After months of extreme, grueling work, my first trip of 2025 finally took flight! ╰(*°▽°*)╯ Bali was a much-needed respite from the extreme work hustle. I was in the most relaxed state and finally understood why many enjoy traveling to Bali. Why Bali? The Scoot sale was too good to pass up. It was a … Continue reading Bali 4D3N Travel Guide: For First-Time Visitors
G'day mate! I finally checked my bucket list to have a two-week holiday, and what better way to spend it than on a road trip from Sydney to Gold Coast? Refer to the route guide here. You may have concerns on how to plan your ideal road trip. I'd say choose what feels best for … Continue reading Sydney to Gold Coast: A Complete Road Trip Guide (14 days)
G'day mate! If you are thinking of visiting the Gold Coast, why not try out this 5-day itinerary? Gold Coast was definitely a family-friendly place and there was a lot of nightlife, which was great. This was part of my two-week road trip from Sydney to the Gold Coast in the middle of the year … Continue reading 5 Days to Explore Gold Coast (with Halal Food)
G'day mate! I finally checked my bucket list to have a two-week holiday, and what better way to spend it than on a road trip from Sydney to the Gold Coast? The first three days of the road trip was dedicated to explore Sydney, and this was the itinerary: Day 1Ogalo City Sydney (Halal)Hyde ParkSydney … Continue reading 3-Day Sydney Itinerary (with Halal Food!)
Procrastinated for far too long, but Part 2 of the New Zealand trip is finally ready! Overall, we had the best time on New Zealand’s South Island back in 2022 - weather was refreshingly cool, view was effortlessly stunning, and the locals were friendly and patient. It was a 10-day road trip down the South Island. … Continue reading 10-Day Adventure: South Island New Zealand Road Trip (Part 2)
Melbourne is no stranger, having visited when I was a fresh, bright-eyed graduate ready to face the world. This time, the Melbourne trip was a short respite from reality. Taken back in 2017 Why Melbourne? The year-end family trip had a few considerations: Wheelchair-friendly trip Good variety of halal food A mix of city and … Continue reading Things to do in Melbourne in 1 Week
Craving halal food in Melbourne? You are in luck! Melbourne's diverse food scene makes it a breeze to find halal options, from Asian to Western cuisine. I remembered having lots of fish and chips during my first visit since I didn't come across much halal-certified food back then. This time, I was pleasantly surprised by … Continue reading Your guide to Halal food in Melbourne
Bangkok, I knew I would love you, and I loved you even more after seeing you in person! The trip was easily the most tiring, exciting, and fulfilling holiday for 2024. Personally, there were so MANY things to do in Bangkok. But the limited time made me appreciate the experience even more. Check out the … Continue reading 8-Day Bangkok Travel Guide: Shopping Spots, Fan Activities, and Sights
Going on a trip to Hong Kong was never on my bucket list, as it is a metropolitan city like Singapore. The plan was ignited by a concert, which was the trip's 'highlight'. Credit: Janice The two-person trip took flight in the last week of June 2024, with a spotlight on: Asia-World Expo K-pop group, … Continue reading Take a 5-Day Trip to Hong Kong!
One unexpected discovery on my first trip to Bangkok was how easy it was to find halal food. There was a variety of halal cuisines available, and they usually add a halal sign in front of the shop. A real pity my tummy capacity is so small! Should have known since they have relatively big … Continue reading Halal food in Bangkok (2024)
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