Travel 2025 – Exploring Johor: My Favourite Spots for Adventure, Food & Hidden Gems

There’s something about Johor that always pulls me back, maybe it’s because my best friend originated from Johor, maybe it is from the mix of coastal beauty, family-friendly attractions, and that warm southern charm that makes you feel right at home. On my recent trip with Gaya Travel and Tourism Johor, I got to go…

Stay 2025 – Soul of the South: 9 Stays that Define Johor’s Timeless Allure

There’s something magnetic about Johor… a state where city lights meet unspoiled shores, and every turn reveals a new facet of Malaysian hospitality. Let me bring you on a little “tour” through nine distinctive stays that you can consider for your own future stay from cosmopolitan chic to barefoot island bliss….. Sunway Big Box Hotel…

Trip 2025 – Majestic Johor Day 4: Discovering Pontian

Our final day on the Majestic Johor journey took us to Pontian, a district on Johor’s southwest coast, bordering Batu Pahat and Kluang. Known for its fertile lands, rich traditions, and unique natural treasures, Pontian wrapped up our trip on a sweet, soulful, and scenic note.

Trip 2025 – Majestic Johor Day 3: Kluang to Batu Pahat & in between

Our third day in Johor brought us deeper into the heart of Batu Pahat, also known as Bandar Penggaram. With a history tracing back to the 15th century, this charming town carries a fascinating legend. It is said that during the reign of the Melaka Sultanate, Siamese forces once retreated here after a battle. In desperation,…

Trip 2025 – Majestic Johor Day 2: Segamat to Kluang

Kluang’s name was derived from the Malay translation of the word ‘bat’, which means a big bat or fruit bats. These mammals used to exist in great numbers in Kluang in the past; but now they are kind of disappearing due to hunting and also the destruction of its natural habitat… Kluang is located in…

6 places we visited at Kota Tinggi, Johor

Kota Tinggi is situated at the estuary of Sungai Johor and is approximately 40 kilometre from Johor Bahru, the state capital. Kota Tinggi district is located to the south of Peninsular Malaysia and is the biggest district in the Johor with an area of 3,500 square miles. The name Kota Tinggi has its own history.…