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Yummy Cheap Meals at JB Coffeeshop

Posted on December 21, 2012 by bookjunkie

I absolutely love this coffeeshop in JB which is pretty near City Square. It’s actually two coffeeshops but they are side by side. I’m not sure of the road name or how to get here but B knows it by … Continue reading →

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Road Trip to Malacca: The Drive There

Posted on December 18, 2012 by bookjunkie

Took 3.5 hours to get to Malacca from the Causeway. And how lovely not to have to fill in the white card anymore. I think it only applies for Singaporeans though? If people tell you it takes only 2 hours … Continue reading →

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Malacca Road Trip: The Drive Back

Posted on December 18, 2012 by bookjunkie

I don’t like being stuck in a car for too long, but Michael Buble and James Taylor on the radio were soothing. The space, the sky, the trees, the abundance of nature, even from a concrete highway, helped a whole … Continue reading →

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3 Brilliant Movies: Drive, Melancholia & Blue Valentine

Posted on January 9, 2012 by bookjunkie

You must watch Drive. I was riveted throughout. Very impressed by Ryan Gosling’s performance and I think he deserves an Oscar. I am usually terrified of violence as I tend to get nightmares but some movies are so good I … Continue reading →

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Taking the 2nd Link to Johor Premium Outlets

Posted on December 28, 2011 by bookjunkie

I think this is my first time on the 2nd Link that I’ve photographed. Might have gone on this once for a work related thing when it first opened, but I’m not sure now. I was so pleasantly surprised. The … Continue reading →

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Driving into JB (Money Changers, Coffeeshops & Street Vendors)

Posted on August 7, 2011 by bookjunkie

Everytime I enter Malaysia I immediately feel the people are so much nicer, starting with the customs officer who has a genuine friendly smile. I feel very close emotionally to Malaysia as some of the best holidays I’ve had were … Continue reading →

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View from the Car Window: The Drive from Serangoon to Balestier

Posted on May 31, 2011 by bookjunkie

Cool watery skies. Love it. The lone shocking pink shophouse adds a splash of interesting. A bit of history. The National Aerated Water Company was founded in 1929. The company introduced Sinalco which happens to be my mum’s favourite drink. … Continue reading →

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Charming Joo Chiat

Posted on April 14, 2011 by bookjunkie

A good day out. As you can see, an overcast sky which means cooler than normal temperatures. When we come here it’s usually in search of lunch. Joo Chiat is famous for it’s food. Like this very famous dumpling store. … Continue reading →

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View from the Car Window: Shophouses

Posted on April 11, 2011 by bookjunkie

This was somewhere around Outram I think.

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The View from the Car Window: Somewhere around City Hall MRT

Posted on March 30, 2011 by bookjunkie

I have always been impressed by the architecture of this flat building. It’s such a cool optical effect. This is the Gateway building where a friend used to work. Try as he might B can never avoid the dreaded ERP … Continue reading →

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