Kia Ora! New Zealand, you will always have my heart – with never-ending stunning natural views and experiences, serene drives, and kind, friendly people. We did a family road trip in New Zealand in 2025 and explored the towns in the center of North Island before going North back to Auckland for another six days. … Continue reading Winter Road Trip on New Zealand’s North Island in 7 Days (with Halal options)
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)
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)
After a week of winding through New Zealand's wondrous natural landscape on North Island, we made it to the final stop of our road trip - Auckland! (Check out the first road trip on South Island here.) We spent six days in the country's largest city in August 2025. Don't be fooled by metropolitan facade. … Continue reading Auckland, New Zealand in 6 Days: What to See, Do, and Eat (Halal options available)
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. Throwback to 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 nature … Continue reading Things to do in Melbourne in 1 Week