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2025 Winter Getaway - SG & KL
  • Jen Sutherland
kesĂ€k. – heinĂ€k. 2025

2025 Winter Getaway - SG & KL

A quick getaway from Winter for some sun, shopping and good/cheap food 😋 Lue lisÀÀ
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    27. kesÀkuuta 2025
    Jen Sutherland2025 Winter Getaway - SG & KLMatkaaja

    Sydney Overnight

    27.–28. kesĂ€k., Australia ⋅ ☀ 10 °C

    We took the Murrays bus to Sydney airport and checked into the Pullman late afternoon.
    The rooms are nice and spacious, though not much privacy to the bathroom (open plan style).
    We were welcomed with a card and small box of chocolates.
    Dinner was downstairs at the Mobius Bar & Grill, where we enjoyed our Accor member drinks with meals.
    Hoping for a good nights rest before our 11am departure tomorrow.
    Good night! 🌙    Lue lisÀÀ

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  • Jen Sutherland2025 Winter Getaway - SG & KLMatkaaja
    Snacks at Lilong - Sydney airport
    Char siu bao, noodles, spring roll, curry puff, Mac & cheese

    To Singapore

    28. kesĂ€kuuta, Australia ⋅ ☀ 14 °C

    An early start to the day to make sure we had time to freshen up and make our way to the international terminal. We got there with plenty of time to spare- looked around the shops, and shared some overpriced dumplings and shallot pancakes for brunch.

    The 8.5 hour flight with SG Airlines was smooth and we landed at Changi Airport a little ahead of schedule. Going through immigration was super quick too- I think it took longer for our suitcase!
    Our ‘klook’ driver was waiting for us and I enjoyed a moment of heat outside before stepping into his air conditioned vehicle.
    We arrived at the Hilton on Orchard about 30min (6.45pm, with plenty to time to spend at the Executive lounge before closing at 7.30pm 😅)
    We were taken to the lounge where we could enjoy some snacks and drinks (which was really our dinner), while the staff handled paperwork and room keys.
    We quickly freshened up and changed before spending the rest of the evening browsing through Takashimaya (conveniently located across the road) and shops along Orchard. Road. Need to stretch the legs after a long flight!

    Final stop was at Shake Shack for Jazzy’s favourite pandan shake 😋    Lue lisÀÀ

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  • Jen Sutherland2025 Winter Getaway - SG & KLMatkaaja
    Fresh juice bar
    Steamed buns and sausages for breakfastMango sago pomelo, and aloe vera jelly

    Dining in SG

    29.–30. kesĂ€k., Singapore ⋅ ☁ 29 °C

    We enjoyed a sleep in this morning before heading downstairs for buffet breakfast.
    Having visited and staying here last year, we knew what to expect and deliberately made no lunch plans 😅
    My usual morning coffee was replaced by a freshly made ginger detox juice, which was nice and refreshing.

    A lazy day today with some shopping along Orchard Road, a swim at the hotel pool, followed by a mani and pedi in the afternoon at Painted Nail Bar (@ Delfi Orchard).
    We caught up with some friends for dinner at the Imperial Treasure Super Peking Duck restaurant. This place has been on my list for a while. The signature Peking duck was perfectly roasted and skilfully sliced by the chef in front of us. Delicious and would definitely come back! 😋    Lue lisÀÀ

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  • Jen Sutherland2025 Winter Getaway - SG & KLMatkaaja
    Matcha Oreo, yuzu and rose lychee flavoured yoghurt cubes
    Living room areaKitchenBedroom 1Bedroom 2BathroomGot a prize!

    To Kuala Lumpur

    30. kesĂ€k.–4. heinĂ€k., Malesia ⋅ 🌙 28 °C

    We left for the airport soon after breakfast this morning. Coincidentally, the transport I organised on Klook assigned the same driver that picked us up from the airport on Saturday. Turns out I could book him directly for a slightly cheaper rate, so i did for our return trip to SG later this week.

    The flight to Kuala Lumpur was pretty quick (approx 1 hour), but after landing we did have to take a shuttle bus to terminal 1 to clear customs and collect our bags.
    We checked into our 2 bedroom apartment at the Pan Pacific Serviced Suites soon after 3.30pm, and decided on an early dinner since lunch was missed. The hotel concierge recommended Lot 10 Hutong, a massive food court like set up with plenty of Malaysian Chinese eateries to choose from. It was the perfect spot for us being a 5 minute walk from the hotel. We shared some Penang char kuay teow, chew cheong fun, and a braised duck noodle combo.

    There are plenty of shops nearby that are open from 10am - 10pm. We wandered around H&M for a while after dinner, and noticed 7 Eleven were hosting some games outside where you can win a packet of strawberry frozen yoghurt cubes. Jasmine had a go and won something; a packet of 4 cubes, which was really refreshing after standing around in the heat.
    We finished the evening with some different flavoured frozen yogurt cubes from MMM cafe by Lesim 😋    Lue lisÀÀ

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  • Jen Sutherland2025 Winter Getaway - SG & KLMatkaaja
    Eight Ounce Coffee Co
    New Orleans chicken, savoury shrimp & chicken thigh, and cumin lambBubble/milk tea from NaiXueShopping success!Confit duck saladRoasted cauliflower with ricottaOur fav - Casarecce pasta al raguBuckwheat fried chickenPork ribs in pineapple glazeA nice touch added to our crÚme brûléeMore traffic on way back at 7.30pm

    Shopping & Dining in KL

    1.–2. heinĂ€k., Malesia ⋅ ☁ 32 °C

    We enjoyed a sleep in and late start to the day. Most of the day was spent at The Exchange TRX; KL’s sparkling new shopping complex not far from the hotel.
    We had some decent coffee at Eight Ounce Coffee Co before hitting the shops (open 10am - 10pm). Brunch was at Jiphine Scones for some traditional baked Chinese scones I’ve never heard of these but they were freshly made with a generous amount of meat in each.
    A few more hours of shopping until 3pm, and then we went back to the hotel to drop bags off, do a load of washing and freshen up for our next meal!

    We had dinner at Table and Apron; recommended by our friends in Singapore and awarded as one of Malaysia’s top 20 restaurants in 2021. It was pretty easy to reserve a table online, and Grab cost us about $20 for the 40 minute trip to get here (it took twice as long with traffic during peak time). We received great service and delicious food, plus great value for an awarded restaurant. A nice message was included on the plate of our dessert. Would happily come back here again😋    Lue lisÀÀ

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  • Jen Sutherland2025 Winter Getaway - SG & KLMatkaaja
    St Peter's churchRuins of St Paul's churchMalacca River1Char siu & noodles - Lot 10 HutongLate night shopping at the PavillionPeach oolong bingsu

    Malacca

    3. heinĂ€kuuta, Malesia ⋅ ☁ 26 °C

    We had a much earlier start to the day with a day tour to Malacca. The tour guide collected us from the hotel around 8am and we reached Malacca soon after 10.30am.
    We spent the first part of the tour learning about the history of Malacca. This included visits to St Peter’s Chuch (the oldest functioning Roman Catholic church in Malaysia), the famous fort built by the Portuguese, Church of St Paul, St Paul’s Hill and Dutch Square.
    After our group lunch at a local Chinese restaurant, we were given some free time to stroll along Jonker St (with many shops selling antiques, textiles and handicrafts), and Malacca River. It was nice way to finish off a long and hot day.
    The roads were much busier on our way back to KL, but we managed to reach our hotel around 7pm and went to Lot 10 Hutong for dinner again. Afterwards we discovered some more shops nearby AND the Pavillion shopping mall 😍
    We finished the evening with some late night shopping and bingsu for dessert (back to MMM by Lesim)!    Lue lisÀÀ

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  • Jen Sutherland2025 Winter Getaway - SG & KLMatkaaja
    Nasi Lemak Ayam Goreng - recommended as the best dish on the menu and we completely agree! Approx $5
    Butter & kaya toast, and milo dinosaurBest coffee found near our hotelSt Gregory SpaRelaxing afternoon by the poolMerdeka 118 - second tallest building in the world.Char siu and kaya bunsChar kway teowChicken satayTwin towers

    A foodie day in KL

    3. heinĂ€kuuta, Malesia ⋅ đŸŒ©ïž 31 °C

    We made a trip out to Petaling Jaya for an early lunch. According to our Singaporean friends (who often travel to Malaysia for foodie trips), this is THE restaurant for KL’s best nasi lemak. They even get takeway back to Singapore! 😅
    At first I wasn’t sure about the 30min drive to Village Park Restaurant, but I’m glad we made time to come here. I was surprised by how busy it was for a weekday morning (10.30am). The dining space here comprises of many long communal tables, but we managed to get a small table to ourselves. The most popular and recommended dish to try here is the Nasi Lamak Ayam Goreng. We ordered two serves of this, and two of the kaya butter on toast to share. It didn’t take long for the nasi lamak to arrive, and I was really excited to drive straight into the fried chicken. Fried to a perfect texture, the chicken skin is crispy and meat is juicy and tender. We polished off everything quite easily, and can see why this restaurant attracts crowds queuing for the popular nasi lamak. Bonus points for the cost; we paid less than $20 AUD for all meals + drink, and more on Grab to get us there and back but it was definitely worth it.

    The rest of the day was relaxing, with some time by the hotel pool, a 90 min massage at St. Gregory Spa and a load of washing.

    Jasmine and I went on a food & city tour in the evening (Mum decided to stay in and rest and recover from swollen feet and ankles).
    The tour guide (Michelle), picked us up from the hotel at 6pm to begin the ‘yummy yummy street food tasting and city tour by night’
    The tour started with a visit to a Chinese temple and Merdeka 118 tower (world’s 2nd tallest tower), before being stuck in traffic for almost an hour so we didn’t get to have any yummy street food until after 8pm.
    The chicken satay sticks were my favourite- I could have finished the satay sauce with some steam rice if I could fit it in!
    After dinner, we made short visit to the twin towers before heading back to the hotel.    Lue lisÀÀ

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  • Jen Sutherland2025 Winter Getaway - SG & KLMatkaaja
    A light snack before dinner
    Grilled kurobuta black char siuDeep fried whitebaitBraised duckNoodlesPan fried oyster omeletteMashed taro dessertGirls enjoying some icecreamWe finished everything (almost)!

    Back to Singapore

    4.–5. heinĂ€k., Singapore ⋅ ☁ 26 °C

    We left KL mid morning and flew back to Singapore this afternoon. It was bright and sunny when we landed but started raining by the time we arrived and checked into the Hilton on Orchard. Our rooms were on the same floor as last time, but a little further away from the lift. We checked into just as the Exec lounge started with evening drinks and snacks, so we went in for a quick pre dinner bite.

    Our friends from Canberra (Rachel & Richard) were also in Singapore visiting parents, so we caught up for a meal at Fu Yuan Teochew Dining, serving Cantonese and Teochew cuisine in the heart of Clarke Quay. The unexpected tropical storm caused some delays with us meeting for dinner, but we got there in the end.
    Rachel grew up in Singapore so we left the meal ordering up to her. The dishes were delicious and reminded me of the meals my grandparents used to cook at home.    Lue lisÀÀ

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    Gardens by the Bay
    A light afternoon snack at the lounge before departureSome snacks from our trip. The clothes and shoes are yet to be unpacked..!

    Last day in Singapore

    5. heinĂ€kuuta, Singapore ⋅ ☁ 30 °C

    Today is our last day in Singapore, but thankfully we have most of the day at our leisure before the evening flight.
    We enjoyed our last buffet breakfast downstairs before meeting up with friends (from dinner last night) at Gardens by the Bay. We got tickets to the cloud forest which is currently featuring a ‘Jurassic world experience’. We really enjoyed the gardens when in Singapore last year; it’s one of my favourite places to visit here that isn’t a shopping mall 😅
    I can’t remember the last time I saw a Jurassic park/world movie, but this immersive event incorporates the Jurassic film franchise really well. Seeing the life-sized animatronic dinosaurs are surrounded by lush greenery and misty waterfalls transported us back to when they ruled the Earth.

    We returned to the hotel about 1pm to freshen up and finish packing. Thankfully we were able to negotiate a late checkout of 3pm, and visit the lounge for afternoon tea 😋

    Benson (yes the same driver that collected us at arrival last week) took us to airport and we arrived with plenty of time to spare. I even time to visit another terminal for some duty free shopping prior to boarding at 7.30pm đŸ›ïž ✈

    We arrived in Sydney early the next morning, and the Murray’s coach returned us safely home.    Lue lisÀÀ

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