Regardless of race, language or religion, Singaporeans love to do our festive shopping across the border in Johor Bahru (JB). Whether you’re buying Chinese New Year goodies, Hari Raya baju, Deepavali snacks or Christmas gifts, JB shopping malls do not discriminate. The best part? These things will almost definitely be cheaper in JB than in Singapore. The question is, which.
Who doesn't love a pampering staycation? Aside from a beautifully decorated room that incites an involuntary made-for-tv bed dive moment upon check-in, a luxurious pool deck that screams all levels of extra must be in place especially given the scorching temperatures nowadays. The infinity pool perched on MBS comes to mind when we think of mindblowing pool experiences but.
GRANT HOURIGAN
Ireland I am originally from Australia and have been living in Ireland since late 1999. In July 2020 I had to return to Australia, as my father was terminally ill. I spent 14 days in quarantine in Sydney. I was lucky that this was before you had to pay 3,000 Australian dollars â about â¬1,900 â for the privilege.
A police escort accompanied the military buses that took us to our hotel. The police registered us, and then soldiers took us to our rooms, which were guarded 24/7. We were not permitted to leave them. Our room was a decent size with good facilities.
We were tested for Covid on the second day and the second-last day. A community nurse called the room each day to check on us.