Part 3: Malaysia Road Trip 2024 (Melaka Edition)

Part 3: Malaysia Road Trip 2024 (Melaka Edition)

The Malaysian state government ceased the use of the common Anglicised spelling of the state name, Malacca, making Melaka the official spelling now. There were a few highlights of our Melaka trip: our health check-up, last-minute change of accommodation, and the girls’ food poisoning on 

Part 2: Malaysia Road Trip 2024 (Muar Edition)

Part 2: Malaysia Road Trip 2024 (Muar Edition)

In this article, I will share our ins and outs at Muar – where we stayed, what we ate in Muar and nearby Bakri, and how our studio photoshoot went. We mainly ate in Muar, so this might feel more like a food article. As 

Part 1: Malaysia Road Trip 2024 (Johor Bahru Edition)

Part 1: Malaysia Road Trip 2024 (Johor Bahru Edition)

Our family of four (including a 4 and a 7-year-old) went on a 10-day road trip in West Malaysia from 25 May to 4 June 2024. Departing from Singapore, we went to Johor Bahru (“JB”), Muar, and Melaka, before returning to JB (near Paradigm Mall). 

Review of Airbnb in Malaysia (JB, Muar, Melaka)

Review of Airbnb in Malaysia (JB, Muar, Melaka)

We mainly stayed in Airbnb during our trip to West Malaysia from 25 May to 4 June 2024. That’s because we don’t want to be split into two hotel rooms and a quadruple room is usually quite expensive. In this post, I’ll share our reviews 

A Guide to Genting Dream Cruise with Children

A Guide to Genting Dream Cruise with Children

I was a kid when I went on one of the Star Cruises (gambling ships?). I remembered being bored. Then when my hubs and I were without kids, we went to Royal Caribbean. We concluded we are not cruise people. Yet, now with kids, we 

VAT Tax Refund in Bangkok, Thailand

VAT Tax Refund in Bangkok, Thailand

Are you heading to Bangkok to shop? Or shopping elsewhere in Thailand? Regardless, most goods and services in Thailand have a 7% Value Added Tax (VAT). I will share how you can save some money by getting a VAT tax refund in Bangkok or Thailand 

What to do in Phuket – Ethical Elephant Sanctuary?

What to do in Phuket – Ethical Elephant Sanctuary?

Our trip to Phuket was planned to be a relaxing one, one that doubled up as a birthday trip for Grace. So it was–we mainly hung around, used the facilities and swam at Avani+ Maikhao and its sister resorts. The two girls are water babies 

What to eat in Sentosa and Vivo City (with the children)?

What to eat in Sentosa and Vivo City (with the children)?

A year after my Review of Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort & Spa (Family Staycation), here’s the post on the yummy food we ate during our staycation. I forgot to follow up until the request from a friend, so here goes! Hope it gives you some