If you think 22km of beach fabulous, just wait till you have a taste of the watersports, kampung food, types of fruits, fireflies and crocodiles. Peggy Loh did. “DADDY, did you bring my swimming suit?” The little girl’s petulant cry rose above the din in the busy lobby. Glancing in the direction of the voice, [...]

There’s a cosy lodge deep in a plantation where horses graze, the food is great and staffs are friendly. It also feels like Dallas here. Nestled deep within a plantation in Sedenak, Johor, is a hidden treasure not well known among Malaysians called Riders Lodge. It can be a bit tricky trying to locate the [...]

There’s no mystery to the popularity of Lido Village Farm as all visitors leaves smiling, their arms full of fish. PEGGY LOH joins in the fishing fun. NEVER gone fishing before? Don’t worry. At the Lido Village Farm, nobody leaves empty-handed. Whether you are an experienced angler or an amateur, you can be assured of [...]

The Gunung Lambak Eco Resort in Kluang , Johor is ideal for jungle trekking and those who want to be close to nature and hold their various company events. Story and pictures by PEGGY LOH IT’S morning. You step out of your chalet, throw your arms wide and stretch. You drink in the fresh morning [...]

Johor, the southern most state of the peninsular, is steeped in history and is a haven for nature lovers. The state has an unbroken coastline flanked by the South China Sea in the east, extending around its southern tip to the western shoreline overlooking the Straits of Malacca. Johor Bahru, the state capital, is the [...]

Desaru boasts 25km of inviting beaches fringed by palms and casuarinas. It lies in the southeastern corner of Johor, approximately 98km from Johor Bahru. The waters here are conducive for swimming, waterskiing, canoeing and catamaran sailing. Moreover, this popular seaside destination in Johor is great for a family vacation. Its 18-hole golf course commands magnificent [...]