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
When COVID-19 restrictions started to relax in 2022, the family decided to go on a long-haul holiday trip! We travelled to New Zealand for 10 days in June 2022, and it went suprisingly smoother than I expected. But do you know why the trip went well? Because I did all the research and planning beforehand. … Continue reading New Zealand Family Trip for 3 – South Island (Part 1 – Things to Prepare for New Zealand)
This is Part 2 of the Melb-Tassie Grad Trip Guide. Read Part 1 here. I fell in love with Tasmania at first sight. It was a breath of fresh air, especially when you live in a city like Singapore. I loved the natural surroundings and access to wildlife. I was able to relax and take … Continue reading Grad Trip Guide to Melbourne and Tasmania for Two (Part 2/2)
Fresh university graduate in 2017. Three years have passed in a blink of an eye! We are now in 2020. We don't meet our friends as often now, and work sometimes becomes a priority. Three years in, I'm thankful to be in my third posting. To refresh my jaded working life, I wanted to be … Continue reading Grad Trip Guide to Melbourne and Tasmania (Part 1/2)
My favourite month, Ramadan, is finally here! While I abstain from food physically during this period, what I can do is write a post about the food I tried during my trip to Perth. Disclaimer: I am not a foodie. In General To me, Australian food is very rich and sweet. I love their milk, … Continue reading Food with a memory in Western Australia
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