Thursday, June 10, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
Amazing Vang Vieng
Vang Vieng
May 21 - May 23, 2010
Second Day
We reach Vang Vieng at about 3.00pm. very hungry. very tired after 4 hours in the bus. the weather is hot. dehydrated- we decide not to drink because there is no proper toilet along the way. but if you took express bus/VIP bus/minivan for tourist they will stop at a proper RNR.
At Nazim's Vang Vieng.
Nora and Harith waiting for their foods.
Here, were addicted to fruit blended . My favorite is mango with banana.
Again......under the hot sunshine we walking along the street to find an affordable guest house.
people here was not aggressive.
they leave the freedom for us to choose.
Tourist spot at Vang Vieng.
this will be very happening at night.
We stay at Bansuan Riverview Bungalow.
After bargain awhile : we manage to get 70 000 kip for three days and two night.
this price is depending on season.
there are too many guesthouse here.
everybody compete to offer best price. good for tourist.
our place is very nice place. behind the river and it is feels like in the tropica jungle.
they plant bunga kantan, bunga nasi kerabu and etc.
they also plant a lot of cheerry plant.
Azrul's trademark.
At our guesthouse.
in front of our guest house.
kids play with the water. fishing.
Budget of the second day:
Lunch (fried chicken with plain rice) = 61 000kip
chalet near the riverside = 70 000 kip
mineral water = 6000 kip (1500 more than Vientiane)
dinner (egg scramble with plain rice) = 39 000kip
Third day
Vang Vieng - Second day
Nite at Vang Vieng was not as hot as Vientiane.
May 21 - May 23, 2010
Second Day
We reach Vang Vieng at about 3.00pm. very hungry. very tired after 4 hours in the bus. the weather is hot. dehydrated- we decide not to drink because there is no proper toilet along the way. but if you took express bus/VIP bus/minivan for tourist they will stop at a proper RNR.
At Nazim's Vang Vieng.Nora and Harith waiting for their foods.
Here, were addicted to fruit blended . My favorite is mango with banana.
Again......under the hot sunshine we walking along the street to find an affordable guest house.
people here was not aggressive.
they leave the freedom for us to choose.
Tourist spot at Vang Vieng.
this will be very happening at night.
We stay at Bansuan Riverview Bungalow.
After bargain awhile : we manage to get 70 000 kip for three days and two night.
this price is depending on season.
there are too many guesthouse here.
everybody compete to offer best price. good for tourist.
our place is very nice place. behind the river and it is feels like in the tropica jungle.
they plant bunga kantan, bunga nasi kerabu and etc.
they also plant a lot of cheerry plant.
Azrul's trademark.At our guesthouse.
in front of our guest house.kids play with the water. fishing.
Budget of the second day:
Lunch (fried chicken with plain rice) = 61 000kip
chalet near the riverside = 70 000 kip
mineral water = 6000 kip (1500 more than Vientiane)
dinner (egg scramble with plain rice) = 39 000kip
Third day
Vang Vieng - Second day
Nite at Vang Vieng was not as hot as Vientiane.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Vientiane: revisited
Laos: Jewel of the Mekong
Vientiane
First day. May 20, 2010 -- Azrul Birthday
We arrived at Vientiane at 4.30pm Laos time. the weather is very hot. this time is not like the first time we were here.
Mekong riverside is still under construction.
We took a taxi to the city center, area Fa ngum Road,Ban Watchan.
Looking for a guest house with a reasonable price.
Decided to stay at Youth Inn. Just 5 minutes walking distance to the riverside. and most important near to Nazim restaurant. other than Nazim, Fathimah restaurant and Ali restaurant also offer Halal food.
but other place is not strategic as Nazim's.
Me: Walking along the Mekong River
Delicious seafood with a special sauce and special smell. Yummm yummm
Variety of ethic purse...handmade.
Compare to Luang Prabang. here is much expensive.
Here about 25 000kip per perse but you can get three for 50 000 kip.
If you buy...
Nature pay...
creative. they paint a variety of Buddha picture on the tortoise shell.
Cute puppy for show...
Oppps ni dah samak ke nih?
Budget of the day:
Taxi from Wattey International Airport to city center = 6 usd (fixed price).
Dinner = 27 000 Kip
Hostel = 80 000Kip
Purse = 25 000Kip
Second Day
8.00 in the morning. took a tuk-tuk to the local bus station. which is near to Talat Sao, morning market. take a local bus to Vang -Vieng.
Ticket from Vientiane to Vang Vieng ranges from 30 000kip to 50 000kip depending on what type of bus you want to choose.
Our guesthouse offer 45 000kip for minivan. and the minivan will stop at a proper RNR.
but we want something advanture, so take a local bus. which is 30 000kip + tuk-tuk 15 000kip and the RNR is amazing.
Vientiane to Vang Vieng is about 167km. it's takes 4 hours.
Vientiane
First day. May 20, 2010 -- Azrul Birthday
We arrived at Vientiane at 4.30pm Laos time. the weather is very hot. this time is not like the first time we were here.
Mekong riverside is still under construction.
We took a taxi to the city center, area Fa ngum Road,Ban Watchan.
Looking for a guest house with a reasonable price.
Decided to stay at Youth Inn. Just 5 minutes walking distance to the riverside. and most important near to Nazim restaurant. other than Nazim, Fathimah restaurant and Ali restaurant also offer Halal food.
but other place is not strategic as Nazim's.
Me: Walking along the Mekong River
Delicious seafood with a special sauce and special smell. Yummm yummm
Variety of ethic purse...handmade.Compare to Luang Prabang. here is much expensive.
Here about 25 000kip per perse but you can get three for 50 000 kip.
If you buy...
Nature pay...
creative. they paint a variety of Buddha picture on the tortoise shell.
Cute puppy for show...Oppps ni dah samak ke nih?
Budget of the day:
Taxi from Wattey International Airport to city center = 6 usd (fixed price).
Dinner = 27 000 Kip
Hostel = 80 000Kip
Purse = 25 000Kip
Second Day
8.00 in the morning. took a tuk-tuk to the local bus station. which is near to Talat Sao, morning market. take a local bus to Vang -Vieng.
Ticket from Vientiane to Vang Vieng ranges from 30 000kip to 50 000kip depending on what type of bus you want to choose.
Our guesthouse offer 45 000kip for minivan. and the minivan will stop at a proper RNR.
but we want something advanture, so take a local bus. which is 30 000kip + tuk-tuk 15 000kip and the RNR is amazing.
Vientiane to Vang Vieng is about 167km. it's takes 4 hours.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Beautiful Friday
oh God
birds sing with a beautiful voice
what a beautiful day
week days will be end soon
the whole week
I am waiting for Friday
and today is Friday
tomorrow will be Saturday
the next day is Sunday
the next ..next day is Monday
and i have to wait for Friday again...
Photos taken on 2006: Trip to Taiping by Train
Life is so Fragile
Life is just a matter of time,
bad thing and good thing
it is our perception
when the time come...
life would be perfect
life would be wonderful
pray hard to Allah
hopefully the perfect time and wonderful time
will be come soon
* both of the photo: 2007 from Bali Album
bad thing and good thing
it is our perception
when the time come...
life would be perfect
life would be wonderful
pray hard to Allah
hopefully the perfect time and wonderful time
will be come soon
* both of the photo: 2007 from Bali Album
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
2009
Time is running so fast. And now it is already middle of March.
It is about a year I wrote nothing in here: "Cheras to Whereever".
Last year.2009 was a hectic year.a wonderful moment of my life.further study.get married.and try to settle many things.
My wedding photo : after akad nikah ceremony :)
June 5, 2009
Pasir Mas. Kelantan
Cambodia, Phenom Pehn
Middle of June 2009.
We treat Phenom Pehn as our honeymoon. very interesting place to explore.the culture.the people. and the place itself.
It is far from my imagination.it is beyond me. be there and feel it by yourself. and these will answer many questions.
What i can say is, some people are very lucky. they got everything without doing nothing.
I love foods. but I afraid to try all the food served here.
This is very short trip. I hope I can be there again. although we were being cheated every time and everywhere.
It is about a year I wrote nothing in here: "Cheras to Whereever".
Last year.2009 was a hectic year.a wonderful moment of my life.further study.get married.and try to settle many things.
My wedding photo : after akad nikah ceremony :)June 5, 2009
Pasir Mas. Kelantan
Cambodia, Phenom PehnMiddle of June 2009.
We treat Phenom Pehn as our honeymoon. very interesting place to explore.the culture.the people. and the place itself.
It is far from my imagination.it is beyond me. be there and feel it by yourself. and these will answer many questions.
What i can say is, some people are very lucky. they got everything without doing nothing.
I love foods. but I afraid to try all the food served here.
This is very short trip. I hope I can be there again. although we were being cheated every time and everywhere.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Boredom May Also Be Joy
Most of the time joy was from the unexpected things. Things that are not in the itinerary but eventually happen, either due to poor planning or some help from above to change the boredom to beauty.
I found sitting on the bench near the Jam Gadang was one of the surprises. Fit to describe how boredom may at times has beauty in it. The towering Dutch building nearing sunset was beautiful. The buskers provided the soundtrack, singing an unknown melody. The drizzles softened tense afternoon and the kids who travelled three hours to the highlands were joyful to see. They were all added up to be a beautiful moment.
In fact, I am grateful for the boredom inflicted upon me that day. Seeing a place, the second time around, gave depth to the touristy little place. Boredom gave better lens for us to see beyond the obvious happiness.
I found sitting on the bench near the Jam Gadang was one of the surprises. Fit to describe how boredom may at times has beauty in it. The towering Dutch building nearing sunset was beautiful. The buskers provided the soundtrack, singing an unknown melody. The drizzles softened tense afternoon and the kids who travelled three hours to the highlands were joyful to see. They were all added up to be a beautiful moment.
In fact, I am grateful for the boredom inflicted upon me that day. Seeing a place, the second time around, gave depth to the touristy little place. Boredom gave better lens for us to see beyond the obvious happiness.
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