This was the first holiday in 2026 - and it was such a good start to the new year with a road trip! I felt free with no immediate worries because I was in funemployment mode before officially starting a new job. It was the kind of "I have nowhere to be and nothing to … Continue reading 5D4N Foodie Trip in Kuala Lumpur (Halal options)
This was an unexpected impromptu trip to Batam in 2026, but how could we say no to a quick getaway? The last 4D3N trip to Batam was back in 2022. While some things have remained the same, some places have also been refreshed and now offers a lot more trendy offerings, especially if you compared … Continue reading 4D3N in Batam in 2026 (with Halal food)
During my first Bangkok trip, I promised I'd return - the Land of Smiles is too wonderful to visit just once. We sandwiched a second Bangkok visit with our Phuket trip during the December 2025 holidays. This weekend stopover balanced new discoveries with return visits to favorite spots. As with my first trip, Bangkok's endless … Continue reading How much can you shop in Bangkok in 3D2N? (with Halal food)
Some trips call for slowing down and healing; others require easy navigation with elderly parents. Phuket offers both - a perfect blend of relaxation and accessibility. Located in Southern Thailand, Phuket is the Land of Smiles' biggest island. This island is pretty big, so there are actually lots of spots to discover - not only … Continue reading Things to do in Phuket in 5 Days (2025 relaxed edition, Halal food)
It is curious how each visit to Kuala Lumpur brings something new and unexpected. There was the Makcik experience, the family fun, and the adventurous friends trips. This time around, we bring the Millennial edition. All I can say is that this trip is all about indulgence, because you deserve it! Getting thereAccommodationBanyan Signatures Pavilion … Continue reading For the Millennials: Shop and eat for 4D3N in Kuala Lumpur!
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
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'. https://www.instagram.com/p/C8hkN6dStLg/?img_index=1 The two-person trip took flight in the last week of June 2024, with a spotlight on: Asia-World Expo K-pop group, Highlight, … 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)
I think it is wonderful to see nature intertwined with modernity without being overpowered. Chiang Mai felt like that. Be it in the countryside or the city. I loved seeing remnants of the old city, where the intertwined nature and urban architecture reveal its history. May we always have good days in Mae Rim. And … Continue reading Chiang Mai in 12 Snaps