Trans Java - A Road Trip from Jakarta to Bali (2)

Bandung (day 4 - 6)

Jakarta - Bandung Highway

Paddy Field - view from the train

Bandung Train Station

• Reach Bandung train station at 2pm after 3 hour train ride, straight away buy a ticket to Jogjakarta, La Doya Malam at 8pm
• Looking for hotel to stay finally hit Kenangan Hotel
• Planning to stay about 3 days as well
• Early morning our driver pick up us at hotel and bring to factoryoutlet for shopping, Chimpales Street, Dago Street, Rumah Mode, Heritage FO and few more
• we both dicide not to visit normal tourist attraction such as tangkuban perahu, kg daun. lalal...

Factory Outlet Area

Best Nasi Pandang at Simpang Raya

Best Nasi Ayam Penyet at Pasar Baru Mall

D'peron (executive lounge)

• A lot of shopping, hand full with Factory outlet shopping bag
• Checkout from hotel at 1 pm. Decide to check out Pasar Baru Mall before leave to Jogja. Had a delicious ayam penyet
• Rest and shower at D’peron (executive lounge) only at Bandung train station.
• Catch an 8 pm train to Jogja for 8 hours journey. Bisnis coach since executive already full due to ‘liburan week’
• memorable & unforgettable experience night inside train, with train hawker came in an calling for a ‘kopi’, mee rebus at 3 am in the morning

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Trans Java - A Road Trip from Jakarta to Bali (1)

Jakarta (Day 1 - 3)

Welcome Monument

• Plan to visit Jakarta - Bali for 2 week
• Leave kl at 7.30 am flight, reach Jakarta around 9.30am
• Planning to stay at Jkt about 3 day, meeting friend, visit few historical places, nothing much to do
• Friend Renata booked a taxi cab, straight away to Jaksa Street
• Warm & friendly driver chatting about AFF Suzuki cup
• Find a guesthouse stayed at Djody hostel, wit A/c
• Later, in the evening meet up with Renata & Lyvia at Jakarta Mall.Meet upwith their friend

Jalan Jaksa

Jakarta Street

Frenz

Day 1

• Visit Museum, MONAS, straight away to Gambir Station to buy train tix Jkt-bandung
• Argo Prahyangan train 3 our to Bandung
• Later go to pasar Baru, to do some shopping, go by ‘bajaj’
• Back to Jaksa in a heavy traffic.
• Later at night dinner with friend Meydi +cousin eat ‘Nasi Kambing’
• Next day off from jkt to bandung at 9 am train

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National Museum

MONAS

Nasi Kambing Kebon Sirih

Sector Bisnis Train

Cameron Highlands

The Cameron Highlands is one of Malaysia’s most extensive hill stations. It covers an area of 712 square kilometres. To the north, its boundary touches that of Kelantan; to the west, it shares part of its border with Ipoh. Situated at the north-western tip of Pahang, the “Camerons” is approximately 85 km from Ipoh or about 200 km from Kuala Lumpur. During the day, the temperature seldom soars above 25°C; at night, it is the opposite: the temperature can sometimes drop to as low as 12°C.

The hill station was first developed by the British in the 1920s. It has a population of more than 34,000 people comprising Malays, Chinese, Indians and other ethnic groups. The literacy rate here is above 88 per cent.

The resort is made up of three sub-districts, namely Ringlet (5,165 ha), Tanah Rata (2,081 ha) and Ulu Telom (63,981 ha). Of the three, Tanah Rata is the administrative centre of the region.

In all, the retreat consists of eight neighbourhoods. The three townships are Ringlet, Tanah Rata and Brinchang. The area's five settlements are the Bertam Valley, Kea Farm, Tringkap, Kuala Terla and Kampung Raja. All are at an altitude of more than 1,200 meters.

The gateway to the highlands is via Tapah or Simpang Pulai. Both approaches are in the state of Perak.

Apart from its walks, the sanctuary is also known for its tea plantations, vegetable farms, orchards, flower nurseries, waterfalls, insect life, soaring peaks, scenic spots, deep ravines, mossy forest, wild animals, serene lakes, golf links, meandering streams, jungle-clad hills, rest houses, places of worship, rolling greens, reptiles, colonial mansions, migratory birds, animal traps and last but not least, its awe-inspiring natives.

Kuala Woh Recreational Forest Park

Not much I know about Kuala Woh, situated at mere 13km from Tapah town, the Kuala Woh Recreational Forest Park is easily accessible by road. It is a place not to be missed by people who enjoy the pleasures afforded by the flora and fauna of tropical forests.

The park offers interesting walks and treks, with the added excitement of being able to see the Rajah Brooke butterflies in their natural habitat. The Kuala Woh Recreational Forest also incorporates a hot-water natural spa at Lubok Merbau.

Another attraction in the area isthe 30-metre long suspended bridge hung across the Batang Padang river, providing an opportunity to observe both the river and its surrounding scenery from this high vantage point.

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Sapi Island, Sabah, Malaysia

at KK Waterfront

The capital of Sabah, Borneo, this Malaysian city is a growing resort destination due to is proximity to tropical islands, lush rain forest and Mount Kinabalu.

Bakso with chiken leg?

Nasi Kuning

Sapi Island

Sapi Island is just a 15-minute boat ride away from Kota Kinabalu. It is famous for its calm crystal clear water, which is an excelle

nt choice for snorkelling and diving. Sapi is like Manukan, but smaller and is the second most developed and popular island in the park. It has basic restaurant facilities, toilets, snorkelling equipment rental and a few representative stands for water sports agents. Shallow water snorkelling offers some excitement, especially as the fish react favourably to tourists who usually feed them bread. There is a sand bank to the north of the island, which, at low tide, makes it possible to cross over to the south western tip of Gaya island.

Travel to the Sapi Island is easy as hourly speedboat rides can be caught at the Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal in the northern end of Kota Kinabalu, along Jalan Fuad Stephens. Once inside the terminal, pick from one of the tour boat companies who will all call out for your attention. Prices are fixed: It costs RM17 per person for each island visited (return to Jesselton Point included). A compulsory Tariff Fee of RM6 pp must also be paid at the Jesselton Point Terminal before departing. A RM10 pp Environmental Conservation Fee is payable upon arrival to the first island of the day visited (some unscrupulous vendors collect the RM10 fee prior to departure, pocketing the money). Each additional island you want to visit will cost an extra RM17 pp. Boats depart every hour to the island of your choice, with earliest departure at 7:30am and last departure at 4:30pm. The last return boats are at 5:00pm. Sabah Parks diving permits are RM 50 for Non-Malaysians and RM 20 for Malaysians. Islanda conservation fee is RM 10 for adults.

It is best to try and go to these islands during the week as the islands are a popular destination for locals and it can get busy during the weekend. The further the island is that you visit the less amenities on the island and also the more secluded. An alternative that avoids the hassle and expense of staying on the islands is to stay in Kota Kinabalu and head over to the islands on day trips. If don't want to face the crowds then pre-book your trip with one of the operators below.

Sabah Parks diving permits are RM 50 for Non-Malaysians and RM 20 for Malaysians. Islanda conservation fee is RM 10 for adults.

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