Bali Day 3 - Uma Sapna Villa, Seminyak

[19 March 2011]

Had made 2 nights villa stays booking at Uma Sapna. It is highly recommended by my friend SW. It is truly great moment to stay there. I believe there are still many fascinated villas to be explored, but so far I love this the most! Actually we booked for one bedroom villa with private swimming pool, but they free-upgraded our room to 2 bedrooms Deluxe villa due to off-peak season. One of the room has been locked. The compound is much more bigger, with living space, kitchenette and garden landscape. Wow! truly in heaven. ^___^

After checked out of  Aston Kuta Hotel, villa staff fetched us to destination. When arrived, they welcomed us with a drink. Good thing to refresh us in this hot weather. The staff lead us to our room after check-up registration has been done. This is our room named "Papua" and our Queen-sized bed. I did mentioned to them that this is our pre-honeymoon trip, thus they have decorated our room with some surprises! ^__^

I rather stay in villa than went outside to stroll around Seminyak area. Hot burning sun makes me feel sleepy and sweating a lot. I was pickup a book and read in living space, while my dear was swimming in the pool. What a relaxing trip!

Complementary tropical fruits from Uma Sapna. Found this "snake fruit" quite interesting. Don't you think that it looks like snake skin?

We had our candle light dinner in villa. First time! ^__^ Lovely complementary honeymoon cake and house wine by Uma Sapna. The dinner was standard, but the ambient even better than in restaurant. The staff decorated the garden with candles. Sweet and romantic! Don't worry about mosquitoes bites because the staffs have been prepared mosquito-repellent coils in every corner of villa before turned dark. So far we did not "donate" any blood to mosquitoes. :P

Last but not least, they provide complimentary WIFI connection in villa. 

Uma Sapna Villa

Jl. Drupadi No. 20xx, Seminyak

Bali.

+62-361-736628 (DID)

+62-361-736629 (Fax)

Bali Day 2: Pre-wedding photo shooting

[18 March 2011]

This day is specially occupied for our pre-wedding photo shooting. We rented wedding gown and brought it over because I believe that it will be more cheaper compared to wedding gown rental in Bali. Few months ago, we signed up a pre-wedding photo package with a photographer in Bali named Iwan. Find more about him in Iwan Photography. He has a group of assistant photographers and makeup artist.

Photo taken at Nusa Dua. More photos in MyWedding.

Basically most of the time spent on photo-shooting. We ended our photo shooting at around 7pm. Feel extremely hungry and tired, of course. After taken our dinner, we directly returned to hotel to take a rest. Iwan promised to give us all photos before we heading back to Singapore. That's really great! ^__^

Bali Day 1: Kuta

[17 March 2011]

Bali is always my long awaiting destination. I love sunny day with raining occasionally. I love how Balinese welcome us. I love their food. I love their cultures. Most important I love to stay in villa with comparable price. Thus we choose Bali as our pre-wedding photo shooting destination. Meanwhile we had our pre-honeymoon trip here. ^^ By taking Air Asia, we flew to Denpasar. It takes about 2 hours to reach there. This time round we planned our itinerary as usual. For the first 2 nights, we stayed at Aston Kuta hotel and Residence. For another 2 nights we stay at villa in Seminyak. 

Aston Kuta hotel and residence is located 5 minutes from Bali international airport. A short walking distance to Kuta beach. This hotel offers stylish and comfortable environment for visitors. Free WIFI is available in lobby and restaurant. We checked in superior room with interior design reminiscent of 21st Century Bali. There is kitchenette inside the room. The room particularly divided into living room and bedroom with TV partition.

After unpacked our luggage and rest, we decided to take a walk to Kuta beach. We believe that we are able to see/explore more by walking. On the way to Kuta beach, we stopped by a souvenir market. It was really pleasant to see those souvenirs displayed in neat with the price tagged on it clearly.

After a short shopping, we continued our journey to the beach before sunset. Kuta beach is no longer clean as many visitors crowded there. We reached there just nice to enjoy the sunset.

We had our dinner at Warung Made. They serve international and local food. We love its Nasi Goreng (fried rice) and Sate(satay).

We strolled around Kuta market after dinner. Tonight we went back hotel earlier as need to have a good sleep for tomorrow's pre-wedding photo shot. ^^

Cambodia Day 4: Royal Palace

[10 October 2010]
Yup, I was at The Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda! After a good sleep, I believe I have enough strength to tour around. 


Phnom Penh Royal Palace made of Baccarat crystal and dating back to the 17th century.



We have been attracted by this huge elephant. I fed it banana. We even took a ride on it. ^_^

We headed back to Singapore tomorrow. Therefore tonight we was going to have Khmer cuisine. This Khmer restaurant has been highly recommended by our tour guide. The environment is good, the food is delicious. Even lots of tourists had their dinner here. 

Cambodia Trip Day 3: Phnom Penh

[9 October 2010]
We departed to Phnom Pehn by local travel bus. It's a long journey, estimated takes about 2 - 3 hours to reach there.

Our local tour guide fetched us up at the bus terminal. She was late and we thought we have to find our way to hotel. Fortunately after waited for 15 minutes, she was here.
This is our hotel room with attached toilet.

After checked in, we left our luggage and directly headed to Tuol Sleng Museum. Indeed this is not a cheerful place to be visited. This is actuallyTuol Svay Prey High School, which featuring life of prisoner. More detailed in HERE.

Next we headed to Independence monument. Independence Monument, or Vimean Ekareach – as it is referred to in Khmer, is a majestic structure that dominates Phnom Penh city centre. It Located in the centre of a roundabout at the intersection of boulevards such as the Sihanouk and the Norodom. Independence Monument is just few blocks from the key landmarks of the city.

Before dinner, we paid a visit to Casino. It was raining cat and dog outside, and we have to stay in Casino for an hour before heading for our dinner.

Unbelievable I can stay awake during the day trip after a long journey from Siem Reap to Phnom Pehn. I really need a rest for tomorrow's day trip to royal palace. 

Why . Banane Taipei

I should say that Banane Taipei bag is not only popular around young lady, but indeed it has been used widely in motherhood. What make Banane Taipei so being loved by ladies/mothers?

 

 

THE SIZE

The 30CM X 38CM X 12CM size is just nice for putting all the useful stuff along with you everyday. For office lady/students, you will no longer complaining about the size as Banane Taipei is able to load all your daily needed in ONE bag. Believe me or not, please see the photo below.

Same for mummies. You will no longer missed up any baby stuff when you are planning a day trip out with your little one.

THE COLOR RANGE

Proudly say that Banane Taipei provides various range of colors for their customers, from student's favorite - Banane Yellow to OL's lover - French Honey Camel. Until this year, another 4 colors are added into their color code: Fairy Silver, Monster Black, Bubble purple, and Royal green.

With so many color options, there definitely has one or two colors suitable for mummies. Am I right?

The reasons above are good enough giving me excuse on buying one for myself. :P

Go Banana!

Recently I so much falling into Banane Taipei - an eco-friendly canvas bag featuring a photo printed of Birkin bag and currently truly selling hot in Taiwan! Banana Taipei offers an affordable solution for the working class to own a Hermès Birkin Handbag (like me).

Banana Taipei founded in Taiwan in the early spring of 2010, has been increasingly popular amongst Taiwan celebrities. They only make 6 bags in 1 hour, because of their detailed quality control and handmade process. The concept of Banana Taipei [嬌蕉包] is actually come from the environmental protection and designed by a group of designer team who love the earth and implant the idea of ECO-friendly. Furthermore they even provide wide range of color option for their design, from sweet Pink to latest bubble Purple! Isn't that nice?

Sweet pink: A lady's sweet dream.

Tiffany blue: It makes me think of diamond. Girl's best friend. :P

Fairy silver: Let's be an elegant little fairy!

Monster black: Or you want to be naughty monster?

Grass Green: Who want to go green with me!

 

French Honey Camel: Irresistible "sweet", just like honey.

Champs Lavender Grey: Can't you see the tastefulness of lavender?

Oh God,what color should I choose from them? They are so.. so.. beautiful. They have been activated any of my body cells. I believe the cells are hurrying me to get one of them home! =P

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For those who wish to get her girl friend a lovely present in this Valentine's Day,

For those who are "Go Green" supporter,

For those who simply read my blog and falling into Banane Taipei at the very first sight,

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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas!

I noticed that I never blog about Christmas, or even once. Please don't be misunderstanding. I never keep myself away from Christmas celebration. In fact I love this occasion very much especially seeing those busy preparing Christmas gift for their loved one, meanwhile give themselves a reason for shopping as there is always a Christmas crazy sale in town! :P

What stop me from blogging about Christmas? Time. I lack of time. (This always my good excuse? :P)

Prepare Christmas dinner menu
This year is the year I say goodbye to my singlehood, and be my darling's wife. There should be something different. No counting down in the crowd. No early restaurant reservation. No dinner dishes which cooked by famous chef. Yeap, simply 2 of us having the candle light dinner at..... HOME. I believe HOME is always the warmest. ^__^

Christmas Gathering/Party & Gift Exchange
Believe me, I never a lazy person in organizing a party, but I will never be the first one to kick off a party. =P Gathering is always a fun stuff in my life. From deciding on the food menu to picking up a lovely gift for exchange, it is totally precious! I am Do-It-Yourself person. I love to DIY something lovely and special for my guests (just like in my wedding). Time for me putting my DIY skill on this Christmas! ^___^

Christmas Decoration
Christmas tree is necessary in this occasion. This year we get ourselves a "giant" Christmas tree! At least it looks huge to me and my newly adopted Paddington bear from London. Hehehe.. Decorate it with pinky tree ornaments, as well as switch on the fairy lights.. Tada, please welcome my lovely Lady - Miss Pinky! should I name it this way? Hmm.. ="= "

"Snowing" effect
My country never snowing since I was born. But it is okay as i will make my house "snowing"!! ^___^ I believe my hubby will say that I am silly. Air conditioner & fans is the greatest creation for ONLY this moment. But I believe you will not think that it is as great as what I said when you receive your monthly electricity bill.. ="= Create lovely snow flakes on the glasses using the white and removable spray. Again I believe that you will never say they are lovely when you need to remove them.. =P

Last but not least, have yourself a Merry Christmas!