My 2015 Travel Plan!

Happy New Year!

I have been blessed this year with wonderful family and great friends. As I mentioned in my FB, I love my work and my passion and everything that comes with it.



Thank you 2014 for the opportunities and love shared and spread.

Family and friends who know me well knows that I don't plan my trips, don't have a fix plan nor an itinerary and that I go with the flow. Whatever I said, whenever or wherever I mentioned I want to go to... usually only materializes few years down the road as it will always be hijacked by another trip, another friend, another excuses to travel. Ahaks. Am I a okay liddat!

So, again. My travel plan for 2015 is NOT TO HAVE ANY PLAN. 

Hahhahahhahahaaa.....

Happy Feet after Balkan Trip - A #MyVelvetSmooth experience

An avid traveler like me have one problem, our feet tend to get hard and rough from all the walking and hiking, upon getting hold of my own #SchollMY Velvet Smooth Express Pedi, I know this is the answer to every travelers prayer. 'Beautiful feet start at home in one switch' tagline fits the bill as home can be anywhere for us when we are on the move and staying clean and beautiful is key, after all, we do want our photos at Mt. Stong’s waterfall, the beach in Bali or Surfers Paradise to look picture perfect right (from head to toe) *wink*. Now we can freely and happily take #FromWhereIStand (or “feetfie”) photos without worrying. Yeay.

Being small and handy aside from easy to use makes it convenient for travelers to bring during our trips, it is like having a salon at home and for my case; having a salon at the Riad of Morocco, at the Santorini caldera, or even at the Japan onsen. My personal spa – anytime, anywhere.

Wonder how easy this can be? Watch this video.

I tried using it and the result is amazing. The specially designed Micralumina roller heads with long lasting micro-abrasive particle for continuous filing results makes it easy to exfoliating hard and dead skin. Refill rollers pack are available separately.

Before using #SchollMY Velvet Smooth Express Pedi.

Exfoliating my hard and dead skin with #SchollMY Velvet Smooth Express Pedi.

Now I can happily wear my sandals and strappy heels.

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Happy Feet after Balkan Trip!

Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Stadium (Impressive!)

I saw BellaEnveeus posted on her Facebook asking who else would want to join her to catch Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, after viewing the video HERE, I immediately said 'ME! ME! ME!', I mean... wouldn't you?

Suddenly visiting Qatar doesn't sound so bad after all. Check-out the video and pictures. Gempak ok!

Qatar 2022's First Five Stadiums!

Al-Rayyan Stadium (picture courtesy of Telegraph UK).

Al-Khor Stadium (picture courtesy of Qatar.to).

Al-Shamal Stadium (picture courtesy of Realitypod).

Al-Wakrah Stadium (picture courtesy of The Guardian).

Al-Gharafa Stadium (picture courtesy of COB CDCS).

The stadium map (picture courtesy of Business Insider).

BIG BAD WOLF BOOK SALE | 6-15 December 2013

Perlu ke tulis panjang-panjang? Tak yah kot, dalam BM and sebaris ni pun dah memadaikan...

Jumpa di SANA!!!!!!

PS : Nak cari buku travel DK Eyewitness!

Poster cliche.

Travel Fashion | Travel In Style - Colorblock

Girls will be girls. Agree?

I know... I know... some are saying us girls travel heavy as we carry too many clothes etc. TET! Wrong! We do and can travel light yet travel in style (this is the part where you girls say "yah!!!!" loudly with a touch of snobbishness [and flip that hair too, gurl!]) and we have a secret for that (plus it's the latest trend in town... still). It is call...... colorblock!

* Note : Pictures : Credit to Style Corner, Pinterest and Google.

For those wearing headscarf, you can use the above as a guideline and improvise along the way. Long pants/skirts instead of short ones, layer it with cardigan, wear a floral/colorful headscraft etc.

I did 2 other entries on fashion previously.
Travel Tips/Fashion | 1 Shirt, 8 Ways (#Travellight)
Travel Fashion | 12 Ways To Tie A Scarf

Why am I so particular on style/fashion when I travel? Simple...
- Why should I look ugly when traveling? Like seriously...
- As I can't frequent the same country, thus I have that one shot to make sure the trip and pictures turn out super perfect. Yah... Call me kiasu. Hehehhehee...
- Every country I visit is special therefore should be given the utmost respect (ayat poyo)
- If you dress well, you'll get better treatment (try it!) 
- World Peace #Eh (Hahhahahha.....)

Try it!

Globetrotter's First Fan Meet-up in Ipoh, Perak

I was truly excited with my recent Fan Meet-up Session held in Ipoh town, Perak. I was surprised that I even have this many fans in Ipoh, I was overjoyed, overwhelmed, over-everything, despite that there wasn't that many fans present. Saya tetap ok!

Would like to share few of my fan pics from side and top view, apologies for not having many photos to share tho :(

Oh yah! Sis saw this interesting t-shirt in Bandung, maybe some would like to get it? Hehehehhee....

Candid photo taken in Mui Ne, Vietnam.

Fan pic - side view, taken in Pasar Karat, Perak.

Fan pic - top view, taken in Pasar Karat, Perak.

Who dares to wear this? Hehhehheee....

Siapa bengang baca title nih?
Ada siapa tambah bengang bila tengok gambar-gambar ni?
Siapa rasa saya poyo masa baca title entry ni? Hehhehhe....
Siapa rasa nak gelak sambil tampar saya?

Objektif saya berjaya membuatkan anda cuak sambil tersenyum sambil ketawa di hari ISNIN! YES!!!!! Hahhahahha.... Have a great week friends!

GOTCHA!

My Small Contribution As A Traveler ( #CSR )

I had a chat with Fariz of Out of the box, up and about (seriously, I can't remember whether it's via tweeter, blog, Facebook or face-to-face) and he was telling this great idea that inspired me hence I'm adopting. Boleh kan? Hehehehhee....

He wanted to donate/leave a Malaysia travel book (on any book on Malaysia) at guesthouses/hostels where he stayed during his trips. He said it was his little way of promoting Malaysia, encourage reading and perhaps recycling *smile*, his own version of  "Fariz Give Back" (ceh wahh..... *wink*). I thought it was a great idea that travelers can adopt. We really should guys!

When I heard of the Big Bad Wolf Aftermath Sale, I said to myself - PERFECT!

I rushed back on Sunday from my company kick-off trip to shop at BBW (drove like a speed demon; me). Jard said she would like to go too, I wanted to ask Adam to join but he is in Kelantan pulak, so it was Jard and I and book hunting time.

Got myself 10 books on Malaysia (old print/edition with basic info, it'll do) and 15 books on Sarawak. Very satisfied and happy of myself, ahhhh...... a feel good moment.

I did get a few scrap books for fun!

I received this book from a friend and I think I should get a few more to give-away.

 

Let's read!

Myanmar #VISA Application

This is my second entry on #VISA Application tips and I shall make it short, simple and sweet. 

Address
Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar
No. 8(C), Jalan Ampang Hilir
Kuala Lumpur
Tel : (603) 4251 5595, 42514455, 4251 6355

Direction
Located off Jalan Ampang (heading towards Ampang town). You will pass Embassy for China and Victoria Station Steakhouse (Yeah! The train restaurant) on your right. Turn right at the traffic light (50m after the Steakhouse) where you will see Lanson Place on the right.

Turn left at the small roundabout and Myanmar Embassy should be on your immediate left. You will see large crowd waiting at the gate (hard not to notice).

Operational Hours
VISA Application : 9:30am to 12:30pm
VISA Collection : 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Close on weekends and public holidays

Requirement
1. Passport (6 months validity)
2. Application Form - download HERE (or drop a comment and I will email you)
3. 2x passport photos (This is a bit weird though because they only took 1 photo [the one appended on application form] and return the 2nd photo upon visa collection). Dimensions 4.5cm H X 3.5cm W. 
4. Front page copy of the passport
5. A copy of Air Ticket (Return)
6. Visa Fee - RM110 per person (as of 2013)

Crucial Info

- Parking is limited (outside the embassy ie by the street)

- You can try to park at Sayfol International School or at Victoria Station (walk safely please)

- The TAT is 1WD (subject to approval) 

- There is no interview required

- Queuing take a long while, my suggestion is to get an agent/runner to do it for you.

- Travelers can stay up to 28 days per visit (please double check)

- VISA is valid for 3 months (please double check)

- The VISA is IS NOT FREE

The rest is pretty straight forward, I will include some pictures tomorrow :)



#MyanmarVisaApplication #Myanmar #Visa #VisaApplication #MyanmarVisa

Travelholic + Bookworm = Travelworm

Just to share my travel books.... Yeah yeah! I am crazy like that.

Like seriously, don't know how to write this entry. I can't be writing on when, how, why or the book details right? Hahhahhahaaa.... So I guess, this will be a photologue entry.

Oh yah, managed to get 6x DK Eyewitness Travel Book at RM12 p/book from the Big Bad Wolf sale last week, worth it! For those who wants to know, it cost between RM100-RM150 per/book at any local book store. Happy happy joy joy!

If you notice, I have 2x Top10 Prague book, I'm willing to give a way 1x away for free, ping me if you are interested.

MALAYSIA Public Holidays 2013

Here you go, as promised. The latest MALAYSIA Public Holiday 2013.

Now you guys can start carving your holidays plan and start buying them flight tickets. All you need to remember is to send me a postcard, hahahhahahaaa.....

You can also click HERE to download the sharper and clearer version once it has been uploaded.

Hope this helps.

World AIDS Day 2012 / #WAD2012 - Malaysia

What do you/we understand about AIDS?

Well, mine was pretty lame, just like how we saw in our local TV. Basically, the doctor will tell you that you have AIDS and you immediately fall sick and die in 3 months time. Little that I know this is NOT the case.

The actual fact is that AIDS :

• Applies to the most advance HIV stage

• May occur 10 – 15 (maybe more) years after HIV infection

• Occurrence of any of more than 20 Opportunistic Infection (TB, Candidiasis, Pneumonia, Kaposi’s Sarcoma, Hepatitis)

This shows how little I/we know and how ignorant we are. Education on HIV, People Living With HIV and AIDS is very crucial. Remember guys, KNOWLEDGE is POWER.

Why the sudden on AIDS and HIV stuff on my blog you may ask. Well, I have been blessed to participate in this great event, World AIDS Day 2012 or #WAD2012 as on twitter. And I can’t brag enough.

The event set-up before the VIPs & celebrities arrive.

World AIDS Day falls on December 1^st and in Malaysia, the event was held for 2 days in Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur. The 2 days event in partnership with The Medical Students Society of University Malaya, PT Foundation Sdn Bhd, Reckitt Benkiser (M) Sdn Bhd and MAC’s other 49 partner organizations themed “RED Ribbon Youth Club celebrate World AIDS Day” highlighted HIV/AIDS awareness, fighting prejudice, improving education and also fundraising activities. Among the activities were :

1.  RED Ribbon Youth Club launch. MAC’s latest addition to the growing list of RED Ribbon Celebrity Supporter – Aaron Aziz. (Yes, I get to see him close up and live!)

2. The assembly of a huge Red Ribbon Sculpture.

3. Durex “Rise-Up Play SAFE Project”, the World's First Social-Powered Balloon. (Yes, the one with Harith Iskander riding on it)

4. Free ‘HUGS’. The Medical Students Society of University Malaya.

5. Flash Mob

6. Drama / monologue

7. Fashion Show Performance

8. Hitz.FM entertainment

9. RED Ribbon Celebrity Supporter guest appearance

10. Stage performances by the marginalized community

11. Awareness & Exhibition booth

Yes yes…. Not only Aaron Aziz was there, there were other Red Ribbon Celebrity Supporters as well such as Bob AF2, Winnie K and Dayang Nurfaizah, Fahrin Ahmad, Anantha, Uthaya, Datin Seri Umie Aida, Owen Yap and many more.

Globetrotter #WAD2012 event photos, please click HERE 

 

Eradicate AIDS Stigma

 

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Remembered talking to Fie on how powerful this message is.

Be the message. Enough said.

 Proud UM students!

I guess for me, the highlight for this event was to participate in this event itself, it was truly an overwhelming and an certainly eye-opening experience. So many questions were asked just proofed how little knowledge I have and how judgmental I was (well, not anymore). Now now…. I can’t lie the fact that I was a little (Ok! A lot!!! [Eye-rolling]) bit excited seeing Aaron Aziz live (breathing same air tuh) but not as excited as the girl standing next to him all launch long *wink*.

 The event starts.

The moment Harith Iskander being lifted up on World's First Social-Powered Balloon.

Yup! Aaron Aziz officiate the ride.

The event was followed by a press conference at Starbucks. For more info, please read here.

I am and do look forward to participate on more activities such as this. InsyaAllah. I guess I just like the post feel-good feeling (and pre too). 

GETTING TO ZERO

Zero Discrimination – Zero New HIV Infection – Zero AIDS Death

Links :

The Official RRYC Page : fb.me/redribboyouthclub.
MAC FB page : https://www.facebook.com/Malaysian.AIDS.Council?ref=ts&fref=ts
Youths Today (Voluntary Management System) : http://www.youthstoday.com/py/the_pyevent/red-ribbon-youth-club-celebrates-world-aids-2012
Twibbon via this link -- http://twibbon.com/support/rryc-celebrates-wad-2012
Globetrotter #WAD2012 event photos, please click HERE

Hugs anyone?