his perfect weekend.                  

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Kyle E Yon of Pow Ideas (Photo: Khairul Imran)
Above Kyle E Yon of Pow Ideas (Photo: Khairul Imran)

Typically, my weekends are...

Mostly just at home, doing personal projects around the house. By small projects I mean gardening, cooking or baking, and fixing up the house since I've been spending so much time in it. I've been thinking of minor renovations to improve it.

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My ideal weekend is...

Not working, exploring new experiences. And just relaxing.

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My favourite outdoor activity is...

Hiking—it's the new activity everyone seems to be into, given the restrictions. I've always been a big outdoors person. I also highly recommend outdoor rock-climbing at Gua Damai at Batu Caves. I'm currently on the lookout for dog-friendly trails, if anyone knows any.

Related: 7 Gorgeous Hiking Spots In The Klang Valley
 

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Above Photo: Unsplash

For my weekend dining plans...

Cooking at home is always best. Sometimes organising a small picnic can be just as fun as visiting a fancy restaurant.

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Another weekend hobby of mine...

There's been quite a few art exhibitions around town that are worth a visit. It's always nice to see the arts still thriving at this time.

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Photo: Netflix
Above The Haunting Of Hill House (Photo: Netflix)

When it comes to my Netflix playlist...

I'm a big fan of horror. If you haven't seen The Haunting Of Hill House or The Haunting Of Bly Manor, you must. I also can't wait for the new season of Kingdom.

My weekend music playlist right now is...

The soundtrack of Minari on loop. I'd also recommend tuning into POW DOWN, our little podcast.

My advice to beginners on caring for indoor plants... 

Start small. Don't over-tend to the plant (it likes to be left alone). Also, it's better to under-water plants than over-water it, so don't overdo it. Finally, be smart on your plant choices, you don't have to spend too much them.

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