tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-71765731278980279982024-03-26T02:28:40.100-07:00The Aimless Globetrotteressiehearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08292460485160491279noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176573127898027998.post-10141696269453468232017-05-06T08:53:00.001-07:002017-06-04T04:31:50.507-07:00Pit Stop: Bali<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">For ages I have tried to bridle my earnestness away from referencing the book, and quite obviously I always come out futile. Book-withdrawal syndrome is harsh. What made it oh so appealing to us romantic fools is the storyline that gyrates around a woman in mid-life crisis who ditched every thing she has: career, marriage and close friends, just to covet that forever missing <i>meaning of life. </i>What more when in the end,<i> </i>it ascribed an esoteric journey of finding her one great LOVE. Brave, rad. It was soooo what we all yearn.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So this is NOT a book nor a movie review. Julia Roberts has nothing to do with this post. But love? You can safely say that. Be ready, for this is uprightly a <i>yawn-athon </i>of a read. But you can gawk on my dalliance with traveling, on my abiding crusade with discovering the world and my ever concordant luck to experiencing it all ––beside the love of my life, for this is <i>THE</i> honeymoon version 2.0. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Denpasar City is the capital of Bali which is located at the Southern part of the island. There are 4 areas that are highly developed for tourism purposes: Kuta, Legian, Nusa Dua and Sanur. The rest of the region are devoted to agricultural industry and other income generating sectors like garments and crafts. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">From the center to its eastern side, mountain ranges constitute the land. This includes known active volcanoes like Mount Agung, also called as the "mother mountain" because it has the highest peak with more than 3,000 meters in height. These natural resources contribute greatly to the productive agricultural economy of the country. The ashes emitted by these volcanoes mainly fertilize the surrounding land making it more suitable for farming.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Exactly 8 degrees south of the globe's equatorial region, their climate all year round is even. Their high season is during the months of July and August, while the months of December until March has the largest amount of rainfall. Experts say that over the past years, Bali became one of the most unpredictable weather patterns in Asia. Well, every country in the globe has this same phenomenon these days, global warming is keenly making us feel its wrath.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Unexpectedly modern and world-class, I was honestly awed on my first few steps after disembarking the plane by Bali's international airport. How they managed to seamlessly combine traditional and contemporary design is way beyond me. I deem that it's wonderful and so f*ckin' genius! <i>(Pardon my french).</i> ☺️ Something we rarely see in similar leading-edge airports in the world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Internationally known as <b>Denpasar or Ngurah Rai International Airport</b>, it is the 3rd busiest travel hub in all of Indonesia, with a reported 40,000 flights each year. Like other primary airports in its neighbouring countries, it was named after <b>Ngurah Rai</b> - a Balinese local hero during the Indonesian Revolution against the Dutch in 1946.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">To get a rudimentary understanding on the elemental things about Bali, or Indonesia in general, you might want to check the blog I published in 2012, <a href="http://aimlessglobetrotter.blogspot.sg/2014/01/pit-stop-batam-indonesia.html" target="_blank">Pit Stop: BATAM</a>. I was given the prospect of checking out the tiny town of Riau, Indonesia, and in this article you can read about the simple things you need to have & learn before hitting Indo borders. The post is pretty much unequivocal in narrating the basic immigration requirements, exchange rate and cultural information. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">But contrary to what I have written about the Immigration people in Batam, our Bali experience with immigration checkpoint was nothing but pleasant and unremarkable. Primarily because we look like a couple of uninteresting tourists conspiring for an astonishing holiday, nothing more. Another considerable difference between these two cities is perhaps the predominant religion of their natives. While Batam has a good number of Buddhists, almost 85% of Balinese adhere to Hinduism, followed by Muslims and Christians. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Of course we stayed in Kuta! As exhibited by my previous posts, I have this pathologic feat of dousing every travel adventure with only legit local receptivity. So, Kuta being the most famous area and the center of tourist life in Bali, it was the choosing part of what hotel to book that boggled the itinerary I created. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Okay, so Kuta is the <i>"it place"</i>. I've learned that it was the first to be developed by the Indonesian government as an apical attraction for foreign visitors. In time it was transformed into an endless expanse of restaurants boasting of international cuisines <i>(including Jamie Oliver, yasss!)</i>, shopping alleys parading famous clothing brands esp. beach wears, and a leisurely booming surfing beach that most Australians check out. 3 up to 4 star hotels are incredibly cheap, most of them have </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">their very own pool and recreational areas so guests wouldn't have to wander far to kill time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">From Tegalalang Rice Terraces, before we went to Ubud Palace, our tour guide brought us to this famous rib shack located just a few minutes away by car. While on the way, he was cordial enough to point to us all the famous restaurants in the area. Too bad I didn't have the courage to ask the name of the place, it could have been cool to relate everything here in the blog. Anyway, all I remember was driving along a busy road filled with specialty restaurants on both sides. Almost all are crowded with parked shuttle buses or private cars, so it must be sorta popular as travel agencies bring in tourists everyday to dine. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The paramount factor that shackled my heart completely to Bali is none other than Ubud. While I have always dreamed of lodging in at a serene villa at the remotest and most amicable part of Ubud, I decided to stay in Kuta for this particular trip because my main purpose is to submerge myself first of what it's like to be in the midst of their top tourism area. Figured there would be hefty of opportunities to come back, and I pledge to fulfill my Ubud specter as many times in this lifetime. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">True enough, when I saw this really cute shawl from a woman in a corner stall, I was offered IDR 100,000 for 1 piece. So I let my husband negotiate, and we agreed to just paying IDR 50,000 instead. From 0 to 50% discount, real quick. Haggle sister, haggle all the way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">I have been musing over long enough on what should I write when I reach this part, and that <i>woohoo</i> says it all. Ulun Danu Beratan is the face that represents Bali as an enchantress, ad campaigns always include a photo in their cover spread. So as a mere traveler mixed with a drop of bandwagoner, yes I was looking forward to take that obligatory tourist shot and to include this photo in my portfolio. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">As smitten as I was with Tegalalang Rice Terraces, Jatiluwih is so spellbinding that I consider it as the mother of all rice terraces in Bali. Ever since Julia Roberts was seen biking in the middle of rice fields in the movie, tourism in this area of Bali has skyrocketed. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The drive towards the heart of it all wasn't easy. There were even parts of the climb where we had to stop as only 1 vehicle could fit on the narrow road. But you can always focus your sight on the scenery outside and make yourself perfectly at ease. It was like a free therapy, oohh those greens, and the symmetrically arranged rice paddies layer per layer. Thanks to the OC Balinese farmers who were behind these man-made wonders!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Though inappropriately dressed, we ignored the painstaking trek down the rice paddies and breathe in all the fresh air our lungs could take in! My super thin sandals were full of mud after, and we were both freezing slightly because of the gloomy weather. But I wouldn't trade any second we have spent amongst those budding rice grains. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Locally known as Pura Luhur Batukaru, it is located at one of the slopes of Mt. Batukaru in Central Bali. It is made up of several shrines and the area is surrounded with a vast forest perfect for nature lovers to see. The temples are dedicated to Hindu god Mahadeva, believed to be the protector of water, air and plants. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">There was a need to wear those pretty and colorful sash around your waist, as strict dress code is implemented within the temple grounds. A local will help you wear one, just approach the counter at the right side before the entrance. It's totally free.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">At the far end of this gorgeous moss-covered steps is a massive freshwater reservoir where farmers from nearby villages rely to sustain water in their farmlands. I have fallen completely in love to Batukaru once I laid my eyes on this sight. For the love of all holy, it was so serene and gloriously beguiling! I could do some glamping and stay here forever for all I care.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">As the compound is located at the base of the second highest peak in Bali, freshwater sources such as these could be seen in one corner. Pilgrims believe that the water is miraculous and could heal all minor aches in the body. My husband was so willing to try as he was starting to have migraine at that point. He told me he felt refreshed after washing his face, and that the water is unlike anything he has used before. Hmmm. I will pretend for 1 second that I'm not a woman of science and that what he experienced wasn't something psychologic. ✌🏼my love. 🤐</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">A rather pertinent way of wrapping up a day tour is none other than a ravishing view of the sunset. That is, if the giant fireball didn't shy away from displaying his splendor and power that day, because for all we know sunset requires the presence of the sun and a scarce appearance of thick clouds. And for us not so lucky people who happen to be there on that fateful plight, the only consolation we could use is the fact that at least there was no heavy rain. Can you feel the tinge of bitterness in this plethora of words? Move along now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So Tanah Lot is known for it's blazing sunsets, that fiery burst of yellow, orange, red and pink in the sky as the night begins to conquer the earth. It is also a giant rock formation found by the shore of Indonesian sea and houses the Pura Tanah Lot, another pilgrimage temple for Hindus. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Essentially, Fiji necessitates a lay over flight from this side of the globe, top that with cracking our travel fund into a state of collapse. Being in Fiji filled up my reverie for months, it is an off-beaten track for vitamin sea-deficient wanderlusts, and that idea just made me exacerbate on the things I can't do and can't go to. So please, hit me in the head for feigning a billionaire heiress confused on where to splurge money on, because going to Maldives for honeymoon is not something a mediocre couple like us should be saddened about. Word: MEDIOCRE.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Their culture, religion and way of life have always been associated and somehow linked to that of India. That's no wonder as these 2 countries are located side by side with each other. As tiny as Maldives may seem, but do you know that it is classified as an upper middle income archipelago, amassing its wealth mainly from their wonderfully preserved marine life attracting tourists all over the world?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Wet Season (end April to October) - Humidity spikes during these months and large amount of rainfall could be experienced. Not really suitable for island life, so you might want to consider not wasting money on planning a trip.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Soaking up on one of the clearest sea waters you'll ever see is just the curtain-raiser to totally being smitten with Maldives. And in the words of my ever witty husband, <b>Finding Nemo</b> will be the least of your problems -- that's the extent of clean and clear we are talking about. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">But let's talk about the part where we didn't do any water activity the entire time, deliberately. HAHA. It's not that we are LAZY, but if there is a Nobel Peace Prize for laziness, we'd probably ask somebody to pick it up for us. You get the picture. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This particular activity was immediately slashed-off by us when we were reviewing the list of activities we could do. A small ferry would bring a group of tourists to a location where sightings of these playful dolphins are experienced. The downside though, there's no guarantee as to how long it will take for them to come out and swim closely with the boat, and if you don't have enough luck on your side, you won't see any of them dolphins at all. I was so not ready to that kind of heart ache!</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">There is a strict dress code for tourists who want to stay, and this is more for women than men because one could not just wear a 2pc swimsuit while wandering around. In Maafushi, there is a designated public beach which is the only place where you could swim in a provocative clothing. Since this is a Muslim nation, a more conservative approach is practiced when it comes to properly dressing up. Island resorts or sandbanks are relatively free zones so sexy bikinis are acceptable.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Total alcohol ban islandwide, even in Male City. If you ever plan of sneaking in a bottle of wine and spirit or fooling authorities with a clear vodka in a water bottle, think again. A special place in prison awaits you.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Islam being the religion of almost all Maldivians, Grand Friday Mosque is the center of religious activities here in Male. It is a giant landmark in the heart of the city that is noticeable even on air. The structure was of marble makings and it is so big that it could house up to 5,000 worshippers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is the most interesting sight for me of all the things that Male City has. It was erected in the 1600's and is just one of the few coral mosques in the country. And this used to be the center of all things Muslim in its time. Since the devotees have grown massively, there came a point that it could not accommodate them all, thus the Grand Mosque was built for the same purpose. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">As the islands of Maldives are extensively dispersed, this is the biggest challenge that you have to capitulate if you prefer to make your holiday DIY <i>(which I did, and it saved me tons of $$$ honestly)</i>, because your planning will not be the usual 2-step booking process. Aside from your flight and hotel, a big chunk of the travel fund could easily be depleted in this alone. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">It was 2007 when my tenacity first brought me to Bangkok. Back then, I had no specific purpose at hand and the only thing vivid in my memory was my extreme dislike of waking up early for the impossible call time set by our tour guide. Then there was me, along with my 3 other friends, who followed her for 3 racking days like fidgety ducklings afraid to get lost. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Few centuries ago, Bangkok wasn't the capital city of Thailand, but it was already a busy business port set on the banks of Chao Phraya River. Most of Thailand's local and foreign trades are already done on this side of the city.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Trying this, whether you have all the time or not, will never be a problem. In every street corner, every local eating place, you sure can see plate after plate of pad thai being sold to people. Not only that it is flavorful, it is also cheap, light and healthy(?). Personally I'm not a pad thai person. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Weird fact: If a dish has sugar in it (except if it's a dessert of course), I don't and won't like it. I have this erratic ability to identify and layer down each ingredient used in my food once it hits my palate, and tasting sugar to a dish is my least favorite. My notion is that sugar is for desserts. Told you, I'm a freak. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">But since history is not a primal reason why we went to Ayutthaya, we took advantage of every picture perfect corner available. I guess it's safe to say that although my personal aim is to gain a lot of Instagrammable photos, this experience has shaken me in a way that only my faith and inner spirit could understand.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The first stop on the package we have booked is Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon. I admit that I never really pre-read anything before embarking on this tour. That was a first. The weeks prior to this trip, work has been stringent. Well it always is, but my gut instinct told me to completely rely on the tour agency. So I did.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Don't be confused, there is another Wat Mahathat which is an equally wonderful structure found in Bangkok City. This mega compound of relics is situated at the heart of Ayutthaya and was believed to be erected in the 14th century. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">My previous floating market experience was the more popular <b>Damnoen Saduak</b> which is found in another part of Bangkok. I remember being happy because of the different food people on mini boats sell along the river, from native sweets to fresh fruits and local products. But all in all, it was a rather chaotic place –– noisy, topped with the strong smell of stagnant water. It was too commercialized, and I do think that it is already on the brink of ravage unless the Thai government do something about preservation. Or maybe it was how it's suppose to be, after all it's been a trading spot for the past hundreds of years.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Package tour we booked was <b>Ayutthaya Highlights Tour </b>-- <b>Cost: 1,800 THB (around S$70) per pax.</b> It already includes pick up from hotel in an air conditioned van, tour and fees to all the temples I have mentioned plus the Floating Market and Elephant Ride. The entrance fees indicated at the end of each featured tourist spot is just for info's sake for my readers. Lunch is also included when you book the tour and the van will send you back to a designated drop off point in the city, Khao San Road in our case.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So i told myself, even though here comes a golden opportunity to fulfill this tiny dream, I'd better check out the place the next time I visit BKK together with my husband. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">We capped off the tiring day by having some authentic Thai massage. In Khao San, there are a lot of spas you can see lining up the street. Prices are pretty much all the same, you just need to choose where to go. For us, we opted for a private spa, somewhere we could lie down and not be exposed in the public eye. As you stroll along, you will notice people on massage chairs enjoying foot reflexology out in the open. Cool, but not for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is a tour that we almost never did. Sunday, our last day in BKK and we were both still not in the element to get up and proceed with our activities. But I told Rizza that she has to see The Grand Palace, it is the only thing people ask of you when they know you've been to BKK. Either I was effectively convincing or she is just a very determined traveler, because at 11am we hailed a cab and went straight to the place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">They impose a strict dress code inside the grounds of the Grand Palace. So if you are as hard headed as me who never cares on things like these, you need to rent those wrap around fabrics to cover the lower portion of your body. At the entrance, the office is on the right side. The minimum deposit they would ask is 200THB, it is completely refundable once you have returned the thing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">So that bright red, long skirt I'm wearing is the one I have rented. I had to fight my way just to get it coz in reality you don't get to choose what color they will give. Thanks to my charming demeanor, I got what I want. Yikes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">It is a palace so we all think of Royalty. This architectural marvel is the official residence of their King during the earlier days. It is where the royal government and his court were based. Construction began in the 1700's and further expansions were done over time. Currently, King Bhumibol Adulyadej is already staying in the Dusit Palace, but important royal functions are still held in the Grand Palace.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">It was quite a massive ground to cover, but half a day of walking is more than enough if you plan to check out The Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Entrance fee: 500THB for foreigners - this already includes both Emerald Buddha and Grand Palace </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">A stone's throw away from the enormous compound of the Grand Palace is another giant buddha that is famous and well known because of its reclining position. They say that it is the biggest buddha of its kind. I have always wanted to come back to Wat Pho because the last time I went here, I was already exhausted from walking that I didn't get to appreciate it better.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Even though we never had an entire day to devote only for shopping, we've managed to still go to Chatuchak weekend market. Since Bangkok is known as the epicenter of cheap shopping, it isn't surprising that to most travelers this becomes the highlight of their tour.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Comprising of 27 sections, this is the largest public market in Thailand that has over 8,000 different stalls. It has been in operation since the 1940's, that's more than 60 years, wow.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Whatever fare comes out of the taxi meter, there is a note somewhere there on the desk that it is mandatory to top up an additional 50THB per trip. For what purpose? It wasn't indicated.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Initially, I thought this is going to be one smooth trip. . . until I started conversing with the hotel concierge. From the airport, communication didn't spark any problem between me and the people I have interacted with when I was settling my transpo. But when the person on the hotel lobby discussed to me the deposit for the card key, breakfast time and etc., I had to say "Sorry, what?" for I don't know how many times. They have this melodic way of speaking that is totally incomprehensible to untrained ears.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Deep inside I feel that there is still so much I should discover, and there's this endless possibility that I will always be surprised each time. You see, some places will just never gratify your appetite for knowledge, and Bangkok swoops perfectly in that category. I will see you again soon! ❤️ #BookIt</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Malacca or locally known as Melaka is a tiny city 4 hours away from Singapore via bus, and a mere hour from Kuala Lumpur. The greatest thing about choosing this city for a short trip is that it doesn't require too much planning and map-studying for it is too small. All you need is a whole 24-hours to experience everything.</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: 'trebuchet ms', sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Conveniently located at Jonker Street, Nancy's Kitchen boast of simplicity when it comes to setting. The look and feel is homey and relaxed, a quality you should look for if authentic nyonya food is what you want. The recipes of the food they serve originated from the owner's grandmother, so there is no question as to how classic their menu is.</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">During the Portuguese invasion, a giant ship sank in the coast of Malacca on its way to Portugal. This replica was made in commemoration of that tragic event. Also well known as Flora de Lamar, the museum is about 34 meters tall and 8 meters wide. </span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Although numerous, one problem we have encountered is that almost all these spas are fully booked during our stay. So I think it would be very wise to pre-book an appointment if you are really keen. After all, there's nothing more divine than a soothing relief to all those aches from stress and walking.</span></span></h3>
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<b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">1. It is a few hours away from Singapore which can easily be reached by bus.</span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">3. It's an ultimate breather for weary souls in dire need for some letup.</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>1. Consider it as a mere sidetrip when in Singapore or Kuala Lumpur. I don't think you need to plan a vacation solely for MALACCA, it's not worthy that way.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Wrapping up my Melaka experience, some part of me still considers going back, but in all honesty, maybe it would take some time before I do. Aside from sun kissed skin I suffered from walking tirelessly during midday, I really don't think one has to necessarily check-out Melaka just for the sake of a new place to visit. But if you're addicted to traveling like me, and you don't foresee seeking intervention in ceasing it, believe me, it surely does ease up the itch from the travel bug's bite. =)</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Since it has been one of the original entries in my <i>"wanderlust therapy</i> <i>list</i>" even pre-tsunami, we apprehended that now is the suitable season to hit the southwest grounds of Thailand. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It won't be enough to have explored Bangkok to unmitigatedly embrace the Thai vibe, that I know now in my life. So, harnessed with the basics of globe-trotting, coupled with the silly thrill of nuzzling into the decoy of traveling, we packed our bags and made the rest, as the cliche goes, a whiz-bang history.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Facing Andaman Sea and located on the west coast, Phuket is the largest island of Thailand but is geographically smaller than Singapore. It has 39 small islands, covered mainly (70%) of mountainous areas. <i><b>Bangkok</b></i>, which is the capital of Thailand is around 830 kilometers away, while <b><i>Krabi</i></b>, another Thai province that is currently gaining publicity as another major tourist spot, is merely 165 kilometers from Phuket. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Before it totally depended on tourism as its major source of income, rubber and palm oil plantations were the largest industries behind Phuket's strong economy. Population as of 2013 has reached 600,000 excluding expatriates that have made Phuket their new home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">It was 2004 when a major tsunami caused by an Indian Ocean earthquake devastated most of the major districts in the island. It was recorded to have killed more than 5,000 people and has aggravated a lot of business establishments in the Patong, Kata and Karon areas. With extensive rehabilitation programs pursued by the government, affected resorts returned to business by 2005. Nowadays there are still minimal wreckage noticeable around the area, but all of the local businesses are once again on track. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b>Phuket International Airport</b> is a modest traveler hub that welcomes every tourist from almost all parts of the globe. As simple and as compact as it is, it still provides basic security and offers convenient access towards the famous beaches in Phuket.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A lot of countries are covered by Visa Exemption as long as the foreigner is staying for less than 30 days in Thailand. Of course the international requirement in passport having at least 6 months validity also applies here.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Exalted with an endless stretch of sandy beaches and marvelous coast line, Phuket features a lot of world class, Instagram-worthy views. There are plenty of resorts and islands where you can spend that much needed leisure. Here are the most illustrious beaches you could check out while in Phuket:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It is given that there will be an abundance of fresh seafood in any area near the ocean, but having them at ridiculously cheaper prices compared to most of the famous beaches I have been to (including Boracay, sadly), is a <b>rarity.</b> It was fun hunting for that particular fish or crab or prawn that excites our taste buds and then smelling them while being grilled. Writing about that experience makes me want to transport back to Phuket and eat! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Man, he eats a lot and enjoys a good bath after every tour. This experience made me love elephants all the more. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Buddhism is the preeminent religion in Thailand so Buddhist temples can be seen (29 temples in exact) in the whole region. But what sets Wat Chalong apart from all the other temples is that it is the biggest and deemed to be the most important.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It is located in the Mueang District. No entrance fee for people who are curious to take a peek at the place. The labyrinthine architectural design of this fortress captured my untrained eyes. Wow!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">At 45 meters high, the Giant Buddha located at Nakkred Hill is about 30 minutes climb from the Wat Chalong. It was erected 10 years ago and was funded entirely from donations.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Another image that can be seen on top of the hill is an equally grandiose but smaller buddha, it is 12 meters high and is made out of pure brass.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">As a form of donation, people could purchase bells like these and you could see them hanging around the place, chiming softly. In them you could write petitions, wishes or simply a proclamation of love to somebody. Each bell costs around THB 500. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A stunning view of the sunset is what makes the Promthep Cape popular among tourists and local people. We were lucky for the timing of our tour as we were able to witness a spectacular setting of the sun.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My fiance told me on our way back to the car that this was his favorite of all the places we've been that day. I seconded it. Promthep provides a 360 degree of picturesque view that made us more ecstatic regardless of the exhausting tour.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">While I was looking for shows to fill in our free nights in Phuket, Simon Cabaret was always on top of the Google searches I made. I was convinced by the reviews I've read saying it has a great potential and offers total entertainment to watchers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Among the "lady-boys" who performed on the stage, he/she was my crush. She's so skinny and pretty I want to run off and hide under a rock 'coz of shame! Taking photos with them is however not free. They charge THB 100 for posing on a few snapshots with you. The ticket for the show is THB 800/person for the VIP area which allows better view of the stage compared to the free-seating. 3 shows are being held every night starting from 6 pm. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Another must-see show is the Phuket Fantasea. Though we never got the chance to see one, according to local flyers I've read,<b> </b>it is a cultural show that has special effects and hi-tech stage. Performers include animals like elephants and tigers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Before the show, package includes a buffet dinner to a massive hall that could house up to 3,000 guests. Ticket price for the <b>Golden Seat is around THB 1,700</b> per person (show only), while the rate if you choose the <b>Golden Seat <i>with</i> Seafood dinner is around THB 3,000</b>. </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">Do take note that they are closed every Thursday.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">The highlight of my Phuket adventure is the island hopping in </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-large;">Phang Nga Bay</b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">. You need to allocate 1 whole day for this activity because tour starts 8:30 in the morning and ends at 5 in the afternoon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">It was unbelievably beautiful inside those caves and it's my first time to be that close to such wonders. I honestly didn't imagine seeing them all. Holy amazeballs! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Finally, the last leg of the tour started and we arrived at <b>James Bond Island</b>. In 1974, the blockbuster movie <b><i>"The Man with the Golden Gun"</i></b> featuring the fictional character Agent 007 was filmed in the island, hence calling it James Bond from then on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is the ever famous island rock formation that was featured in the movie. At present it is the coolest background for that obligatory tourist photo when traveling to Phuket. But nope, we didn't take jump shots nor look-up-whatever poses. Not our thang, thanks very much.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was so stubborn to rely on the SPF 50++ I applied before the island hopping, soon enough, I became a walking manifestation that in activities like this, there's no such thing as enough sunscreen! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stepping out of <b>Phuket Int'l Airport</b>, brace yourself from being ganged up by group of men offering taxi, mini bus and all sorts of airport transfers going to your ho</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">tel. It's a big carnival out there and if you aren't firm enough to say NO, they will follow you until you irritatingly shoo them away.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The <b>metered airport taxi</b> that guarantees no hidden or extra charge when you hire one. There is a small booth on the <b>far right corner</b> when you exit the arrival area of the airport. Look for the counter <i>(photo below)</i> and tell the lady what area are you going and which hotel.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Just look for these counters manned from 8:30am to 10pm and tell which area you wish to be sent. They will issue a ticket after payment and you're good to go. Each van could accommodate 10 persons plus a space for luggage at the back. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1. The driver will wait for the van to be filled up before starting the long drive going to your destination.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">2. Along the way, you will stop at a travel agency and their staff will offer you different tour packages. Heads up, they will quote a price that is way too high from the usual rate you could see in the net. Lucky for us, our tours were all set.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">3. It will take you longer, say 1.5 - 2 hours instead of 45mins, before reaching your hotel as each passenger will be dropped off to their respective accommodations. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">But if you're not like me who thirsts for adventure and if you're after total convenience while traveling, you could always arrange for airport transfer by hiring either a taxi from a local company or delve on the luxury of a private car. Online, these sort of things are searchable, all you need to do is choose.</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">There is a very substantial thing that I did before going on a holiday, and I am so proud of myself <i>(jeeez, so much for narcissism)</i> for actualizing it early.<b> </b>I have made some vast research on the activities we could do while in Phuket, and since my fiance and I were both not familiar on the transport system in the area, I decided to pre-book all of our tours. My initial intent at that time was just to save ourselves from being lost in translation, but later did we realize that we have also pocketed a few thousand Bahts in savings by doing so.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">It's quite tricky to do your own itinerary and it's a formidable thing to accomplish. The outlining part </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;">when milling a travel plan</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"> is a favorite for me because I love the inconvenience and </span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><i>the wrangle</i></span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large;"> of discovering, familiarizing & researching about new places (hence this blog, hello?). BUT, this Phuket adventure is an exception to my old ways and style. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">This is the biggest issue and the greatest disappointment in my entire trip. Where in the world could you find a Starbucks who charges wi-fi usage? Appalling as it is, they really do ask for THB 100 for you to be able to access the internet. It wasn't just me who was dumbfounded upon learning this, a fellow tourist whom I think is an Aussie cursed under his breath as he walked away from the counter.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Jeepney is to Manila as tuk-tuk is to Thailand. You can see them anywhere in Phuket, some taking tourists on a joyride around town, some even sporting colorful designs and banging loud music. It looks like an awesome experience until we attempted to hire one. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Evidently, the best way to explore the whole of Patong is hiring one of those motorbikes that can take you anywhere off water. The busy roads are filled with these almost all the time, and it is noticeable that foreigners themselves are enjoying the ease of renting one. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">For a price ranging between THB 400-500, you could use a single motorcycle for 2 days. Renting out is as easy as leaving a copy of your passport, dropping the name of your hotel, paying the amount and signing a waiver indicating that damage or loss will be shouldered by you. The gas is of course on your expense. This is far better than riding a tuktuk or hailing a cab when you need to do some errands or just roaming around.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">My second best Phuket moment was when we checked-out the Premium Outlet located at Bypass Road, a 20-minute drive from Patong. Although the place lacks the leading luxury brands we want, it still has a lot of other shops that bid real bargain prices. Knowing myself, I knew I like this place instantly when I spotted a shoe shop. Hmmm. Very predictable. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">Contemplating on </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;">what pair to buy</b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; text-align: justify;">, but I guess the real question is </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;">how many pairs do I plan to</b><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: large; text-align: justify;"> </span><b style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: x-large; text-align: justify;">buy? #shoelover</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">After all those hoopla, reward yourself with some glorious massage and spa treatments. You just have to step out of your hotel and it's quite impossible not to find at least one. The way I look at it, Phuket is a humongous spa metropolis. Not trying is not an option when you're here. During the Thai massage I had, i felt like my soul has gone up to heaven for 2 hours. It.was.that.good!</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Albeit recent, Phuket is now my 3rd favorite of all the places I have posted in this blog. A rating of 8.5 bespeaks my utter fondness to it. </span></b></h2>
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essiehearthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08292460485160491279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7176573127898027998.post-57574239525161493272014-01-30T21:00:00.001-08:002016-08-15T17:56:57.943-07:00Pit Stop: Batam<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Imagine the creased foreheads and raised eyebrows when people heard you say, "I went to Batam over the weekend". I know. I was one of those people eons ago, oblivious that there's more to Indonesia than Bali and Jakarta. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Err from the enthralling thoughts of Bali, consider this as a head's up, Batam is a far cry from those two wonderful cities I've mentioned.</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">It is a quick escape from Singapore, that I could guarantee. But if you conceptualize your short holiday on white sand beaches and leading-edge shopping malls, Batam should be the last place to consider. Then you're starting to wonder how I ended up going to this place, and even more baffled why I decided to blog about it. For somebody suffering from the strains of working 3 thousand miles away from home, there comes a time when you 're in dismal need of a respite, to bolt away from it all and make yourself whole again <i>(that last one sounded melodramatic & it's not my intention)</i>, so you create immediate plans and hastily settle on getting away, for the sake of getting away. </span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Being a part of the Indonesia-Malaysia-Singapore Growth Triangle, Batam is considered as a free-port zone. It is located south of Singapore (20km away) and separated by the Riau Strait from another Indonesian island, Bintan. </span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Maybe just hold on to your money first and save them for better activities rather than spending them on shopping.</span> <span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Sometimes I wonder if Intellectual Property Right exists in Batam. My gosh, fake products are so rampant that for a minute you'd think you're in China. =)</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Deemed as the </span><i>"Paris of Asia" </i><span style="font-weight: normal;">for its romantic atmosphere, Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon) startlingly exudes an unrivaled beauty that is a tangle of the old and new. It doesn't have the splendor of Prague nor the sophistication of Venice, but it is a charmingly unique city with an eventful past.</span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">To set things straight, I was submerged in deep reluctance before making up my mind about this trip. In fact, my skepticism weighed even heavier on the scale once I reached their airport. I may have chickened out beforehand but I will be forever indebted to my guts for intervening along the process. Inside the cab on the way to the hotel, i nestled into an unheralded adventure as Ho Chi Minh City's history nonchalantly unfolded right before my eyes. So if you ever ask yourself why would you consider going to Saigon, please, just read.</span></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The largest and the former
capital of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is on the southeastern side
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In the past, it was just a tiny fishing village that became a relevant business seaport. But today, French influences are noticeable in their culture because HCMC was a colony of France way back in 1859. HCMC's colorful history is a combination of defeat, blood bath and victory. After winning over the French invasion, they suffered the ruthless occupation of other super powers like Japan and US. It was 1975 when the Vietnamese finally won back the city. The following year, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam was established. Ho Chi Minh City was proclaimed to be the official name of the city to honor their great communist leader, Ho Chi Minh.</span></span></h3>
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<b><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Personally, the rating part of this travel blog is the toughest. For Ho Chi Minh City, I could give an 8 in its entirety. Topping my reason is the fact that my travel to this place is one of the cheapest I had as of this writing. Who would not want to stretch your budget and still embark in a life-changing realization about an enigmatic city with an illustrious past? Although the glitches of communicating with them has tainted my plan, I will never forget their smile and the feeling that tourists like us will always have a place in their country.</span></b></h2>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">A frantic trepidation filled me up while concluding this because, 1. My heart speaks of Singapore as second home and, 2. I should be able to sleepwalk around town by now and still find my bed before the crack of dawn. In a little over 30 days I will be hitting my 1st year mark of living & working here, and in my blogger-wannabe life it should mean coming up with the most detailed, informative & functional piece of digital time-squanderer. </span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">This 714.3 sq. km city-state in Southeast Asia is at the southern end of the Malay Peninsula and is being separated by the Singapore Strait from the Indonesian Island, Riau. As of 2012, the population is estimated to be around 5 million. Expatriates all over the world are numerous in this country but their people consist mostly of Malays, Chinese and Indians. </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Citizens from United States, Canada, United Kingdom and most Asian countries like the Philippines are not required to pre-apply for Visa when traveling to Singapore. A 30-day stay is automatically given at Immigration points and another 30-day extension could be sought online via e-Extend on their ICA Portal. </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">The single most prominent set meal in any hawker center, Chicken Rice is an all time fave to locals especially to yuppies during lunch break. It is made up of steamed chicken with ginger flavored rice and chilli dips for extra flavor. </span></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">The capital and apparently the biggest city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur can be found at the center of Selangor, on the western region of Peninsular Malaysia. The whole country is located on Central South East Asia, with the near-by Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia. There are about 6.5 million Malays inhabiting in KL's </span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">243 square kilometer</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> land area</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"> and about 1.8 million of them are in the city center. It is rated as an "Alpha World City", being the finance, business & economic center of whole Malaysia. </span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">One of the richest in China, Shenzhen could be found in the province of Guangdong, merely 40 kilometers from the border of the equally bustling city, Hong Kong. It has been listed as the 5th most densely populated city in the world, with a whopping 14 million citizens inhabiting within it's 2,050 square kilometers land area. </span></h3>
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Like many of its Asian neighbors, it was a former British colony, and a densely populated tiny city <i>(around 7 million).</i> Today, it has embraced people from other countries and foreign influences transforming the entire nation into Asia's World City because of it's cultural diversity. It serves as a cradle to various citizens like Vietnamese, Filipinos, Indians, Australians to even those from the African continent.</span></span></h3>
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the pleasure of exploring destinations beyond Philippine sea has been a
steadfast fragment of my lucid dreams, so when the unprecedented opportunity of
going to Macau crossed my alley, I felt its incontestability and grabbed the
chance of a blissful scratch on my travel itch. I think of travelling as a
disease as it circles my chest like a wrecking ball. For the number of times I have
seen Macau (3 to be exact), my enigmatic perception to it has become nothing more
but unorthodox. My theory is that the fusion of Western and Chinese influences
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East Asia, Macau is around 40 miles Southwest of Hong Kong, bordering People’s
Republic of China. It has 3 main islands: Macau Peninsula, Taipa (Cotai) and Coloane.<br />
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million population, this former Portuguese colony has a rich culture and
history as seen in its architectural structures scattered island-wide. For
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Airport is located at the Island of Taipa and has recently became a travel hub
for those taking a glimpse of this wonderful land. A ferry terminal, however, is
located on the Macau Peninsula and has daily trips going to the nearby island
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specific territories are allowed to enter Macau for travel and business purposes.
Most of Southeast Asian nations, the United States, Australia and other
European countries are exempted from obtaining this permit and could stay for
up to 30 days. It is advisable to consult Macau travel websites to avoid immigration squabbles when visiting.</span></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Macanese cuisine is
unique for its blend of Chinese and Portuguese recipes. There are bistros that
offer authentic local food that will surely satisfy your smitten taste buds. Make sure to get a bite or two of their famous egg tarts and of course the very
addicting grilled sardines (both are personal faves). </span></h3>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Unless you desire to
splash your skin with torrents of scorching heat, I discovered that the best
time to take a holiday on Macau is during their Autumn and Winter season. Their
weather is a combination of extremes, with searing blast of the sun during
summer that could subsequently dehydrate you, and the chilly breeze on winter which is
quite a commodity for cold-loving souls like me.</span></span></h3>
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never be a problem for there are many hotels bolstering
their amenities and casinos that offer free shuttle buses taking you from one
point to another. The trick is to plan your day’s itinerary ahead so you could maximize
the free rides. This is a small island, it is almost impossible to lose your
way, and one great thing about these casinos, most of them hawk about free snacks
and drinks you could enjoy.</span></span></h3>
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various shows available during your trip so you avoid being brokenhearted from
missing them. Cirque du Soleil and The House of Dancing Water are spectacular productions that should top your go-see-list. The extravagant stage of these
two shows alone will surely beguile you, as well as the impeccable performances
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The major reason why Macau sky-rocketed as a a tiger economy in Asia is because of its effort to establish itself as the number one destination for gambling. Business moguls and giants, not only in South East Asia but also the world spend billions of dollars in their casinos. 5-star hotels like the Venetian, Sands Macao, Galaxy, Grand Lisboa, among others were designed not only as places to spend the night in, but as major shopping points where high end brands offer their best to suit your retail therapy needs.</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Try the Gondola ride inside Venetian and have that Italian feel even for a while.</span></h3>
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