...and this how its begin...

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

2011-01-31T23:48:00.012+08:00

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)

2011-01-31T23:03:00.012+08:00

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

2010-12-16T13:16:00.009+08:00

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

2010-12-16T13:05:00.006+08:00

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.

Paris, je t’aime

2010-11-19T16:15:00.004+08:00

This coming February AIR ASIA X is heading to Paris! What a great news from people that going to Europe this Februaray.

for more in check out AIR ASIA website

Sapi Island, Sabah, Malaysia

2010-10-13T12:01:00.014+08:00

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.

Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri

2010-09-07T14:54:00.004+08:00

Wish you all a happy and peacefull Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri, and may God bless and reward all of you with the blessings of Heavan

MATTA FAIR IS BACK

2010-09-01T12:32:00.003+08:00

MATTA FAIR IS BACK!! The most awaited and anticipated travel fair of the year returns with loads of offers from hundred of exhibitors. MATTA FAIR 2010 will be held at Putra World Trade Center (PWTC) Kuala Lumpur from 12th-14th of March 2010. Don't miss this magnificent event which comes twice a year.

10 Tell-Tale Signs You’re a Tourist

2010-08-26T00:37:00.004+08:00

Guest blogger from www.hospitalitymanagementschools.net

Looking like a tourist can certainly have its ups and downs. In some countries, tourists ar]e treated like royalty because they go to the best restaurants, they receive better service than locals and people go out of their way to help those who are lost. While, other places truly frown upon tourists, won’t help them with directions and try to scam them out of money whenever possible. It all depends on the culture of the area and how their locals treat tourists to determine whether you should dress the part or leave the fanny pack at home. To see if you are an obvious tourist, check out these 10 tell-tale signs:

Obvious Map
Maps aren’t always a dead giveaway that you’re a tourist — even locals look at street maps, subway maps or GPS devices when they’re lost. However, unfolding a large map on a busy street corner and arguing with your spouse about which way to go, makes you an obvious tourist.

American or U.S. Brand T-shirts
Clothing is a big statement in foreign countries, but you won’t find them wearing U.S. brand names or any American clothing for that matter. If you just can’t resist from wearing your favorite American flag t-shirt or your ‘I Love New York’ hoodie, you’re going to stand out like a tourist.

Camera Around Your Neck
Having a camera won’t immediately pin you as a tourist, but wearing one around your neck because you don’t want to miss any potential photo ops, like Changing the Guard, holding the Tower of Pisa or standing in a red telephone box, will make you look like a tourist.

White Athletic Shoes
There’s something completely American and touristy about wearing white athletic shoes with a brand name plastered across the sides. Pair them with knee-high socks and you’ve got the quintessential tourist look.

Fanny Packs
Sure, fanny packs are practical and handy for storing your money, passport, hotel key and other valuables on a trip, but let’s be honest, they are 100 percent tourist. Whether your fanny pack is black, brown or every color of the rainbow, fanny packs are the first and most obvious indicator that you’re a tourist.

Matching Shirts
If your family of eight all wears neon green t-shirts with “The Smiths” written on the front, you might as well put “we are tourists” underneath. Wearing bright colors on an international trip is a quick indicator that you’re not a native, and it only makes you stand out that much more.

Using the Wrong Currency
If you go to another country and try to use American dollars to pay for meals, clothes or your hotel room and they don’t accept it, you’re obviously a tourist. Also, if you ask your waiter to convert the amount in U.S. dollars because you can’t count the currency, they’ll know you’re a tourist right off the bat.

Eating at Chains
Traveling is a time to explore the various cuisines of different states and countries, so if you opt for McDonald’s over authentic Chinese food or Pizza Hut over real Italian pizza, you’re clearly a tourist.

Speaking English to Everyone
If you find yourself speaking English to everyone and complaining about the lack of English speakers in Russia, they’ll know you’re a tourist. Of course, pulling out your pocket dictionary or digital translator and stumbling over words doesn’t help you blend in either.

Louder than Others
Americans have been known to be a bit louder than people in other countries, which explains some of the stares and dirty looks you might get when you travel internationally and forget your manners. So, if you’re hollering at your kids, talking loudly at dinner or being your normal boisterous self in public, you may get pegged as a tourist.

Wok with Anne - Chicken Schezwan

2010-08-07T23:29:00.003+08:00

I never in my life taste a good Chicken Schezwan as good as Anne cook for me yesterday. Anne really making her magical touches in her cooking. :P

Ingredients:

1 kg Boneless chicken breasts
8 tbsp Corn flour
2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Five spice powder
150 ml Oil
15 Dried red chillies
4 tsp Finely chopped garlic
4 tsp Finely chopped ginger
6 Spring onions -cut into 1' lengths

For Sauce:

200 ml Chicken stock
3 tsp Sugar
2 tbsp Soya sauce
1 tsp Sesame oil
1/2 tsp Black pepper
3 tsp Corn flour

Method

Toss the chicken in corn flour, salt and five-spice powder until gets coated well.
Heat oil in a pan, fry the chicken for 8-10 minutes until lightly coloured.
Remove, drain the oil, prerserving about 3 tbsp.
Add the chillies, garlic, ginger and cook for 40-50 seconds.
Add the onions, all the sauce ingredients and mix well.
Bring the sauce to a boil, return the fried chicken to pan, cook for 5 minutes and serve with steamed rice.

The thing that I miss a lot and dying for it

2010-07-30T13:15:00.026+08:00

It going to August soon, the search of the lost soul never end, the travel plan, life, money, it all over my head

and

The thing that I miss a lot and dying for it...

I miss to be no concern about life and just go forward and reverse.

Koh Samui 2008

miss the long distance train journey, the cold night, the noise and the same question that i keep answer

3rd class train ride, Had Yai > Bangkok 2006

Find a way to where the sky meets the earth

Angkor Wat, 2008

See and relaxing at the best place in the world

Haad Rin, Koh Phangan, 2008

Smell of the street vendor, cheap food & exciting night life

Siam Reap, 2010

Cheap Guest House, no luxury, no tv

Siam Reap, 2010

Going to new places, the new people and taste of their history

Binh Tay Market, Ho Chi Minh, 2010

long distance bus journey to the unknown

Cambodia / Vietnam Border, 2010

Meet new frenz along the way

Train to Thailand / Cambodia Border, 2006

Back to basic, no luxury car, along in the big city and discover new thing

Phnom Penh City, 2006

and most of all...

the joke, the chat and all the story that we share, miss that...

what is the next plan? i don't know

A picture is worth a thousand word (Promo)

2010-07-27T10:27:00.010+08:00

After a long wait, the book "A picture is worth a thousand word " is ready to hit to the market this week. Knowing him in the past one year, he is a brightest young photographer I ever met.

A collection of Udey Ismail's best pictures from the year 2005-2010, collection of the best wedding and travel photography that Udey Ismail's capture on his long journey of his photography career. Design and print by DesignerSpace Comm, the book is available now for order. Only RM100* (Peninsular Malaysia), it worth for your money.

To purchase the book, please click here

Pudu Jail (1895 - 2010)

2010-06-22T14:53:00.003+08:00

Last night malaysia government decided not to keep Pudu Jail as one of the heritage site although it is more than 100 years old. The Pudu Jail wall, stretching about 300 meters, was demolished at 10pm last night.

Their rather build a nuclear plant instead.

Koh Phi Phi, the Jaw Dropping paradise island

2010-06-16T11:23:00.018+08:00

Phi Phi Don

Regarded by travelers from all walks of life as being among the most beautiful tropical islands of the world, Phi Phi Islands have become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Thailand. The ferry trip to the islands presented us with wonderful views of the islands, with many limestone rock formations jutting up out of the sea. We were astounded by the beauty as we approached the two main islands. The hot and sunny weather was perfect all week and helped fulfill our desire for tropical paradise.

Phi Phi Leh

Loh Samah Bay

Anne at Loh Samah Bay

Phi Phi Don was initially populated by Muslim fishermen during the late 1940s, and later became a coconut plantation. The Thai population of Phi Phi Don remains more than 80% Muslim. The actual population however, if counting laborers, especially from the north-east, from the mainland is much more Buddhist these days. The islands came to worldwide prominence when Ko Phi Phi Leh was used as a location for the 2000 film The Beach.

At Maya Bay

Ton Sai Bay

Koh Phi Phi was devastated by the Indian Ocean Tsunami of December 2004, when nearly all of the island's infrastructure was destroyed. As of 2010 most, but not all, of this has been restored. Koh Phi Phi Don is still rebuilding itself after being devastated by the tsunami. Most of the island has been rebuilt but there are a few areas which are still undergoing construction.

Sunset on Phi Phi Island

Snorkelling or diving is a must when visiting the Koh Phi Phi islands, you can book a day snorkelling trip for 500 Baht per person. These tours, however, are on a set schedule and every boat operated by the tour companies on the island follow the same general route. Therefore, you are faced with lots of people snorkelling in the same place at the same time.

more pic on Phi Phi Island here

Temptation Island

2010-05-25T23:34:00.008+08:00

I’m being dreaming about visiting Phi-Phi Island for many year, never had a opportunity to visit Phi-Phi, even though I visiting Thailand so many time before, my wish that I’m going to visit Phi-Phi soon…

for my long holiday this weekend, it time to hit the road again, after I cancel all my trip to Bali and Laos due to my work load

we need a break to clear our mind, body and soul

(will write about Phi - Phi Island soon)

Terengganu - Short trip

2010-05-10T13:16:00.017+08:00

It being 2 month now, nothing much to write and travel plan, I cancel all my travel plan due time frame and lot of work. We both were so bored… and needed a short vacation trip.

Beautiful beach of Terengganu

Anyway early of this month, we just make a surprise visit to a frenz that working in Terengganu, It was a last minute plan, woke up in the morning, ask my wife if she got an appointment that Friday , than that evening we of to Terengganu.

The famous Terengganu Stadium

Delicious Sotong Tepung

The Rise And Rise Of Icon

2010-04-06T10:49:00.004+08:00

5 April is the sad moment in the music industry in the whole world,where 16 year earlier the legend, the icon Kurt Cobain found death.. RIP Kurt Cobain. We miss you, today music is so lame!!!!
"We the generation frustration"

Punk is musical freedom. It's saying, doing and playing what you want. In Webster's terms, 'nirvana' means freedom from pain, suffering and the external world, and that's pretty close to my definition of Punk Rock. Kurt Cobain

MTB action at FRIM

2010-03-28T22:58:00.011+08:00

Not much to do in this weekend, so me and my wife decided to OFF to FRIM..Rover track, steroid hill and dreamtrail for our MTC action fuh, fuh.. it was fun!!!!!

Need air!!!

Anne at Steroid Hill

Anne's ride

Broga Sunrise

2010-02-16T14:40:00.009+08:00

Broga Hill is not tough to hike and it takes roughly 30 minutes to reach the first lookout point. There are about 3-4 of them, each with slightly different view and the further you go, the higher it is, obviously. Broga Hill is located between Kg. Sri Broga in Semenyih and University of Nottingham campus (Malaysia). The hill is about 300m+ in height and the top of the hill contains only green tall weeds or lalang. Although the hike is short, you may be surprised with the amazing view, which looks as if you are quite high above sea level.

Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City, city with lot of motorbike, coffee and VC’s - pt 3

2010-02-06T15:03:00.014+08:00

We made it! It my first time to HCMC or Saigon. After a long and hot bus ride, it was good to get out and walk the streets of Saigon.

Saigon Street The flow of cars, motorbikes, bicycles, cars, women pushing food carts, and other unidentified vehicles seems never-ending. After 5 minutes, you're wondering when the traffic light is going to finally change to red so you can cross... That's when you realize there is no traffic light! You see the locals walking through zipping traffic unconcerned and it dawns on you that you have no other choice, but to cross. With a deep breath, you set out on to a busy street, slowly but surely, letting the moto dart around you, and not letting the cab beeping unnerve you, crossing the street is always an adventure.

This isn't even that heavy...

The Vietnamese people are pretty friendly. Aside from the touristy area of Pham Ngu Lao (HCMC's Khao San Road) where every guy there is trying to get you on the back of his motor bike for a ride out somewhere, the people are pretty chill. It's amazing watching a street scene though; one big disappointment has been communication. Not that many people speak English out of Pham Ngu Lao.

Tip: The best way to visit historical place in HCM is by foot.

The War Remnants Museum

War Remnants Museum, another sad, but necessary place for anyone in the area to visit. The museum has an impressive array of artifacts and military equipment used during the war, but the section that had the most impact was the displays on the effects of Agent Orange and other chemicals used by the USA to destroy land and so many people for years.

Much more gruesome is the War Remnants museum. There are several American jets, tanks, helicopters, howitzers, APVs, and other heavy guns parked outside, in excellent condition.

The Independence Palace

This is pretty damn cool. It used to be the South Vietnamese presidential residence, and when the VC conquered it, the war was pretty much over. The tanks that stormed the palace have been left there with memorial plaques dedicated to those who were the first in. The palace is in excellent upkeep inside, and still used for state meetings and for diplomatic efforts. Everything has been preserved likely as it was, and it's like stepping into a time capsule from several decades before.

The Cu Chi Tunnels

The tunnels of Củ Chi are an immense network of connecting underground tunnels located in the Củ Chi district of Ho Chi Minh City and are part of a much larger network of tunnels that underlie much of the country. The Củ Chi tunnels were the location of several military campaigns during the Vietnam War, and were the VC's base of operations for the Tết Offensive in 1968. The tunnels were used by VC guerrillas as hiding spots during combat, as well as serving as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches and living quarters for numerous guerrilla fighters.

One of the soldiers demonstrated how fitting in a hole would look like.

Vietnamese Coffee and street vendor

Served with condensed milk. They bring that little contraption with the coffee and hot water, and it drips down as you watch. Pretty neat. Vietnamese people love the street vendor, amazing food on the side of the road. People will hang out on the streets for hours squatting. Apparently they find it comfortable.

Last day

love in Saigon

  Another lovely day in Saigon has come and gone. Its time heading back to reality, mixed feeling trapped inside us. We decided to make one last public bus ride to HCM airport and it was easy. Our heart affected with this beautiful city and we will come back one day in future,

Tam biet Ho Chi Minh City!

More pic here

Phnom Penh – Genocide, Killing Field and it hectic - pt 2

2010-02-06T13:47:00.027+08:00

Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city of Cambodia. This is the main capital since the French colonized Cambodia, it has become the center for the direct country's economic system and has grown to be the source of renowned industrial, commercial, cultural, tourist and historical centers, after 1979. Once known as the "Pearl of Asia" it is considered one of the loveliest of French-built cities in Indochina in the 1920s, situated at confluence of the Tonlé Sap, Mekong and Bassac River

Tip: To save cost the best way to travel from/to Choeung Ek and around is by bicycle or motorbike but PP traffic horror or u going to get lost.

Tuol Sleng Genocide 
This is Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, in year 1975, the Khmer Rouge Regime began. Cambodians were not prepared what was about to become of them. In the next three years, close to 1/5 population in Cambodia were murdered, slaughtered, perished and eliminated. The biggest massacre every to happen in history, and this school was turned into a prison, called the S21; or Genocide S21.

Politicians were captured, tortured and interrogated, and murdered. People were strapped to beds and tortured.

A school, transformed into cells.

Choeung Ek 
Choeung Ek, the site of a former orchard and Chinese graveyard about 17 km south of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, is the best-known of the sites known as The Killing Fields, where the Khmer Rouge regime executed about 17,000 people between 1975 and 1979. Mass graves containing 8,895 bodies were discovered at Choeung Ek after the fall of the Khmer Rouge regime. Many of the dead were former inmates in the Tuol Sleng prison.

It's the famous tower of skulls, storing all the memories of the past, to remind Cambodia and the rest of the world. And to dedicate a place to these victims for them to rest in peace.

This reliquary was filled with skulls of the many victims.

Phsar Thom Thmei 
Phsar Thom Thmei (Centre market)currently under a massive restoration project, quite the maze of a place.

The Independents Monument

Tip: This is the only Malaysian restaurant In PP. Own by Malaysian people.

Last Day 
One last thing that I always wanted to try in Phnom Penh is “Happy” Pizza, just like other pizza in the world, this pizza is special one. Served with some happy herb, simple asked the for happy or extra happy, it going to make you happy all night long.

After long “happy” night, its time to HCMC. The journey takes only 6 hours.

More pic here

Sua s’dei Siem Reap - pt 1

2010-02-06T01:23:00.033+08:00

After my wedding last December last year, with lack of travel and quality time together with my wife its time to pack my trusted backpack and hit the road again. Book our self last minute flight to Siem Reap (I know its going to be expensive) well our target for this whole trip is only to spend USD300 for 9 day.

Siem Reap has colonial and Chinese-style architecture in the Old French Quarter, and around the Old Market. In town, there are Apsara dance performances, craft shops, silk farms, rice-paddy countryside, fishing villages and a bird sanctuary near the Tonle Sap Lake. It is the gateway city for nearby Angkor Wat. Siem Reap today, being a popular tourist destination, has a large number of hotels and restaurants. There are a variety of mid-range hotels and restaurants along Sivatha, and budget to mid-range hotels in the Phsar Leu area.

Walking in Siem Reap is anything but dusty, like really-really dusty. I don’t know why (maybe because lack of proper roads) but I can easily classify Cambodia as the dustiest country in the world.

Central Market , the old Market is smacked in the middle of the town, where one can find food, clothes and jewellery.

Angkor What?

Angkor Wat, the reason for Siem Reap's prosperity.

“Finally!!! The long awaited legendary Angkor Wat!” my wife said. 
“I’m actually here!”  “Great”
I smile!!!

The entrance to the main garden of Angkor Wat after crossing the river bridge, Angkor Wat (Angkor temple) is the central feature of the Angkor UNESCO World Heritage Site containing the magnificent remains of the Khmer civilization. Angkor Wat's rising series of five towers culminates in an impressive central tower that symbolizes mythical Mount Meru. Thousands of feet of wall space are covered with intricate carving depicting scenes from Hindu mythology.

Tip: Visit Angkor Complex with enough battery; You going to end up just like me using my hand phone camera

Ta Prohm 
First a little introduction, this is Ta Prohm. One of the most beautiful temple-monastery in Angkor, simply because when it was uncovered, it was almost completely swallowed by the jungle. Its layout's splendor and complexity increased ten folds by its partly collapsed state.

Angkor Thom 
Further up north you will reach Angkor Thom – one of the largest of all Khmer cities (appropriately means “Great City”), or the four main gates surrounding it. This is the south gate, where most people enter and exit through.

One of the most prominent temples inside Angkor Thom is Bayon, around the temple you will find a lot of face towers constructed to form an ascending peak.

Night at Siem Reap
 Night time in Siem Reap is great, simply because of it cheap beer and wonderful night life, lot of bar and restaurant. Simply wonderful

Last day
After few day in Siam Reap and in Angkor, it time to for Phnom Penh by bus, the journey across the rice-paddy countryside was amazing it only take 6 hour to reach Phnom Penh that I called Phnom-tic, a hectic capital city of Cambodia.

More pic here

our USD1 dorm

The Dragon's Backbone, Tabur Hill

2010-01-18T12:24:00.018+08:00

sunrise at Tabur Hill

Last weekend, my frenz Hazmin as suggested that we climb Bukit Tabur at Melawati, I know it going be a tough one, with Im not fully prepared to climb any hill, but my wife decided that we just join in, only to watch the sunrise than back, that it!

Anyway Bukit Tabur is a hill located in Taman Melawati. It is also known locally as Bukit Hangus. The hill is very prominent and could be seen from the Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2. The hill, which is less than 1000 meters, is a quartz ridge. Climbers enter the hiking trail via Kampung Klang Gates, 50 meters from the gates of the Klang Gates Dam, at the back of Taman Melawati for a quick 3-4 hours climb. The Gombak Forest Reserve and Klang Gates Dam are beside the hill. The peak offers spectacular view of the dam.

Hazmin our guide

The hiking trail to Bukit Tabur can be found at latitude: 3°14'1.52"N and longitude: 101°44'55.43"E, This Tabur Ridge is a long and narrow series of karst hills with a high content of Quartz crystals. The ridge itself, averaging 200 feet high, runs in a semi circle bordering the eastern edge of Kuala Lumpur city. The Tabur Hill Ridge is rated the Longest Quartz-Rich Ridge in the world. Quartz is one of the three common components in the formation of rocks. I was told that it is one of the choicest places to watch fireworks over KL.

The trail

The starting point of the approximately 2+ hours trek is next to the Klang Gates Dam entrance "walk" is not exactly a stroll- it involves a fairly steep quick ascend at the start and a series of climbs (though easy) onto rock outcrops. Some of these outcrops are fairly steep and high and permanent ropes are in place to assist trekkers. It can be a little nerving for real starters.

The trail supposedly continues all the way till the other end close to the Karak Highway. However most people loop back after the highest point, following a trail through a durian and rambutan orchard back to the starting point.

I agree that the hill is the hard for real starters like me to this hiking activity but we manage to finish it after 4 hours of hiking. If you really love outdoor sports and some rope climbing, well this is a place to be.

for more pic about Tabur Hill visit here

Wok with Anne

2010-01-08T11:20:00.012+08:00

Who can resist masak lemak? Not me...

Anyway last night, Anne again show that she is a good cook in the house with her, Ikan Masak Lemak (Fish with Coconut Curry) and Terung Sambal (Fried Eggplant with chili). To be honest it was good, but if we serve this dish too often, you going get your high cholesterol level ;-)

Thank sayang for the dinner it was good!

Ikan Masak Lemak (Fish with Coconut Curry)

Ingredients

Small fish - soak in water for 1 hour, drain and cut into pieces.
2 cups coconut milk
1 green chilli, split lengthwise
2 tomatoes, quartered
pinch of sugar
1 tablespoon oil
Ground ingredients:
3 cm fresh tumeric
5 dried red chillies, soaked in water to soften then drain
8 shallots
3 garlic cloves
1 lemongrass bulb, coarsely chopped
4 birds eyes green chillies

Preparation method

Put in blender and grind all ground ingredients to a paste.
Heat a little oil in pot and fry ground paste until fragrant. Pour in the coconut milk, salted fish, cucumber and green chilli and bring to a boil.
When it boils, lower heat and add the tomatoes. Simmer for another 10 minutes or until the fish is soft and fully cooked. Check seasoning and add sugar and salt as needed.
Serve with hot steaming rice.
Ready in 30 min

Ikan Masak Lemak (Fish with Coconut Curry)

Anne's Sambal Belacan

Terung Sambal (Fried Eggplant with chili)

TwoZeroOneZero

2010-01-04T14:41:00.004+08:00

With January going to past the mid-mark, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the time, energy, commitment, and trust you have shared with me in 2009. I’m looking forward to working with all the reader out there to build lasting success in 2010!

I’m wondering, how many of you have kept your new year’s resolution? I’ve done a so-so job of keeping this blog up to date, which was my new year’s resolution. So what my resolution look like this year?

To keep fit, and more mountain biking with my wife,
Travel more
To make more money and happy
Going to buy my first DSLR camera or maybe new iMac
Keep my blog up to date and more users friendly (got my Google Translate now, so you can play around)

Looking forward for more prosperity life with my love one. Thank again and Happy New Year.

A Perfect 10

2009-12-31T10:57:00.010+08:00

2010, this will mark the start of a new era. An era of transformation in my life, a transformation from childhood to manhood.

It being a long journey in 2009, the year of turbulence and lot of planning, lot of tears, lot of sweat and all the hard work being realize on 19 of December, the day that I said "I DO". It being an emotional day for me, emotional because you're committing to forever with that one amazing person, and the person will be beside me all my life.

Perfect

It being a perfect wedding reception, smiling faces from my both parent and in-law ...and I want the wedding to be that kind of perfect and i wish it never end... I love being married. It's so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.
it being a perfect end for me.

I would like to thank all my frenz that come to the reception, Foto Impian crew for the perfect picture and Happy New Year to all. 2010 it going to be a perfect for me.

All picture by Foto Impian

Resigning; in 24 hours

2009-12-15T14:29:00.063+08:00

I'M RESIGNING; I'M HEREBY OFFICIALLY TENDERING MY RESIGNATION AS A SINGLE BACHELOR GUY!
(and this going to be my longest blog ever)

In the next 24 hours is so crucial for me, it going to be the most important moment in my life, it going to be my last time to being single bachelor guy. How it feels, well sometime I feel is I’m the right guy for her? or what my life going to be after married? No one knows!

me at Cambodia

Every relationship has a cycle...In the beginning; you fall in love with your partner. You anticipate their calls, want their touch, and like their idiosyncrasies. Falling in love wasn't hard. In fact, it was a completely natural and spontaneous experience. You didn't have to DO anything. That's why it's called "falling" in love. Picture the expression. It implies that you were just standing there; doing nothing, and then something happened to you. Falling in love is a passive and spontaneous experience. It hurts to love someone and not be loved in return, but what is the most painful is to love someone and never find the courage to let the person know how you feel.

Searching

“When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile. finally I found someone that makes me smile again"

it all started a year ago...

All this time, I being searching for someone that bland well with me and care for me, and what I learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let us down, probably will. You'll have your heart broken and you'll break others' hearts. You'll fight with your best friend or maybe even fall in love with them, and you'll cry because time is flying by. So take too many pictures, laugh too much, forgive freely, and love like you've never been hurt. Life comes with no guarantees, no time outs, no second chances. You just have to live life to the fullest, tell someone what they mean to you and tell someone off, speak out, dance in the pouring rain, hold someone's hand, comfort a friend, fall asleep watching the sun come up, stay up late, be a flirt, and smile until your face hurts. Don't be afraid to take chances or fall in love and most of all, live in the moment because every second you spend angry or upset is a second of happiness you can never get back. When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life so that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice

She’s the one

“I love her and that’s the beginning of everything.”

I have found the paradox, we had so much fun together. It's so easy to fall in love but hard to find someone who will catch you and maybe love is like luck. You have to go all the way to find it. I think that the only reason people hold onto memories so tight is because memories are the only things that don’t change; when everybody else does. And what make me happy are all my best dreams and worst nightmares have the same person in them. And it takes only a minute to get a crush on someone, an hour to like someone, and a day to love someone-but it takes a lifetime to forget someone. Sometimes I wish I were a little kid again, skinned knees are easier to fix than broken hearts.

To Anne...,

This is my wish for you: Comfort on difficult days, smiles when sadness intrudes, rainbows to follow the clouds, laughter to kiss your lips, sunsets to warm your heart, hugs when spirits sag, beauty for your eyes to see, friendships to brighten your being, faith so that you can believe, confidence for when you doubt, courage to know yourself, patience to accept the truth, Love to complete your life.

Follow my WEDDING DAY via Twitter on 19 - 20 December.

I'm a bitch?

2009-12-04T22:05:00.014+08:00

Am I a bitch in the design world?.. well sometime. It going to be a busy weekend this week, working my ass off only to please other people with a good design work and in the end, I'm still a designer. With my wedding day only 15 day to go, with no holiday during my big day, no time off, working my ass off with the design and little time date line. damn!!! Sometime it make me wonder, is this what i want? .... well.. I need money.

No money mean no happiness, no happiness mean no joy.

Only one thing made me so damn happy... she my life time buddy and she mine!!!!. love u
darling!

Follow my @ twitter.

Anne & Wan Wedding Invitation

2009-11-19T12:25:00.005+08:00

"Love is a symbol of eternity. It wipes out all sense of time, destroying all memory of a beginning and all fear of an end"

Dear friends, you are cordially invited to our wedding reception on

Date : Sunday, 20 December 2009
Location : Dewan Besar Majlis Perbandaran Seremban di alamat:
Majlis Perbandaran Seremban. Jalan Yam Tuan 70990 Seremban, N.Sembilan

and

Date : Saturday, 26 December 2009
Location : Kampung Setia, Kuang, Selangor

We really appreciate that you were able to be apart of our special day.

With Love, Anne & Irwan

My 2nd Pre Wedding photography

2009-11-19T10:20:00.009+08:00

It was a rainy day in November, and I was quite happy to find out that tomorrow it just a month away from my big day on 20 December. To be honest I so amused that it going to be over soon. Thank god.

Pre-wedding photo shoots are not for everyone. First of all, it’s seriously damn tiring. That what I discover, a week ago on my 2nd pre-wedding photo shoot. Then you’re asked to twist and turn your body and your neck to a position you never imagine could. Trust me!!

You can never ever be prepared for a day like this! Anyway, here is some sneak preview of my 2nd pre wedding photo-shoot taken by Azhar. Thank again.

My Crazy Pre Wedding shoot

2009-10-22T17:17:00.017+08:00

Its been a crazy month for me so far and after a long planning about my pre wedding photo shooting session, finally I have a chance to make the session happen and thank to Paksu, it was very nice of my friend to spend his time for our pre wedding shoot.

I wanted something different, I suggested then lets not use make up and just run around with shirt and jeans or something simple. The following shots were done in Putrajaya and it was great… we were having lots of fun as normally, we were on our way shooting around Putrajaya and laughing through out the day… from 8am to 1pm we were shooting and going crazy.

Pic above is our wonderful photographer Paksu and his assistant Bad, however Munzir is not in the picture.

Doesn’t Putrajaya look amazing? The colors - they are so blinding, I keep thinking of what the outcome will be.

So, what next? My next post wedding will be? Mabul Island?

Last week of Ramadan

2009-09-17T12:18:00.013+08:00

"Sayang coz today's is the last week of Ramadan, today menu for berbuka is paprik campur, telur dadar special and sup ayam ok!!”

As we are now officially entering into the last week of Ramadan, my Miss Sunshine has decided to cook her special food that she has plan for very long time, and I simply love the smell of her newly made Padrik, like a smell and taste of things remain poised a long time, like souls, ready to remind us.....". Every good food will ends with a good talk, than we decided to head down to MidValley for good time together and meet up with our good buddy Champ.

PadPrik is a Malaysian dish of fried rice with a paprika sauce. Nasi is Malay for rice and PadPrik is a Thai phrase. Although Nasi PadPrik today is regarded as part of Malay cuisine, it is Thai in origin.

PadPrik Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 chicken

• Ingredient that need to be blended:-

• 1 inch turmeric

• 2 lemon grass

• 10 red chile

• 3 garlic cloves

• Belacan

• 1 inch galangal

• For decoration :-

• 4 Kaffir lime leaf

• 1/2 onion (sliced)

• salt and sugar

• 1 asam keping (dried slices of a really sour fruit)

Directions

1. Slice the chicken and rub it with salt.

2. Fry the chicken for a few minutes. (make sure that it not fully fried yet)

3. Fry the blended ingredients in the frying pan.

4. Add in chicken, asam keping, kaffir lime leaf, onion, salt, sugar and a little water into the frying pan.

5. Fry it until the chicken is fully fried.

The season for forgiveness.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish all reader and frenz around the globe “Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Maaf Zahir dan Batin”. For those who is traveling home, I wish you a safe journey.

Happy Eid Mubarak

2009-09-16T10:23:00.003+08:00

Wish you all a happy and peacefull Eid-Ul-Fitr Mubarak, and may God bless and reward all of you with the blessings of Heavan

Robert Alain Philippe - conquer the KLCC

2009-09-02T12:51:00.010+08:00

On September 1, 2009, one day after Malaysia celebrated its 52nd Independence Day, Robert Alain Philippe has succeeded his third attempt to conquer the KLCC Tower in just only two hour, than arrested after successfully scaling the 88-storey Petronas Twin Towers, city police confirmed.

Deputy police chief SAC I Abdul Samah Ahmad said the Frenchman was arrested for criminal tresspass.

It was Robert’s third attempt to scale the 88-storey structure, at one time the world’s tallest building.

According to earlier wire reports, Robert sneaked past security before dawn Tuesday and climbed to the top of Tower 2 of the landmark building.

The 47-year-old has climbed more than 70 skyscrapers worldwide, including the Empire State Building, the Sears Tower and Taipei 101, according to his website.

“We have taken him back to the police station for questioning and checking his passport. He can be charged for criminal trespass ... . He climbed the building without a permit from the management,” Abdul Samah told AFP.

Robert, clad in a black shirt and trousers, celebrated his ascent by standing with his arms outspread on the pinnacle of one of the towers as a helicopter circled in the misty early morning.

Eyewitnesses said he took less than two hours to complete the climb, and then fixed a Malaysian flag on top of the building, AFP reported.

“He climbed using his bare hands and reached the top very fast ... no security personnel noticed him or stopped him,” said Ee Wee Kiat, a cameraman who was filming the scene from the ground.

Robert first tried to scale the building on March 20, 1997, and made a second unsuccessful attempt in 2007 after which he was freed without charge.

Each time he reached the 60th storey before being intercepted by authorities.

- The Star -

Félicitations Robert Alain Philippe

Born as Robert Alain Philippe on 7 August 1962, is a French rock and urban climber, from Dijon, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne, France. Known as "the French Spider-Man" (after the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man), or "the Human Spider", Robert is famous for scaling skyscrapers.

More info about Robert Alain Philippe

Murtabak, a popular choice for breaking fast

2009-08-25T17:01:00.018+08:00

Ramadhan is the fasting month for Muslims. During this month, Muslims must refrain from eating, drinking and other ill-natured indulgences from dawn until dusk.

Throughout Malaysia during Ramadhan, there will be thousands of Ramadhan Markets (better known locally as Pasar Ramadhan) where sellers of all kinds of food peddle their wares. My favorite food of them all is Murtabak

What is Murtabak, pan-fried pastry stuffed with chicken, mutton or sardines , is an Indian-Muslim dish, originated in the Middle-East (it’s still popular in Yemen) . Then brought to India during the Muslim conquest of India, during the Delhi Sultanate (1206-1526). Through traders, murtabak has been brought to numerous countries in South-East Asia such as Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei. Can be eaten with curry....

Because it a special food that I love so much where is the recipe.

Ingredients

Plain roti
500 g all purpose flour , pinch of salt - sifted
1 cup warm milk
1/2 cup ghee
1 egg , lightly beaten
Pinch of sugar

Filling

Fry the following Ingredients:
2 L onions , sliced
4 green chillies , thinly sliced
2 tbsp Meat powder
2 tsp chilli pwd
2 tbsp ginger - garlic paste

Add to the above

250 g minced mutton or chicken or can sardies drained .
Cook until done . Divide into 6 portions .
6 Eggs , lightly beaten , separately

Directions

Add the egg, sugar and ghee with flour .
Add milk , a little at a time and make a soft dough that is easy to handle.
Leave for 4 hrs or overnight.
Divide dough into 6 equal balls .
Use ghee or oil and work on a flat surface .
Roll up each ball and twist it into a coil.
Roll it again as thin as possible into a round shape.
Roll up and coil it again as before.
Roll out with a rolling pin or use your hand and flatten it like pizza base , tossing it .
Put on a grease ladle
Put the flatten dough
Throw an egg on it
Spread a portion of the fillings in the middle of the dough

For more info about food in malaysia do visit this website Masak-Makas

Happy Holy Ramadhan!!!

2009-08-21T19:23:00.003+08:00

to frenz all over the world...

Back in action

2009-08-14T20:40:00.004+08:00

I'm back.... after a week fever, finally I’m ok, (thanz God) no H1N1.

With no weekend football, no matches to watch, life must be so bored huh! and tomorrow the much-waited league will back on action. Life is good!!! So my football fantasy team. Go! Go! Man Utd.

KL Building and Flower - Through The Lens

2009-07-28T13:15:00.019+08:00

It was time to take another step up my photography skill.

After my rather photography experiences on the last outing, I decided that it was time to ditch my photography skill. This time is some old and new building around KL, although in not so perfect, what is the good lesson I’ve learnt is always try and try. Never give up!!

Here's a list of my favorite photos,

and also some of my fiancé flower shots

now the important part, tell me what you think?

from my third eyes

2009-07-22T18:30:00.017+08:00

I’m back from camping trip to PD. Wow.. Wonderful trip with my in-law's

Next up...

It time to a free and easy photo shoot around Pavillion Bukit Bintang, with my fellow photographer frenz. Here were several shots that we managed to get,

Kuala Lumpur seemed so colorful here.

and be a model at the same time.

It a fun evening for my fellow frenz and me, having lot of fun and take lots of good photo. For me, photography and travel should come together with my passion and most importantly I know what I love the most. Should I take photography seriously, why not? It fun!!!

Thx to my good buddy Azhar and Rais, for the fun evening together, for more info about our photography service, do contact or simply email me...

PD Camping Trip

2009-07-22T18:09:00.007+08:00

After much planning had been done to go for Port Dickson (PD) for camping trip, finally I’m on the way there. The journey is a simple one, but it so much fun.

Here some info about PD, to locals is a beach and holiday destination situated about 32 km from Seremban and 90 km from Kuala Lumpur. It is located in the state of Negeri Sembilan in Peninsular Malaysia. It takes just over an hour by car to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Port Dickson along the North-South Expressway.

This small town used to produce charcoal, but the British later developed it as a small port during the Strait Settlement period. Port Dickson was also known as Tanjung. In Malay language that means "cape".

It was a fun weekend at PD with my future in-law’s, what a great weekend!!!

A Dream...

2009-07-16T20:10:00.004+08:00

I’m being dreaming about Mabul Island lately, never being to Sabah before, my wish that I’m going to visit Sabah and Mabul soon…

but before that, what the best thing to do is, keep on dreaming about it.

and something big will happen soon!

Tioman Island

2009-07-01T15:34:00.049+08:00

A Great Escape

Believe it or not, it my first time to Tioman Island, it was said it is one of the best diving place in the world. Where the heck I being all this time? Never being to Tioman, shame on me!!!!

Some pretty shots of Tioman Island

Tioman Island according to Wikipedia is a small island located 32 km off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia in the state of Pahang, and is some 39 km long and 12 km wide. It has eight main villages, the largest and most populous being Kampung Tekek in the north. The densely forested island is sparsely inhabited, and is surrounded by numerous coral reefs, making it a popular scuba diving spot. There are also a lot of resorts and chalets around the island. Its beaches were depicted in the 1958 movie, South Pacific as Bali Hai. In the 1970s, TIME Magazine selected Tioman as one of the world's most beautiful islands. Apart from its diverse marine life, the inland rainforest area, encompassing approximately 12,383 hectares, Tioman is a strictly enforced nature reserve.

A huge school of fishes at Salang Jetty

Our chalet at Salang Indah Resort

After we settling-down, it time for "Fun in the Sun"

Friendly fish and coral at Salang

As time goes by, it's another spectacular sunset at Salang. What a day!!!

Friendly fish

Every island visit is not complete without visiting their coral reef, and their friendly fish ...and what to do? other than laze under the sun.

It snorkeling time!!!!

First stop is Tulai (Coral) Island….

Plenty of beautiful fishes in the sea… and their coral reef….

Pasir Panjang

I used to only see these on calendars… I love the real thing! According to our boatman, here where Mild Seven Ad being shoot!

Next is Batu Malang / Malang Rock

It's the same sun, but a different feeling, it's our last day at Tioman.

Last Day

I felt like we had landed in paradise, with the white sandy beaches… the place is plainly amazing.

The friendly fish and the fun we have…

hibernate in style.. between man and nature, I believe I can hibernate here for a long… time.

For more pic on Tioman Island click here