I really find myself enjoying the short getaways to Johor Bahru in Malaysia because there are many hidden finds and places with good local food to try out. Need I say that the price is too good to be true too? However, due the long queues at JB Checkpoint, we ended up spending the whole…
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Let’s Go Mall Hopping in JB, Malaysia
Sam and I recently made another trip to Johor Bahru, Malaysia on a weekday. This time, our main objectives are to do a fun activity together and feast on all the cheap and delicious local food. While doing so, we ended up visiting a few malls and came to discover the sheer number of shopping…
How to Spend Your Weekend at CitySquare Mall in Johor Bahru, Malaysia?
It’s been quite some time ever since I crossed the border over to Johor Bahru (JB) for a short trip. And things have really changed over the years. The immigration queue at the checkpoint has gotten longer and there are now three Johor Bahru shopping malls which are minutes away from Malaysia’s checkpoint. A Good…
Hard Rock Hotel, Desaru Coast: The Loudest Hotel I’ve Ever Stayed In
Hard Rock Hotel, Desaru Coast During our media familiarisation trip (organised by Tourism Malaysia Board) to Desaru Coast, we stayed one night at Hard Rock Hotel, Desaru Coast. It is one of the 5-star resort hotels at this new precinct in Johor. This hotel started its operations only in September 2018. During our stay there…
Desaru Coast Gourmet Series: Rediscovering Malaysia with Michelin Chef Emmanuel Stroobant
Desaru Coast is an up-and-coming town in Johor, Malaysia which is a 2-hour drive from Singapore. The Johor state of government is developing Desaru Coast into a premium integrated destination resort. In fact, it is one of Malaysia’s most highly anticipated new tourism developments. At the moment, you can find globally-renowned resorts like the Hard…
8 Things You Must Do to Experience Penang
The heart of Penang lies in Georgetown where most of the attractions are located. Like Singapore, you can mainly cover the main attractions in the city in 3 days. To make your time in Penang worthwhile, what are some of the local experiences you got to try? 1. Try Penang Assam Laksa Start your day…
8 Food You Must Try at Kimberley Street in Penang
Penang: A Foodie Paradise The recent trip to Penang, Malaysia with my mum is probably one of my first overseas foodie trip where our sole focus was to indulge in all the local food. Like Singapore, Penang is truly a food paradise where you can find good food at almost every corner of the street….
Take Me to Penang : 4 Day 3 Nights Itinerary
Every year, time seems to whizz past real quick. This year, I thought I would have the luxury of time to wind down towards the end of the year, but it turns out that my schedule was packed despite the fact that I was given a break in December. This year I also have the…
What’s New at Resorts World Genting in 2017: Getting Bigger and Better
We spent our weekend at 6,000 feet above sea level where the air was cool and crisp. Although it’s a really short getaway, we made the most out of this trip to Resorts World Genting as we dine at some of the best restaurants at the new swanking mall – SkyAvenue which features top retail…
Cafés Richard: Take Me to Paris!
Visiting Cafés Richard at Resorts World Genting is like taking a trip down memory lane of my trip to Paris. The top coffee roaster in France, Cafés Richard, has opened its world’s first cafe at SkyAvenue in Genting. From chic Parisien bistros and restaurants from Saint-Germain-des-Prés to Montmartre, this traditional French-style coffee roaster has now come…
Burger & Lobster @ SkyAvenue, Genting Highlands : Lobster-ly Good!
Genting Highlands will never be the same again going through a revamp with the new SkyAvenue which features some swanky restaurants, cafes and eateries. It will be a new food paradise for the foodies. During the weekend, we checked out UK-chain Burger & Lobster which has made their debut in Asia at Resort World Genting….
Why Genting Highlands Will Be The Next Popular Eco-Tourism Spot
If you think that Genting Highlands is just a getaway destination for casinos and theme parks, then you are about to be proven wrong. This highland is largely surrounded by forested areas and thank goodness, most of the areas were still left untouched. Resorts World Genting is also trying to preserve these forests by opening up…