I've not firmed up on my 2016 plan but I have decided that next year I wanna try solo travelling....
Gonna start with Ayutthaya, maybe sometime in February or March....
Let the planning begin
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Ipoh virgin
What do you do during monsoon season and its flooding everywhere? You go on a roadtrip to Ipoh!!!!!
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Traveling in 2016
Did I mentioned that I'm a planner? like seriously a planner. So my holidays are normally planned out in advance. Guess its due to budgeting as well....
Hopefully its going to be another eventful 2016 with more travels....
So far i've only managed to locked in 3 places , and guess what, I'm going to Bali twice next year!!! Cannot wait for March when there will be nothing but the Sun and Sea
Hopefully its going to be another eventful 2016 with more travels....
So far i've only managed to locked in 3 places , and guess what, I'm going to Bali twice next year!!! Cannot wait for March when there will be nothing but the Sun and Sea
Why we all love to travel
Top 10 reason why people love to travel
- New Prespective
- Meeting New People
- Bucket List
- Romance and Love
- Rejuvenate
- To get outside of your own comfort zone
- To explore new lands
- Appreciation
- Wisdom
- Food
Cambodia and Angkor Wat Part 1
OMG! I'm so in love with Cambodia.. ok... let me rephrase that...I'm so in love with Angkor Wat to the extend that I can literally go there again.
For the Past 4 years, I've always wanted to visit Angkor Wat and it was a promise that both my best friend and I made that we will not go with anyone else but each other. Flight booked, Accommodation booked and 3 other guy friends of ours decided to join us. so it ended being a group holiday!
As normal I was the planner and I was pretty happy being one... guess the control freak in me kicked in.
I have this obsession with temples and I simply love visiting temples ...
Angkor is situated on the northern province of Siem Reap and is one of the most important archaeological sites of Southeast Asia. It extends over approximately 400 square kilometres and consists of scores of temples, hydraulic structures as well as communication routes. For several centuries Angkor, was the centre of the Khmer Kingdom.
Angkor Wat is one of the largest religious monuments ever constructed. Its name means “temple city.” Originally built as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu, it was converted into a Buddhist temple in the 14th century, and statues of Buddha were added to its already rich artwork.
You just have to go there to see how amazing it is. The climb to see the whole area was simply worthwhile! 2 full days of visiting the temples are just not enough if you are a temple freak like me. Shall be blogging more on the temples soon
For the Past 4 years, I've always wanted to visit Angkor Wat and it was a promise that both my best friend and I made that we will not go with anyone else but each other. Flight booked, Accommodation booked and 3 other guy friends of ours decided to join us. so it ended being a group holiday!
As normal I was the planner and I was pretty happy being one... guess the control freak in me kicked in.
I have this obsession with temples and I simply love visiting temples ...
Angkor is situated on the northern province of Siem Reap and is one of the most important archaeological sites of Southeast Asia. It extends over approximately 400 square kilometres and consists of scores of temples, hydraulic structures as well as communication routes. For several centuries Angkor, was the centre of the Khmer Kingdom.
Angkor Wat is one of the largest religious monuments ever constructed. Its name means “temple city.” Originally built as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu, it was converted into a Buddhist temple in the 14th century, and statues of Buddha were added to its already rich artwork.
You just have to go there to see how amazing it is. The climb to see the whole area was simply worthwhile! 2 full days of visiting the temples are just not enough if you are a temple freak like me. Shall be blogging more on the temples soon
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Local travelling
Langkawi has always been my perfect local destination. Langkawi is about an hour plane ride from Kuala Lumpur and is an archipelago of 104 islands in the Andaman Sea. Even though langkawi is in Malaysia, the feeling i get is as though I'm somewhere in Thailand like Krabi but let me tell you, Langkawi can be pretty expensive. There is no 4 star hotel in Langkawi so you will either end up with one of the motels along the Chenang beach or one of those high-end resort where you will pay about USD 250 per night.
Here is my 5 things I love about Langkawi
1. I can just hopped on a plane and not have to think about currency/time difference
2. The beach is super perfect and stunning
3. Its an easy to get to location, not like going to Tioman or Pangkor
4. There is so much to do from shopping to the beach to sightseeing
5. Food is plenty and they are cheap as well as super good
The girls decided to take a short weekend break 2 weeks ago and the smart traveler in us manage to booked the flight way back in July for less than RM200. We decided that it would be a do nothing beach holiday and we just want to basically hang around and shop. I was in charge of all the planning and the ground work. (who am i to refuse since i love to plan holidays).
4 days before the trip got us worried because of the haze but i guess God pitied us and the haze cleared up when we got there.
Wanting to be a Tai Tai, we booked ourselves for a Sunset Cruise via Crystal Yacht. The sunset cruise was RM250 per person inclusive of pickup and drop off, Dinner Buffet and Free flow of drinks and halfway through the cruise, there is a salt water Jacuzzi which was great for those who got a little bored on the trip. The girls obviously did what we do best, taking lots and lots of pictures and posting it via social media. Oh well....
The next day we decided to do some snorkeling at the Pulau Payar Marine Park which was only like RM130 per person for the day trip including packed lunch. The lunch wasn't great but i guess it didn't matter since we were all more happy with the baby shark and of course the free tanning.
Yes, I am planning for another Langkawi trip again, but this time maybe a stop over to Koh Lipe
Here is my 5 things I love about Langkawi
1. I can just hopped on a plane and not have to think about currency/time difference
2. The beach is super perfect and stunning
3. Its an easy to get to location, not like going to Tioman or Pangkor
4. There is so much to do from shopping to the beach to sightseeing
5. Food is plenty and they are cheap as well as super good
The girls decided to take a short weekend break 2 weeks ago and the smart traveler in us manage to booked the flight way back in July for less than RM200. We decided that it would be a do nothing beach holiday and we just want to basically hang around and shop. I was in charge of all the planning and the ground work. (who am i to refuse since i love to plan holidays).
4 days before the trip got us worried because of the haze but i guess God pitied us and the haze cleared up when we got there.
Wanting to be a Tai Tai, we booked ourselves for a Sunset Cruise via Crystal Yacht. The sunset cruise was RM250 per person inclusive of pickup and drop off, Dinner Buffet and Free flow of drinks and halfway through the cruise, there is a salt water Jacuzzi which was great for those who got a little bored on the trip. The girls obviously did what we do best, taking lots and lots of pictures and posting it via social media. Oh well....
The next day we decided to do some snorkeling at the Pulau Payar Marine Park which was only like RM130 per person for the day trip including packed lunch. The lunch wasn't great but i guess it didn't matter since we were all more happy with the baby shark and of course the free tanning.
Yes, I am planning for another Langkawi trip again, but this time maybe a stop over to Koh Lipe
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Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Beautiful Borobudur
Since ages ago, i've been very facinated by temples and historical places around the world and living in Asia, there are plenty of temples to explore. A few years back i became facinated with Borobudur in Yogjakarta and decided to make a short trip there during the long Merdeka weekend.
Borobudur, is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist Temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. The monument consists of nine stacked platforms, six square and three circular, topped by a central dome. The temple is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. The central dome is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues, each seated inside a perforated stupa and it is the world’s largest Buddhist temple, as well as one of the greatest Buddhist monuments in the world.
Built in the 9th century during the reign of the Sailendra Dynasty, the temple was designed in Javanese Buddhist architecture, which blends the Indonesian indigenous cult of ancestor worship and the Buddhist concept of attaining Nirvana. The temple also demonstrates the influences of Gupta art that reflects India's influence on the region, yet there are enough indigenous scenes and elements incorporated to make Borobudur uniquely Indonesian.
The monument guides pilgrims through an extensive system of stairways and corridors with 1,460 narrative relief panels on the walls and the balustrades. Borobudur has the largest and most complete ensemble of Buddhist reliefs in the world.
Evidence suggests Borobudur was constructed in the 9th century and abandoned following the 14th-century decline of Hindu kingdoms in Java and the Javanese conversion to Islam.
The Trip from Malaysia to Yogjakarta is around 2 hours via Air Asia, and once you are there there are tons of hotel to stay in ranging from your 5 Star hotel to the backpackers ones. I opted for Harper Mangkabumi about 15 mins away from the famous Maliboro Street. Booking via booking.com was awesome and each night was only around USD55. which is such a deal for a 4 star hotel. (and it comes with breakfast as well). And they also have an in-room massage service, which was totally awesome since i was knackerd from the previous day trip. Dinner buffet was only about USD8 per person. So yes Yogjakarta is super cheap!
The planner in me only took less than a month to plan and i was thankful for tripadvisor (where i found my tour agent, indoparidaso). I opted for the sunrise tour where the driver picked me up at 3.45am (yeap thats right!) and we headed to Manohara Hotel, the only entrance to Borobudur if you are planning on a Sunrise tour. You are then given a torch light and a map and off you go in the dark. It was quite a wait but the view was super awesome. It was an experience to be able to climb and be on top of the temple. Would i go again? Definetly!
Borobudur, is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist Temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. The monument consists of nine stacked platforms, six square and three circular, topped by a central dome. The temple is decorated with 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues. The central dome is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues, each seated inside a perforated stupa and it is the world’s largest Buddhist temple, as well as one of the greatest Buddhist monuments in the world.
Built in the 9th century during the reign of the Sailendra Dynasty, the temple was designed in Javanese Buddhist architecture, which blends the Indonesian indigenous cult of ancestor worship and the Buddhist concept of attaining Nirvana. The temple also demonstrates the influences of Gupta art that reflects India's influence on the region, yet there are enough indigenous scenes and elements incorporated to make Borobudur uniquely Indonesian.
The monument guides pilgrims through an extensive system of stairways and corridors with 1,460 narrative relief panels on the walls and the balustrades. Borobudur has the largest and most complete ensemble of Buddhist reliefs in the world.
Evidence suggests Borobudur was constructed in the 9th century and abandoned following the 14th-century decline of Hindu kingdoms in Java and the Javanese conversion to Islam.
The Trip from Malaysia to Yogjakarta is around 2 hours via Air Asia, and once you are there there are tons of hotel to stay in ranging from your 5 Star hotel to the backpackers ones. I opted for Harper Mangkabumi about 15 mins away from the famous Maliboro Street. Booking via booking.com was awesome and each night was only around USD55. which is such a deal for a 4 star hotel. (and it comes with breakfast as well). And they also have an in-room massage service, which was totally awesome since i was knackerd from the previous day trip. Dinner buffet was only about USD8 per person. So yes Yogjakarta is super cheap!
The planner in me only took less than a month to plan and i was thankful for tripadvisor (where i found my tour agent, indoparidaso). I opted for the sunrise tour where the driver picked me up at 3.45am (yeap thats right!) and we headed to Manohara Hotel, the only entrance to Borobudur if you are planning on a Sunrise tour. You are then given a torch light and a map and off you go in the dark. It was quite a wait but the view was super awesome. It was an experience to be able to climb and be on top of the temple. Would i go again? Definetly!
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Lombok
Lombok has always been in my "I need to visit" list and 2 weeks back I was lucky enough to be able to step foot in Lombok.
Lombok is still untouched. In fact when I told some people I wanted to visit Lombok, they gave me that blank look. For those who have not mastered their geography or world map, Lombok and Bali are actually neighbors. Before Air Asia came into the picture, you would either need to take a flight to lombok via Bali or take a ferry, but now thanks to Tony, you can fly straight to lombok and the flight is roughly 3 hours.
For those looking for a quiet place, i would highly recommend Lombok. Lombok is pretty big and until now I have yet to master their Map. I would say Lombok is ideal if you just want to rest and relax. It took me a month plus to figure out what i should do in Lombok and just a day to finish visiting the "Tourist places" .
Lombok is still untouched. In fact when I told some people I wanted to visit Lombok, they gave me that blank look. For those who have not mastered their geography or world map, Lombok and Bali are actually neighbors. Before Air Asia came into the picture, you would either need to take a flight to lombok via Bali or take a ferry, but now thanks to Tony, you can fly straight to lombok and the flight is roughly 3 hours.
For those looking for a quiet place, i would highly recommend Lombok. Lombok is pretty big and until now I have yet to master their Map. I would say Lombok is ideal if you just want to rest and relax. It took me a month plus to figure out what i should do in Lombok and just a day to finish visiting the "Tourist places" .
Sunday, April 12, 2015
Bali Again?!!
Bali again? That the normal reaction i get from my friends or those close to me. It has become my annual trip. I've been coming to Bali since 2009 and i keep revisiting Bali every year without fail. I've seen how Bali had developed over the years.
Have i covered the whole of Bali? Nope not yet. I have one more place to go and I'm done. Some joked that i can now be a Bali travel guide or wouldn't it be easier to just find a job in Bali. (Yes that would be perfect!)
To me, Bali have everything that a person wants. Beach, great food, cheap shopping, so many places to visit and the ever so friendly people oh and not forgetting the many many accommodation options.
Just a quick guide for those planning a trip soon;
Kuta: For First timer. There's plenty of shops and food places but the beach aint that clean
Seminyak: Perfect for those who wants to stay in a villa and close to everything but dont want the busy life
Legian: For the young
Sanur: If you want a Do Nothing kinda holiday this is perfect. And plenty of good restaurants but not many locals or even Asians
Ubud: If this is your 3rd or 4th time in Bali then this is perfect. It can be crowded but its pretty far from the Airport and Kuta. Famous for "healthy living"
Uluwatu and Jimbaran: lots of upmarket hotel and villa. Perfect for couples/honeymooner
Sunday, January 18, 2015
2015 Another Year of travelling
Every year i make a point to plan my travels early. It really helps when you need to do your budgeting.
So insyaallah, 2015 will be another year full of travels
FEBRUARY: BALI
MAY: LOMBOK
JUNE:CAMERON HIGHLAND
JULY: PHUKET
AUGUST: DA NANG and YOGJAKARTA
OCTOBER: LANGKAWI AND CAMBODIA
MAY: LOMBOK
JUNE:CAMERON HIGHLAND
JULY: PHUKET
AUGUST: DA NANG and YOGJAKARTA
OCTOBER: LANGKAWI AND CAMBODIA
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