Monday, March 8, 2010

Weekend Getaway - Skytrex Adventure

Weekend 1: Wag your dog
Weekend 2: Clean your closet,
Weekend 3: Get a jump on your reading list
Weekend 4: What else to do?

I’ve an idea, I’ll show you the ropes challenge.

Located at the serene Botanical Garden in Shah Alam, Julien, the French monkey *ehem* Park Ranger, build this high rope course together with a few helping hands.

Monkey see, monkey do, (and swing along the trees). There are 5 monkeys (including me) and 1 videographer in the clip.
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On average, the Big Thrill will take about 1 hour to complete but often the whole activity will take about 3 hours because people get jammed in the midst of completing the task.

For example, Mini Tarzan swing causes blockage because it requires more strength and the correct skill to move to the next canopy. Most of the time you’ll find yourself admiring the green forest while waiting for the task.

Book the earliest schedule to avoid dreadful waiting time.

There are lockers and recycle gloves provided. So, make sure you wear sports shoes and proper trekking attire. If you prefer new gloves, it is available for sale at RM5. You can also rent bottle strap to carry your drink while trekking up high in the sky. 

 

All other gears are provided (harness, pulley, karabiner) and strictly no outside gears are allowed.


Before proceeding to the Big Thrill or Extreme Challenge, all Skytrekers has to go through simple elaborated training at 3-4 meters high on how to use ropes course gears.

No worries, even I did it twice. It shouldn’t be a problem for anyone else except those who are physically challenged or medically unfit. 

 

What? Skytrex Adventure – Monkey see, monkey do, (and swing along the trees). A rope course in the sky makes you swing along the tree and lots of flying fox.

Where? Botanical Garden, Shah Alam
When? You’re ready to get out of the shopping mall. Open only on weekends (booking required). Available on weekdays if you have minimum 25 pax.

How much?
  • Kid’s Challenge RM 30,
  • Big Thrill (Adults/ Beginner) RM 40,
  • Extreme Challenger (More sweat + pumping adrenaline) RM 45
Why? Book a trip of 10 pax for 10 percent off.

What are you waiting for? For more information, log on to Skytrex Adventure website

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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Behind Closed Door - Carcosa Seri Negara


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Known for its elegant chandelier, vintage grandfather clock and green lawn, the GHM runned hotel thrills the soon-to-be husband and wife as a wedding hotspot.

Carcosa Seri Negara

Carcosa Seri Negara

Carcosa – stylization of the Italian car cosa or ‘dear place’,

Seri Negara – means ‘beautiful country’

Carcosa Building

Carcosa Driveway

Carcosa Entrance

Carcosa WalkwayCarcosa

This 111 year old hotel was once home to the Malaya former British and Japanese rulers.

Carcosa HallCarcosa Hall

Carcosa Hall

These 13 sophisticated yet rather faded suites cost about RM 1100 – RM 3500 per night per suite. *,* OUCH

Carcosa Suite

Carcosa Suite

Carcosa Suite - BathroomCarsosa Suite - Bathroom

However, this historical building is closed down for redevelopment on the last day of 2009. No concrete plan confirm at the time being but hopefully it won’t be demolished.

Carcosa - Window view

Other posting on the Carcosa Seri Negara:
Grand past but uncertain future for Malaysia’s Carcosa

Melbourne Cup 2009 at Carcosa Seri Negara

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

SEOUL Search 1

The first step to blend into the whole korean style, we need to get a pair of glasses.


Renee (LapSap glasses) + ::kyanmay:: (Harry Potter glasses) blending into the whole korean culture. Almost every fashionable people here wears it.

P.S: I see Xu Tag wear it all the time, so I called it 'lap sap glasses'.

Growing up in a chinese family, Genting Highland is a hot spot for holidays. Well, those were the days my sister would bring me around play with rocking pirate machines or merry-go-round. Then, the high speed and impact bumper car.

During the teenage years, friends would go all the way just to enjoy coffee in cool weather. Now?

Fly~!!!

Well, it is a sky diving simulator…I never thought I’d play with it coz I don’t see a point of being blown by a huge air ventilator. But after trying it… RM 50 (hotel guest)/ RM 80 (normal) is totally worth it! For the first time in life, I AM FLYING, for real!

fly Tips: Keep your mouth shut at all times when you’re in the vent. =D

 

Eat~!!!

The Bakery – Right next to the entrance of Maxims (used to be Hotel Genting)

Recommendation:

Genting grown vegetable – Baby Honey Salad is the best.

Genting Garden grown vegetable – Baby Honey Salad RM 9IMG_2774Fruit tart is not to be missed as well. RM 9IMG_2772

Coffee Terrace – Next to The Bakery

A style that suits every category from 7 years old to 70 years old…Buffet!

All sorts of food – Local, Japanese, English, Korean, International.

Okonomiyaki – Japanese pancake with meat, soba, egg, sprouts, special sauce! It is as good as those I tasted in okonomiyaki specialty stores. IMG_2759

Not forgetting the most famous dish of all times. Hainan Chicken Rice.IMG_2760

Stay~!!!

First World Hotel – Deluxe Room, Theme Park view. Looking at the park alone got me excited to get myself onto the rides, Corkscrew especially!

IMG_2751 Watch~!!!

One day of the year, all workers get celebrated…Well, students with part time job like me also tumpang holiday.

Yeay, cheers for those who worked hard throughout the year!!!IMG_2764Fireworks display for about 10 mins starting 11.45pm 30/4/09 at the open carpark in front of Maxims and Highland Hotel.

Of course, the highlight of this trip was the Dreamz, the only show on earth which brings white lion, white tiger and white cub. 

The very playful white cublion cub Well, it is not the first time I watch this show but I still find it amusing.

Aerous – the white lion licked on my hand. Yup, I’m very lucky. David, the trainer was there feeding him and I was playfully hitting its paw. Obviously, my hand is more appealing than the red meat. =P

Not much pictures on the second day cause I fell sick. Constance and Daniel had to carry me to the car. Sigh…next time maybe.

Conclusion

What? I need a break from the hot city

When? Anytime. Within an hour from where am I.

Where? 6118 ft above…Genting Highland, Pahang

Why? It’s not just the casino, there are lots more to do!

How?

Drive 51km from KL on Karak Highway = est. time 45 mins

Taxi – RM 80 / car

Genting Bus – RM 8.30 / pax From KL Sentral, Puduraya, One Utama Bus frequency is about every 30 mins or hourly. Then, you get to ride on the world fastest cable car with a scenic view of rain forest.

Monday, March 16, 2009

You’ve gotta sea it to believe it

  Ok, there is something very fishy going around here…IMG_2031IMG_2026IMG_2033IMG_2032

And guess how much is the bill…

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WOW~! Pretty fishy, huh?

That’s the highlight for my trip to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah for M.A.C. Hello Kitty Spring ‘09 Collection.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Singles Day @ Phuket 13 – 17 Feb

For some people the Valentine’s are about flowers, candlelight dinners, and presents. For others the 14 Feb is a celebration of freedom. The home is empty, and everyone else is busy lovey dovey with the other-half. What better time to skip town?

I decided to have an adventure with Kenny.

Hide away amid the cobblestones and beaches in lovely Phuket, Thailand. Well, despite Patong Town.

The island has fabulous beaches, galleries, great hawker food and a cross-section of culture influences: transvestite? Every five stores, there is a repetition of convenience store, tailor, and reflexology.

Flowers for the “Just Singled” boy @ PatongIMG_1509Went to Promthep viewpoint, the tip of the island with Kenny’s professional camera.DSC_5530

Please don’t attack me!DSC_5611A few very classic signage we saw.IMG_1508DSC_5460 The highlight: My first dive with Tom! Well, and the sea sick too.

  • Two dives – 1st: 52 minutes. 2nd: 53 minutes @ Phi Phi IslandDSC01611Sea~ here I come! @ Coral IslandIMG_1649It does feels nice to have the bragging rights when everyone asks, “How was your Valentines?”