A spontaneous 24-hour road trip from Singapore to Malacca (Melaka). Where we stayed, what we did, and how to make the most of a quick weekend getaway to this charming riverside town in Malaysia.
Author: Dee Thompson
Hi, I live in the uk with my family of two kids and hubby, recently repatriated after six years in Asia. My aim is to see as much of the world as possible with my family.
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Weaving my Way 