It's been awhile since I took a day trip to Johor. Usually would drive in on a Saturday morning with family to our usual spots but since I don't have anything much on my plate at the moment, thought of exploring Johor on a weekday. Woodlands Checkpoint and the KTM Ride Been hearing from friends …
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The Rustic Charm of Batam: 12 – 14 March 2016
I have been to Batam Island many times and this was my first with my family (parents, sister and her two kids). Explored much more this time and loved the rustic parts of Batam that I had not explored before. Ferry - Sindo Ferry Sindo Ferry goes directly to Waterfront Terminal with a stopover at …
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Battle of the Beaches
2015 was an unplanned year of Malaysia beach breaks. 11-14 March - Gaya Island (Sabah) Solo birthday trip. Shortlisted a couple of beach resorts in Malaysia that includes Rawa Island, Pangkor Laut and resorts in Port Dickson but my heart and eyes were set on Gaya Island Resort. You may think that it is sad …
Getting Lost in the Pearl of the Orient: 22 – 25 Sept 2015
There is more to Penang than just food. This is an exploration of two siblings (my brother and I), travelling together for the first time (and without killing each other). The Accommodation - St Giles Wembley There are plenty of options to stay in Penang and you will be spoilt for choice. There are 5 star hotels, …
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Traveling Solo – The First Need Not Be the Hardest
Traveling solo is an adventure itself and one should not procrastinate to travel solo once the thought hits. Because with procrastination, "sometimes later becomes never". My first solo travel happened by chance after a planned trip to Spain with a friend had to be cancelled. Went to Cairns, Australia in 2013. Prior to Cairns I …
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