It’s funny how Hiap Joo isn’t just another bakery—it’s practically a JB landmark! You’ll even see tourists snapping pics with it in the background. Honestly, it feels like you haven’t really been to JB unless you’ve tried their banana cakes. I mentioned in my last blog post that they’re hands down the best banana cakes […]

On our last day in JB, we woke up early and made our way to JB Old Town. Wanted to grab some banana cakes from Hiap Joo and tarts from Tapu Tarts before heading back to Singapore. After stocking up on our treats, we decided to swing by Ah Ma TeoChew Kuih for brunch since […]

Even though Pacific Kopi opened a new branch in JB old town, we decided to hit up their original place at Taman Sutera Utama, close to Sutera Mall, since we were planning to head to Paradigm Mall afterward. We got there around 10.00am on a weekday and it wasn’t too busy, so grabbing a table […]

Permas City is brimming with fantastic finds. We enjoyed a delicious fish and chips meal at Edward’s Urban Fish & Chips. Then, we were lucky to stumble upon Bunga Raya Popiah, famous for its crispy pork lard popiah from Malacca. And just around the corner, we found Happiness Wheel Cake. After reading all those great […]

Stumbling Upon Bunga Raya Popiah After grabbing lunch at Edward’s Urban Fish & Chips in Permas City, we were ready to head to Plentong when we spotted a food truck with a massive line in the middle of the atrium. Curious, I went closer and found out they were selling popiah. Bunga Raya Popiah. A […]

After our massage at Bangkok Family Spa in Masai, Johor, we took Grab and headed over to Edward’s Urban Fish & Chips. We’d seen tons of rave reviews on Xiaohongshu, and since we’d been craving some good fish and chips for a while, we couldn’t pass up the chance. Discovering Permas City The Edward’s Urban […]

We discovered Bangkok Family Spa a few years ago during our staycation at the Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel. Tried out their Thai Traditional Massage, and honestly, it was the best massage I’ve ever had. My whole body felt rejuvenated, and every joint and muscle got a good stretch with plenty of those satisfying cracking sounds. […]

We’ve been indulging in way too many rich and hearty meals while in Malaysia, so when we stumbled upon Ke Ren Lai at Mid Valley Southkey, we decided to give it a try for dinner. Ke Ren Lai specialises in Hakka cuisine, which we don’t see much of back in Singapore. We were pretty excited […]

If you love tea, especially Chagee, you’ve probably heard the news: Chagee is making a comeback in Singapore this August after their sudden exit earlier this year. They’ll be opening stores at Raffles City, Plaza Singapura, and orchardgateway. Woohoo! Crossing Borders for Chagee During the months when Chagee wasn’t available in Singapore, the only way […]

While we were killing time waiting for our room at Capri by Fraser to be sorted, we thought, why not stroll down to JB Old Town for some grub? And hey, if you’re wondering how to get from Capri by Fraser to JB City Square, I’ve got you covered in my earlier blog post. After […]

We checked out from The Westin Desaru Coast Resort and headed to Johor Bahru city centre for a three-night stay at Capri by Fraser. Hired a car from the same local company we used in Desaru, and the drive took about 1 hour and 15 minutes with no traffic issues. Capri by Fraser, Johor Bahru […]

On our way back to the hotel after visiting Desaru Mini Zoo, we decided to stop by Woodfire Burgers for lunch. We got there right at 2:30 pm, only to find out they were closed for a break and wouldn’t take orders until 4:30 pm. The place was packed when we arrived. It was disappointing […]

After breakfast at our hotel, we headed to the Desaru Mini Zoo, which is the top-rated attraction in Desaru on Google. It’s easy to see why—my husband and I had a blast! Keep reading to see what you can expect at the zoo. Oh, and the Desaru Mini Zoo is pretty close to Super Lobster […]

After having desserts and drinks at Yard & Co, we made our way to Super Lobster Village, a popular seafood restaurant that locals and tourists, especially Singaporeans, rave about. We were following Google Maps, but one of the main roads was blocked, so we had to take a different route. This alternate route took us […]

During our stay at The Westin Desaru Coast Resort, we decided to rent a car to explore the area and embark on a few mini trips. Our first destination was Yard & Co, a spot that’s been highly trending on social media. Our curiosity was piqued not only by the online buzz but also by […]

Never thought I’d actually come back to Desaru after more than thirty years—what a blast from the past! I first visited with my family when I was around 7 or 8 years old. Back in the 80s, Desaru and Kota Tinggi were hot spots for holidaymakers. I don’t remember much from those trips except for […]