Let the pictures speak for themselves: 2009

Friday, July 31, 2009

Kuching, Sarawak (24-26 July 2009)

Had so much fun in Kuching that I vow to return, possibly for their Annual Rainforest World Music Festival next year. For those keen for a short and simple getaway, this is it. Here's an estimated breakdown on what it'll cost:

Budget Airline: S$40 by Jetstar, 2-way, all-in, buy during sale/promo

Taxi transfer from airport to resort: S$15 per pax (based on 2pax sharing RM62, one-way)

Shuttle to City from Resort: S$5 per pax (RM10)
Seafood Dinner: S$25 (based on 2pax sharing RM100)

Sarawak Cultural Village (a MUST for tourists): S$30 (RM60)

2N Damai Puri Resort w/breakfast: S$150 per pax (based on 2pax sharing RM600 for 2N)

Misc: S$50++
TOTAL: Between S$300 - S$350

Kuching Airport

St Joseph Cathedral

Rojak and Sotong Kangkong

Kuching's well-known Kolo Mee!

Sarawak Cultural Village - Home of the Rainforest World Music Festival

The Bidiyah Bridge

Cultural Performances at the Village

Picture taken with the Cats aka 'Kuching'

Drive up to Damai Puri Resort

Damai Puri Beach Resort

Saying Goodbye to our lovely local guides :)

Monday, May 4, 2009

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (1st - 3rd May 2009)

This was a short getaway trip that will always be remembered for its long long coach ride that got us too exhausted to fully enjoy the time spent in KL. Apart from the travelling woes, we enjoyed ourselves very much shopping at Pavillion and KLCC, also the fantastic relaxing spa at the Berjaya Time Square Hotel and also the surprisingly good buffet spread we had for dinner and breakfast. The suite we stayed in was fairly large and hotel staff were quite efficient and very polite. I would recommend the Berjaya Time Square Hotel to anyone going to KL and need a place to stay. I paid S$216 for coach, 2 nights suite, 2 buffet breakfasts and taxes from a travel agency and quite frankly I feel its very worth it. Anyway here's some pics of the trip!