• Expenses - Itinerary - Kota Kinabalu - Malaysia

    Kota Kinabalu Itinerary: 5 Days in Sabah + Budget Breakdown

    If you’re planning a trip to Sabah, this 5-day Kota Kinabalu itinerary covers everything from the Klias River firefly cruise on day one to sunset at Tanjong Aru Beach on the way home. Below is the full day-by-day route — city sights, highland farms, hidden coffee shops, and where we stayed each night — This itinerary is a more relaxed pace itinerary ! Kota Kinabalu 5-Day Itinerary Overview Kota Kinabalu — 5 Day Route Map a firefly-lit island escape KOTAKinabalu Sabah, Borneo · 5 Day Route South China Sea MT KINABALU 4,095m Kokol Hill Poring Klias River fireflies at dusk…

  • Free and Easy - Itinerary - Kota Kinabalu - Malaysia

    Free & Easy East Malaysia – 5D4N Kota Kinabalu’s City Sunsets to Kundasang Peaks (Self-Drive)

    Introducing my self planned travel guide to Sabah Kota Kinabalu!If you’re looking for a destination that perfectly balances vibrant city life, serene island vibes, and misty, cool highlands, Kota Kinabalu (KK) is the place to be. We recently spent 5 days and 4 nights exploring the best of Sabah, and the best decision we made was renting a car. Having the freedom to drive from the coastal streets of KK up to the majestic peaks of Kundasang allowed us to experience the island at our own pace. My Kota Kinabalu Itinerary Lets start with my Itinerary! Feel free to copy…

  • Expenses - hotel - Itinerary - Johor - Malaysia - Melaka

    Free & Easy Malaysia – Johor, Melaka, Expenses, 5D4N July 2022

      Roadtrip from Singapore to Melaka in July 2022 Roadtrips are one of my favorite way of travelling because i can plan my own itinerary, be away from the crowds and enjoy many hidden places that cannot be explored by public transport. Would really recommend to do road trips whenever possible~ This trip includes spending 2 nights at Johor Bahru as a stopover at the beginning and end of the trip so that we can directly leave for Melaka the next morning and rest in JB before heading back to Singapore. Trove hotel Johor Bahru We managed to book at…

  • Expenses - food - Glamping - hotel - Itinerary - Johor - Malaysia

    Free & Easy Malaysia – Glamping and Johor Sept

    Glamping in Johor for a Short Getaway Thinking for a short getaway from the cities ? Glamping is one of the popular choice, but most of the glamping do not have a private bathroom in the room itself.  While hunting for a getaway spot in Malaysia, i chanced upon this glamping spot near Kota Tinggi, which is about 1.5hr drive from CIQ woodlands (depending on the traffic) or 2.5 hr from Singapore. Sea Horizon resort, located  near Kota Tinggi and also facing the South China Sea has glamping suite with all the amenities in the room including a private bathroom. There…

  • food - Johor - Malaysia

    Recommendations – Johor Bahru food part 1, 2025

    Recommending food in Johor Bahru Malaysia! There are alot of food options available in JB, the prices are considered very reasonable and most importantly it tastes damn nice. To start off, here are some places to eat that i would recommend when visiting Johor bahru or JB, there might be alot more options but these are the places that i would go when i am in JB~ There are more places but i will just list down a few in this post and continue the rest in another post. Feel free to comment below if you have any other recommendations…

  • Desaru - Desaru Beaches - Desaru Coast - Desaru Hotels - Desaru Waterpark - Family Travel - hotel - Itinerary - Johor - Malaysia - Singapore to Desaru - Weekend Getaway - Westin Desaru

    Free & Easy Johor Malaysia – 3D2N Desaru trip Westin

    Roadtrip to Desaru Coast Malaysia!  This is one of the first few trips after the Covid restriction eases. Decided to go on a 4D3N trip to Johor Bahru Malaysia.  Spending 1 night in Johor bahru and 2 nights in Desaru coast! We left Singapore after work and spend the First night in Johor bahru area. Stay at Fives hotel and also  tried the Japanese wagyu BBQ in JB! Try the Awagyu Restaurant, Premium Japanese bbq This is located at Taman Daya area and we made advance reservation just in case. We ordered the 7 kind special premium A5 Yakiniku platter…