CGK Day 3 │ Taman Mini Indonesia Indah Pt 1!

TMII Adventure – Part 1

Long before we started this channel, we visited Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) during the time my sister Vivien lived in Jakarta. That trip left us with fond memories—though sadly, all our photos were lost to a corrupted memory card.

Fast forward to today: we were thrilled to revisit TMII! Determined to make the most of the day, we left home at 7:15 AM and hailed a fixed-fare Bluebird taxi to Dukuh Atas LRT station for IDR40,000 (around MYR10/USD2/EUR2).

Getting There

The taxi ride took about 10 minutes. At the station, we topped up our Jakcards with IDR50,000 each, bringing the balance to IDR96,000 (MYR24/USD6/EUR5). By 7:45 AM, we boarded the Harjamukti-bound train. After nine stops and roughly half an hour, we arrived at TMII station.

From there, another Bluebird taxi (IDR40,000) whisked us to TMII’s main entrance. Entry tickets cost IDR25,000 per person (MYR6/USD1/EUR1).

First Impressions

We hopped on a free electric shuttle cart to the main gate, took a quick restroom break, and browsed the souvenir shop—making a mental note to return later. Hungry, we asked for breakfast recommendations and were directed to the newly opened Pasar Nusantara food court.

Another shuttle ride later, we enjoyed a simple breakfast: toast with cheese and mango juice for IDR93,000 (MYR24/USD6/EUR5).

A Sudden Mishap

Just as we were ready to start exploring at 9:45 AM, disaster struck—I missed a step while waiting for the shuttle and fell sideways, landing hard on my right elbow and knee. For a moment, I was breathless and seeing stars! Thankfully, a passing shuttle driver stopped to help me up.

Adrenaline kept the pain at bay initially, but my knee soon began to ache. Still, I decided to soldier on. The shuttle took us back to the main entrance, and after a quick breather, we continued our adventure.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where we explore TMII’s attractions, ride the cable car, and discover more of this incredible cultural park!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

Thamrin Executive Residence - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jg8sVpVdkfACodMv9

Dukuh Atas LRT Station - https://maps.app.goo.gl/LDj4N1TYz9SHoK9m8

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah - https://maps.app.goo.gl/iHK83UGqaqyPyWrA7

Mall of Indonesia - https://maps.app.goo.gl/SWfm7LM8kFY2n8JWA

CGK Day 2 │ Thamrin City!

A Day at Thamrin City: Tailoring, Batik, and Culinary Delights!

After a quick stop at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC) to deposit our treasures from the Inacraft 2025 exhibition, we set off again—this time to Thamrin City, just a short walk away (https://bit.ly/474ykTf).

Hunting for a Tailor

We had brought back several yards of traditional fabric from a recent trip to Kuching, eager to transform them into beautiful clothing. Armed with our fabric, we began the search for a tailor. At the same time, I was on a mission to expand my collection of long-sleeved Batik shirts—perfect for work and discreet enough to keep my body art under wraps.

Entering Thamrin City near the KFC entrance, we wandered through the main lobby and headed upstairs. A helpful store recommended Marsel on the third floor, tucked behind Ranny Boutique. There, we met tailors Pak Achu and Pak Arin, who took our measurements and quoted us a fair price.

Our Custom Order

Here’s what we commissioned:

• 1 long-sleeved shirt
• 1 set of Baju Kurung Kedah
• 1 Baju Kelawar (kaftan)
• 2 pairs of pants

Total: IDR 1,200,000 (≈ MYR 304 / USD 72 / EUR 61)

We paid half upfront, with the balance due upon collection tomorrow. Impressively, they promised to finish everything within a day!

Batik Shopping Spree

Our adventure didn’t stop there. At Yakin Exclusive Store on the ground floor, I picked up:

• 2 long-sleeved shirts for myself
• 1 short-sleeved and 1 long-sleeved shirt for Brendan

Total: IDR 750,000 (≈ MYR 190 / USD 45 / EUR 38). Then came more Batik finds:

• Batik Arjuno: 1 long-sleeved shirt for IDR 150,000
• Najib Batik: 1 long-sleeved shirt for IDR 170,000

for a total of IDR320,000  (≈ MYR 79 / USD 19 / EUR 17). By now, our feet were screaming for mercy.

Sweet Treats & Coffee Break

Before heading back, we grabbed:

• Freshly baked bread from Maw Kopi Kontainer – IDR 61,000
• Drinks from Kopi Kenangan – IDR 68,000

for a total of IDR320,000  (≈ MYR 32 / USD 8 / EUR 7). Finally, we returned to Sigit’s unit for a much-needed shower and rest. I was so exhausted I fell asleep until nearly 7 PM—while Cat heroically completed two loads of laundry.

Dinner at Thamrin Residences

For dinner, we strolled to Ayam dan Bebek Kremes and enjoyed:

• Sop Buntut
• Rawon
• 2 plates of rice
• Plain omelette
• Iced Jeruk Nipis

Total: IDR 152,000 (≈ MYR 39 / USD 9 / EUR 8). A quick stop at Indomaret for Coca-Cola, ice cream, and insect repellent (IDR 41,000 ≈ MYR 10 / USD 3 / EUR 2) wrapped up the day.

Stay tuned for our next adventure: exploring Taman Mini Indonesia!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:
Thamrin Executive Residence - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jg8sVpVdkfACodMv9
Thamrin City - https://maps.app.goo.gl/FJDbacNd8rHE8Ukd9
Maw Kopi - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zi944ahDohbNJEL1A
Kopi Kenangan - https://maps.app.goo.gl/TqNeYY4Qs1VEMXaUA

CGK Day 2 │ INACRAFT 2025!

A Day at Jakarta Convention Center: Batik, Crafts & Culinary Delights:

Our trip to Jakarta coincided with an arts and crafts exhibition https://bit.ly/4gSFi1c at the Jakarta Convention Center (JCC)—a lucky find thanks to Cat’s keen eye! We couldn’t resist checking it out.

Morning Kick-Off:

The day started early at 6 AM as I worked on editing and rendering our Gardens by the Bay video. By 9:30 AM, we were ready and left our Airbnb, hopping into a fixed-fare Bluebird taxi for IDR54,000 (≈ MYR14/USD3/EUR3).

Arrival & First Impressions:

We reached JCC just before 10 AM and paid an entrance fee of IDR35,000 each (≈ MYR9/USD2/EUR2). The place was buzzing with energy—crowds queued at the entrance, and the atmosphere promised a day full of discoveries.

Batik Heaven:

Cat was in her element at Batik Domas, spending the most time there and walking away with:

• 2 long dresses
• 2 blouse-and-pants sets
• 1 blouse
• 2 cardigans

All for IDR1,700,000 (≈ MYR430/USD102/EUR87), plus two complimentary purses!

Next, we picked up a stylish tote bag for Brendan from RETOTA for IDR360,000 (≈ MYR91/USD22/EUR18). The highlight? Cat met her Batik idol from Saung Batik Wdrupadi and bought a blouse for IDR395,000 (≈ MYR100/USD23/EUR20). Her excitement was priceless!

A Taste of Bali:

Before heading back, the aroma from a makeshift food court lured us in. We savored Nasi Pedas Kampung Bali, a hearty rice meal with assorted dishes for IDR120,000 (≈ MYR30/USD7/EUR6).

Back to Base:

By 12:10 PM, we hailed another Bluebird taxi for IDR62,000 (≈ MYR16/USD4/EUR3) and returned to Sigit’s Airbnb, ready for our next adventure—Thamrin City!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

Thamrin Executive Residence - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jg8sVpVdkfACodMv9

Jakarta Convention Center - https://maps.app.goo.gl/wJKSDnDz57gperYb7

CGK Day 1 │ Soekarno-Hatta to Thamrin Executive Residence!

Welcome to Jakarta! A Smooth Landing and a Taste of Macet

Touchdown! MH721 landed at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport right on schedule at 4:00 PM. After a short taxi, we disembarked and breezed through formalities—thanks to some pre-trip planning. This time, we had our health and customs declarations sorted in advance using Indonesia’s new consolidated portal:

allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id

With everything in order, we sailed past Immigration’s auto-gates and collected our trusty yellow suitcases from Carousel 2. Unlike previous visits, we decided to skip the train and try a different mode of transport—just to experience Jakarta’s infamous traffic jam, or macet!

Bluebird Taxi to the Rescue

After clearing Customs, we headed to the Bluebird Taxi counter, where staff gave clear directions to the pick-up point. Using the Bluebird app, we booked a ride to our Airbnb for a fixed fare of IDR179,000 (≈MYR45/USD11/EUR9)—a great deal considering we avoided lugging heavy bags through train stations.

We met our driver, Praticilia Tessy Mai, at Gate 3 around 4:50 PM. Curious about traffic, we asked her for a forecast. She assured us that since it wasn’t yet 5 PM, we’d dodge the dreaded macet. True enough, we reached Thamrin Executive Residence—our go-to stay in Jakarta—in just 45 minutes. Including tolls, the fare came to IDR204,500 (≈MYR52/USD12/EUR11).

Back to Our Favorite Spot

We were thrilled to return to Sigit’s lovely apartment, a peaceful retreat in the heart of the city. The reception staff even recognized us and offered a rare half-smile. We handed over a box of Beryl’s Tiramisu chocolates as a thank-you before heading up to Unit 26BA.

After a quick shower and change, we were ready to hit the town again. Next stop? Our favorite mall—Grand Indonesia. Stay tuned for the next post and video!

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📍 Location:

Terminal 3 CGK - https://maps.app.goo.gl/GUKEHko86VFviMoU8

Blue Bird. PT - https://maps.app.goo.gl/r7jJ1dgWYSXQn5gd6

Thamrin Executive Residence - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jg8sVpVdkfACodMv9

CGK Day 1 │ KUL to CGK • MH721!

Back in Batavia! A Year Later and Still in Love with Jakarta

It’s hard to believe—it’s been eight months since our last visit and a full year since our first. Truth be told, Indonesia has become our favorite shopping destination, even more than Thailand. The currency exchange is friendlier, and the clothing quality—especially locally produced Batik—is simply unmatched.

Getting to KLIA

This trip was a little different. Brendan has completed his master’s program and started interning at a local fintech, so we had to make our own way to KL City Air Terminal. We left home at 8:15 AM and booked a six-seater Grab for RM16 (≈USD4/EUR3) to KL Sentral.

As usual, we purchased KLIA Express return tickets online for RM90 each (≈USD21/EUR18), which not only saves money but is the only way to access the KL City Air Terminal. Currently, the terminal caters to Malaysia Airlines (MAS), Batik Air, and KLM.

We checked in our bags—27 kg total, well within the 50 kg allowance—and narrowly missed the 8:41 AM train. The next one arrived at 9:00 AM, and by 9:30 AM we were at KLIA.

Pre-Flight Rituals

With only a small carry-on, we headed to the Malaysia Airlines counter to confirm our seats. We initially picked 16H and 16K but ended up with 28A and 28C—something we only noticed later!

Immigration was smooth except for Cat’s MyBorderPass glitch, which meant a quick detour to the manual counter. Once cleared, we discovered our gate—C35—was at the satellite building. Before boarding the Air Train, Cat made a quick stop at the MAC store, picking up three of her favorite compact powders. The total came to RM493 after a RM50 discount (≈USD117/EUR100).

Lunch Before Takeoff

We grabbed lunch at The Loaf, indulging in:

• Mushroom Cream Soup
• Ciabatta Chicken Mayo Sandwich
• Zesty Sizzle Wrap
• Teh Tarik & Orange Juice

The bill, including tax and service charge, was RM101.75 (≈USD24/EUR21).

Onboard MH721

Boarding began at 1:15 PM, and we were airborne by 2:00 PM. The flight was uneventful but pleasant. Lunch was served shortly after takeoff—I had Chicken Varuval, while Cat opted for Mango Fish. Kudos to Captain Wan Arif and Chief Stewardess Jennilee for a smooth flight.

We touched down at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport at 3:00 PM local time. Next up? Breezing through Immigration and heading to Thamrin Executive Residence—our home away from home in Jakarta.

Stay tuned for the next post and video!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

Havironia Music - https://maps.app.goo.gl/s1TPt76pQr7mcxeV9

KL City Air Terminal - https://maps.app.goo.gl/78PhoH1Kvb8tNj5K9

KLIA Express Transit Station - https://maps.app.goo.gl/zxveoeVY8VfFgZYY7

Gate C35 - https://maps.app.goo.gl/6cvfGQUPTZzmBLjN6

Terminal 3 CGK - https://maps.app.goo.gl/GUKEHko86VFviMoU8

NGD│ DJI Osmo Nano!

New Gear Day!

I read online a couple of days ago about the launch of a new camera by DJI. There was a previous launch of the DJI Osmo 360 that did not pique my interest, since I held no love for fish-eye perspective.

This new camera, called the DJI Osmo Nano was a different story. Billed as a camera that was "lightweight and ready for anything, Osmo Nano lets you capture life's moments effortlessly, wherever your day takes you."

Sharing the same 1/1.3″ sensor as the DJI Action 5 Pro the Osmo Nano definitely fit the bill as a second option for me to its bigger sibling.

With that in mind I contacted CM of Altech Camera over at Berjaya Times Square to confirm that he had stocks of the camera. He answered in the affirmative and we made an appointment to meet up today.

We left our home at eleven and in the interest of time hailed a Grab car for a fare of RM10.00 (approximately USD/EUR2). We were soon picked up and arrived at Berjaya Times Square fifteen minutes later. 

We then headed up to the sixth floor and were soon looking over our new camera. Satisfied that everything was in order we transferred the required amount to CM and were on our merry way.

We then headed back down and as always stopped by LC Waikiki where Cat got a couple of blouses for RM74.80 (approximately USD18/EUR15). 

It was approaching lunchtime so we walked over to LaLaport a short distance away. Here we rode an escalator down to the lower ground floor and began wandering.

After a quick potty break we settled on Hawker Chan, a nostalgic foodstall. During the pandemic and countless lockdowns we depended on Hawker Chan via the Grab food delivery app for our source of Chinese cuisine.

Here we ordered the:

• Soy Sauce Chicken Rice with added Char Siew 
• Siew Yoke Fried Noodles
• 2 Iced Chrysanthemum Tea

for a total of RM42.00 (approximately USD10/EUR9).

We then began strolling and ended up at the Mr DIY on the second floor. We got a few household items  then headed out in search of our true destination: Mitsui Shopping Park just a floor up.

First on our list was the Mr DIY store where we got some insoles. Next door was Nitori where we got home slippers for the three of us for RM89.70 (approximately USD21/EUR18.

The Skechers store was next. Here I found a pair of comfortable black work shoes for RM169.00 which was already at a bargain price. At the cashier I discovered that my Skechers membership held a voucher of RM50.00 so without hesitation I asked for it to be applied, bringing my shoes to a mind-boggling price of RM119.00 (approximately USD28/EUR24)!

We then walked over to Daiso to get some shoelaces. Finally we walked into the GEOX store that was having a massive sale, and after much consideration and back and forth with Brendan on the phone settled on a pair of black Oxford shoes for his convocation ceremony in December.

A once in a lifetime event, we paid RM499.00 (approximately USD118/EUR101) for the pair of shoes. Thus ended our shopping spree that together with the DJI Osmo Nano totalled well over RM2,000.00 (approximately USD474/EUR405).

We then made our way to the Hang Tuah LRT station and caught a train for a fare of RM1.40 (approximately USD0.33/EUR0.28) to the Bandaraya station. We then walked back to our home.

Be sure to catch our next series of videos as we head back to Batavia for some unfinished shopping!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

Havironia Music - https://maps.app.goo.gl/s1TPt76pQr7mcxeV9

Berjaya Times Square - https://maps.app.goo.gl/eHySyMMFTKpitYQi7

Altech Camera - https://maps.app.goo.gl/VPpPvPwKb86HzSZv9

LaLaport BBCC - https://maps.app.goo.gl/TcAEv3aPawndCmzdA

Mitsui Outlet Park - https://maps.app.goo.gl/KSik6XZjuuQWRdo97

JHB Day 4 │ R&F Mall to City One!

Going home!

I woke up of my own accord at 6:40am and hit the showers. Cat and Brendan soon followed suit, we then spent the next hour or so packing up our things.

After one final sweep of the apartment to make sure nothing was left behind we headed down to the lobby to deposit the access cards in the designated mailbox. We then sent some photos of the event to Jacie the host before walking out.

We had scheduled a six-seater Grab car to pick us up at 8:30am for a fare of RM35.00 (approximately USD8/EUR7). As explained in a previous video Aeroline's bus back to Kuala Lumpur was only in the evening which meant that we would only reach home at midnight.

We looked for comparable bus services and found the Causeway Link Express that departs at 10:00am each morning from KSL Hotel, where the scheduled Grab car would take us later.

The Grab car picked us up five minutes ahead of time and we arrived at KSL Hotel ten minutes later. With more than an hours till boarding we decided to while away our time at the Starbucks within the hotel. The coffee making machine was out of order so we ordered the:

Iced Shaken Lemon Tea

Iced Matcha Latte 

Hot Chocolate 

2 Chicken Deli Sandwich 

1 Mushroom Deli Sandwich 

for a grand total of RM92.30 (approximately USD22/EUR17).

Then I  received a call from the bus company saying that the bus was about to depart without us! Turned out the pickup point was NOT KSL Hotel but KSL Mall next door.

Thankfully it was just a very short dash, even so we were quite flustered with the wrong pickup given and the dirty stares from the driver and passengers.

Unfortunately in our haste to board the bus no footage was captured. A lesson learnt. We'll stick to Aeroline for future trips by bus where possible.

Two hours into the journey we made a pitstop at the Tangkak rest area. Fifteen minutes later we were on our way again. 

We arrived at Berjaya Times Square at precisely 3:35pm. We then hailed another six-seater Grab car for a fare of RM20.00 (approximately USD5/EUR4) back to our home. 

Be sure to catch our next series of videos as we head back to Batavia for some unfinished shopping!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

R&F Princess Cove - https://maps.app.goo.gl/GL1yCgU9TZax736b9

KSL City Mall - https://maps.app.goo.gl/ExFgHY7YhintwhhM6

Tangkak Rest Area - https://maps.app.goo.gl/t8dvZ1ufsYWheTAe8

Berjaya Times Square - https://maps.app.goo.gl/eHySyMMFTKpitYQi7

Havironia Music - https://maps.app.goo.gl/s1TPt76pQr7mcxeV9

JHB Day 3 │ Gardens by the Bay!

Off the Bucket List!

If yesterday's mission was to visit the Merlion and Changi's waterfalls then today it's Gardens by the Bay and Haji Lane.

We emerged from the Gardens by the Bay MRT station to a heavy downpour. After waiting a while we decided to press on but only until the food court Satay by the Bay. We decided to wait it out till the rain subsided and had:

• 2 Iced Lemongrass
• Orange juice
• Popiah
• Rojak

for a total of SGD18.90 (approximately MYR62/USD15/EUR13).

The rain subsided to a drizzle at half past eleven so we began exploring in earnest, taking in the sights and snapping a bucket load of photos.  We eventually found ourselves at the iconic domed structure, so we walked in and paid the entrance of SGD46.00 per person (approximately MYR151/USD36/EUR31) to gain access to both the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest. 

Taken from its website: "Be awed by the Flower Dome’s beauty and its sheer size — this cavernous cooled conservatory holds the Guinness World Record for the largest glass greenhouse! Come explore and learn more about this innovative megastructure that literally brings the world’s flora under one roof."

We thoroughly enjoyed our stroll in absolute beauty of nature, and after that continued onwards to the Cloud Forest, with "more than 72,000 plants thrive in Cloud Forest, with more than 50 species with lineages that can be traced back to the Jurassic period, such as ferns, cycads and conifers. These plants once thrived alongside dinosaurs and even served as food for them."

Brendan especially enjoyed the Jurassic World experience that featured zones for visitors to explore, with highlights including an awe-inspiring 8.5-meter-tall Brachiosaurus, and a face-to-face moment with the fearsome Tyrannosaurus rex.

We spent more than two hours at both these captivating places, before walking out and making our way to Marina Bay Sands Hotel where we hailed a Grab car to our last destination.

Be sure to catch our previous video to find out what we were up to next!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

Gardens by the Bay - https://maps.app.goo.gl/3yee2ZCkyQVCEaGy9,

Flower Dome - https://maps.app.goo.gl/zC2aTtkip5k3BXSEA

Cloud Forest - https://maps.app.goo.gl/egZ3iB8DrHWUAbck6

JHB Day 3 │ Another Day Trip to SIN!

Morning Rush!

We were up at the crack of dawn today and left the Airbnb at five to seven this morning hoping to make our way to the Johor Customs Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) again. This time around we skipped breakfast and walked over to the main entrance of R&F Mall to wait for the 7:10am free shuttle bus to the CIQ.

Traffic was quite bad that it took us almost twenty minutes to get to the Johor Bahru Checkpoint. Today was a regular workday so we got to experience firsthand the daily commute of thousands of Malaysians working in Singapore.

We went through the same motions as yesterday and only deviated when we joined a random queue and eventually rode the #170 bus at 7:45am to the Woodlands checkpoint for a fare of SGD1.90 (approximately MYR5/USD1/EUR1).

We then cleared the Singapore checkpoint at eight then headed down to the bus terminal where we thought we could ride one of Causeway Link buses to town. Apparently they only accept credit  and not EZ-Link cards, so after consulting with an immigration officer here we're told to take the same #950 bus to Causeway Point. 

We caught the bus at half past eight and arrived at Causeway Point fifteen minutes later for a fare of SGD1.50 (approximately MYR6/USD1/EUR1). First thing we did here was to get some breakfast, so after wandering around for a while we settled on Toast Box. Here we ordered:

• 2 Traditional Toast Set
• 1 Kaya Traditional Toast
• Teh C Cold

for a total of SGD23.80 (approximately MYR78/USD19/EUR16).

We were done with breakfast at a quarter to ten, Cat even made friends with a group of local ladies and posed for photos with them that eventually became the thumbnail of this video.

We then walked across to the MRT station and caught a train at 10:00am bound for Bayshore. Eighteen stops and forty five minutes later we disembarked at Gardens by the Bay for a fare of SGD2.33 (approximately MYR8/USD2/EUR2).

Be sure to catch our upcoming video of these modern marvels.

We picked you up again two hours or so later as we walked out of the Gardens by the Bay. We eventually ended up at the lobby of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel lobby where we hailed a Grab car for a fare of SGD7.40 (approximately MYR24/USD6/EUR5) to Haji Lane, arriving at exactly two.

We quickly settled on Prince Coffee House for lunch and ordered the:

• Hainanese Pork Chop 
• Sweet & Sour Pork with Rice 
• Fried Rice 
• 3 Iced Chinese Tea
• a large bottle of Tiger Beer 

for a grand total of SGD73.70 (approximately MYR242/USD58/EUR49).

We then made our way to the Bugis station and caught the Green line train to City Hall at half past three just a stop away. Here we switched to the Red Line train bound for Jurong East. 

Sixteen stops and fifty minutes later we were back at Causeway Point for a fare of SGD2.33 (approximately MYR8/USD2/EUR2). Here we stopped by the Old Chang Kee stall to get a half dozen curry puffs for SGD12.00 (approximately MYR39/USD9/EUR8).

We then hopped on the #950 bus to the Woodlands checkpoint for the same fare of SGD1.50 (approximately MYR6/USD1/EUR1) at 4:32pm and eventually emerged from the Johor Bahru CIQ at 5:10pm. We walked down to the surface level then hailed a Grab car for a fare of RM5.00 (approximately USD/EUR1) back to R&F Mall. 

We reached home at half past five, with a new-found admiration for Malaysians who commute daily to work.

Off-camera Brendan went down later at eight to take away dinner from Uncle Five Coffee at R&F Mall downstairs.

Be sure to catch the next video as we ride the Causeway Link Express back to Kuala Lumpur! 

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

R&F Princess Cove - https://maps.app.goo.gl/cGu5LSK8cc79HJEv5

Johor Bahru Checkpoint - https://maps.app.goo.gl/NVnztFuVZ5xpXc7w5

Woodlands Checkpoint - https://maps.app.goo.gl/rmiAZrWony9aVsDC8

Causeway Point - https://maps.app.goo.gl/aGTX8m4C8rur9mv39

Gardens by the Bay - https://maps.app.goo.gl/3yee2ZCkyQVCEaGy9

Haji Lane - https://maps.app.goo.gl/mFAVge989bDgGRHf6

Prince Coffee House - https://maps.app.goo.gl/YMhbuULrfoAgJTE79

JHB Day 2 │ Day Trip to SIN Part 2!

Changi Airport!

We picked you up again after arriving at Changi for a final fare of SGD2.17 (approximately MYR7/USD2/EUR1). Since it was already lunchtime we wandered for a little while before settling on the nearest eatery lunch. We asked around and were told to head to the food court at Terminal 1. 

Here we settled on the chicken rice shop Roost and ordered the:

• Yin Yang Chicken Rice
• Soya Sauce Chicken Rice 
• Tom Yum Soup with Rice 
• 2 Coca-Cola 
• Iced Lemongrass 

for a grand total of SGD52.28 (approximately MYR171/USD41/EUR35).

After lunch we went in search of the iconic waterfalls at Terminals 1 and 2. We first walked over to Terminal 2 to capture footage of the digitally created Wonderfall. We then caught the Skytrain to Terminal 1 to see the HSBC Rain Vortex, the world's tallest indoor waterfall.

Missions accomplished we doubled and eventually got back to the Changi train station. Here we caught a train to the Tanah Merah station at 3:00pm before switching back to the Green Line bound for Tuas Link.

We disembarked at City Hall then switched yet again to the Red Line bound for Jurong East making it all the way back to Causeway Point at 4:15pm for a total fare of SGD2.43 (approximately MYR8/USD2/EUR2). From here we caught the same#950 bus back to the Woodlands Immigration checkpoint at ten to five and returned back to Johor Bahru.

Stay tuned for the previous video to find out how we got on after that!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

R&F Princess Cove - https://maps.app.goo.gl/cGu5LSK8cc79HJEv5

Johor Bahru Checkpoint - https://maps.app.goo.gl/FD15P1J3qHe29etc9

Woodlands Checkpoint - https://maps.app.goo.gl/rmiAZrWony9aVsDC8

Causeway Point - https://maps.app.goo.gl/aGTX8m4C8rur9mv39

Raffles Place - https://maps.app.goo.gl/4ysw1FSSh7VdAXAN9

Changi Airport - https://maps.app.goo.gl/x5X1uVWMt1keTcRR6

JHB Day 2 │ Day Trip to SIN Part 1!

Lion City!

We picked you up again after navigating past the Customs Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) complex.

We alighted the free shuttle bus from R&F Mall then followed the endless streams of commuters navigating past the Malaysian immigration checkpoint. We then followed everyone along long mazy corridor before pausing to choose between Platforms A and B. 

We chose Platform B then followed the same stream of commuters till we finally got to the bus #950 lane. We boarded the bus at 9:20am for a fare of RM2.10 each (approximately USD0.50/EUR0.40)and arrived at the Singapore checkpoint ten minutes later.

Here it took us an hour as we fumbled with the Visit Pass. First with our phones then with the kiosk provided try as we might we could not get our pass application approved, for one reason or another. Eventually a kind lady officer helped us with our application and we finally got past the Singapore Immigration checkpoint at 10:15am.

We were in the third ASEAN country!

We then joined the queue to get on the #950 bus again. After a lengthy wait we boarded the bus at 10:30am for a fare of SGD1.90 (approximately MYR6/USD1/EUR1). We arrived at the Causeway Point fifteen minutes later and made our way to the ticketing counter. Turned out our previous EZ-Link cards had expired, and its shelf life of six years signified the amount of time we've been away.

We then bought three new EZ-Link cards for SGD10.00 each (approximately MYR33/USD8/EUR7) from the kindly lady at the ticketing counter. Although each card carried a value of SGD5.00 we still went to the nearest kiosk to add a value of SGD20.00 (approximately MYR66/USD16/EUR13) to each card.

We wanted to pay the Merlion a visit so we asked for directions from the same kindly lady at the ticketing counter. We were asked to head up to Platform B and catch an LRT to Raffles Place. We caught the Red Line train bound Marina South Pier at eleven and after seventeen stop arrived at Raffles Place forty five minutes later for a fare of SGD2.28  (approximately MYR7/USD2/EUR1).

We exited the station and walked a short distance to the Merlion! We then wandered around taking the customary shots of what the area had to offer before doubling back to the same station. We got back at Raffles Place at half past noon and caught a Green Line train bound for Pasir Ris. We got off at Tanah Merah and walked across to Platform C where we caught another train bound for Changi at 1:00pm. 

Stay tuned for the next video to find out how we got on at Changi Airport!

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📍 Location:

R&F Princess Cove - https://maps.app.goo.gl/cGu5LSK8cc79HJEv5

Johor Bahru Checkpoint - https://maps.app.goo.gl/FD15P1J3qHe29etc9

Woodlands Checkpoint - https://maps.app.goo.gl/rmiAZrWony9aVsDC8

Causeway Point - https://maps.app.goo.gl/aGTX8m4C8rur9mv39

Raffles Place - https://maps.app.goo.gl/4ysw1FSSh7VdAXAN9

Changi Airport - https://maps.app.goo.gl/x5X1uVWMt1keTcRR6

JHB Day 1 │ Airbnb • R&F Princess Cove!

Home away from Home!

We picked you up again arriving at Persada Johor International Convention Centre at 6:30pm. We collected our luggage then hailed a six-seater Grab car for a fare of RM11.00 (approximately USD3/EUR2) to R&F Mall.

We reached the mall and guided by the check-in instructions made our way to Block A3-1 near the Fried Thing restaurant. Here we registered ourselves with a QR code then collected the access card to the unit.

Our particular unit was hosted by H&H R&F Homestay, and will be our home for the next three nights. The stay cost us RM241.25 a night (approximately USD57/EUR49) and given its close proximity with the Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine (CIQ) complex represented good value for us.

We located the lift to Block A3-1, tapped our access card and headed up to Level 8. Our unit was 3A and we entered after inputting the given passcode. We stowed away our yellow submarines and took a stroll to show you around the unit.

We then headed back down to the ground floor where we had a quick bite to eat at Burger King. We then walked to KK Mart to replenish the Federal Reserves before walking over to Infinity Exchange to purchase some Singapore dollars which was closed for a dinner break.

We then headed up to Mr DIY to get Brendan a phone charger before stopping by Guardian Pharmacy to pick up some items. In that time Infinity Exchange was back from dinner so we purchased SGD300 (approximately MYR987/USD234/EUR199) worth of cash in various denominations for our excursion tomorrow.

Our last errand for the night was a stop at Uncle Five Coffee for beverages to be taken away. We then headed back up to the Airbnb and got settled in.

Stay tuned for the next video as we make our way to Johor Bahru's checkpoint!

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📍 Location:

R&F Princess Cove - https://maps.app.goo.gl/cGu5LSK8cc79HJEv5

JHB Day 1 │ City One to R&F Mall • Aeroline!

Johor Bahru!

We woke up at the crack of dawn and made sure we were out the door half past seven. Why? It's because we had booked a six-seater Grab car the night before, scheduling for it to pick us at eight this morning. This time Brendan was tagging along as well!

Sure enough we were picked up for an inflated fare of RM30.00 (approximately USD7/EUR6) at eight and arrived at Corus Hotel ten minutes later. With more than two hours until our departure we decided to have breakfast at the hotel's Dondang Sayang Coffee House for RM34.80 (approximately USD8/EUR7) per person.

We were excited to visit JB again, this time courtesy of our favourite bus company Aeroline. We wanted to take advantage of the four-day weekend in conjunction with Malaysia Day celebrations, so we booked our Aeroline bus tickets online for RM72.00 each (approximately USD17/EUR15) departing from Corus Hotel today at 10:30am. 

The bus made its appearance at 10:00am and after a delay in the delivery of the catered food finally departed at 10:37am. The bus bearing the number VBR8808 was scheduled to arrive at Persada Johor International Convention Centre five hours later.

We drove past the Sungai Besi Toll Plaza half an hour later and from then on traffic grew progressively worse. Two hours into the journey we had only reached Seremban. An hour later traffic cleared near Senawang and from there the bus tried to make up for lost time. 

The bus stopped for a much need break at the Pagoh rest area at 3:10pm. Brendan and I I lighted first, being unfamiliar the place we went around the maze of corridors before finally locating the washrooms. 

The bus resumed its journey at 3:45pm and eventually drove past the Skudai Toll Plaza at 6:00pm. We arrived at Persada Johor International Convention Centre half an hour later.

Stay tuned for our next video as we hail a Grab car to R&F Princess Cove.

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📍 Location:

Havironia Music - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AYjZ6mCMqSAMKC8s6

Corus KLCC - https://maps.app.goo.gl/gqgBmuKmUvAZFj3j7

Dondang Sayang Coffee House - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Fxh7Z2TGsi5nVwg7A

Aeroline Johor Bahru - https://maps.app.goo.gl/W2VMNeqCJTXabuTBA

BT Day 3 │ Colmar Tropicale to City One • NU Sentral!

Going Home!

We woke up at half past six and headed down to Le Blason half an hour later for our complimentary buffer breakfast.

As soon as we got there at seven Brendan again was already dining. We took our time and as is the case after several trips to the buffet table we were done with breakfast an hour later.

We headed back to the room to begin packing and headed down to Level -2 to deposit our luggage with BiBi. We then headed up to the hotel's lobby to check out and left Colmar Tropicale fifteen minutes later.

Traffic along the Karak Highway was very smooth and we arrived in Kuala Lumpur within the hour. We then made our way to NU Sentral to enquire about rescheduling a future trip to Medan at the Malaysia Airlines office here.

We managed to change our travel dates from February to June 2026 which attracted an additional fee of RM183.00 each (approximately USD43/EUR37). 

We then went to our favourite bakery Yamasaki to get RM38.40 (approximately USD9/EUR8) worth of buns. I then headed to Thai Street Food to get three sets of their Fried Chicken Krapow set for RM35.70 (approximately USD8/EUR7) while Cat got half a dozen egg tarts from Milk & Barley for RM36.30 (approximately USD8/EUR7).

All that for less than the dinner we had at Colmar Tropicale last night. Go figure! We then made our way back to BiBi and drove back to our home arriving at a quarter to noon.

Stay tuned as we ride the Aeroline bus to Johor Bahru next week, and visit our third ASEAN country of Singapore!

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📍 Location:

Havironia Music - https://goo.gl/maps/swtNfVmjFK4FgRsf8

Colmar Tropicale - https://maps.app.goo.gl/EEXpRfahSoX1WqXD9

Le Blason - https://maps.app.goo.gl/yBwg9GaVwF7EgVJj8

BT Day 2 │ Colmar Tropicale's F&B!

3 Square Meals!

Our final day at Colmar Tropicale started very early as we woke up at half past six to have our complimentary buffet breakfast at Le Blason. We paid RM207.36 a room (approximately USD49/EUR42) a night including complimentary breakfast for two persons which in our minds represented good value for money.

As soon as we got there at half past seven Brendan was already dining. We took our time and after several trips to the buffet table we were done with breakfast an hour later.

We then took a stroll from one end to the other taking advantage of the cool morning weather knowing at the sun would be out soon. We got back to the room at a quarter past eight.

We spent the morning indoors and emerged for lunch, Brendan was not hungry and did not join us. We left the room at 1:30pm and wandered for a bit before settling on La Flamme. Here we ordered the:

• Spaghetti Bolognese Chicken
• Prawn Aglio Olio
• Coca-Cola 
• a can of Tiger Beer

for a  handsome sum of RM110.00 (approximately USD26/EUR22). The exertions of the past week in Kuala Terengganu and the long drive back from Kota Bharu seemed to have taken its toll on us, and this relaxing trip to Bukit Tinggi was exactly what the doctor ordered.

Cat then got a packet of organic baby tomatoes for RM7.50 (approximately USD/EUR2) then a set of 4 fridge magnets for RM10.00 (approximately USD/EUR2). Before retiring to the room we stopped by the cafe across our apartment block, La Boulangerie Cafe to get a Latte Caramel and some ice cream for a total of RM26.00 (approximately USD6/EUR5).

We spent the entire afternoon in the room as I worked on our videos from Kuala Terengganu and Kota Bharu while Cat chilled in bed. 

We emerged in the evening and headed to the same restaurant as before, La Flamme. Turned out yesterday's La Poulet Roti and I La Flamme were the only two restauarant served anything decent for dinner. Since we already had the Family Feast at La Poulet Roti yesterday we thought we'd try the same Family Feast here at La Flamme, which served up:

• Spaghetti Bolognese Chicken
• Spaghetti Carbonara Chicken
• Quattro Pizza
• 4 Guava Juice Juice

the set was priced at RM120.00, and since Brendan skipped lunch he added a Pepperoni & Feta Cheese Pizza. Our second dinner in Bukit Tinggi came to RM169.00 (approximately USD40/EUR34).

We then headed back to the room.

Stay tuned as we have buffet breakfast at Le Blason again before checking out!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

Havironia Music - https://goo.gl/maps/swtNfVmjFK4FgRsf8

Colmar Tropicale - https://maps.app.goo.gl/EEXpRfahSoX1WqXD9

Le Blason - https://maps.app.goo.gl/yBwg9GaVwF7EgVJj8

BT Day 1 │ Colmar Tropicale!

A French Resort!

Taken off their website: "Opened in year 2000, Colmar Tropicale is modelled after 16th century Colmar town, north east of Alsace, France, also incorporating architectural designs and elements from ancient surrounding villages of Riquewihr, Turckheim and Kaysersberg.

The resort comprises of 235 rooms and suites with 5 food & beverage outlets, which offers a wide selection of local & international cuisine. Meeting rooms and banqueting facilities are also available in the resort."

We picked you up again after breakfast at Leng's Cafe. We were here a very long time ago during the occasion of my sister Ginny's wedding, and have not been back since.

We arrived at 11:00pm, parked BiBi and headed up to the hotel lobby. We deposited our bags with the hotel's left luggage and were told to come back at one to register.

We then headed out to the main thoroughfare and eventually found ourselves at Starbucks. We ordered a round of drinks for a total of RM79.10 (approximately USD19/EUR16) and spent the next hour and a half here whiling away the time.

We headed back to the hotel lobby at a quarter to one and got ourselves registered. We were eventually issued keys to our rooms at a quarter past two and headed to the Gazania Block. Our rooms were on the second floor, Brendan got the room facing the street while Cat and I got the quieter garden view room.

We paid RM207.36 a room (approximately USD49/EUR42) a night including complimentary breakfast for two persons which in our minds represented good value for money.

We settled into our room, showered and had a nap.

We emerged again at seven in the evening and wandered for a bit before settling on La Poulet Roti for dinner. Turned out the restaurant was on the ground floor of our apartment block.

With a diminutive selection we ordered the Family Feast set which served up:

• a Roasted Half Chicken
• 4 Butter Rice
• Coleslaw
• Wedges
• Fries 
• 4 Orange Chilled Juice

the set was priced at RM120.00, and together with a Café Latte and two Coca-Cola our first dinner in Bukit Tinggi came to RM147.00 (approximately USD35/EUR30).

After dinner we took a stroll to take in the sights before returning to our rooms to retire for the night.

Stay tuned as we have buffet breakfast at Le Blason the next morning!

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📍 Location:

Havironia Music - https://goo.gl/maps/swtNfVmjFK4FgRsf8

Colmar Tropicale - https://maps.app.goo.gl/EEXpRfahSoX1WqXD9

Le Poulet Roti - https://maps.app.goo.gl/e3TRrkxyB8rkH9nYA

BT Day 1 │ City One to Bukit Tinggi • Leng's Cafe!

Bukit Tinggi!

We came back to Kuala Lumpur yesterday afternoon after a seven day trip to the east coast states of Terengganu and Kelantan.

Barely twenty four hours later we were on the road again, this time headed just an hour northeast from here, and this time with Brendan in tow.

We left our home at eight this morning and headed down to the parking level where BiBi sat resting after the long drive yesterday, loaded our luggage and set course for Leng's Cafe in Bukit Tinggi.

It was an uneventful drive that was surprisingly smooth given that today was a public holiday, and the start of a three-day weekend.

Forty-five minutes later we arrived at Leng's Cafe perched atop a hill within the small hamlet of Bukit Tinggi. Situated across The Enclave this cafe's sole source of customers is apparently from the said condo.

We perused the menu before eventually settling on:

• Western Breakfast with Croissant
• Western Breakfast with Toast
• Black Pepper Chicken Chop
• iced Ribena Lemon Soda
• iced Ginger Lemon
• hot Mocha

We decided to spend more time here since we wouldn't be able to check in at 3:00pm so we added: 

• French Fries 
• Century Egg Salad
• hot Caramel Macchiato 
• iced Fresh Lemongrass Tea
• Coca-Cola

for a grand total of RM147.00 (approximately USD35/EUR30). We spent the next hour or so enjoying the scenery and fresh air, and left at half past ten.

We arrived at Colmar Tropicale half an hour later. Stay tuned as we check into this 'French' resort!

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📍 Location:

Havironia Music - https://goo.gl/maps/swtNfVmjFK4FgRsf8

Leng's Cafe - https://maps.app.goo.gl/x1aLvtXjagw7daXd7

KBR Day 2 │ ibis Styles to City One • Syed Bistro!

Going Home!

Today is the 7th and final day of our road trip to the east coast of Malaysia. We woke up before dawn and checked out of the hotel at six in the morning.

We were not willing to drive all the way back to Kuala Lumpur via the usual route since it would have taken would have taken us across virtually the entire state of Kelantan to Gua Musang then across Kuala Lipis and Raub in the state of Pahang.

With this in mind we set course for the Kuala Terengganu Toll Plaza at Kampung Gemuruh some three hours away. From there it was a straight shoot all the way to Karak Highway which in our minds was a far more relaxing drive.

We made our way to BiBi, loaded our luggage into her boot and began our drive before sunrise. We eventually ended up along the Kota Bharu-Kuala Terengganu federal route and eventually made it past the Kuala Terengganu Toll Plaza at Kampung Gemuruh at a little past eight in the morning. 

Here we stopped for a potty break. We were mighty relieved that the most arduous portion of our eight-hour plus drive was behind us.

Once the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) is completed by the end of 2026 this long and arduous drives to and from the east coast states of Peninsula Malaysia will be a thing of the past. However Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) raised concerns over cases of cable theft which it said could disrupt the planning and operational timeline of the ECRL, now at a critical phase ahead of its targeted completion in December 2026.

Twenty minutes later we made our 2nd stop at the Ajil rest area for breakfast where we had:

• each the Roti Goyang (toast with half boiled eggs)
• hot Nescafe
• Iced Milk Tea

for a modest RM19.00 (approximately USD4/EUR5).

We resumed our drive at 9:00am and stopped at the Paka rest area forty five minutes later because I was feeling sleepy and needed a hot cup of strong black coffee.

We resumed our drive at ten past ten before stopping at the Gambang rest area an hour later to refuel at the Petronas station here.

We eventually arrived in Kuala Lumpur at a quarter past noon which meant that our drive was actually only a little over six hours. We navigated KL's and arrived at Syed Bistro at one. We ordered the:

• Chicken Varuval with rice for the both of us 
• Iced Lemon Tea
• Assam Boi Apple Juice 
• Chai Wala Tea

and since we weren't going out for dinner added the:

• Regular Cheese Naan
• Tarik Cheese Naan
• 2 regular Naan bread
• a serving of Tandoori Chicken 

which all in came to RM72.15 (approximately USD17/EUR15).

We then made the very short drive back to our condo, arriving at half past two. Stay tuned as we spend a laid back forty-eight hours in a “French” resort tomorrow, so please stay tuned!

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📍 Location:

Hotel ibis Styles Kota Bharu - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AcuVrhsyBPzkMnd88

Plaza Tol Kuala Terengganu - https://maps.app.goo.gl/NyxTGJnd4jNhLrSH6

Ajil R&R - https://maps.app.goo.gl/VzmJ3R3zGYsz5pA39

Paka R&R - https://maps.app.goo.gl/u6Ma3jhW9y8sLb9CA

Gambang R&R - https://maps.app.goo.gl/VvieWkCZebyexA118

Syed Bistro - https://maps.app.goo.gl/NZBdpkEtcBdcgCJg8 

KBR Day 1 │ Branch Visit • Restoran Khas!

Branch Visit!

We picked you up again after lunch at the Lobby Cafe of Hotel ibis Styles. After a quick shower and change I bade Cat farewell and left the hotel at half past three and hailed a Grab car for a fare of RM7.00  (approximately USD 2/EUR1) to meet up with my counterparts at the local branch here. I was again met by the branch head, and waited a while until the last customer was served to give the same briefing on a new internal core system that will be implemented at the end of the year.

The session proved fruitful, and I was as always grateful to be able to meet up with my counterparts here. I then bade them a fond farewell then hailed another Grab car for a fare of RM7.00  (approximately USD 2/EUR1) back to the hotel to rest up. 

At dinnertime we did not feel particularly adventurous and settled on Restoran Khas just outside the hotel along Jalan Sultanah Zainab. Before that we started a load of laundry at Fafa Laundry 2 a few doors away from the restaurant.

Back at Restoran Khas we perused their menu, and after six glorious days of local east coast cuisine we decided to go Chinese and ordered the:

• Minced Pork in Tofu
• Sweet & Sour Pork
• Large Omelette
• Salted Vegetable Soup
• 2 Iced Chinese Tea (plus 2 packed to go)

for a grand total of RM62.00 (approximately USD15/EUR13). Midway through dinner I dashed over to transfer our load of laundry from the washer to the dryer.

After dinner we headed back to Fafa Laundry 2 to collect our clothes, a sudden downpour meant that we had to wait a while before making our way back to the hotel for (hopefully) an early night.

Please stay tuned as we make the estimated ten-hour drive back to Kuala Lumpur at the crack of dawn!

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📍 Location:

Hotel ibis Styles Kota Bharu - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AcuVrhsyBPzkMnd88

AKPK Kota Bharu - https://maps.app.goo.gl/rb9EkJBjbuzgEMtPA

Restoran Khas - https://maps.app.goo.gl/E7SzEZRFrrXow81A9

Fafa Laundry 2 - https://maps.app.goo.gl/q8DPa6C97NKbGP726

KBR Day 1 │ Lim Sian Tian to ibis Styles!

Kota Bharu!

We woke up at seven and began final preparations to pack up and check out of the rest house. We were finally ready and checked out an hour later, loading our luggage into BiBi then drove over to the home. 

We parked outside then walked over to Abid Corner for breakfast of:

• Nasi Dagang for both of us 
• hot Black Coffee
• Iced Tea

that came to a very modest RM13.00 (approximately USD/EUR3). We then walked back to the home for one final check to ensure it was securely locked up.

Satisfied that the home was secure we commenced our drive north heading to Kota Bharu at nine. We avoided the federal route and enjoyed the scenic coastal road, and our seaside drive put us in the right frame of mind to endure our arduous drive fraught with dilly dally motorists.

Three hours or so later we arrived at our accommodation for the night, Hotel ibis Styles Kota Bharu. Our Superior Twin Room cost us RM246.24 (approximately USD58/EUR50) and we were a little disappointed that the room, as well as the entire floor held a faint odour of stale cigarette smoke, despite it being a non-smoking floor.

We however had no problems with the room itself, with a modern and vibrant feel complete with all the necessary amenities. We deposited our luggage and headed down to the restaurant but were told it was closed for a private event.

We then tried the Lobby Café, naturally at the lobby of the hotel and ordered the:

• Spaghetti Carbonara
• Crispy Chicken Burger
• Spanish Latte
• Milo Tabur 

for a total of RM62.00 (approximately USD15/EUR13). We then headed back to the room to shower and change into my office wear.

Please stay tuned as I visit visit with my counterparts at the Kota Bharu branch!

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📍 Location:

MS RESTHOUSE - https://maps.app.goo.gl/BiKzwqqxG7ZtuJ1y6

Lim Sian Tian - https://maps.app.goo.gl/4kvZXShVMfFectb48

Hotel ibis Styles Kota Bharu - https://maps.app.goo.gl/AcuVrhsyBPzkMnd88

TGG Day 5 │ Abid Corner • Branch Visit • Pasar Kedai Payang!

Branch Visit!

Today is our 5th and penultimate day in Kuala Terengganu, and I had an appointment with my colleagues at our local office here later this morning.

This morning we woke up at seven and made our way to a nondescript stall near the home selling various rice-based breakfast dishes as well as hot drinks.

We took our seats and ordered the:

• each the Nasi Dagang
• hot Nescafe
• iced Milk Tea

for an undisclosed amount since our neighbour Ah Tee, who happened to be there as well paid for our meal! We eventually found out the the name of the nondescript stall: Abid Corner.

We then walked back to the home, and I got ready to head out to meet my colleagues. We had arranged with Tony, a friend of Ah Tee to send a cleaner over this morning to clean the upstairs, mainly to mop the floor and wipe the windows.

I then said goodbye to Cat who was waiting for Tony to arrive and hopped into Bibi for the short drive to the Central Bank building along Jalan Sultan Mohamad. 

I was met by the branch head here, and I spent the next few hours giving a briefing on a new internal core system that will be implemented at the end of the year. The session was very fruitful, and I was glad to be able to meet up with my counterparts here.

I bade them a fond farewell then headed back to the home to pick Cat up for lunch. We drove to the Pasar Kedai Payang https://bit.ly/47Pdwju where there were plenty of food stalls. Here we headed to the food court located at the back of the annexe building and settled on Nasi Dagang Kak Sal where we ordered the:

• Nasi Kunyit (Pulut Kuning) Ikan Aya
• Nasi Minyak Gulai 
• each an Iced Lemon Tea

again for a modest sum of RM17.50 (approximately USD/EUR4). We then headed over to the dried foodstuff section and visit Salmah's stall where we got:

• 5 packets of Dried Fish Crackers
• 200 packets of  SEAmEQ Fried Fish Crackers
• assortment of other goodies

for a grand total of RM232.00 (approximately USD55/EUR47). All done with replenishing our stocks of dried food we drove back to the home to rest as I continued working on our videos.

I was feeling a little under the weather so we walked back to the rest house at six in the evening to begin packing up. At dinnertime we decided against going out so we ordered in with the Grab food app. This time we tried Kedai Mesup Oren and ordered the:

• Mee Goreng Mamak Ayam (Fried Noodles with Chicken)
• Maggi Goreng Kerang (Fried Maggi Mee with Cockles)
• Air Batu Campur (Shaved Ice)

for a total of RM25.90 (approximately USD6/EUR5). Our food arrived at half past seven and we spent the next hour downstairs at the lounge cum common area enjoying our dinner for two. We then had an early night.

Please stay tuned as we check out of the rest house, lock up the home and make the arduous drive up to Kota Bharu tomorrow!

Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

MS RESTHOUSE - https://maps.app.goo.gl/BiKzwqqxG7ZtuJ1y6

Lim Sian Tian - https://maps.app.goo.gl/4kvZXShVMfFectb48

AKPK Kuala Terengganu - https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ur9sn3u8sycFv7ZW9

Kak Sal Nasi Dagang - https://maps.app.goo.gl/FY8jgF2f434LgG3P9

Pasar Kedai Payang 1 - https://maps.app.goo.gl/rU6d55gJe2DDn13B7