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My last visit to Kluang was 10 years ago with my Uni mates and this time round to revisit and explore new places. Kluang is known for its rail coffee, street arts and organic farming. We spent almost a day discovering this city.

Here is my recommended FREE & EASY itinerary to share if you are planning for a weekend trip. I also included family-friendly activities for the family trip. Read More

Once you renounce your Malaysian Citizenship, there are many other official documents need to be updated with official new status. For example, existing bank and property related documents. I finally went down to Malaysia bank to update my details since it is not allowed to be done via online system. Read More

The St. Regis Singapore presents The Astor Grill, a pop-up restaurant founded on the original shophouses set in early century New York, inspired by St. Regis legacy and rituals. The Astor Grill celebrates two essential aspects; artisan produce by premium suppliers and bespoke dining experiences from the traditions of the House of Astor. Indulge in the gastronomy dining experience as the pop-up restaurant will takes over the space of French fine-dining restaurant Brasserie Les Saveurs. This exquisite experience will be available for a la carte lunch and dinner with an accessible three-course lunch S$48.00++ per pax. Read More

Restaurant Labyrinth has always been on my food bucket list. I finally had the chance when my friends expressed their interest. The waiting time to secure the reservation can be long and we managed to book it a month earlier. The restaurant has been awarded World’s first new Singaporean One Michelin-Starred Restaurant since 2017 till date (2022). Labyrinth by Chef LG Han serves modern Singapore cuisine and consider a new expression of Singapore cuisine. Read More

My first time to Sabah, Kota Kinabalu Malaysia for a 2D1N trip over the weekend. I was searching for a place to stay and decided on Kota Kinabalu Marriott Hotel. This 5-star hotel has a total of 332 rooms with a balcony and its location is close to Centre Point. We paid for less than RM400 per night. Read More

M Hotel Singapore has a halal dim sum buffet “Jom Dim Sum Buffet” priced at just S$38.00++ per pax. The buffet comes with more than 20 different items on the menu. It is also the first ever halal dim sum buffet in the city centre, with buffet hours running from 12pm to 2:30pm. My last visit here was for their buffet at Cafe 2000 2 years ago and did not realize that there is another restaurant at level 2. Interesting! The Buffet Restaurant also offers halal steamboat buffet too. Read More

TINTO Spanish Restaurant located at Dempsey Hill opens its door on 9 May. This latest restaurant is Chefs Daniel and Tamara Chavez, husband-and-wife first Spanish restaurant as a couple. TINTO is inspired from the Spanish name for red wine, vino tinto. Expect to indulge for soul-warming tapas, paellas, fideuas, Spanish wines, and so much more. Read More

*Updated June 2023*
The restaurant is now known as Bar & Billiard Room

Osteria BBR by Alain Ducasse welcomes the springtime bloom with refreshed menu featuring season’s first produce prepared in traditional Italian cooking accentuated with modern elements. Chef de Cuisine Natalino Ambra showcases innovative dishes that encapsulate an assortment of the seasons’ finest produce such as asparagus, green peas, broad beans, and the exquisite Amalfi Lemon. Read More

Caviar and Chocolate Weekend Afternoon Tea is the latest theme for One-Ninety at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore. Indulge in savoury-sweet flavours of delicate Caviar d’Eden pearls and velvety rich Valrhona chocolates. Chocolate and caviar are a delight to the tastebuds. Date your girlfriend or date for an enchanting afternoon in the orchard city which is available every weekend until 25 June 2023. Read More

Tanjung Aru Beach is a popular destination or locals and tourists to watch sunset at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. I was in Kota Kinabalu for a weekend trip and decided to head down on Saturday evening to check it out. The beach and island vistas along Sabah’s coast are mostly amazing with rewarding experiences, especially marine life in the world. Read More