Singapore and Kuala Lumpur Trip

The trip from my house to the airport took about 3 hours, so we had to leave at 5 am. At least I could sleep on the way there! Usually, I only go to the airport to drop off family members when they're traveling, standing at the departure gate waving goodbye as they head off to their destinations, or to pick them up when they return. But this time was different, I was the one actually going somewhere, the one who would be getting on that plane!Once we arrived at the airport, we went through all the usual procedures. We ended up waiting quite a while in the departure lounge before we could actually board the plane. Unfortunately, I didn't get a window seat, which was a bit disappointing since I really wanted to see everything. But that's okay, the seats were comfortable enough. Oh, and I'm still not sure, can I turn on the internet on the plane? I thought we weren't allowed to. The actual experience of being on the plane felt... pretty ordinary, to be honest. It wasn't as great as I'd imagined it would be. But then, when we were finally up in the air and I saw the view outside, the clouds was absolutely amazing. The fact that airplane engineers figured out how to make something so massive and heavy actually fly through the air still blows my mind.

We finally arrived at Changi Airport around 1.30 pm, and let me tell you, it was quite an experience! I'd always known that Changi Airport was supposed to be a massive, worldclass facility that everyone praises, but actually seeing it with my own eyes was absolutely mindblowing, it was seriously on another level! Everything just exceeded my expectations in every way possible.

I had already purchased data roaming, but initially had trouble getting it to work. Fortunately, I just needed to configure the APN settings, and everything was fine. Once we got through all the arrival procedures, my mom finally came to meet us at the airport. It felt so good to see her after the flight, and we were all pretty excited to start exploring. Before leaving the airport, we quickly touched up our makeup and took our time wandering around Changi's. However, before we could do any serious sightseeing, we realized we were absolutely starving. Following the plan we'd made earlier, we made our way to Bounce Teochew Fishball Noodles. Fishballs aren't really my thing, but the taste was decent, not bad at all.

Once we'd finished our meal, we decided to continue our exploration of the airport. We hopped onto the Skytrain, which was an experience in itself, and rode it through the area near the Rain Vortex. Watching the scenery pass by from the train and seeing all the different terminals and attractions was really cool. The whole setup of the airport is just so futuristic and wellplanned. I also made a stop at Arabica to pick up some coffee. I was really in the mood for a good cup to keep me energized for the rest of our airport exploration. I can't remember exactly what I ordered, but it was nothing extraordinarily special.

Carrying our suitcases along with us, we made our way to our next destination, Marina Barrage. I have to say, everything in Singapore is just incredibly beautiful, neat, and so well organized. It's amazing how even the simplest places look stunning here. Marina Barrage is technically just a park, but honestly, it's one of the most beautiful parks I've ever seen. The whole area is so well maintained and thoughtfully designed.

There were so many people there enjoying their day in different ways, lots of people jogging and exercising, families and groups of friends having picnics on the grass, just relaxing and enjoying each other's company. What really caught my attention was seeing a flying kite with an Elsa Frozen design. It was such a lovely sight. We decided to find a nice spot to sit down and take a break from all the walking. The timing was perfect too, because we got to watch the sunset while we rested. The view was absolutely breathtaking, and it was such a peaceful way to wind down after a busy day of exploring.

We continued walking to Supertree Grove. By this time, my legs were really starting to hurt, I was so exhausted from all the walking we had done that day. We bought some refreshing drinks to cool down before heading in. When we got there, wow, there were already tons of people gathering around. The whole area was packed with visitors, everyone waiting for the Garden Rhapsody show. Right at 6.45, the light show started, and it was absolutely amazing. The lights on the giant Supertrees began flashing and twinkling everywhere, creating this really beautiful light display. The colors kept changing and moving in such a mesmerizing way. What made it even better was the music playing along with the lights, everything was perfectly synchronized. The music was so pretty and magical, it kind of reminded me of the songs from old Barbie movies.

After our previous stop, we headed to Marina Bay Sands. We walked across the Dragonfly Lake Bridge, and I was amazed to see a river flowing right through the shopping mall! I had only seen the famous rooftop from the movie Crazy Rich Asians before, so being there in person was really exciting. The view of Singapore's city skyline was stunning, tall buildings were everywhere, creating a beautiful urban landscape. Lots of people were already gathered around, waiting for the Spectra light show to begin. While waiting, we touched up our makeup because we looked quite tired and pale after walking around all day.

The Spectra show started at 8 pm and lasted 15 minutes. Like the Garden Rhapsody we saw earlier, it was a combination of colorful lights and music. This time, the music sounded like it was from an epic fantasy movie, with some parts reminding me of Tinkerbell. The combination of water effects, laser lights, and music made it a truly magical experience. After the show ended, we looked for food at Marina Bay Sands. There were so many restaurants to choose. However, we needed halal food. Finally, we decided to eat at Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang. I ordered chicken with sambal kecap (sweet chili soy sauce), and it was delicious! As an Indonesian person who doesn't like sambal (which is weird), I was pleasantly surprised that this sambal tasted really good and wasn't overly spicy at all.

Finally, after such a long and eventful day, we wrapped up our first day exploring Singapore! We were completely exhausted but incredibly happy with everything we had experienced. We made our way to the train station to catch the train back. Throughout the entire day, every time the trains were absolutely full with people. It was always so crowded that we couldn't find any seats and had to stand for the entire journey, which was quite tiring after all that walking. However, this time was significantly less crowded. This meant we could actually find empty seats. Once we arrived at Yishun station, we still needed to transfer to a bus to reach our final destination. After the bus ride, we finally arrived. It had been an incredibly long day filled with so many activities, sights, and new experiences. We were physically exhausted with sore legs, but thankfully, counterpain came to the rescue,, making our legs feel so much better.

We started our second day at 6.30 am, and the sky was looking pretty dark and overcast. Our first destination was Universal Studios Singapore. Before we could get to USS though, we made a quick stop at VivoCity first. We decided to buy some snacks there to bring along with us, though honestly I can't quite remember exactly what I bought anymore. From VivoCity, we hopped on the monorail that goes directly to Sentosa Island, where Universal Studios Singapore is located. The monorail ride was really convenient and gave us nice views along the way.

Now here's the thing, we actually didn't get to experience any of the rides at USS. We only visited the iconic globe at the entrance. This was partly to save money, since theme park tickets can be quite expensive, but also because we simply didn't have enough time in our packed schedule to spend an entire day at the theme park. When we arrived at USS, it was raining, but the place was still crowded with visitors. It seemed like the rainy weather didn't discourage anyone at all from coming out and enjoying their day. We took our time there and snapped several photos, making sure to capture our moment.

Because of the rain, we couldn't stick to our original plan and ended up deciding to head to Orchard Road instead. At Orchard Road, we went into several stores, browsing through shop after shop, but unfortunately, nothing quite matched what we want. After all, we were starting to feel pretty hungry. So we decided to leave the shopping area and go look for somewhere to eat. We walked across the street and made our way to Lucky Plaza. There, we found an Indonesian Restaurant. Honestly, I'm not entirely sure why we chose to eat there of all places, maybe it was the familiar comfort of Indonesian food? I decided to order nasi goreng (fried rice). When the food came, I have to say the taste wasn't quite as good or as authentic as the nasi goreng we have back home in Indonesia, but it was still okay and filled us up. Actually, there was one thing that we completely missed out on while we were there, trying the famous Ice Cream Sandwich! I honestly don't know why we skipped it or forgot about it. Looking back now, we really should have tried it since it's such a popular and unique local treat.

Finally, the rain stopped! We continued our trip to Chijmes by taking the bus. Chijmes is a beautiful old church building with really stunning architecture. It's also famous for having an elevator area that's perfect for taking photos. The building itself is very photogenic with its colonial-style design and charming atmosphere. We spent quite some time there taking lots of photos and really enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Once we were satisfied with all the pictures we took, we were ready to move on to our next destination.

Our next stop was Bugis Street. Actually, the distance from Chijmes to Bugis Street wasn't that far, but we chose to take the bus anyway to save our energy. At Bugis Street, I bought a Mr. Coconut drink, and oh my goodness, it was absolutely delicious and so refreshing! I really wish we had something like this back home in Indonesia, or at least something similar. While we were there, I bought several small gifts for my friends back home. I also bought Irvins salted egg snacks, which Singapore is really famous for. It tastes absolutely amazing! The flavor is so unique and addictive. If you ever go to Singapore, you absolutely must buy some Irvins! It's one of those things you shouldn't miss. There was also one incident that happened while we were at Bugis Street. I witnessed a seller who appeared to be arguing or fighting with one of their customers. I'm not entirely sure what the argument was about, but you could definitely hear raised voices and sense the tension.

We continued by walking to Haji Lane. Earlier it was raining, but now it had become really hot and sunny! We were definitely feeling the heat as we walked. Haji Lane is such a cool and colorful street, this narrow alley lined with really vibrant street art and murals on the walls. There are so many shops there selling all kinds of cute and quirky items. The whole street has this really artsy that makes it perfect for just strolling around and exploring. While we were browsing through the shops, my cousin and I both bought small Merlion plushies! These little plush toys were absolutely adorable and made perfect souvenirs to remember our trip. I even gave my Merlion plushie a name, Merlain. I chose the chocolate-colored one, which had this cute brown shade that I loved.

Since we realized there was a Charles & Keith store nearby, we decided to head back to Bugis Street. Right in front of Bugis Street, there's a shopping mall called Bugis Junction. Charles & Keith is a really popular Singaporean brand known for their stylish and affordable bags, shoes, and accessories, so we were pretty excited to check it out. Once we got to the store, we spent some time browsing through all their collections. My cousin and her friend ended up buying bags, while I decided to buy a wallet. I chose a white-colored wallet that I thought was really elegant and would go with almost anything. It was good quality and the price was reasonable too.

After that, we continued our journey to Merlion Park by taking the bus again. On the bus, we actually met some other Indonesian people! It's always nice to run into fellow Indonesians when you're traveling abroad. We had a pleasant chat with them, which made the bus ride more enjoyable and less tiring. When we arrived in the area, we didn't go straight to Merlion Park. Instead, we decided to take a rest first beside the Esplanade concert hall. The Esplanade building is so unique and eyecatching! Its roof design is really funny and interesting, it looks just like a durian with all those spiky sections! That's actually why locals sometimes call it "the durian building". We found a nice spot to rest beside the waterfront. There's a lovely area there with views of the water, and it was perfect for just sitting down and relaxing for a bit. After all the walking we'd done throughout the day, our feet were definitely tired! The breeze from the water was really refreshing, and it felt good to just sit there for a while, enjoying the view and cooling down before continuing to Merlion Park. It was a peaceful moment in our busy day of sightseeing.

After resting, we walked across the Jubilee Bridge to get to Merlion Park. The bridge was absolutely beautiful! It was decorated with so many pink flowers that created such a lovely and romantic atmosphere. The flowers were blooming everywhere along the bridge, making it a really picturesque spot. We took our time walking across, admiring all the pretty decorations and taking in the views. When we finally arrived at Merlion Park, the place was packed with visitors! There were tourists from all over the world gathered there, everyone wanting to see Singapore's most famous icon. People were taking photos, posing with the Merlion statue, and enjoying the waterfront views. To be honest though, the Merlion didn't quite live up to my expectations. The statue wasn't as big as I had imagined it would be! In my mind, I'd pictured this massive, towering statue, but in reality, it was more modest in size. I think maybe all the photos I'd seen before made it seem bigger than it actually is. By this time, our phone batteries were running really low. Because of this, we could only take a few quick photos at the Merlion. We didn't get to spend as much time there as we might have liked, but at least we managed to capture some memories before our phones died completely!

We had actually planned from the beginning to buy Chagee while we were in Singapore. Chagee is a really popular tea drink brand, and at that time in Indonesia, it was only available in Jakarta. So this was a opportunity for us to try it! When we got to the Chagee store, I ordered one of their drinks, I can't quite remember which variant I chose now. But what I do remember clearly is that it tasted absolutely amazing. The tea was so flavorful and refreshing, exactly as good as everyone had said it would be. It was definitely worth the hype. While we were at Chagee, we also took the opportunity to charge our phones. This was perfect timing since our batteries were almost completely dead from all the photos we'd been taking throughout the day. After spending so much time walking around in the hot Singapore sun, going from place to place, sweating under the heat, it felt absolutely wonderful to finally step inside and enjoy the cool air conditioning!

Our second day was almost finished, but before heading back, we made one more stop at Northpoint City shopping mall to grab some dinner. By this time, we were all pretty hungry after such a long day of exploring Singapore. At Northpoint, we decided to eat at Jinjja Chicken, which is a Korean fried chicken restaurant. This was hands down the best meal we had during our entire trip! The chicken was absolutely incredible, perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. The seasoning was spot on, and every bite was delicious. I'm not exaggerating when I say this might have been the best chicken I've ever eaten in my life! It was that good. We were all so satisfied and happy with our meal choice. If you ever visit Singapore, I would definitely recommend trying Jinjja Chicken. After enjoying our delicious dinner and feeling completely satisfied, we also stopped by Uniqlo to do a bit of shopping. We browsed through the store and ended up buying a few pieces of clothing. With our stomachs full and shopping bags in hand, we were finally ready to head back and rest after our long second day in Singapore!

The next morning arrived quickly, marking our final day in Singapore before heading to Malaysia. We had already packed our bags the night before so we'd be ready to go. Since we only had a little bit of time left before we had to leave, we decided to just stay around the Yishun area. And where else would we go? Back to Northpoint City again, of course! For breakfast, we ate at Encik Tan, a local food spot in the mall. I ordered Mie Laksa, which is a popular spicy noodle soup dish in Singapore. It's supposed to be really flavorful with coconut milk and spices. However, to be honest, the taste didn't really suit my palate. We also bought some drinks to take with us, boba tea and Beautea. Beautea is actually quite similar to Chagee in terms of style and taste. After finishing our breakfast and getting our drinks, we made our way to the border by taking the bus. The convenient thing was that the bus stop was right at Northpoint, so we didn't have to walk far with all our suitcases. We hopped on the bus with our bags, ready to make our way to Malaysia. It was bittersweet, we were sad to leave Singapore. I also sadly waved goodbye to my mom.

The bus journey to Woodlands was actually really enjoyable! Because we were on the bus, I could finally see the streets of Singapore properly and take in all the scenery. When we were using the train earlier during our trip, everything passed by so quickly that I couldn't really appreciate the surroundings. But on the bus, moving at a slower pace, I could look out the window and observe everything carefully. What really struck me was how incredibly well organized and beautiful the entire city of Singapore is. Everything is so clean, orderly, and maintained. The roads are smooth, the buildings are neat, there's greenery everywhere despite being such an urban area, and everything just works efficiently. I really hope that Indonesia could be as organized and wellplanned as this someday. But honestly, it seems quite difficult to achieve. There are so many challenges we'd need to overcome. Still, it's nice to dream and hope that maybe one day our cities could be this well managed too.

After traveling for a while, we finally arrived at the Woodlands border checkpoint. To be completely honest, we were pretty confused about what we were supposed to do. It was our first time crossing an international border like this, and we weren't entirely sure about the procedure. But we just followed what other people who were also crossing the border were doing, keeping our eyes on them and copying their movements. I was a bit nervous, but thankfully everything went smoothly and we successfully passed through the checkpoint without any issues.

A new problem appeared after we exited the Woodlands checkpoint! We realized we still had to get to the Johor Bahru checkpoint on the Malaysian side. The thing is, we were really confused about which bus we were supposed to take. There were several buses around, and we had no idea which one would take us to where we needed to go. We stood there with our suitcases, looking quite lost and uncertain about what to do next. Fortunately, there was a kind young man who noticed we were confused and struggling. He came up to us and gave us directions, explaining which bus we needed to take and where to catch it. It was such a relief! Sometimes when you're traveling, these small acts of kindness from strangers really make a huge difference. We were so grateful to him for helping us out. At the Johor Bahru checkpoint, we had to go through interview. They asked us a few standard questions about our visit. After getting our passports stamped, we were cleared to continue. After passing through the checkpoint, we had to catch yet another bus, this time heading to Senai International Airport where we'd be flying to KLIA.

We had planned from the very beginning to go to Kuala Lumpur by plane and had booked our flights ahead of time, so everything was already arranged. Honestly, this flight was much more comfortable compared to when we first departed at the start of our trip. The journey was very short, before we knew it, we were already preparing to land in Kuala Lumpur. When we arrived at KLIA, the place was quite empty and quiet. There weren't many people around, which made getting through the airport much easier and faster. We were so excited to start the next part of our journey in Malaysia.

Before heading to our hotel, we decided to make a stop at Mitsui Outlet Park first. The airport actually provides a free bus service that goes directly to the outlet mall, which was really convenient for us. When we arrived at Mitsui Outlet, we discovered they have a free luggage storage service, which was perfect since we didn't want to drag our suitcases around while shopping. At the outlet mall, we spent time walking around and looking through various stores. I browsed through quite a few shops, checking out clothes, accessories, and other items, but in the end, I didn't buy anything. We ended up staying at Mitsui Outlet for quite a long time. I was concerned that we might arrive at the hotel too late for check in or that we'd have trouble finding transportation in the dark.

With our phone batteries almost completely dead, we quickly ordered a taxi through the Maxim app. Maxim is a ride hailing service similar to Grab or Uber. We were staying at Kingston Hotel 8 in Bukit Bintang. Bukit Bintang is actually one of the most popular areas in KL, known for shopping and entertainment, so it was a great location for us tourists. The taxi ride took us through the city streets as night fell, and we finally arrived at our hotel. After we got there, we went through the check in process at the front desk. The staff was friendly and efficient, and soon we were heading up to our room. When we opened the door, we were pleasantly surprised, the room was really nice and clean. Everything looked well maintained, the beds were comfortable, and it felt like a cozy place to rest after our long day of traveling from Singapore through Johor Bahru and then flying to KL.

When we arrived at the hotel, we didn't go straight to sleep even though we were tired. Instead, we decided to go out and explore Alor Street, which was very close to our hotel, just a short walk away. Alor Street was absolutely buzzing with life, the street was so lively and crowded with people. There were countless food stalls and restaurants lining both sides of the street, each one calling out to attract customers. Our first stop was to find somewhere to eat dinner because we were quite hungry. We were so overwhelmed by all the choices. In the end, we ended up eating at Dino's Thai Food instead. I ordered Pad Thai and it tasted good. After filling our stomachs, we continued walking along Alor Street, taking in all the sights and sounds.

We stopped by Don Don Donki, which is a Japanese store that sells all kinds of interesting products, snacks, and household items. We also visited QPocket, another fun store with quirky items. At both places, we ended up buying several snacks and some cute, interesting things that caught our eye. I also bought a cute blue bag that I'd been eyeing. My cousin and I also made a quick stop at the sevel next to our hotel to buy a few essentials. We picked up some bottled water and Tiger Balm, which is that famous medicated ointment that's supposed to help with muscle aches. After all our shopping and exploring, we finally headed back to the hotel, exhausted but happy with our first evening in Kuala Lumpur.

Our second day in Kuala Lumpur! We took the Go KL bus to get to Suria KLCC. Our destination was Oriental Kopi for breakfast. When we got there, we ordered Hainanese chicken rice, egg tart, and Kopi O. When the food arrived, I fell in love with the Hainanese chicken! The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful, served with fragrant rice cooked in chicken broth. The egg tart, however, wasn't quite to my taste. After finishing our breakfast, we made our way down to KLCC Park, which is right below the Suria KLCC mall. The weather that day was extremely hot and humid. Despite the heat, we strolled through the park and took lots and lots of photos with the iconic Petronas Twin Towers in the background. I have to say, I think the view would probably be even more beautiful and impressive at night when the towers are all lit up with lights.

From KLCC Park, we took the train to Dang Wangi station. However, when we arrived at Dang Wangi station, we realized we had to walk quite a distance to reach our destination. We had to go through several streets under the blazing hot sun with all that humidity, which was quite exhausting. When we finally reached Kooky Plate, which was our intended destination (apparently a popular cafe), the queue was absolutely massive. We stood there for quite a while, watching the line barely move. After waiting for what felt like forever with not much progress, we made a decision, we weren't going to wait any longer. We decided it would be better to just continue our journey and find somewhere else to eat or visit instead of wasting more time waiting.

We had planned to go to our next destination using the Rapid KL bus. We walked to the nearest bus stop and waited there for quite a long time under the hot sun, getting more and more sweaty. Finally, when a bus arrived, we tried to get on, but then we discovered a problem. The payment system only accepted the Rapid KL card, which is like a prepaid transportation card. We didn't have this card, and apparently, we couldn't pay with cash or use other payment methods. This was frustrating since we'd already spent so much time waiting in the heat, but honestly, this was our fault for not doing enough research. We decided to change our plan and just take a Maxim taxi instead to get to our next destination.

We headed to Beryl's Outlet on Petaling Street. Beryl's is a famous Malaysian chocolate brand, and their outlet store is known for having tons of varieties. When we got inside the outlet, shelves and shelves filled with different flavors and types options. We ended up buying a lot of chocolates, there were so many different flavors and types that were really unique and interesting. Beryl's chocolate is actually available in Indonesia too, but we only get the original flavors there. Here at the outlet in Malaysia, they had all these various and unique variants that we couldn't find back home.

We continued to next stop, which was Central Market. As we were walking along the way, we passed through Petaling Street, which is KL's famous Chinatown area. While we were there, we stopping to buy Chagee again. This time, I ordered the Da Hong Pao Milk Tea variant, if I remember correctly. With our drinks in hand, we kept walking until we reached Central Market. Central Market, or Pasar Seni as it's called in Malay, is a cultural landmark and heritage building in KL. It's basically a hub for Malaysian arts, crafts, and souvenirs. The building itself is beautiful, with its distinctive art deco architecture. Inside Central Market, there were so many vendors selling all kinds of cute and interesting souvenirs! You could find traditional Malaysian handicrafts, wooden carvings, textiles, paintings, accessories, snacks, and all sorts of unique items. Everything was colorful and eyecatching, and it was fun just browsing through all the different stalls and seeing what creative items people were selling. I didn't buy too many things though, I only bought some keychains as small souvenirs for my friends back home.

We took the Go KL bus again to get to Pavilion, which is one of the most upscale and popular shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur. When we arrived, we were blown away by just how huge the place was! Pavilion is absolutely massive with multiple floors, hundreds of stores, and such a luxurious atmosphere. The mall was also incredibly crowded with shoppers, both locals and tourists. By this point in the day, my feet were absolutely killing me! It felt like my legs were going to give out from all the walking we'd been doing since day one. But despite the pain, I was still excited and determined to explore. We walked around Pavilion, going from floor to floor, checking out the different stores and displays. I didn't actually buy anything, mostly just window shopping and enjoying the impressive architecture and design of the mall.

After exploring Pavilion, we walked a short distance to Don Don Donki again. We needed to buy a stain remover because the Tiger Balm we'd used the night before had left yellow stains on the hotel bed sheets. My friend and my sibling decided to head back to the hotel first. However, my cousin and I still had some energy left, so the two of us continued exploring the Bukit Bintang area. We stopped by Lot 10, a shopping mall right next to Don Don Donki. There, we did some clothes shopping and I also bought a cute phone charm. We also made a stop at KKV. My feet were hurting SO badly from wearing shoes all day! I desperately needed to buy sandals so I could give my poor feet some relief.

Since we were both getting hungry, we decided to grab dinner at Zhang Lala Mee Tarik. We actually ordered the thin noodles, but when our food arrived, they gave us thick noodles instead. But, we didn't complain about it, we were too tired and hungry to make a fuss. The noodles were extremely thick and had a strong flour taste that was a bit overwhelming. While we were eating, there was a live music performance happening across from us, which created a nice atmosphere. But I noticed something interesting, the musicians (and actually a lot of the music played everywhere) were playing a lot of Indonesian songs from the 2000s. It was interesting and a bit amusing to hear familiar songs from home while sitting in a restaurant in Kuala Lumpur.

It was really sad because this was our last day in Kuala Lumpur! The trip had gone by so quickly and we wished we could stay longer to explore more of what the city had to offer. Fortunately, the stain on the hotel bed sheets from the Tiger Balm came off successfully after we used the stain remover. That was such a relief, we were worried we might have to pay for damaged sheets or face an awkward conversation at checkout. We had also already packed all our belongings the night before, so we were ready to go in the morning. After checking out of Kingston Hotel 8 at 10.45 am, we started walking to our breakfast place. We had to walk while pulling our suitcases along with us, which wasn't the most comfortable thing to do, but thankfully our next stop wasn't too far away.

>We headed to Capitol Cafe, which is actually quite a famous and historic cafe in Kuala Lumpur. When we got there and sat down, I ordered butter chicken and Milo. The cafe itself was really nice, it had this beautiful, aesthetic vibe that mixed vintage charm with a clean, pleasant atmosphere. When my food arrived, it tasted really good! The butter chicken was flavorful and came with toast, and the Milo was thick and chocolatey, just perfect. It was a satisfying last meal before leaving Malaysia.

We ordered a Maxim taxi again to take us to the airport. However, on our way to the airport, we decided to make one more stop at Mitsui Outlet Park. We wanted to do some lastminute shopping because there were still a few things we felt we hadn't bought enough of or wanted to get more of before leaving. I ended up buying more chocolates, specifically more Beryl's BPop Lemon & Salt flavor, it was absolutely delicious and I knew I'd regret it if I didn't get more. This flavor is so unique! It has this wonderful sour lemon taste that's tangy and refreshing, and the best part is that it contains popping candy mixed into the chocolate. So when you eat it, you get these little explosions and crackling sensations on your tongue as the candy pops in your mouth. It's such a fun and unusual combination. I wanted to bring some back home to share with family and friends, and also to have for myself because I knew I'd be craving it later! After finishing our shopping at Mitsui and making sure we'd gotten everything we wanted, we were finally ready to head to the airport for real this time, with our suitcases now even fuller than before!

On the plane, I ended up sitting next to an elderly man who was heading to Indonesia to play golf with his friends. He seemed really friendly and cheerful, excited about his golf trip. To be completely honest, I'm not a very fun person to chat with, especially with strangers. I get extremely nervous when meeting new people, and social situations like this make me really anxious. When he tried to make conversation with me, I felt so awkward and I'm pretty sure I sounded like an idiot when I responded. My words probably came out clumsy and I didn't know what to say properly. I felt bad because he was being so nice and friendly, trying to make small talk to pass the time, but I just couldn't shake off my nervousness. Sir, I'm really sorry!

Finally, we arrived back in Indonesia! It felt both good to go home and a little bittersweet knowing our amazing trip was officially over. After getting off the plane. We waited our suitcase there for quite a long time. After that, we made our way out of the airport and booked a Grab to take us home.