SARAWAK: ATTRACTIONS

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Fyi, I had to write this attraction and food's entries separately. I'll tell you the reason why in my next entry ;)

Okay jom!

Day 1 (erm night to be exact) :

We went to Waterfront area nearby our hostel. There were some stalls like night market there, selling some souvenirs and bags like that. They have food stalls as well. Besides that, we just have a night-stroll because there's nothing much to do here. And we returned to our hostel around 10.

-End of first day lel-

Day 2 :

First, we went to Sarawak Cultural Village. It is one of the famous attractions in Sarawak. It took abt an hour from our hostel to reach here by car. I have no idea whether they got bus to here or not. 

[TIPS] 

• if you are student, bring your beloved student card. The entrance fee will be WAY CHEAPER. RM 15. Compared to the original fees, RM 60++ if I'm not mistaken.

Here are some photos of us in SCV. 

The interesting part in SCV is that you can see various ethnics lived in Sarawak and get to learn their culture. It was very fun and they got this ethnics' dance performances for us. I swear it was legit nice and we did enjoyed it!

You can also try their outfit/ traditional attires. But this one will cost you RM 10 per costume. 

Next, right in front of this SCV, you can see the Damai Beach. It is just a walking distance from the SCV's entrance to the beach. All you need is to walk and pass through the carpark, then go straaaiiight until you see a bird (Kenyalang) statue and there you go. DAMAI BEACH :)

We were there at noon. So there's nothing fancy for us to watch. We just took some pictures there and went for lunch at the nearby food court. Oh this one is free.

After lunch, we decided to go for layer cake shopping!!!!! Hence we turned back to our hostel area (Kuching) and took a boat to there. I dont remember what was the shop's name. Sorry --'

But dont worry. Most of the layer cakes there are nice and DELICIOUS YUMMYLICIOUS :p

They'll give you the tester for the available flavors. FREE FOOD AT ITS BEST JYEAH !

The price range for the layer cake is from RM 10-RM 25. It depends on what flavor you prefer.

And that night, we had our dinner at Topspot Food Court. Seafood time.

There were hundreds of people eating at the place and it was very happening. Trust me.

Day 3 : 

As we drained a lot of energy the day before, we ACCIDENTALLY woke up late. Hahaha

So our plan to watch the Orang Utan turned out not that well. We went there tho. And the guard said that the 'showtime' is over. They fed the animals already thus no more animals will be there for us to see. Too bad :'(

It is located in Semenggoh Nature Reserve and it is free. 

The duration from Kuching city to Semenggoh consumed around an hour also.

You should check their feeding time before you go to make sure that you wont get upset like us tsk tsk

Therefore, we forced ourselves to go to Pitcher Plant Garden nearby Semenggoh area as well. Urm this place is not that highly recommended because for me, I found that the garden is not well-maintained in terms of the cleanliness and plants' condition. But if you feel like going, just give it a try. Maybe you'll like it. 

RM 3 per person. 

After being frustrated with ourselves (and the orang utan, pitcher thingy grr) we went back to hostel to pack our stuffs since it was our last day already.

We had lunch at Medan Niaga Satok. And layer cake shopping (again. well, girls' problem) 

Then,

On our way to our second last destination, we saw this Kuching's signature cat statue. Thank God finally. We searched everywhere for this freaking cats yknow. But we couldnt manage to find 'em until that time :')

So proud of us *pat my shoulder*

And our second last stop was the Kampung Panchor Hot Spring. It was also an hour away from our hostel * yes they have long roads and super big roundabouts.

Okay this place is quite remote. Even my mobile data cant be connected as we were approaching the hot spring. 

K it is RM 4 per person.

Please dont go there at the evening. It was really hot -.-

Morning is the optimum time to enjoy the mild-hot water.

(Our pretty Aisyah)

.... and there's me :p

We had our natural facial treatment here. We steamed our face and put a 'clay masker' on. You can take the mud there and use it as a mask. We even bring home some of the mud hahaha. It is allowed to do so. Dont worry ;)

We wished we could've stay longer here but we can't. Our flight is quite early so we need to reach there on time :/

These are the places that we enjoyed going to during our 2 days 2 nights in Sarawak. Give 'em a try if you get the chance to ya ? 

Love,

Sya ♥ 

SARAWAK : TRANSPORT

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From Paradigm Mall to KLIA2 // KLIA2 to Paradigm Mall : We took Aerobus bus. It costed us RM12 per ticket. If I'm not mistaken, the trip will be every one hour except during the lunch break (this one will be slightly longer) The journey duration from Paradigm Mall to KLIA2 took less than an hour. 

PLEASE BE THERE 15 MINUTES EARLIER BECAUSE THEY ARE SUPER PUNCTUAL !

We were one minute late and the bus departed already :') 

IT WAS JUST A FREAKING MINUTE ! WHAT ?! 

Actually it is a very good thing since they did care about their service for the customers as a whole. 

How to purchase: The tickets are available online and you can also walk-in to get it from the counter. It is located near the valet parking and the bus stop. The bus schedule is also provided there. 

Let say you want to change the time of your trip, please consult the counter 30 minutes earlier or else you may need to pay extra for the next trip.

From KL to Kuching // Kuching to KL : Basically we went there by flight. That is the only option that we have. We departed from KLIA2 and arrived at Kuching International Airport. So the flight duration was around 2 and a half hours. We bought the cheap tickets from Air Asia since they got promo that time. 

Return flight tickets: RM 183 (no luggage and food, all tax charges are included)

If you are backpacking or in an adventurous trip, for me it is okay to buy this low-price ticket. But if you are planning to go for a family trip, this is not suggested. Because I think you should find for more convenient airline so that it wont spoil the vacation. After all, it is up to you. Your preference ;)

PLEASE TAKE NOTE: You should check in 2 hours early. Be there on time or you'll be running like hell at the departure clearance (we almost missed both flights hahaha)

Around Kuching, Sarawak: Here, we rented a car. It was very nice and the person that I'm dealing with is very considerate. 

Car Rental: RM 80 per day (if you are a student)

Petrol: RM 40 (for two days and we still got extra)

It is advisable to fill the tank with extra petrol because you might get lost, who knows right?

This is his contact: +60 16-577 8040 (Nasri)

All you need is your driving license and payment will be made after you return the car. NO DEPOSIT $)  

We requested for auto car. And we got this!! 

p/s: use Waze. It eased us a lot! :)

Oh and we also ride on a small boat when we were there. It crossed the Sarawak River. The fare is just RM 1 per ride and you can already reach one of the famous spot for layer cake shops omnomnom ;p

Let me know if you need more guidance on this *peace*

Love,

Sya ♥ 

SARAWAK : ACCOMODATION

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DISCLAIMER : Entry will be abt the hostel in Sarawak, Malaysia for three days and two nights of our stay. I hope it can help you!

Hi 

Place: The Radioman Heritage Hostel, Kuching, Sarawak

Price : RM20 / night ( for female dorm ) 

- No deposit

Rating : 5 stars OMG (*****)

 Dorm

To be frank, I didnt expected that it will be this nice. Seriously. We enjoyed our stay here a lot. 

The staffs are so kind and very helpful. We reached the hostel around 8 something but the reception was already closed. So we tried to call them and it just take only 5 minutes like that for the staff to come and check us in. I can say that this hostel is safe because they did have the security code for you to come in. And they changed it every single day to avoid information leakage lol.

Breakfast is included but for me it is not enough (hehe)

Bread, mixed berries jam and coffee. That's it.

Breakfast and Lounging Spot

The place is so culturistic (I dont know whether that word existed or not) They have the elements of the Sarawak ethnics kind of thing that you might not find if you stay in the expensive hotel ;)

Another thing that I like abt this place is that it is near to Waterfront area. Thus, it is easier for us to find fooooood.

But it is quite hard to find for parking here since the hostel is actually a renovated shop lot. We parked our car quite far from this place. As long as it is free parking, anything will do right ?

Okay this is for now. 

Love,

Sya ♥ 

SINGAPORE (BACKPACKING VERSION)

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Night view of Marina Bay and Art Science Museum

I completed almost everything for Singapore's itinerary.

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Share me your experience as well !

Love,

Sya ♥ 

SINGAPORE : ATTRACTIONS & FOOD

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DISCLAIMER : This entry will be abt the attractions that we went in Singapore and some food that we enjoyed there. Have fun reading!

1. UNIVERSAL STUDIO SINGAPORE

*A-MUST-GO-PLACE* 

We'd been here for the second day of our trip. And we spend THE WHOLE DAY playing like crazy in this theme park.

If you really like roller-coaster, you SHOULD try the grey one in the Sci-Fi section. It was super fun weh! I feel like riding it all over and over again. The red one is okay but I swear to God, the grey line will never disappoint you guys.  

We were there on the first day of CNY 'cause I thought it will not be so crowded. But, guess what ? Ramai macam tu jugak. So these are the tips for those who don't want to buy the express ticket yet they still want to try the games.

- Google the USS map the night before/ anytime before the day you'll be going there.

- Aim/ list the main attractions that you wish to go the most.

For us, we chose to go to the Sci-Fi/ Transformers section first and we managed to cover all roller coasters there. Then we went to the Mummy. They have roller coaster here too!

The Madagascar and Far Far Away zone we tend to go there around dusk. Because nothing much fun here. It was just the show for the kids. So at night, when we went there, we got to watch the castle's colour started changing. I can pretty said that we were extremely amazed with that palace.

- If there is a single lane queue, line up there. It is way faster for you to get there. Plus, you get to meet new people while queuing. 

Somehow it looked like a villian scene in a movie hahaha

[ TRANSPORT TO USS ]

- If you take MRT, go to Harbour Front MRT.

- Take Exit E and walk to Vivo City. Go up to Level 3. You'll see on your left, the Sentosa ticketing counter.

- Buy a Sentosa Express tickets ($4.00) and go out at Waterfront Station. 

- After that, just walk straight until you find Chili's restaurant on your right. 

- Then turn right, you'll see the USS's globe. Yeay!

Oh btw, we bought our USS tickets from Asiatravel.com. Please be well-awared that you should print the VOUCHER sent to your e-mail and bring the printed documents to Counter 9. 

If you cant manage to find the counter, find an escalator and go down to the bus' drop off lane there. You'll see few trusted agents' ticketing counter. Or to make things easier, you can just go to the Customer Service and ask for help.

2. SULTAN MOSQUE

@ Bugis.

The architectural design of the mosque is very nice. Fyi, tourists are able to get inside and have a mosque tour by the crew there regardless of any religion you are. You will be brought to go inside the mosque and learn the Islamic history and some interesting information shared by a group of very kind and friendly staffs.

[ HOW TO GET HERE ]

- Take MRT to Bugis station. Walk out the station and turn right. Move straight until you find a junction nearby Raffles Hospital.

- Cross the road and take right. Few hundreds meters from there, turn left and you'll get to see this beautiful mosque.

Environment there at Zuhr prayer time

Just right in front of this mosque, there is a lot of Muslim Halal food restaurants. Hereby, I'll recommend to you guys a famous Muratabak Restaurant. ( Zam Zam restaurant )

Plus, the waiter is so cheerful and very helpful. Prices are still considered affordable hee :)

DON'T FORGET TO TRY THIS EVERYONE !

3. MERLION PARK

This is FREE ! So for those who are on tight budget, please please and please go there.

There are a lot of free places to go.

• Merlion Statue 

- This is a place for those who seek any symbolic spot of Singapore.

•  Garden By The Bay

- This one is optional for the fees. If you wish to up there at the bridge, you have to pay $8

But if you just want to watch the light show, you can sit at the space down there and wait for it 

The show will be around 7.45 pm

• Marina Bay

- This is very tip top for the view. Normally at 8.30 pm, there will be a laser show. Can you see that Art and Science Musuem ? The flowery building. Yes. Go there and you'll learn something new and interesting !

•  Shopping complex Marina Bay

- Sebab teringin nak tengok ( plus kami sesat actually ) kami masuk sini.

Serious talk, this is only for those wealthy people to shop till they drop lol

We dont eat anything fancy during our trip. Well we saved money actually. Hahaha. So for the food, every day, we had breakfast at our hostel. Bread and cereal. For lunch, once we had in USS but that one is super expensive (but it was delicious tho) for a set of rice and chicken curry. The other two days, we had lunch at Bugis area. Lastly for the dinner, we only ate instant noodle and some of our ration (bread and biscuits) 

4. Others

For souvenir shopping, we went to Chinatown. It is reachable by MRT. So from the MRT station, you can go to platform A. That is where we shopped for the souvenirs. The prices are pretty affordable and you can bargain with them if you wish to buy the items in big quantity. 

Besides this, you can also go to;

• Red Dot Museum
• Pearl's Hill Park
• Night market @ Chinatown
• The Pinnacle @ Tanjong Pagar ( this is one is $5 per entry)
• Mac Ritchie Reservoir Park. *I wished we were here. But due to time constraint, we weren't able to :(
• Singapore River ( cruise is here ! ) 

I cant comment much for these places because they were just on our list but we didnt manage to cover everything. So maybe you guys should give 'em a try and tell me how is it going. Deal ? ;)

Hope these can help you guys!

Love,

Sya ♥ 

SINGAPORE : TRANSPORT

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DISCLAIMER:This entry is about how we got to Singapore, MRT lines and some tips for dummies, emergency hack and walk walk walk until you drop.

To Singapore : We rode on Nice Executive bus. This bus is highly recommended. The drivers and there is a kakak who help them were very good and professional. They handled the passengers very well and were very patient. The bus is super cozy and food is included (yeay!) We got mineral water and fried bihun. 

Price: Approximately $20 ( sorry I dont remember the exact amount )
Pickup point : @ KL Sentral
Drop off point : The Plaza, Beach Rd

** Find the nearest MRT/bus station to your drop off point and your accommodation as well.

The seats

There is screen for everyone. But only certain movies are available.

At Singapore : Most of the time, we used MRT. The convenience and efficiency are at a very high level. Maps and signs are everywhere and they were very helpful. Plus, if you dont know which lane/ bus to take or where is the direction to your particular destination, you are welcomed to go and ask for help at the passenger service. They are there to serve you with super excellent service. The price is likely the same with our LRT's price but in $. Well. 

They used Standard Ticket instead of token 

Tips : // These MRT lines are quite confusing but once you knew it, it is very easy to deal with.

credit : Nana

You can either get this map from google or at the station itself. 

Okay, let say, you are at Farrer Park right now. ( Btw, this is the nearest MRT to Mori Hostel )

And you want to go to Bugis. Means that from purple line ( Farrer Park ) you have to go to blue/ green line ( Bugis ) So, from Farrer Park you stop at Little India which is the interchange station. Then from Little India, take the blue line to Bugis. Your platform should refer to the last station of the line you are heading to. In this case, your platform will be the Chinatown not Bukit Panjang.

If you are not sure, ask them. 

EMERGENCY ALERT (!)

Problems can come at anytime regardless of what occasion you're having. Get lost in a foreign country is a disaster. There are two things you need to do before you go there.

• install Grab apps in your phone
• If you are travelling in group, make sure the one who got the apps in their phone has mobile data. He/she should do the roaming. 

This is the solution just in case you are in trouble finding your way. *it happened to us before huhu* But the fare is quite high actually, so try not to get lost.

Then, from MRT to mall/mosque/bus station/hostel or anywhere we walked. YOU REALLY NEED A COMFORTABLE SHOES. Even we wore sport shoes, our legs were in pain at the end of the day. Plan your journey at least a day before. Because if you dont, and you dont have mobile data, it is pretty hard to find the way. 

What we did was, we planned where to go. And we google the direction. Use the walking distance not for the car one.

You should screenshot the whole pathways. It will be way easier.

Lastly;

Going back to Malaysia : Through MRT, we went to Nicoll Highway and walk to the Golden Miles Complex which is the pick up point for our bus. We rode on Seasons Express bus. It is a couch bus but no food is included. We were dropped off at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS)

Price : $19

Done !

Love,

Sya ♥

SINGAPORE : ACCOMMODATION

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Hi guys. 

DISCLAIMER : This entry will be about the hostel that we stayed during our 4 days 3 nights in Singapore. I'll share with you how to book the hostel, what's there and etc. So keep on reading :)

Website I referred to :- booking.com and Traveloka apps.

If you are about to survey the prices/ location, please use the incognito tabs. This is because the prices will keep on changing since the server recorded your history. So to avoid that, use incognito. Eventually, I booked our hostel from booking.com. It is very convenient and user-friendly. All you need to do is choose your hostel and pay ( I used credit card )

If the payment is through fund transfer, please do some recheck upon that website. It might be a scam !

So our hostel is Mori Hostel, Race Course Road, Lavendar. This is near Little India. 

My feedback is this hostel was SUPER NICE and I like it damn much. Actually this is my first time to stay in a backpacker hostel so I didnt put any high expectation on the hostel. But this Mori Hostel's service and facilities are topnotch.

If you are a girl and travel with your girlfriends, it is better for you guys to book for the female dorm. Because if not, it will be quite a mess to stay your night with some strangers in mixed dorm. 

Cost : $20 per night ( if I'm not mistaken, it'll be cheaper if you choose mixed-bed dorm)

Breakfast is included. We really enjoyed our breakfast. There is a cute pantry that we can have bread with peanut butter and strawberry jam as well as cereal. Coffee and tea are there too.

Our daily morning meal

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Cute isn't it right ? Every morning, we'll meet new people. During our stay there, there were Korean, Brazilian, Indonesian and some English guys. It was hella fun I swear.

Okay so next is the bed. I love our dorm so so so much. The air-cond is good and it smells nice. Comfy bed and locker is provided. You just have to bring your own lock. That's all.

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They have the small curtain for privacy as well. We met backpackers from Argentina, Vietnam and Thailand. I love the Argentina one. She was very friendly and lovely. Plus, she did gave us her phone number in case we want to go to Argentina. I am so blessed ! LOL. Oh, mirror and hairdryer are also there.

Then we go to the toilet. It is a sharing toilet. We share the toilet with the rest. Yet the cleanliness is well-maintained tho. 

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Fyi, you dont have to bring any soap or shampoo. They are provided. Heater is there as well. And this toilet is handicapped-people-friendly. So great right ? I found it is easier for me to complete my ablution since I can use that toilet which has its own sink and slightly bigger than the other. Dry cleaning service is available but you have to pay. I dont remember how much but the range costs below $10 I think. Oh btw, dont forget to bring your own toothbrush, toothpaste and towel. 

At night, you can lepak-lepak outside. We had our maggi at the 'lounge' on our first night there. Hihi

K lel

Smoking area is here since backpackers are not allowed to smoke in the hostel room. Here, we chatted with a girl from Wales. * she said Greece is cheap and we should go there. I'm so hyped. Our next destination perhaps hehe *

The staffs are extremely nice and very helpful. You can request for iron at the reception.

Okay I think thats all. Anything, just ask k ?

Love,

Sya ♥