Looking back on 2010

Shanghai Trip, China

Travelled to Shanghai with mum during CNY 2010. First time touched the real snow. Saw it melt, and experienced the coldness of snow. Been stepped on the land of SuZhou, NanJing, WuXi, HangZhou and finally come to Shanghai. The night in Shanghai still as charming as it is, just like the song "夜上海".

Melbourne Trip, Australia

Spent half year planned for the Malbourne trip. Excited throughout the trip as this is my first time backpack to non-Asia country. Been drive along the Great Ocean Road, and saw the greatest 12 Apostles (although now just left 7). Been experience the Australia's oldest steam train - Puffing Billy. Been visit their city without spending any dollars on transportation. Very close to kangaroo and koalas for the first time, but I wish to hug them one day.

Phuket Trip, ThailandRelaxing and sun-bathing near the beach. Having a lot of delicious and cheaper price seafood. Been captured photo with tiger cub. Saw people have fun when snorkeling but I myself cannot overcome my own fear or phobia to sea.

Cambodia and Phnom Penh Trip, Cambodia

Saw the sunset at Angkor Wat. Feel amazed when saw the greatest Angkor Wat. Been prayed hard for herself for not fall down from the temple when climb up to one of temples in Angkor Wat. Climbed up to 3 temples in one day. Ended up muscle pain. Understand how the Cambodia people living.

Formula 1, Singapore Grand Prix

Got 2 free tickets and able to visit to the event. Without any proper preparation, ended up feel dizzy and headache due to the loud racing sound.

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Been practise my photography skill from time to time. Night outings to Marina Bay Sands but too bad it was raining day.

Celebrations

Been celebrated my birthday, friend's birthday, colleagues' birthday. Even celebrated Mid-Autumn, Christmas and New year. Apreciate very much for those who accompany me throughout the year. Thanks for those giving me support to let me continue my dream and hobbies without any complaining, especially my loved one.

May this new year brings properity, happiness and love! ^_^

Phuket Trip Day 2: City Tour / Fantasea

12 July 2010

Since it is a backpack trip, we always make sure we have enough rest before depart to any destination. We woke up with very refreshing mind. Had a very minor breakfast at 7-11 (department store) which just situated right beside our hotel. After breakfast, we walked about 10minutes to Patong Otop. OTOP stands for One Tambon One Product. This is a government-sponsored initiative to create small local industries in Thailand. OTOP products are typically local handicrafts, clothing, dried fruits, wines, etc. The quality is usually good and the prices are reasonable, although not the cheapest.

We went back to hotel after having our lunch. Mr Wooddy's staff fetched us from our hotel for city tour. Sometimes having personal tour guide aka driver during the trip is a great idea. We no need worry about the schedule, also no need worry to get lost. Furthermore we can stop at any point/destination which we like to stop by.

First we came to Kata Beach. It is cleaner than Patong Beach. It is also less tourists. This is because its location far from city area. But definitely this beach will becomes next tourist attractions due to its crystal clear water and white sands.


The red/yellow flag is like a warning sign board for public. Red/warning flag tells that strong wave but still allow for surfing or swimming. Therefore if you see whole red flag, please stop any water activities.

Next we visited lookout point Promthep Cape.

Look! This is how a dog relax under such hot burning day! =P

Wat Chalong, one of the oldest temple in Phuket.


We even visited to cashew nut factory. Gained some experience on how to get cashew nut from their shells. Stopped by and bought some cashew nuts biscuits as souvenirs for family and friends. It really tastes good.


Another lookout point to see the Phuket city. I named this place as "monkey home" because I can see those monkeys stay in this lookout point. They neither afraid of human nor dogs! I even saw them chasing a dog!


Next we headed to Tung Kae Seafood restaurant for dinner. This restaurant famous of its delicious and fresh seafood, as well as reasonable price. We sat near to the beach, but unfortunately it was low tide that time and we only got to see those empty fishing boat on the mud.. =P


Morning glory.

Steamed fish.

Local typed tom yam soup.

Chilli Mud crab.


After dinner, we spent about 1 hour in the car to Fantasea show. For those who going to visit Fantasea, buy cheaper admission ticket from local agency. It is always bargain-able. Some agency even provides FREE land transfer to and from hotel.




For buffet lovers, that's a good opportunity to enjoy both Thai and International buffet at Golden Kinnaree Buffet restaurant. The capacity of the restaurant can be up to 4000 people.


You would able to capture moment with lovely baby animals before the show starts. We choose to take a picture with tiger cub. It is lovely when it is not bite! =P Dun worry, they won't bite as long as you don't hurt them. ^_^

Phuket Trip Day 1: Phi Phi Island

10 July & 11 July 2010

In fact, this Phuket trip is my 2009 Christmas gift from my bf. That's mean he booked the round trip airticket almost half year ago. I truly love to travel and a pair of air tickets is always the GREATEST gift in my life! ^_^

We arrived at Phuket Internation Airport at 925pm. Mr Wooddy's staff fetched us to our hotel. We booked our tour online through Phuket Easy Tour. Mr Wooddy, who is this agency's manger, is considerate and patient to all our request. He even provided us free land transfer to airport and hotel.

For the following 4 nights, we stayed at Asialoop G House. It is situated at Southern end of the Patong beach. The hotel is within walking distance to Jungceylon Shopping Complex and night life of Bangla street and Simon Cabaret. It even provides FREE WIFI in the room! The room rate is relatively cheap, and the room is always clean. ^_^

First day morning we went to Phi Phi Island and Khai Island by speed boat. We paid 1500 THB each person. Mr Wooddy's staff fetched us to the pier at Chalong Bay around 8am. From there, we departed to Phi Phi Ley for swimming and sightseeing at Maya Bay together with other tourists. Maya Bay is popular for diving and has become more popular after the movie "The Beach" has filmed here in 2000.

After sightseeing at Pileh Cove and Viking Cave, snorkeling session starts at Loh Samah Bay. I don't know how to swim, even phobia to the sea. Therefore I never get to snorkeling. =(

We had our lunch at Phi Phi Don and tour guide gave us 1 hour to stroll around at Phi Phi market. They mainly sell craft, swim suits and souvenirs. After a short shopping, we departed to Khai Nok Island. The scenery is great and the beach is clean. We were relaxing on the beach before return to Patong.

In evening, on the way to Bangla Road, we saw stall which selling banana pancake. We tried it and it really tastes delicious! Not so oily. Tastes good.

Here we arrived at Bangla road which is always full of untidy wire system.

We had our dinner at Savoey Seafood restaurant. This restaurant is famous amongst locals, but the price for the seafood is expensive. We found the lobster expensive because it is 180THB per 100 gm.

The ambient is good. We choose to have our dinner indoor because after one day sun-burn at Phi Phi Island.

Chilli crab

Baked white prawn.

Tom yam soup.

Night life at Bangla road.

Merry Christmas 2010

Tommy Hilfiger Watch

I am a person who neither sensitive to fashion nor follow trend. I never pamper myself by buying branded product. Until today... ... My watch is needed to replace battery.I have opportunity to take a look on those eye-catching watches displayed in the shop while the shopkeeper tried to replace battery on my old watch. Furthermore there is 10% discount on the watch that I love the most!

I was keep looking at Tommy Hilfiger watch, and give myself thousands of reasons to buy such expensive watch. At the end, I bought it for myself as Christmas present! (What a good excuse! =P) And of course, it burned a big hole in my pocket too! T____T Will be another "surprise" when next month's credit card bill comes... ...