Sand and Sandals Desaru Resort & Spa is the newly revamp resort that opened early this year. It is formerly known as Pulai Desaru Beach Resort & Spa. Sand and Sandals Resort & Spa is also the first resort by Techvance Hotel & Resort Group. I visited the resort over the weekend and had an enjoyable time. Continue reading [JB WEEKEND GATEWAY] A Weekend in Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa | Johor , Malaysia →

*Updated 30 Sept 2019*
Desaru is a beach and resort area in Kota Tinggi District, Johor, Malaysia. The beach resort is located at the south eastern tip of Johor State facing the majestic South China Sea. My parents used to bring me and my sisters to Desaru when we are young. It is just approximately 45minutes drive away from Kota Tinggi. My last visit to Desaru was 3 years back when I attended my bff’s beach wedding. Continue reading [JB TRAVEL GUIDE] How to get to Desaru from Singapore? →

Wrap & Roll is an international restaurant chain that serves classic Vietnamese cuisine. The brand itself is founded in Ho Chi Minh in 2006 has expanded the business in Vietnam and Australia as well. My last visit to the outlet was year 2015 and you can read more about it here. Continue reading [SG EATS] Wrap & Roll – First Vietnamese Skewer Buffet in Singapore →

Halia at Singapore Botanic Gardens is officially a Halal-certified restaurant as of June 2017. Although they have converted to halal restaurant, there are not many changes as a whole. The significant changes is that they no longer offering alcoholic drinks. Halia still serves modern European cuisine with Asian influences but made using ingredients that are sourced only from Halal-certified suppliers. Continue reading [SG EATS] The Halia At Singapore Botanic Gardens is Halal-Certified Restaurant Now! →

I had the opportunity to try out the 24K Gold Anti-Oxidant Facial Treatment courtesy of Expressions few days back. There are all kinds of beauty products related to 24K Gold in the market and 9.999/24K Gold Sheet Masque is also trending as well. I am excited to give this facial a try since gold facial is believed to have been used by Egyptian royalty, Cleopatra. I heard many stories and reviews on how 24k pure gold benefits our skin. Continue reading [SG BEAUTY] Facial Review : 24k Gold Anti-Oxidant Facial Treatment by Expressions →

Johor Bahru cafes have been going strong recent years. There are new cafes opening almost every month. I don’t even have time to explore them recently. I think it’s time for me to update my café hopping list by foot and café hopping in Mount Austin soon. Continue reading [JB EATS] 5 New Cafes/ Restaurants To Visit in Johor Bahru →