“Karena nila setitik, rusak susu sebelanga.” (With only a drop of alcohol, a pot of milk is damaged) – Indonesian Proverb I visited Borubudor in 2010 when there was another long weekend in Singapore and we all felt we needed to have some break from work. A month before that, my friend, Reychel, have … Continue reading
“If you are happy, you can always learn to dance.” – Balinese Proverb Everyone loves Bali, they all love Bali even before Eat, Pray, Love was even written. And people get surprised every time I tell them, that for me, it’s just okay. Don’t judge me yet, too, I LOVE my experience in Bali, … Continue reading
Batam Indonesia is also one of the closest places outside Singapore, which is about an hour ferry ride only from Harbourfront Singapore. So when my friend, Basti, asked me if we could try wakeboarding over the weekend in 2009, I thought of organising one to Batam Waterfront City together with our other friends from Singapore. … Continue reading
“You are better than you think you are.” – Joe Jer Tee (one of Amazing Race Asia’s first winners) Bintan in Indonesia is one of the closest place outside Singapore for a quick getaway, and is or was usually a go-to-place for “visa runs” for those staying in Singapore and are still waiting for their … Continue reading
“Habis akal baru tawakal.” (Once wit ends, then shall hope proceeds.) – Malayan Proverb My trip to Perhentian Islands was my last holiday trip to Malaysia when I was still living in Singapore. It was in 2011 when we went just before I relocated here in Dubai. My closest friends in Singapore whom I’ve … Continue reading
“Gajah berhati, kuman pun berhati juga.” (An elephant got a heart and so does a germ.) – Malayan Proverb Pulau Rawa is one of the best island you can visit in Malaysia that is very close from Singapore for just a weekend getaway that you don’t need to fly. It is often visited by … Continue reading
“Ombak yang kecil jangan diabaikan.” (Small waves are not to be ignored.) – Malayan Proverb When I got my Open –Water PADI Certification in Pulau Dayang Malaysia, I thought we were in Pulau Tioman the whole time, I thought Dayang is just the name of our resort, lol! So I told myself, I have … Continue reading
