Graze, Hilton, Kuala Lumpur
October marks the start of white truffle season. White truffles, or “Edible Diamonds” as they are called, are rare. The white ones are only available a couple of months of the year, and there are fewer of them, and of…
Hotel Jen, Puteri Harbour, Johor Bahru
Formerly known as Traders Hotel Puteri Harbour Now families holidaying in Iskandar have a decent place to stay overnight. Traders Hotel has opened a new hotel in Puteri Harbour, right next to Sanrio Hello Kitty Town. Traders Hotel is of…
Legoland, Johor Bahru
I went to Legoland on a sweltering hot day. It was a Monday, when everyone else is working. Ha! The park was largely empty. This park is pretty huge, bigger than Universal Studios Singapore and definitely bigger than Sanrio Hello…
Sanrio Hello Kitty Town and Little Big Club, Johor Bahru
I joined a 1-day tour with WTS Travel for SGD$63. This price is for Sundays-Fridays. Prices differ for Saturdays and Public Holidays. Included in the price is two-way coach transfer from Singapore Flyer (situated near Suntec/ Millenia Walk/ Ritz Carlton…
Air Asia Kuala Lumpur LCCT – Singapore
Nando’s City Square, Johor Bahru
Went to Nando’s again. Had my usual ¼ chicken with 2 sides. Sad to report portions have shrunk. They now don’t serve water. See previous post. Their stuttering excuse was pretty lame too – the water supply is mixed with…
Nando’s City Square, Johor Bahru
I made my way to Nando’s again. See my previous post. I ordered the quarter chicken with 2 sides at Malaysian Ringgit RM $19.60 (RM$16.90 + 6% govt tax + 10% service charge). I consider this great value to get…
Getting to and from Johor Premium Outlets (JPO), Johor Bahru
It is easy getting to and from JPO. You take the Singaporean subway MRT to Woodlands station. Head down to the bus station under the MRT station to take Bus 950 to cross into Malaysia. Or take the MRT to…
George and Dragon Café (at Johor Premium Outlets), Johor Bahru
This place offers a reasonable set lunch at Malaysian Ringgit RM$34.55 (RM29.80 plus 6% govt tax plus 10% service charge) in a slightly cutesy environment.
Johor Premium Outlets, Johor Bahru
This place isn’t that big, unlike American outlet malls. The ground level is more focused on luxury brands eg Armani, Ralph Lauren, Burberry, Zegna, Ferragamo etc and bag brands eg Tumi. Level 1 (up through escalator) has more high street…
