Travel Kudos
I recently discovered a new shopping mall in Johor Bahru, Mid Valley Southkey. Spanning an area of 2.5 million square feet, it is one of the largest malls in the southern part of West Malaysia. There are 260 shops to explore, those interested can take a look at the mall directory. In this post, I […]
I just came back from a weekend trip to Cameron Highlands in Malaysia. I loved the cool climate, the fresh vegetables, hand-picking strawberries, but the transportation in Cameron Highlands drives me crazy. Singapore to Cameron Highlands by Bus There are basically two ways to get to Cameron Highlands from Singapore by bus, the journey takes […]
I used carpool service on my recent weekend getaway to Johor Bahru. I had no problem going in, the driver dropped me off at KSL Hot Spring Resort. But I had a problem when I was coming back. The carpool driver can only pick me up outside AEON Bukit Indiah but the places I wanted […]
I am sure everyone is as excited as I am about the opening of the Vaccinated Travel Lanes. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website has detailed instructions on the conditions and documents required for travelers to Singapore, but what about Singaporeans going overseas to other Vaccinated Travel Lane (VLT) countries? In this post, I […]
I have recently started going to Singapore Chung Hwa Medical Institution at Toa Payoh to get weekly acupuncture for my chronic neck, shoulder and lower back pain. Acupuncture easily costs S$50 a session in private clinics, but it’s just S$17 for Singapore citizens and permanent residents at Singapore Chung Hwa Medical Institute. Singapore Chung Hwa […]
In recent years, many people around the world has started to realize the seriousness of plastic pollution. In Singapore alone, more than 700 million kilograms of plastics is discarded every year. I wanted to do my part in combatting plastic pollution so I did a little research. That’s when I learned about the Reverse Vending Machines […]
If you are in Mandalay and you are looking to hire a chauffeured car or taxi to bring you around, I recommend Mr. Zaw Win Maung. Mr. Zaw Win Maung was the taxi driver Thiri Thitsar Hotel hired to fetch me from the highway bus terminal. He told me that he also does full-day taxi […]
Getting sick or hurt while traveling can really destroy the mood. Having diarrhea means you will not be able to enjoy all the delicious local food. Physical injuries such as abrasions and lacerations means you will not be able to enjoy the thrilling physical activities. Besides making sure that you have taken all the necessary […]
Based on my traveling experiences, these 10 items are absolutely essential to ensure that you stay sane by the end of your trip. They could mean the difference between a mental meltdown and a good holiday, so better make sure you have them. 1. Portable Power Bank We live in a power-hungry age. Everyone has […]
Travel vaccinations, or travel immunizations, are injections travelers take to protect themselves against contracting illnesses while traveling. It is always good to make sure you are up to date with your routine vaccinations. Routine vaccinations include Hepatitis B, Influenza, Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR), Pneumococcal, Polio and Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertusis (DTaP, Td, Tdap). Recommended vaccinations can protect you in areas […]
