Kluang is a favourite stop along the North South Highway when i can afford the the 50 minutes, 38km return trip to Kluang from the toll plaza. I’m there just for one thing – Kluang Rail Coffee. As the name suggests, they started off as an outfit selling kopi, toast and snacks at Kluang train … [Read more…]
It goes without saying that traffic on the causeway slows to a crawl on Sunday evenings, when Singapore shoppers return home from Johor Bahru. I’ve been through the 2 to 3 hours ordeal before and will never want to repeat the experience. Instead of joining the queue, I prefer to stay for the night. Granted, … [Read more…]
It almost seems unfair that the North-South highway is built right next to Yong Peng, and there is not just one but two entry points into or from the highway. This makes Yong Peng the no-brainer pit stop along the KL to Johor Bahru stretch of the highway, since you’re in Yong Peng town the moment … [Read more…]
Pontian is about 1.5 hours from Singapore if there is no jam during border crossing. I initially wanted to go via Woodlands, but on learning there is heavy traffic at the causeway (through the LTA signboard), I immediately changed my route and headed towards the second link. I got my wife to verify via the … [Read more…]
With the Ringgit at such a favourable exchange rate (3.088), there’s no better time to head to Johor for a short getaway. Not that there is much one can do in Johor, other than the obvious eating and shopping. I’ve gone through the list of attractions in Johor over and over again, but could not … [Read more…]
Even though the interest in Wonton noodles may have faded in this age where foreign food is considered more hip, Wonton noodles will make a comeback some day, I’m sure. Think about the whole Wonton noodles eating experience for a moment: stuffing the skinny and chewy noodles into your mouth and slurping the soup that … [Read more…]
I think everyone will agree with me on this: food is one of the first things that come to your mind when you are back to your hometown. There are too much good food at my hometown – SS2, Petaling Jaya and the surrounding region. Think SS2 and some food places will come to mind … [Read more…]