tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40664131268996400912024-03-21T21:09:12.863+08:00holiday travel notestravel tales from local and abroadHoliday Travel Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340267301273249353noreply@blogger.comBlogger325125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066413126899640091.post-78724661066158926612011-06-17T12:03:00.002+08:002011-08-08T13:37:34.717+08:00Ikan Bakar Keramat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjstuzlBOBH6KfZY6qR2X-pJBM76v_kCdu6VXBtZdGNTbCmKczh-Kp9lo1m8qTcujcw2UqRGx64hpqj66_wsXcpEbTMuiPvQh8QP1yoN7ys2cCDehgQxnu2A5JfkBH4kMNcgfeJbAcbn8E/s1600/ikan_bakar_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCGhV_FDUV3nrNrYGfC6fsnt-vIQnqv1N3A2RWRMA8KmGQEdBjKbmdKjDsXCNGWn95VNcvuZcck0buWcttdUQT8nuyaMaaxu8zRy811cj0MB72mPkS34xARbCl9hyb1DTChiphg52Mbtg/s1600/ikan_bakar_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCGhV_FDUV3nrNrYGfC6fsnt-vIQnqv1N3A2RWRMA8KmGQEdBjKbmdKjDsXCNGWn95VNcvuZcck0buWcttdUQT8nuyaMaaxu8zRy811cj0MB72mPkS34xARbCl9hyb1DTChiphg52Mbtg/s200/ikan_bakar_1.jpg" width="200"></a></div>It was one of our regular eating out weekend and we were just too lazy to drive to those restaurants but an eatery nearby would be best.<br>
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Also, running out of ideas about where and what to eat.<br>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIbrOQstIW3XmxcuTGGJVt7qtMvyDggfIXURyuQg6Dkj6zrW7dMD4KCv-52u3KaGMyk32FAN1dyVDhgcgJyX5tMHRdqQwqHy5tLzSZjNrgxExWtiKVy92Z1083YhzgKe9F4rvOYQOAgds/s1600/ikan_bakar_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIbrOQstIW3XmxcuTGGJVt7qtMvyDggfIXURyuQg6Dkj6zrW7dMD4KCv-52u3KaGMyk32FAN1dyVDhgcgJyX5tMHRdqQwqHy5tLzSZjNrgxExWtiKVy92Z1083YhzgKe9F4rvOYQOAgds/s200/ikan_bakar_3.jpg" width="200"></a>Sounds surprising indeed considering Malaysia is a country filled with glorious tasty food everywhere and round the clock.<br>
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Malaysia is blessed with multi racial community living under one roof which together comes the wide variety of food from the various race in one Muhibah spirit. Other then local delicacies, Malaysian dining experience do cover servings from countries all over the world.Holiday Travel Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340267301273249353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066413126899640091.post-69806005197132293342011-04-15T13:06:00.000+08:002011-04-15T13:06:24.034+08:00Seri Kembangan Sunset<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggsTo7GQ2wR87UAegaP3yftEE6oFwqTbzmnbvijkQiWA_8z33vblMHKBXf121P_liVnuP62cs7-2gdfQginzNhe1vi6xmcYurD1yJihyphenhyphenMNWZTmzyHZagfPWKXOSDDrDecGb9_nvEdlXeI/s1600/seri_kembangan_sunset.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggsTo7GQ2wR87UAegaP3yftEE6oFwqTbzmnbvijkQiWA_8z33vblMHKBXf121P_liVnuP62cs7-2gdfQginzNhe1vi6xmcYurD1yJihyphenhyphenMNWZTmzyHZagfPWKXOSDDrDecGb9_nvEdlXeI/s320/seri_kembangan_sunset.jpg" width="277" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">was driving to KLIA along MEX highway when we came across the sunset above Seri Kembangan...</div>Holiday Travel Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340267301273249353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066413126899640091.post-84507691078198563512011-04-04T15:19:00.002+08:002011-08-08T13:37:49.790+08:00Qing Ming<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1m-e730Z4Woob6QPu1hIM-5XNKv8qBpRA_J8gFFfoQ05da5xe4YD1qtPIVI5WibYb6aA90Zv00Rmvr3iw_o45XiICbO6q0mmQ49I4QPsZxRdUla6XvydGUYvAf1gu-E8UuhMKWg_pAzg/s1600/cheng_beng_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1m-e730Z4Woob6QPu1hIM-5XNKv8qBpRA_J8gFFfoQ05da5xe4YD1qtPIVI5WibYb6aA90Zv00Rmvr3iw_o45XiICbO6q0mmQ49I4QPsZxRdUla6XvydGUYvAf1gu-E8UuhMKWg_pAzg/s200/cheng_beng_1.jpg" width="164"></a></div>Weekend traffic down south of the North-South Expressway was heavy and presumably most Chinese traveled back to their hometown for the Qing Ming prayers.<br>
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Melaka town was a little jammed up but still manageable unlike the jam we will encounter on holidays. However, the roads around the cemeteries are jam packed with people offering prayers to their ancestors during this annual Qing Ming which is similar to All Souls Day.<br>
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Venturing into Kuala Lumpur then and was still playing social hockey in the KL hockey league till we came up with an adventurous idea of playing in the National Hockey League someday as a team. We had a good laugh but we have the character.<br>
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However, the days seem to pass pretty quickly these days without much notice. The situation becomes more prominent when the girl behind the counter starts calling "uncle" and start realising that it's not maturity she is referring to but getting old.<br>
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The changing landscapes of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) convinced me that they will only head towards one direction from now and that's FORWARD!<br>
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Every step around the city with lots of historical monuments and heritage buildings could easily transport the visitor back into the history which they had blended it perfectly well with modernisation.<br>
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We faced this situation when we were denied of rooms in the comfortable Vien Dong Hotel due to a full occupancy situation on Friday where we finally booked ourselves into A & EM Hotel. This hotel belongs to the hotel group of the same name and had since made a major headway in providing discerning travelers accommodation in the city.<br>
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The wheel, to be called Malaysia Eye, will stand 88m high and comprise 54 air-conditioned gondolas.<br />
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It will be able to ferry six people in a gondola for a 16-minute ride.<br />
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Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam said Malaysia Eye would begin operating on Dec 1 with a 324- passenger capacity.<br />
"The the cost of bringing Malaysia Eye from China and the construction of a park along with it is RM30 million.<br />
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"It would not be located in Kota Laksamana, but in Pulau Melaka," he said, adding that locating the new Ferris wheel on the Eyes on Malaysia site would have implications as it was taller and the project would have to be approved by Unesco because of its World Heritage Sites status.<br />
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Ali said the Malaysia Eye project would be handled by The Eye Sdn Bhd.<br />
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He said the Malaysia Eye would be better and bigger than the Eyes On Malaysia which closed down due to a dispute between its owners, Fitraco NV of Belgium and MST Ad Suria Sdn Bhd and Eye On Malaysia Sdn Bhd, the company leasing the Ferris wheel.<br />
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Besides the new Ferris wheel, Ali said the Pulau Melaka area would also see the development of an Arab city, hotels and apartments.<br />
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"We will also have a 1,000-room hotel near Pulau Melaka, which will be developed by the Hatten Group.<br />
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"The Malaysia Eye and other attractions in this area, especially the soon-to-be opened Sea Lion Park, are set to be the latest tourist attractions," he added.<br />
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Read more: <a href="http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/20yert/Article#ixzz1EkdWi9af" style="color: #003399;">Malacca to get bigger Ferris wheel</a> <a href="http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/20yert/Article#ixzz1EkdWi9af" style="color: #003399;">http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/20yert/Article#ixzz1EkdWi9af</a></div>Holiday Travel Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340267301273249353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066413126899640091.post-71726258238637558602011-02-16T20:12:00.000+08:002011-02-16T20:12:31.201+08:00manpowered vehicle or just car overhaul?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEtmSt5nq8uK-aG-qer2lD8gNvrYrwqwbAxDKh0JXT8soTc5B6bd0AeLGYdWtp6wWei7VNmXMMw59aac6HsZ4zGEdUoQBMt93YuIYt-br7zmaAbHXndz5vOJL464uHzLyo_0us5W1pgMU/s1600/car_repairs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEtmSt5nq8uK-aG-qer2lD8gNvrYrwqwbAxDKh0JXT8soTc5B6bd0AeLGYdWtp6wWei7VNmXMMw59aac6HsZ4zGEdUoQBMt93YuIYt-br7zmaAbHXndz5vOJL464uHzLyo_0us5W1pgMU/s320/car_repairs.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Car overhaul and repairs sure to cause owners a big hole in their pockets.</div><div style="text-align: center;">What about the mechanics repairing your car?</div><div style="text-align: center;">It is sure a tough task for the mechanics judging from the picture above that </div><div style="text-align: center;">he actually squat down in the engine compartment.</div>Holiday Travel Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340267301273249353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066413126899640091.post-30546376288862608372011-02-07T16:57:00.001+08:002011-02-07T17:05:51.585+08:00shortest street lamp posts in Malaysia?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqJlJJRdzQyHH-aWNl9fPEOEkzZrWmercmSXTZLyQl5guQXYrqAVrLN3StHkg0LzcGptKdKJIiFpqX5Sjn4jACJ8kVGZ_cBxSpOzad703t7aUEVOBpfsNFDNGyTtOVjg4CX9SvB4cHinI/s1600/short_street_lamp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqJlJJRdzQyHH-aWNl9fPEOEkzZrWmercmSXTZLyQl5guQXYrqAVrLN3StHkg0LzcGptKdKJIiFpqX5Sjn4jACJ8kVGZ_cBxSpOzad703t7aUEVOBpfsNFDNGyTtOVjg4CX9SvB4cHinI/s320/short_street_lamp.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>In this picture taken along Jalan Panglima Awang, Melaka, the street lamp post is of the same height as the traffic lights!<br />
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Was this done on purpose?<br />
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Upon closer inspection, we could understand that the reason for the low height was due to the high tension power lines hovering above the road.<br />
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The best the State authorities or TNB could do is perhaps re-arrange the distance between each lamp posts as not to hinder the motorist's sight of the traffic lights.<br />
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Can it be done?Holiday Travel Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340267301273249353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066413126899640091.post-76612364243528419322011-02-03T17:26:00.034+08:002011-02-07T17:54:13.663+08:00kong ming lantern<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOjNCLIdLacdGBY3TNZKdWAmjG6Zyn3MnMe1dw2thH6ZHAwN1jd7C7q3iq5UF6fMoijabZ8By9FkeQbKJ3WmmPTh6CEBXpOlSluhUv7zES0mq-jZsdf7UQ2jbwclw048JQ13i2z24KJBE/s1600/kong+ming+lantern_3.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOjNCLIdLacdGBY3TNZKdWAmjG6Zyn3MnMe1dw2thH6ZHAwN1jd7C7q3iq5UF6fMoijabZ8By9FkeQbKJ3WmmPTh6CEBXpOlSluhUv7zES0mq-jZsdf7UQ2jbwclw048JQ13i2z24KJBE/s200/kong+ming+lantern_3.JPG" width="150" /></a>Firecrackers and fireworks is something the Chinese community will always look for during the Lunar New Year although it's banned in Malaysia. Like it or not, those items are accessible by many in Malaysia (including pasar malam) judging from the loud booms everywhere during the 15 days celebration.<br />
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As a kid we had lots of fun playing those but due to some unfortunate incidents, the ban was imposed and at the same time taking away the festivities of the celebration which Malaysians are so used to.<br />
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This year, had on purpose intend to do something different and much more challenging then just burning the fuse of the firecrackers and fireworks.<br />
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I had <b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky_lantern">Kong Ming</a></b> lanterns (also known as sky lanterns) to float in the nite skies. It requires patience and a little of "balancing" skill before one could allow the lanterns to sail up in the sky.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisKw4w5L_n_FB5dhPnmguhX705fZl5Z1rLXcplt_bqpZBM9LUxrMthu8IJFTSGhcwj1ijSPBm6sv8vH9-loMBAUukXxv0j68OTsmHY00vwuan0afyGAzOMT-lIeSaFJo-hiQGrythpiE0/s1600/kong+ming+lantern_1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisKw4w5L_n_FB5dhPnmguhX705fZl5Z1rLXcplt_bqpZBM9LUxrMthu8IJFTSGhcwj1ijSPBm6sv8vH9-loMBAUukXxv0j68OTsmHY00vwuan0afyGAzOMT-lIeSaFJo-hiQGrythpiE0/s200/kong+ming+lantern_1.JPG" width="150" /></a>Having tried these lanterns few times before, I decided to buy the lanterns which costs only RM5.90 per lantern at a leading Shopping Centre.<br />
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Write all the wishes you want on the lantern before setting it up and may your wishes come true. Having written so many wishes from everyone, we set sail the lanterns amidst strong winds that has been plaguing Melaka the past few days. <br />
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It's such a thrill to see the lantern starts floating and drifts higher up into the skies.<br />
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Not too sure if the God of Prosperity had seen the lantern on his way down to grant our wishes on new year's eve!<br />
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Anyway, <b style="color: red;">Gong Xi Fa Cai</b><b><span style="color: red;">!</span></b><br />
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This year's drive down to Melaka for the Chinese New Year family reunion and celebrations isn't exactly what we have experienced before i.e. sunny and windy climate conditions. Instead, we were greeted with cloudy, rainy and chilly conditions which was a welcome change given that we did not even need to have the ceiling fans switched on the whole day!<br />
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Was hoping the cloudy and chilly weather to remain for the next few days minus the rain but all hopes were gone come Thursday, 1st day of the Lunar New Year.<br />
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We can understand how fortunate leaving in higher grounds when our fellow Malaysians expecially those celebrating the New Year had to endure floods and never had the chance for family reunions this year as those affected in Segamat.Holiday Travel Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340267301273249353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066413126899640091.post-3172936892484154852011-02-02T12:28:00.001+08:002011-02-07T12:32:55.494+08:00GOnG xI Fa Cai<div style="color: red; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Wishing everyone a joyous year of the Rabbit with abundance of good health and prosperity!</b></span></div><div style="color: red; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Gong Xi Fa Cai ..... Xin Nian Kuai Le!</b></span></div><br />
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Once again, for many visitors and photography enthusiasts, it provides an opportunity to start clicking the camera shutters at the many awesome sight of the decorations made by the temple management. Ushering in the year of the Rabbit is no different with many programmes laid out to celebrate this auspicious event.<br />
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A stage with a giant lantern prop with Chinese lanterns strewn across the streets leading to the temple greets visitors within the temple grounds which one can imagine when it's lighted during night time.<br />
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However, a board which was placed just next to the steps leading to the temple building with a Lotus Sutra quote "<i>The treasure tower emerges in any place where the lotus sutra is preached, and it represents wisdon and blessing</i>".<br />
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Up on the prayer hall level, is the hundreds of lanterns hang across the floor as the management had done each year. Shuuter bugs were seen busy clicking away non-stop while some had enough and rested along the sides.<br />
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The Treasure Tower with the 12 drums signifying each Chinese zodiac specially erected specially for the Chinese Lunar New Year. <br />
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The steps leading to the temple building.<br />
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Lanterns strung across the prayer hall level is a sight to behold.<br />
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View of the lanterns from the prayer hall. Seen some tired photographers resting on the steps leading to the hall.<br />
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The board erected to explain about Treasure Tower.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihoBEHsV3YZoFgiusBDdjb7GXLb40-hdUI98Hhijch1xXzyIKWZ1B45RhsjEiOqHPQoGTXG8jobbJU9HdDuoEXcQBtqQzu3zHRyNjZoUkB2u15YYsRG1zAJL_VBpe_SfwzEzzqOGb3abc/s1600/giant_lantern.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihoBEHsV3YZoFgiusBDdjb7GXLb40-hdUI98Hhijch1xXzyIKWZ1B45RhsjEiOqHPQoGTXG8jobbJU9HdDuoEXcQBtqQzu3zHRyNjZoUkB2u15YYsRG1zAJL_VBpe_SfwzEzzqOGb3abc/s320/giant_lantern.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> The giant lantern prop at the main stage within the temple grounds.Holiday Travel Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340267301273249353noreply@blogger.com1Taman Persiaran Desa, 50460 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia3.1218106695571692 101.687703906745923.1178511695571691 101.68396640674592 3.1257701695571694 101.69144140674592tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066413126899640091.post-51208617663309632752011-01-28T09:19:00.000+08:002011-01-28T09:19:38.787+08:00penang - pearl of the orient<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Here are some photo shots during the walkabout on the streets of Georgetown particularly within the designated Heritage Zone. What I saw was the tremendous tourism related activities and establishment around the Zone with all heritage buildings being touched up and the old run down look of the buildings just "dissappeared".<br />
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However, many attractions specifically associated with Penang remained intact with a slight "cosmetic make-up".<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgC6qDMtEwHSruw3LH9Qa1zh0o6jhHzhHno3QPB-Bc5NkSWgklAgXr4ZxThPfJjcMnrvc73j9y8GGnfY0xzSy8q4AO0zOlvx8AeT-LZbZ9IlhLM1_q6Ckx7U82rfrYjmdDxecO3pljGU0/s1600/Trishaws.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgC6qDMtEwHSruw3LH9Qa1zh0o6jhHzhHno3QPB-Bc5NkSWgklAgXr4ZxThPfJjcMnrvc73j9y8GGnfY0xzSy8q4AO0zOlvx8AeT-LZbZ9IlhLM1_q6Ckx7U82rfrYjmdDxecO3pljGU0/s320/Trishaws.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The trishaws along Penang Road now sporting sponsored yellow roofs which has basically added color to the streets there. Unlike the beca(s) of their "twin" heritage city of Melaka which are extravagantly decorated with artificial flowers and music blaring from the trishaws, the ride around Georgetown would not need music as there are simply too many things to see and probably a narrated trishaw rider would be a bonus.</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ7KCMx1MUr_dPO-2MYzhcUB62_RgvN8tGqh5pnB7BUWiUm0r6-4zcb9pvtqQvHIX5GL8ibMq3PG4zFXGZkgbMACBF0W5v_BSxd4wNprsYTMqFA2GoyOIhtkexpQYbtwzkMhMEB-JzdgM/s1600/SunYatSen.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ7KCMx1MUr_dPO-2MYzhcUB62_RgvN8tGqh5pnB7BUWiUm0r6-4zcb9pvtqQvHIX5GL8ibMq3PG4zFXGZkgbMACBF0W5v_BSxd4wNprsYTMqFA2GoyOIhtkexpQYbtwzkMhMEB-JzdgM/s320/SunYatSen.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This quaint house in Penang had served as the base for Dr Sun Yat Sen's, revolutionary and political leader of Nationalist China, operations in Nanyang (South East Asia) which started the Yellow Flower Mount Revolt in 1911.</div><br />
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Not knowing which part of the East Coast we are heading, but finally ended up in <b style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Legend Resort Cherating</b> though i was initially informed that Kuantan is the destination. Lost and just felt liked being "kidnapped".<br />
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Arrived and while checking-in, we came across a female trainee receptionist who is obviously not properly trained to serve the guests and lack of awareness on the events going on in the resort. We could see the stress and tense on her face as she struggles to check-us in.<br />
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We finally got our keys for Sea View rooms on the new block with rather confusing paths leading to the rooms. The rooms have higher rates but no complaints as I missed the high monsoon waves on the East Coast and eager to view it from the room balcony where I know I'll be safe.<br />
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Drawing the sliding door curtains apart to view the sea, dissapointment greeted me.<br />
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Muddy beaches! Dark clouds with low tides.Missing was also the high monsoon waves ala Hawaii Five-O, dangerous but may be challenging for surfing enthusiasts. <br />
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That's real sad considering this stretch of beach is one of the most sought after during weekends and holidays.<br />
Also, watch out for the mosquitoes<i>waiting to join you</i> in the nice fresh new rooms!<br />
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Beds are a little high but comfortable. Bad choice of dark brown color for the furniture fittings made the rooms look rather with cheap China sourced fittings. Bathrooms is nice and what I like most was the rain shower.<br />
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Food was "so-so" and nothing special which makes the resort really fit into a budget accommodation type though the rates may suggest otherwise.<br />
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For less frills and expectation accommodation, Legend Resort would fit for the individuals who prefer less luxury then other resorts like Club Med.Holiday Travel Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340267301273249353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066413126899640091.post-58378253150998380102011-01-11T21:20:00.000+08:002011-01-11T21:20:16.614+08:00Road crossing stops.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTPauhCGt7Mum1mX7oe3zKRLwxuYVxaFWKiAgHHyiN7gxRdVDee13NcQ2PEHvR9t5y1xlfiR9TceuKLFZJH-8p_XM8nG_68QQksVjMj71J-F9lXUiDi9vbO7VRlp_YHwrk3WEgf2k4guM/s1600/rest_when_u_need_to.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
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As the saying goes "shop till you drop", here, someone had ensure that you will still be able to take a short rest while crossing the roads in the event you had too much of walking around in the city or the traffic just refuses to let you cross the road.<br />
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Here again, Malaysia has always lived up to its ability of a warm and hospitable country!<br />
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Cross safely!<br />
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While the celebrations to usher 2011 ended early this morning, streets were surprisingly clean and with only light traffic. I guess the younger generation of revellers were all recuperating at home from a late night partying and hanging out at "mamaks" till the wee hours.<br />
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The fireworks display from various locations around KL was simply mesmerising when viewed from a commanding spot on hill tops and was really a lovely sight.<br />
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Jalan Ampang road where Zouk is lcoated does not leave any trace of a club which had hosted a night of New Year party which would make even "Bones", NCIS, etc. have a tough time spotting for clues. The roads and surrounding have all been cleared over night by the City Hall workers but the only evidence that did not get away was the few balloons which got stucked between the tree branches.<br />
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With this, wishing all a great 2011 year ahead with lots of good health, wisdom and prosperity!<br />
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p/s to the school going children, get your school stuff ready!Holiday Travel Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340267301273249353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066413126899640091.post-1964538942062368612010-10-10T17:21:00.001+08:002010-10-10T17:22:01.926+08:00The Mamak of Sydney<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4tbVxkyYZwxTFe-Q_UxZ8XvdSiMSQiYRvkyKeeNs-dc4J_tHoGbWdegg7CwElPWJkUIgt7p6Tbjm25MkW0Y9RF3F2J2d5Z0m__nWBnN0iC5FY4unmMDiy7h_mQeIgqq6wfKso_cMz1AQ/s1600/outside+rest+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4tbVxkyYZwxTFe-Q_UxZ8XvdSiMSQiYRvkyKeeNs-dc4J_tHoGbWdegg7CwElPWJkUIgt7p6Tbjm25MkW0Y9RF3F2J2d5Z0m__nWBnN0iC5FY4unmMDiy7h_mQeIgqq6wfKso_cMz1AQ/s200/outside+rest+4.jpg" width="150" /></a>Malaysia Truly Asia reflects the melting pot of language, race, nationality and religion happening in Malaysia which is evident by the fusion of clothes, food and culture of the various races commonly found in this South East Asian country.<br />
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Pual Keating (former Prime Minister of Australia) had gone on record insisting that Australia was part of Asia?<br />
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Australia had always been the focal point for students in Asia wanting to further their studies other then the Vietnamese refugees seeking permanent stay in the Down Under. Today, a cosmopolitan city like Sydney enjoys a larger mix of nationalities with many coming from China, Korea, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia.<br />
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Some of the former students whom had obtained permanent resident status got themselves adjusted to the world class city of Sydney that further adds colors to the multi cultural, race and language which naturally lends a sense of attraction to not only for students and business, but leisure travelers whom had made repeated visits to the city.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs3GFBDXHibHSo81_bXEGE7aP78X6GEth8QWJfbuX3zd2c6KhhlDN5CZ_bx9r1Sj52Z12C3waDjN4ws-thSjah7-ADre1j0AKRM4q_dxEZZjlY8W4dXvx4AaphuqDccjQSTuURHA9zpog/s1600/outside+rest+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs3GFBDXHibHSo81_bXEGE7aP78X6GEth8QWJfbuX3zd2c6KhhlDN5CZ_bx9r1Sj52Z12C3waDjN4ws-thSjah7-ADre1j0AKRM4q_dxEZZjlY8W4dXvx4AaphuqDccjQSTuURHA9zpog/s200/outside+rest+3.jpg" width="150" /></a>With the city hosting many nationalities from various countries, food to suit their taste buds are equally important and many migrants started restaurant business to cater for the travelers and locals. One particular restaurant is the Mamak restaurant located along Goulburn Street, which seats on the fringe of Sydney's very own Chinatown.<br />
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Mamak is a little Malaysian managed restaurant which serves authentic mamak styled delicacies at reasonable prices minus the "mamaks" behind the cooking. The only thing different here is that it is considered a fast food outlet without the tables and chairs on the streets for the normal teh tarik sessions.<br />
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They had earned rave gastronomic reviews and one wold expect that similar outlets in various parts of the city or Australia but that's not the case. This outlet is the one and only in the world (today) and s in it's career website page declared, it would clearly well be on its way to becoming an institution in Sydney!<br />
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For more information, check out www.mamak.com.au.<br />
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This is one Malaysian venture we can be proud of! Keep it going.....Holiday Travel Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07340267301273249353noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066413126899640091.post-44174955485206925032010-10-10T16:28:00.000+08:002010-10-10T16:28:48.763+08:00fashion statements? no?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3xUdqO67eL_YHaFELs2i8276vi0OvYB6O7NYOUe-OPKW2vW_gpvdunq015MBZgLOllvvLoszI-agLRKFkM0s0H2jamqXuNHM128ON45O54dzUnbCu20a8ecKk6XvCTeFJiNrLGP863pg/s1600/how+vain.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3xUdqO67eL_YHaFELs2i8276vi0OvYB6O7NYOUe-OPKW2vW_gpvdunq015MBZgLOllvvLoszI-agLRKFkM0s0H2jamqXuNHM128ON45O54dzUnbCu20a8ecKk6XvCTeFJiNrLGP863pg/s200/how+vain.JPG" width="150" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV7U-OwseYwZBQ8tqTc63lRmkSbR9UJHkE7mTyFhjhzVhns98SYeNZdLjXiBbvYtvZTA0GfuGBmDN6_i_3yWxJN4vLEO-3ZyexmY9V34yS2DNC7za_XDYj4Fbri7MhJixJxVwSz4F1-cI/s1600/manlikes+grey+and+white.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="115" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV7U-OwseYwZBQ8tqTc63lRmkSbR9UJHkE7mTyFhjhzVhns98SYeNZdLjXiBbvYtvZTA0GfuGBmDN6_i_3yWxJN4vLEO-3ZyexmY9V34yS2DNC7za_XDYj4Fbri7MhJixJxVwSz4F1-cI/s200/manlikes+grey+and+white.jpg" width="200" /></a>fashion statements is the right to express every individual's own attitude, lifestyle and point of view on the clothing style, clothing or set of clothes and not necessarily be a fashionista, who follows the clothing trends and no necessarily be a shopping freak.<br />
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rightfully, expression on statements can only reveal the designers thoughts on the trends and does not necessarily be accepted generally as we can see that trends of some clothing designs had gone a full 360 while some e.g. cheongsams, suits etc. remained a constant favorite.<br />
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