tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31607516626333101912024-03-05T17:03:02.356+08:00Just Shea, So Shea~SheaSoniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14750020513072920610noreply@blogger.comBlogger362125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160751662633310191.post-74351250047770641332019-10-08T07:00:00.000+08:002019-10-12T01:16:13.195+08:00Mak Ajak Pergi Jalan, Saya Bentangkan Bajet Kurang RM8000 Sekepala<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Selepas wedding my brother, kita sekeluarga belum sempat nak pergi proper vacation together kita-kita je (faham tak?). So my mom suruh I plan something for the family untuk bulan August 2019. After some discussion, we identified two possible destinations iaitu Turki dan New Zealand.</div>
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Jujur, I lagi favour New Zealand. Bukanlah tak suka Turkey ke apa, cuma priorities you know. I want to see the places in my list first. Plus my parents dah pergi Istanbul pun. So while my mom checked with travel agent on package apa bagai, I made a rough budget estimate untuk New Zealand, lengkap dengan itinerary. Bila my mom shared quotations from travel agent (yang tunjuk package ke Istanbul lagi murah dari NZ), I pun bentangkan my plan and budget. Terbukti *chewah* cost yang I anggarkan adalah hampir separuh lebih murah dari quotation New Zealand dan of course lebih murah dari Istanbul travel package. Sebagai usaha mengukuhkan kes, I juga telah menghasut adik-adik dengan janji untuk bawa mereka main snow!</div>
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Maka berbekalkan budget munasabah mampu bayar, muka seposen adik-adik yang teringin nak buat snowman dan bruise each other with snowballs, serta janji manis yang I akan uruskan semua booking sebagainya, my parents luluskan usul ResBari Family Trip to North NZ 2019. Yay!</div>
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<i>Kenapa North Island je?</i></div>
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Sebab mereka-mereka yang terlibat miskin cuti. I pula nak pergi Hobbiton dan walaupun orang cakap South Island lagi cantik dan pemandangannya lebih beragam, I peduli apa. Nasiblah dapat anak/kakak dictator.</div>
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<i>Berapa lama?</i></div>
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7th - 14th Aug 2019 tapi termasuk travel days lah. Fly from KUL 7th Aug malam, sampai semula KUL on 14th Aug lepas Subuh. So dekat NZ cuma 6D5N. Beza waktu Malaysia dan NZ masa kami pergi, 4 jam je.</div>
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<b>Budget Estimate VS Actual Expenditure</b></div>
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Kalau tak familiar lagi dengan cara I buat budget, I ni suka estimate extra-extra. Makanya, estimated budget I usually jauh lebih tinggi dari actual spending. Rasa selamat sikit bila duit belanja ada lebih and boleh guna untuk benda lain. Kali ni, I buat budget untuk <u>8 adults</u> all inclusive except for shopping and souvenirs. Banyak lemak la kalau souvenir pun nak suruh mak belanja kan?</div>
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Attractions termasuk Hobbiton dan Whakarewarewa - Living Maori Village. Yang lain I cuma listkan entrance fee dan suruh adik-adik pilih mana yang diorang rasa nak pergi and bawa duit sendiri. Mih mih mih!</div>
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Remember, ini budget untuk 8 adults. Kalau nak kira untuk per person bahagi la lapan, I ada buat tapi malas nak type dan explain. I kira untuk adik-adik supaya diorang boleh budget kalau nak bayar untuk diri sendiri atau belanja orang lain (bagi mak happy sikit).</div>
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<u>Budget New Zealand North Island 6D5N for 8 pax</u></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Return Flight KUL - AKL (Auckland) - KUL = RM30,252 (actual <span style="color: #38761d;">RM29,560</span>)</li>
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<li style="text-align: justify;">Car rental (2 medium cars for <b>5</b> days) = RM1500 (actual <span style="color: #990000;">RM1739</span>)</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Fuel (~1500km for 2 cars) = RM1500 (actual ~<span style="color: #990000;">RM2000</span>*)</li>
<li style="text-align: justify;">Transport Miscellaneous (toll, parking, public transport) = RM500 (actual ~<span style="color: #990000;">$329</span>)</li>
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*kita bayar pakai cash la actually, tapi nak pakai credit card pun boleh lagi senang hidup. Kalau cash, isi dulu baru bayar kat counter. Harga minyak berbeza mengikut station. For reference only, half tank untuk kereta yang kami sewa dalam 32.7 litres = NZ$74.20</div>
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Total actual bayar pakai NZ dollar I tak kira but I will share in separate posts pasal restaurant atau tempat makan yang kita pergi. Selain daripada tu, kita ada pergi beli snacks, instant noodles and roti apa semua kat supermarket macam New World dan PaknSave.</div>
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*I beli awal via online the Hobbiton and Whakarewarewa tickets. Bayar in NZ dollar, total $996 <u>for 8 pax</u> (RM2794 including credit card conversion rate and charges). Kalau confuse boleh email or DM me on Twitter @SheaSonia</div>
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TOTAL ESTIMATE BUDGET for 8 pax = <b>RM58,000+ </b>(RM7250 per person)</div>
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Actual expenditure semua kurang dari bajet kecuali sewa kereta dan minyak SEBAB my mom pilih kereta yang mahal sikit dan lapar minyak. Sebuah Honda CR-V SUV dan sebuah lagi Jeep Cherokee. In my proposal, kereta biasa-biasa je tapi mengenangkan nak naik gunung ke Turoa, my mom requested kereta yang elok sikit lah.</div>
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Hujung-hujungnya naik Mt Ruapehu pakai shuttle bus je pun sebab semua tak confident nak drive on snowy road. Bayar shuttle ni adalah punca travel miscellaneous budget burst. Tol tak ada, Uber less than $19, parking dua buah kereta $80 untuk 2 malam di Wellington dan lebih kurang $70 untuk beberapa jam masa shopping di Auckland. Tapi shuttle bus payment only accept credit card so tak usik cash pun.</div>
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<b>Other Actual Expenses Before Trip</b></div>
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i) Travel Insurance = RM352 for 8 adults</div>
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ii) Roaming Man Pocket WiFi = RM285 for 2 units</div>
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<i>Useful ke pocket WiFi tu? </i></div>
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Boleh lah kalau pergi ramai and setakat nak guna lite-lite je. Kalau nak pakai untuk Waze/map, sila download offline map sebab some spots luar big city tak ada coverage langsung. Masa kat Te Kuiti sebelum sampai Waitomo, kita tak dapat contact the other car langsung sebab entah apa masalah connection both pocket WiFi and local sim card.</div>
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I prefer local sim card, Spark. Beli kat airport $25 je, then masa travel I top up data $20 takut habis. Sebenarnya cukup je. I am a moderate user la kut, I checked & updated social media from time to time, pakai Whatsapp, posted pics and videos, guna Google Map & Waze, check destination info, research sikit-sikit, book activities, reply emails. Selalu lupa nak pakai WiFi tapi data yang I top up tu macam tak luak sangat. Huhu.</div>
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Apa lagi eh?</div>
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Basically flight, accommodation, Hobbiton dan Whakarewarewa Village dah dibayar siap-siap di Malaysia in RM/NZ$. Kemudian, bawa credit card untuk bayar sewa kereta + deposit dan kecemasan macam shuttle bus yang tak dirancang tu. Cash pun ada bawa sikit untuk bayar makan, minyak, entrance fees yang tak mahal, dan shopping sikit-sikit. I brought NZ$1000+ cash (~RM3000) but balance ada over NZ$400 so okay la kan?</div>
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<b>Proposed Itinerary</b><br />
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Day 1<br />
Arrived in Auckland. Collect cars.<br />
Check-in.<br />
Mt Eden<br />
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Day 2<br />
Check-out Auckland.<br />
Roadtrip!<br />
- Hobbiton, Matamata<br />
- Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village, Rotorua<br />
Check-in Rotorua<br />
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Day 3<br />
Check-out. Head to Wellington, stops along the way:<br />
- Huka Falls<br />
- Lake Taupo<br />
- Opotaka<br />
Check-in Wellington.<br />
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Day 4<br />
Wellington city tour<br />
The Weta Cave, Miramar<br />
Mt Victoria<br />
Te Papa Tongarewa Museum<br />
Cable Car Museum<br />
Botanic Garden<br />
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Day 5<br />
Check-out. Head to Mt Ruapehu<br />
Turoa<br />
Check-in Waitomo<br />
Waitomo Glowworm Night Walk<br />
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Day 6<br />
Check-out. Return to Auckland<br />
Auckland Museum, Domain & Wintergarden<br />
Souvenir shopping<br />
Return cars<br />
Flight home to KUL<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 12.8px;">Worth it ya keluar awal pagi untuk view macam ni | Wellington, New Zealand.</td></tr>
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If you have time, obviously you can save more. Biasalah, kalau nak jimat duit, kena korbankan masa. Ada je cheaper flights tapi kena transit. Accommodation pun ada cheaper options tapi kena share bathroom. Pengsan la lapan orang nak kongsi satu bilik air. Pukul berapa nak siap? Ambil bas atau camper van pun lagi murah. Tapi sekali lagi, perlukan masa. Bas ikut jadual dan route dia. Camper van pula you kena empty the toilet, set up and pack up each time. </div>
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Let me know if you need more info. Details on the accommodations and attractions coming up. Doakan I rajin nak update. </div>
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Note: Malaysians perlu apply NZeTA before visiting New Zealand sekarang. Necessary additional cost di situ.</div>
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If you love (unhealthy) snacks like I do, you'd want to try this simple recipe. All you have to do is measure and prep all the ingredients and work quickly.<br />
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<li>2 - 12 bird's eye chillies (cili padi)</li>
<li>3 stalks curry leaves</li>
<li>3 - 5 tbsp salted egg yolk powder (I use Knorr Golden Salted Egg Powder)</li>
<li>1 tsp Maggi Cukup Rasa*</li>
<li>2 tsp sugar*</li>
<li>300g corn flakes (add more if necessary)</li>
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1. Melt salted butter over medium heat. Add in chopped chillies, curry leaves, followed by salted egg yolk powder. Let bubble.</div>
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2. Add seasonings. Pour corn flakes into the gravy, coat well. Turn off the heat.</div>
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3. Transfer coated corn flakes onto a cookie sheet. Bake in preheated oven at 160ºC for 8 - 10 minutes.</div>
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<li>Taste the gravy. Adjust accordingly. Add seasoning and/or sugar.</li>
<li>Add by fistful of extra cornflakes if necessary. I usually have to add about tiga genggam just to use up all the delicious kuah.</li>
<li>Don't go and cool the corn flakes under a fan or something. As soon as the cookie sheet can be handled (about 10 mins, probably less), store in airtight container. I usually just place the sheet on the kitchen counter, wash the pot and spatula and stuff, then can simpan already by the time I'm done. </li>
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Suthep, Muang</div>
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Chiang Mai</div>
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0830 - 1530 daily</div>
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Foreigner: 50B</div>
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Adult: 20B</div>
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Also spelled as Bhubing or Phu Ping Royal Palace locally, this winter palace is located on Doi Suthep. It also double as royal guesthouse for prominent visitors. One can't miss the palace on the way up towards Hmong Village or <a href="https://sheasoniashares.blogspot.com/2018/02/khun-chang-kian-chiang-mai.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Khun Chang Kian</a>. You can take songthaew or hire private car or scooter to get here.<br />
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Kalau nak bandingkan dengan Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, Istana Bhuping atau lebih tepat lagi taman ni kurang popular. Banyak pakej yang bawa ke Wat Phra That Doi Suthep sahaja. Mungkin sebab bunga mekar cantik ikut musim. Jadi ada masa yang agak sendu dan kurang menarik untuk dikunjungi.<br />
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Note: Please dress conservatively. You're visiting a palace.<br />
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Ticket booth is near the parking area. After purchasing your ticket, cross the road and present your ticket to the staff. </div>
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Staff kat sini nampak macam pegawai tentera. Mungkin memang tentera agaknya. Kata istana kan? Lepas dah tunjuk tiket, jemput jalan kaki. Tak ada trem atau basikal atau apa. Jalan nak masuk tu macam jauh tapi tak terasa pun sebab ralit tengok bunga. </div>
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My favourite area gotta be the rose garden. Colourful roses were blooming and gave off sweet scent. Some of them didn't have any scent but most were very fragrant! They even have different smell.</div>
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Visitors will get to see the gorgeous royal garden filled with beautiful and colourful flowers and my favourite sweet-smelling roses. You can also take photos of the palace but won't be allowed to go near.<br />
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The green house is near the rose garden and there are many interesting spots that will make gorgeous backgrounds for your photos. There is no specific route to follow. Just wander as you wish.</div>
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There is also a water reservoir you can check out. I didn't because... look at those stairs! But pics from Google looked pretty nice.<br />
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Katanya ada fountain show juga tapi tak tahu la masih wujud ke tak.<br />
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Some people found the royal garden magical while others thought it was a waste of their time.<br />
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If you go, expect to spend about a couple of hours to explore the place properly.<br />
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Pasir Panjang Beach,</div>
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Pulau Redang,</div>
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Terengganu Darul Iman</div>
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Sometimes, the best trips are the ones you don't really plan for. Our trip to Redang Island in Terengganu was a result of a moreh session one Ramadhan. Birthdays were coming up and we decided that the least we should do is a fun trip. Two weeks after raya, 8 adults and 2 kids headed to the East Coast and hopped on boats to meet on Redang Island.</div>
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Once you're in Terengganu, you should head to either the Merang Jetty or the Shahbandar Jetty. The speedboat trip from Merang Jetty takes about an hour while the ferry from Shahbandar Jetty may take about an hour and a half to two hours to reach the island. The return boat transfer is included in the full board package offered by the resort so they will ask your preferences; preferred arrival and departure time and jetty. You will only have to pay the Marine Park Conservation Fee and in my case, the Setiu Jetty Access Charge because I took a speedboat from Merang Jetty.<br />
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<li>2 boat trips/day for snorkelling (equipments can be rented from the dive shop, less than RM30/day)</li>
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<b>Booking</b></div>
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I sent an enquiry via their website www.coralredang.com.my and after they replied, I submitted my bookings. Did two separate bookings because one family has a toddler and they chose the ferry while the rest of us took speedboat. Paid 50% deposit instead of giving my credit card details via email. </div>
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So, yeah. Booking for full board package could have been made easier.</div>
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Pasir Panjang Beach or the Long Beach is the popular stretch of beach with many resorts. If you want somewhat private beach, consider The Taaras or Wisana Village. Personally, I like this location because there are other souvenir shops and restaurants and warung to hang out at.</div>
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Value for money. We stayed in Standard Room and paid RM1160/room for 3D2N. That's like RM290/night per adult including meals and snorkelling. And boat trips from and back to mainland.</div>
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Love the buffet. Different menu every day. We had nasi lemak, pancakes, omelette, sausages and cereal and toast and yoghurt for breakfast. Lunch and dinner were rice with selections of chicken, beef, fish and other seafood. We even had lamb. Then there were fresh fruits all the time. Omg we gained more weight than we did for raya.</div>
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The reception team weren't the friendliest but they were helpful (even when it's not their duty like taking photos) and professional. Love the F&B team, they went out of their ways to help us prepare for the triple birthday celebration. They let us borrow their kitchen so my friend could carve a watermelon cake. Yay! The F&B staff were also the ones who suggested places to visit and offered to show us around.</div>
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I must also mention the dive centre staff. The team really took care of us and were knowledgable. The morning session went a little scary after the sea turned rough so suddenly but the staff kept their cool and got everybody back safely.</div>
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The evening session was thankfully sunny and the guide told us spots to go to at the Marine Park. I only wish that we get longer than an hour per session to snorkel.</div>
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Overall 4.5 <3<3<3<3< of 5<br />
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Oh, try the massage centre near the lobby. D'Manja has proper outlets in Redang Bay and Laguna Redang but I recommend the open platform right in front of Coral Redang. Love the massage with beach view. The masseurs were good too.<br />
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Kebetulan, I dah nekad nak pergi berjalan in January. I pun buat research tempat yang best untuk dikunjungi bulan January dan Chiang Mai adalah antara destinasi yang tersenarai.</div>
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It is recommended to visit Chiang Mai in December or January for it is "winter" season. Of course there is no snow but the temperature is colder even though the sky is sunny.</div>
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Orang Malaysia boleh bayangkan suhu di Cameron Highland. Matahari terik tapi sejuk berangin. Yang bestnya bukan setakat di kawasan tinggi, tapi di dalam bandar juga. Kalau pagi-pagi tu, suhu mencecah 16º - 18ºC. Cuma bila keluar berjalan-jalan, sila pakai sunblock sebab matahari tetap terik menjelang tengahari dan petang.</div>
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<b>Getting to Khun Chang Kian</b> </div>
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It is up in Doi Suthep. Doi means mountain but some people actually meant a famous temple there when they talk about Doi Suthep. The temple is called Wat Phra That and tour packages will include this place because it has nice view of Chiang Mai town. It is also easy to get to Doi Suthep using Uber or public transport.</div>
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Dah sampai Doi Suthep, boleh berhenti dulu di Wat Phra That atau terus naik ke Bhuping Palace. I naik terus ke Bhuping Palace sebab lebih berminat dengan nature view berbanding view bandar. Depan Bhuping Palace ada songthaew yang akan bawa pengunjung ke Khun Chang Kian.</div>
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The road condition isn't the best. It is narrow, full of potholes, dusty and missing altogether at some area. Don't risk it. Hire an experienced private driver if you must. Some are willing to drive up to Khun Chang Kian.</div>
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The rate displayed was 150B one way per person. There's a camping ground there and some *might* choose to hike down so that's why they offered one way rate. Return trip is 300B per person and while it is not cheap, I thought it was fair considering the scary road and the distance. The bone-jarring ride took almost half an hour. </div>
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Mula-mula, I macam menyesal sikit sebab tak minta kurang. 300B seorang bukannya murah. Lagi pun, I pergi hujung bulan Januari dan drivers songthaew tu sendiri yang cakap yang bunga dah tak banyak. </div>
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They can't speak English well so one of the drivers pointed to Khun Chang Kian picture on their rates board and gestured that only 10% of flowers left. The rest had fallen. It was so cute!</div>
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Bagus la kan dia jujur cakap bunga dah tak ada. Sebenarnya ada je lagi cuma tak banyak. Mungkin untuk elakkan kena marah dengan pelancong yang expect bunga pink merata-rata.</div>
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Anyway once I realised how far Khun Chang Kian is and how skilful one need to be to negotiate the winding and bumpy road, I thought the price was worth it. Practically sabung nyawa kut nak drive ke atas tu. </div>
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According to my private driver, Amie, the flowers started blooming in early January this year. The exact time varies each year so you might want to check with a local or time your visit in middle of the month maybe. Idk.</div>
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Pada I cantik je walaupun bukan tengah-tengah musim semi. Macam awal musim gugur gitu. Lagipun, I datang sebab nak tengok Chiang Mai Flower Festival =D </div>
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Our first stop was at a village. Only a couple of trees had flowers still blooming. There were some souvenirs and coffee shops in the area but they were mostly empty. One lady opened a simple stall selling strawberries in cup.</div>
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The next stop was a park we had passed on our way to the village. I think it is the research institute.</div>
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Kat taman ni masih ada banyak lagi bunga. Ada orang jual strawberries juga. Murah tapi macam banyak je untuk I makan sorang. So I tak jadi beli walaupun nampak menarik.</div>
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The Genting Strawberry Leisure Farm or the Taman Santai Strawberi Genting is less than 10-minute walk from Hotel Seri Malaysia Genting. It is right opposite the Gohtong Sports Centre where some visitors park their cars.</div>
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There is strawberry picking here but I am not sure about the rate. You can also buy packed strawberry for similar price if you buy from AEON. Most people come here to take photos as the farm also showcases flowers and plants. You can buy some of the plants as well.</div>
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It is not a particularly big farm but they'll make you walk the entire farm and if you buy an ice cream from the cafe and walk towards the exit, you'll either finish your ice cream first or the ice cream will melt away before you reach exit.</div>
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Booked directly from their website. It was a mistake. Room rate was not competitive and it can be troublesome to cancel or modify booking. Only phone number provided and you may only contact them during working hours. When I phoned the hotel, staff was not familiar with the process and could not advise accordingly.</div>
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Poor compared to state of the room. We booked four rooms. Three were in level 1 and all were stinky with either cigarette or dirty water smell. Hot shower available but old style- you gotta adjust it. One room had no fridge and my room had a "waterfall feature"- the toilet bowl water kept running. Only the one in level 3 was acceptable.</div>
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They provided towels and a prayer mat. The towels were thin and sad. No bath mat or kain lap kaki either. I saw an extra pillow in the cupboard but the cupboard was so smelly I dare not touch anything. </div>
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To avoid burn, switch on the cold shower first. Then, *very* carefully twist the handle for hot water bit by bit.</div>
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Recommended for one night if you are not too fussy. Avoid the rooms on level 1. Oh, don't use the iron in the common area either. One of us got her tops wooly(?).</div>
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<b>Genting Highland Premium Outlet</b></div>
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69000 Genting Highland<br />
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Weekdays: RM5 per day<br />
Weekends: RM8 per day<br />
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I don't have a lot of photos of GHPO because on both visits, I was too busy shopping. Finding the place should be no trouble. There are sufficient signs and once you arrived, there should be plenty of indoor parking spots available. Even on weekends.</div>
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GHPO is located just after Gohtong Jaya so you don't have to drive all the way up to Genting. If your main objective is to shop, you can opt to stay at one of the hotels or homestays in Gohtong Jaya. I think the drive from Gohtong Jaya is shorter compared to downhill drive from Genting top.</div>
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There are a lot of popular premium brands in GHPO and their deals are pretty good as well. Restaurants and cafes are plenty; aside from the food court, they have a whole street just for eateries. I saw a playground for kids at the Low Street (food & beverages area). Prayer room and wheelchair are also available. There's a masjid just down the road anyway. Exit the roundabout, go straight instead of taking the u-turn to GHPO. The mosque is at the end of the road.</div>
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Next to the premium outlet is the Awana SkyWay station, connected at High Street. I couldn't find the parking (if any) at the station so your only option may be to park at GHPO. From the station, you can get to Chin Swee Temple and go further up to SkyAvenue.</div>
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One-way ticket for standard gondola is only RM8 per adult. Return tickets are valid for 72 hours from date purchased. Tickets can be purchased from the self-service kiosks and counters.</div>
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Visitors will have to go through metal detector. One carry-on baggage is allowed. The security check isn't as strict as at airport but the usual dangerous and sharp items are not allowed. So check the notice board. Wheelchair and cane aren't allowed in the glass floor gondola (RM40 per pax).</div>
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So yeah. If you go shopping up in SkyAvenue and plan to return via cable car, consider the baggage limit :) Even if you don't want to go up to the hilltop shopping mall (why not? There are Sephora and Uniqlo and Burger & Lobster up there!) there are shops and eateries in the Awana SkyWay Lower Station that might interest you to hop over the road.</div>
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You can find Kenny Roger's, bak kut teh restaurant, shops selling local/Asian snacks, Family Mart (try their cheesecake ice cream if you haven't), a gadget (and other trinkets) shop, bakery and many more on the station side. </div>
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Oh, Thai Odyssey is over on this side as well :) I mean, all those <strike>shopping</strike> walking, right?</div>
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1100 - midnight daily</div>
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Such a short and sweet name to remember. If you're a Thai cuisine fan in Penang, come over to KhunThai Authentic Thai Restaurant in Teluk Kumbar. It is about 20 minutes drive from Penang Airport. Use Waze or Google Map to help you. Once you're in the area, there is a signboard you can't miss. Ample parking available but careful not to hit/step on some of the dogs roaming nearby.</div>
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This restaurant has seaview option but if you come in small party, you may have to compromise about roof. The tables under the roof are big round ones while the smaller ones are outside. Of course, it is a non-issue if you come at non-peak hours. We got the whole big table for the two of us.</div>
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The staff were friendly and helpful. Be sure to ask them if you need clarification on things like price and portion size.</div>
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I went there for lunch and there were about 3 or 4 other tables occupied but service took some time. It wasn't a really long wait mind you, but I can imagine they *might* get slow on busy days. </div>
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Good and portion was generous</div>
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Fair. RM67 for 2 pax</div>
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Thai hut-like feel. A bit dated but good enough to bring guests</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">If you want somewhere with aircond, try <a href="https://sheasoniashares.blogspot.my/2017/06/restoran-siriwan-bayan-lepas.html" target="_blank">Siriwan</a></span></div>
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<br />We also tried their Green Curry Chicken, also small portion at RM21. It looks ugly, the chicken was cut in a way I don't favour (I'm fussy) and a little oily but it was also delicious. I love everything we ordered! Obviously I didn't eat the kailan but the kuah was tasty. And seriously their portion was generous. We thought 3 small dishes of lauks are just enough for the two of us. Boy, we had to skip dinner.<div>
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FOR a double birthday celebration in October, we headed to Ipoh and stayed for one night in this unique homestay. The place has three bedroom and it can cater up to 10 pax. Two parking spots and a couple sets of keys and pass cards are provided.</div>
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The interior decor was exactly like in the photos provided. Star Wars would appreciate this. WiFi, HyppTV and game are available for the guests.</div>
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Easy via Airbnb. Payment done using the same site. The host provided us with details of the homestay and check-in & check-out instructions a few days before our visit</div>
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Strategic location in Ipoh town. Popular eateries and attractions such as Gerbang Malam are within walking distance</div>
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Fair. Less than RM450 per night for 7 pax</div>
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Overall 4 <3<3<3<3 of 5</div>
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The homestay is also well-equipped with a small kitchen and two bathrooms. Stove, kettle, fridge and iron are among the appliances available. Although guests are required to bring their own towel, shower gel and shampoo are provided.</div>
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<b>Gaharu Tea Valley</b></div>
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31600 Gopeng</div>
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0900 - 1800 daily</div>
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So I said gaharu and gaharu is agarwood. What is HOGA then?</div>
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Well, HOGA stands for holistic gaharu. What's so holistic about a bunch of trees? They are the special 12-in-1 super hybrid agarwood tree, claimed to be the superior among its kind.</div>
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Visitors can enjoy the offerings at HOGA Deli or shop at the HOGA mart. I decided to delay my main reason for coming here and took the van tour first. </div>
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The HOGA van tour ride will take you to three spots. First stop was the viewing stage, followed by the Hugging Park and lastly the Lovers Park. Along the way, your van driver who is also your guide will tell you about the plantation and its precious trees.</div>
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Did you know that agarwood tree can only 'grow' if they got 'hurt'?</div>
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If a tree didn't get damaged, it will grow to be a normal tree. To produce the black resin thingy, it will have to be wounded naturally or artificially(?) and get fungal infection. </div>
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That's just some of the things I learnt during the tour. Cringe.</div>
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Our first stop after the driver/guide introduced us to the plantation and agarwood trees, was this building. He said it is still in "construction" and is meant to house a restaurant. He dropped us and told us that we can take any van to get to the next stop once we're done here.</div>
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On the ground level, there were many plastic chairs placed in front of a screen showing video presentation. The toilets are on this level in case you need to go :)</div>
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The name is suggestive no? Only instead of your loved ones, you hug trees. It is said that hugging these gaharu trees brings good luck. Who doesn't need some good luck, right?</div>
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And even if you don't believe in such things as luck, you might still want to hug these trees or at least take photos with them. The trees were painted with cute animals but watch out, some of them might still be wet.</div>
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From Hugging Park, the tour continued through more agarwood trees and backtracked by a fish pond opposite the Hugging Park. The audio tour in the van we took said the fish pond helped to control bugs so they won't have to use pesticide in the plantation.</div>
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Last stop, the Lovers Park. We stopped at a hut that looks like a bus stop and took the stairs down to the park. The main attraction of this park is a huge tree but for kids, it was the fish pond. Remember to buy fish food at the ticket counter if you plan to feed the fish.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Not a very popular love lock</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nope. Not haunted. I asked the tree.</td></tr>
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Back to the main building, I headed straight to the HOGA Mart. The souvenir shop sold everything gaharu from essential oil, tea, soup to cookies and even noodles.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I bought tea sachets and their special tea for myself. For mom, I got a packet of nougat. Not too sweet, I liked the nougat. The price may be on the high side but where else can you get stuff made of gaharu, right? At my request, the cashier dabbed a little gaharu essential oil on my wrist. Not my cup of tea because the smell was too strong but if you're looking for concentrated gaharu oil, you can find it here.</div>
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A323 Jalan Tanarimba Sum Sum</div>
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28750 Bukit Tinggi</div>
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This is a boutique resort nestled in the forest of Tanarimba in Janda Baik. You may have heard of Tanarimba as it is a popular venue for outdoor weddings. This resort is further in. You can easily find it using Waze but just as easily, you might miss the turning so watch out if you're driving over at night or in bad weather.</div>
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There are two security posts to go through. The first time you drive in, you will have to leave your driving license at the guard post. I already submitted my car registration number to the resort's contact person earlier. As I went for tea in the kampung nearby, I picked up my driving license and when we returned, we were given an overnight pass. I didn't have to surrender my license again.</div>
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Easy via online, I used Booking.com</div>
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Good as a comfortable nature retreat. A bit of a drive so guests will have to plan for their meals and transportation</div>
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Average. RM480 for 3 pax</div>
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Decent breakfast</div>
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Overall 4 <3<3<3<3 of 5</div>
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At RM160 per pax for a night, it may seem expensive to some. After all, the three of you are sharing one bathroom. Even with breakfast thrown in, some of you may still have to think about it.</div>
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The bathroom could be another issue to some. The shower(s) might wet the whole floor because of the way the room was designed. The floor was level so water can get just about everywhere. Then there's a long stone bench. My friend teased that it was like in a sauna but we can take shower together.</div>
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Breakfast consisted of tea or coffee and eggs (choose your preferred style), a couple of toasts with a tub of butter, baked beans, side leafy stuff (salad), sausages and meatloaf. Ala carte. Some climbing expected to get to the dining area. So if you have an invalid or elderly person in your party, you may want to arrange something with the resort in advance.</div>
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I think it's worth it. Our goal was to relax and recuperate anyway. So one night was just nice for us. Two nights would probably be more satisfying but really there wasn't much to do for city folks other than rest or enjoy the nature.</div>
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The Penang National Park is located in Teluk Bahang, about an hour drive from Penang International Airport. Public transport is available although if you're planning to trek, driving is the better option. Or at least a change of fresh clothes. </div>
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Entrance is free although visitors must register themselves at the office. Boat rides can be booked from kiosks around the park's entrance. I didn't book a boat because I had no idea if I'll even reach the beach I was heading to. So I had to wait for an available boat. Luckily, a group of 3 tourists had extra seats in the boat they booked. The ride I got from Kerachut Beach to main jetty was RM20 per person.</div>
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Camping is probably allowed if you inform the park office in advance. Visitors usually come to visit the Kerachut Beach (Pantai Kerachut) or Monkey Beach (Teluk Duyung - this should translate as Mermaid Bay). On my first visit, I went to Kerachut Beach but I plan to return and visit the other spots. So this post will be updated if I ever get to visit the rest of the park.</div>
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It wasn't too muddy when I visited but my shoes did get dirty. Do wear proper shoes if you're planning to trek because the path can be quite challenging in flip flops or sandals. Bring water and snack but please take home your trash.</div>
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On the map, getting to Kerachut Beach should take about 1 hour and 20 minutes. For me, it took over 2 hours. I haven't been exercising and I took so many breaks along the way. In the beginning, I even considered turning back but... I felt lazy. So I went on :-p </div>
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There are plenty of gazebos like this along the way. So come early, take your time, and explore at your own pace.</div>
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Before reaching the beach, you'll cross a bridge over the meromictic lake. A meromictic lake is the kind of lake that has layers of water that do not intermix. In this case, the salt water from the sea and the water from rivers and rain.</div>
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This is a huge deal because apparently there are less than 20 meromictic lakes in the world. Although ours is the seasonal kind of meromictic lake, as it only happens during the change of monsoon, it is precious because a slight change could mean losing this unique natural feature. </div>
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One may be forgiven to think that this is a plain nothing. I mean, where is the lake? Like I said, it is seasonal. This is what I understand. Sea current and wind will push sand to the river mouth forming a dike. There are also boulders there which help to form a natural dam.</div>
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This dike/dam will eventually break naturally when the season is over. The lake water will then flow into the open sea, leaving the slightly muddy or savannah-like "plain nothingness" we see for the rest of the year.</div>
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The Turtle Conservation & Information Centre is located at the other end of the beach. Go past the office, public washroom and camping ground. The route was pretty sandy so I changed into flip-flops. Sand can get quite hot so going barefoot may not be a good idea.</div>
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If you're already familiar with turtle conservation efforts, the centre can't offer much for you. But it is a good start for young kids. During my visit, there were a couple of adult (injured) turtles and some hatchlings in the containers.</div>
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The EmQuartier Mall</div>
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Ground floor, The Glass Quartier</div>
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This gorgeous chandelier-lit cafe is in the EmQuartier mall, near our hotel in Bangkok. It was late and we were looking for a cafe to hangout in. Most of those on our list were going to close by the time we arrived so we opted to find something in the shopping mall itself. That was when we saw this classy cafe and were mesmerised by the selection of cakes on display.</div>
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Taste - Good cakes. Meh beverages</div>
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Price - Standard Bangkok mall cafe</div>
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Ambiance - Gorgeousness! I think Audrey Hepburn would look at home here.</div>
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Overall 3 <3<3<3 of 5</div>
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It is not a cafe that you must visit while in Bangkok. But if you happen to be nearby and craving for some good fancy cakes, try this place. Their service was excellent although you probably have to think very hard to remember a poor service experience in a Thai restaurant.</div>
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Comfortable. No weird smell. Didn't really notice the decor as I was too busy eating</div>
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Overall 4 <3<3<3<3 of 5</div>
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<br />SheaSoniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14750020513072920610noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160751662633310191.post-3122223355130656292017-09-28T07:00:00.000+08:002017-12-12T13:02:16.337+08:00Chatuchak Market, Bangkok<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>Chatuchak Market</b></div>
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Chatuchak, Bangkok</div>
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Wed & Thu: 0700 - 1800</div>
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Friday: 1800 - 0000</div>
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Sat & Sun: 0900 - 1800</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Note: There is Chatuchak Night Market on Friday - Sun till past midnight!</span></div>
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Chatuchak Market needs no introduction. It is THE shopping destination for many tourists and locals in Bangkok. You can take the skytrain, bus or taxi/Uber. The place is huge so even if you plan to just window shop, don comfortable footwear and outfit. </div>
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You might also want to get hold of the map for the market. If you already have something specific to buy from a certain shop, the map will be useful. It is however, not very helpful if you're searching by goods category as they can be all over the place. So if you want to buy a handbag for example, you still need to walk from one soi to another to see the options. But, take note of the soi number so you can find the shop selling the handbag you love most again.</div>
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If you have no plan, just head towards the clock tower and start there.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gorgeous pastels!!! *eeeksss*</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A bit like the Chowrasta in Penang eh?</td></tr>
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There are many eateries in the market should you get hungry. Dessert carts too. So feast to your heart content and if you need the washroom, there are many public toilet dotted around the place.</div>
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Some of the outlets look fancier than the others. Their price wasn't too cheap but still affordable (or at least make sense considering the gorgeousness they were offering)</div>
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We had lunch at Saman Islam. It is near the clock tower and very hard to miss. I thought the price was reasonable because their portion was generous. If you have an average appetite, you might want to consider sharing your plate with one or a couple other friends.</div>
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When your feet are ready to collapse, stop by one of the many Thai/foot massage centre and let the skilled masseur do their thang. Then, you can either continue to shop till you drop or hail a taxi home. Before getting in, ask if the driver will use meter. If the taxi driver won't use meter, simply smile, thank him/her and walk to the next waiting taxi near the entrance. Or book an Uber.</div>
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<b>Adagio Bangkok</b></div>
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1/50-51 Sukhumvit 39 Alley (Prompong)</div>
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I booked their Superior Double/Twin room and a Two-Bedroom Suite. During check-in, the staff upgraded the Superior room for free. Wheeee! </div>
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Hassle-free via Booking.com</div>
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Excellent! It is within walking distance to EmQuartier Bangkok, a luxurious shopping complex (they have Sephora) but it wasn't noisy. A good massage school is also on the same row. Near public transport</div>
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Value for money. THB9400 for the two rooms, 3D2N. Only THB783/person a night and look at how pretty the rooms are!</div>
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N/A. No breakfast option while I was visiting. Not an issue</div>
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Good. Friendly and helpful staff</div>
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Overall 4.5 <span style="color: #674ea7;"><3<3<3<3<</span> of 5</div>
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<b>Cave Temple</b></div>
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Thailand is famous for their many temples. It is no surprise that they even have temple situated in a cave. There is a famous one near Hua Hin but it requires some hiking and we were just... not up for it.</div>
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The Phraya Nakhon Cave temple looks absolutely magical in photographs. I guess it is a worthy prize after long hike. </div>
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Kalau tak salah, memang ramai yang habiskan masa sehari suntuk di Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park sebab ada banyak tarikan lain di sana selain daripada Kuil Gua Phraya Nakhon. Lagipun, untuk dapat gambar yang menarik, pengunjung perlu berada di sana pada waktu yang betul. Bila? Silakan buat research sebab saya pun belum sampai lagi.</div>
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Berbalik kepada kuil di Tham Khao Luang. Kami singgah di sini semasa dalam perjalanan pulang dari Hua Hin menuju ke kota Bangkok. Sebenarnya ada sebuah lagi tempat popular berhampiran iaitu Phra Nakhon Kiri tapi matahari dah meninggi dan kami cuma punya tenaga untuk melawat sebuah kuil sahaja.</div>
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If you have the time, consider stopping by at Phra Nakhon Kiri which is a temple complex on top of a small hill. </div>
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Tham Khao Luang is about 2-hour from Bangkok. I won't say it is a must-see but it is quite an interesting place if you are already in the area. We hired a private van to go to Hua Hin and we stopped by on our way back to Bangkok.</div>
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There are ample parking spots and a small parking fee. It's mostly to keep the monkeys away from your car. Oh yes. There were monkeys everywhere. </div>
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Untuk sampai ke atas, boleh ambil songthaew atau berjalan kaki. Boleh tahan penat tapi kalau rajin, apa salahnya. </div>
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There were songthaew waiting near the parking to take visitors up to the main area for THB15 per person. Once you're done, you can just take any songthaew to bring you back to the parking.</div>
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From the area in the picture above, you will have to climb up some stairs to reach the cave. Then, you'll have to walk down pretty steep stairs into the cave temple. We were glad that we took the songthaew up the hill.</div>
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Nampak tangga di tengah gambar di atas? Kena panjat tangga sedikit dan bila sampai di atas, kena turun tangga pula untuk masuk ke dalam kawasan kuil macam gambar di bawah ni.</div>
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Macam biasa, dah namanya kuil mestilah ada patung Buddha dan sebagainya. Buat peminat alam semulajadi, boleh cuci mata dengan stalaktit dan stalagmit gua yang boleh tahan cantiknya.</div>
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But what makes this temple unique is actually the natural opening on the roof of the temple. Natural light bathed the draft of incense smoke, creating a surreal view where many visitors took some creative and pretty surreal photos.</div>
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Gorgeous isn't it? However, please bear in mind that this is a place of worship. Don't make noise or do some lewd or disrespectful poses. People are praying nearby!</div>
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Tak kisahlah nak pose macam kena culik alien atau sedang mandi cahaya pun, mohon hormat pengunjung lain yang sedang beribadah. Jangan la jadi macam ada group ni yang terkinja-kinja lupa diri dekat mana.</div>
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Hua Hin Train Station is one of the town's main attractions. It was built in 1910 during the reign of King Rama VI and considered to be the most beautiful train station in Thailand. I know jack about architecture but anyone can see that the station is pretty!</div>
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Stesen keretapi yang berusia lebih 100 tahun ni memang cantik. Warna-warna utama ialah kuning, merah dan putih. Sekali pandang, macam post office pun ada. Depan stesen ni ada beberapa warung yang menjual makanan halal. Tapi masa I pergi tu tutup. Cuti Friday agaknya.</div>
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Hua Hin is known as the royal seaside getaway town. Mrigadayavan Palace used to be the royal beach house. Now, they moved to Klai Kangwon Palace. Public may visit the former but not the latter.</div>
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Anyway, back then there was no road access to this town. So to get to Hua Hin from Bangkok, one must use boat or the (then) new and delightful train travel. </div>
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I went there in the morning so it wasn't busy. Only a few visitors were around posing and taking photos.</div>
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Recommended to visit if you're doing town tour. It is about 10 minutes walk from the night market area. Spend about half an hour at the station.</div>
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Notes: There is a rumour that there is a library across the station. I can't verify this because it was closed while I was there</div>
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Tambon Nong Kae, Hua Hin</div>
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Friday & Saturday : 1600 - 2300</div>
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Sunday : 1600 - 2200</div>
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If I need to name my favourite markets in all the places I've been to, Cicada Market would be on top of that list. This open air evening market is beautiful as it is located in a park and the goods on sale are equally beautiful. It isn't a surprise because Cicada Market is an art market where artists and creative souls gathered.</div>
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Barang-barang yang dijual di Cicada Market cantik-cantik dan unik semuanya. Ada t-shirt comel, pakaian, aksessori, barangan hiasan rumah dan macam-macam lagi. I sendiri beli jam tangan yang saaaaaangat comel padahal I tak suka pakai jam tangan pun. Orang Thai memang kreatif!</div>
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Di tengah-tengah Cicada Market ada bangunan putih. Kalau nak tengok pameran seni, singgahlah ke situ. </div>
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Sekeliling kawasan pameran tu pula ada meja dan kerusi untuk pengunjung menikmati makanan yang dibeli dari gerai makanan di Cicada Cuisine. Masa I pergi, nak beli makanan pakai sistem kupon. Jangan risau kalau ada kupon yang tak habis sebab boleh pergi ke kaunter untuk redeem cash semula. Tapi kami habiskan je kupon malam tu. Banyak makanan dan minuman sedap nak dibeli :)</div>
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Kalau nak cari tanda halal mungkin susah nak jumpa. Padahal banyak je makanan yang Muslim-friendly macam seafood, vegetarian cuisine dan roti (like the famous rotee Yaminlah in Krabi). Harga pun berpatutan.</div>
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Sunday to Thursday : 1000 - 2100</div>
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Friday, Saturday & Public Holiday : 1000 - 2200</div>
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This shopping complex with its nautical vibe is pretty! We took refuge from the hot day (also we were hungry). I didn't see any certified halal restaurant over there so I bought pastries from a bakery and the gourmet market.</div>
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Hua Hin</div>
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Monday to Thursday : 0900 - 2100</div>
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Friday to Sunday : 0900 - 2200</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Plearn Wan (also spelled as Plearnwan) is a shopping mall in Hua Hin. This vintage-themed shopping 'village' derived its name from play + learn = plearn and 'wan' = yesteryear. It is open-air and it started to drizzle when I visited so it wasn't really pleasant for me. </span></div>
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However, if the weather is clear, you should visit and experience a slice of what Hua Hin was like back in the good old days. The period-style shops sold various pretty trinkets and there were hawkers offering desserts and snacks. As you enter, stop by the props and snap some photos. Then, you'll see a kopitiam-like area selling coffee and noodles.</div>
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Plenty of eateries on the first floor towards the end of the street near the fairground but I didn't see any halal certified ones for Muslims.<br />
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Photo ops are plenty. Even down to their public toilet. So make sure your camera is fully charged.<br />
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You can also stay in the rooms on the second floor of this shopping village. The rooms looked adorable but I saw some reviews saying it can get a bit noisy. So manage your expectation accordingly. Contact Piman Plearnwan to book.<br />
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It won't be easy to miss the unique entrance of the shopping village from the main road. Use Waze or Google Map for assistance. Expect to spend at least an hour here. Recommend to visit in the evening so you get to see everything in daylight and at night.<br />
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This national park is about 25km South of Hua Hin. The mangrove walk is marked on Google Map so you should have no trouble finding the place. It's best to have your own transport instead of taking the public transportation as the forest park is quite a distance from the main road.</div>
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Sebenarnya, sebelum pergi I dah tanya semua ahli rombongan GangMakanGoJalan samada kita nak pergi mangrove walk di sini atau Phraya Nakhon Cave di Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park yang memerlukan lebih satu jam perjalanan menaiki van dari Hua Hin. Masing-masing memilih mangrove walk yang jauh lebih santai sebab kami tak mahu habiskan masa sehari suntuk untuk aktiviti outdoor. Walaupun Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park nampak lebih menarik, trip kami lebih kepada leisure trip. Makan dan cuci mata.</div>
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So, we went to the forest park on a Friday morning. There was no one else other than my group. The van driver parked and waited for us in the empty parking lot. The area looked deserted. Well, there were a couple of other tourists and a family but we had the place pretty much to ourselves. The day was sunny but we were spared from the sun as the walkway is shaded by the trees. The mangrove walk was quiet other than sounds of insects.</div>
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Sebelum berjalan, kami ambil gambar sikit-sikit. Tak ada orang, jadi memang tak ada siapa kacau. Kemudian, setelah pastikan ada bawa air dan pakai insect repellant, kami pilih jalan di sebelah kiri. Masing-masing jalan ikut kelajuan suka hati. </div>
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Following the board walkway, we stayed under the shades and saw some mangrove creatures. I don't remember what I saw but the authority provided some information board so you can identify the animals and water creatures you encounter along the way. Eventually, we arrived at a jetty. It was deserted as the tide was low. There were creatures on the wet sand, like a busy beach.</div>
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Kalau ikut research, kita boleh ambil boat rides. Tapi bergantung kepada pasang surut air. Di sebelah kawasan letak kereta tadi ada visitor centre. Boleh tanya mereka kalau perlukan maklumat atau bantuan. </div>
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There were seven of us. One prefers taking photos instead of posing for photos so we didn't have to take turn. Lucky eh?</div>
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It wasn't a very long walk. Perhaps because we were in a group so time felt short. After we emerged on the other side, we went across the road to the pine park by the beach.</div>
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Pokok pine jenis casuarina atau rhu yang biasa ditemui di tepi pantai menanti kami. Ada kemudahan tandas awam dan restoran di kawasan ni tapi kami tak pergi tengok pun. Lengang semuanya mungkin sebab bukan hujung minggu.</div>
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The place is free, no entrance or parking fee. Expect to spend a couple hours here if you enjoy nature walk. Try to avoid weekend as according to some reviews, it can get busy. Be sure to keep this place clean when you visit!</div>
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103/4-5 Dachanuchit Road Tambon Hua Hin</div>
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Amphoe Hua Hin, Chang Wat Prachuap Khiri Khan </div>
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Hours : 1800 - 2300</div>
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One of the main reasons people go to Hua Hin is for the lobster. Orang cakap seafood di Hua Hin murah dan lobster senang nak jumpa. So, I scheduled seafood dinner on our first night in Hua Hin. Punyalah excited, budget untuk makan seafood ni I buat separate daripada our daily meals. THB11,200 total atau pun THB1600 per person. Eh, macam tak murah pun?</div>
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Sebenarnya itu memang style I buat budget. Suka estimate tinggi-tinggi, kemudian adjust mana yang patut dan akhirnya dapatlah budget yang lebih masuk akal tapi masih ada buffer. Sebab tu jarang burst budget :P</div>
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Anyway in reality, we did not have one lobster each. Tak mampu nak habis pun sebab makan dengan nasi dan ada ordered lauk lain juga. Kedai yang kami pilih namanya Lung Ja Seafood. You can find it on Google Map. Terletak di kawasan Hua Hin night market. Untuk tourist spot, harganya not bad la.</div>
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Ada beberapa kedai seafood lain di sini. Boleh tengok dan pilih sendiri. Lung Ja Seafood ni selain harga yang berpatutan, ada jaminan kebersihan. Pelanggan pun nampak ramai tapi servis tak slow sangat. </div>
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We ordered 4-sauce lobster, some tiger prawns, fried rice (egg only), sotong goreng tepung and ikan. Ada dua jenis masakan ikan yang kami pesan but I'm sorry I can't remember what we ordered. Mujur ada gambar > - <"<br />
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Over all, delicious! Puas hati. Lobster ada sauce yang okay, ada yang biasa-biasa je. Nasi goreng sedap OMG. Kat Thailand ni kalau nasi goreng tak sedap, memang tak pernah jumpa lagi.</div>
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Fair. Tak ingat exactly berapa tapi memang jauh beza dari budget. Lobster tak sampai THB2000, tiger prawn only THB500 for half kg. Murah walau pun mungkin tak banyak.</div>
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Busy, noisy (pasar malam kan) but tak smelly sangat. Rambut tak la bau makanan/asap lepas makan kat sini.</div>
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Jalan Kampung Melayu</div>
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Selangor Darul Ehsan</div>
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(603) 6156 3225</div>
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This is a Thai seafood restaurant but they also serve some chicken and such. The restaurant have ample parking space and used to be a popular venue for wedding reception. </div>
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When I arrived, it looked deserted. But actually there were several patrons already inside. The main restaurant is the building on the left. Just try the door even if they appear to be closed. Seriously.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Steamed Siakap (RM50)</td></tr>
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Taste - Average</div>
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Price - Expensive</div>
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Ambiance - Inside: old fashion coffee house, outside: wooden Thai traditional building</div>
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