Shanghai Trip 2013

On 24th Dec 2013, once again another company trip. And this time we are going to Shanghai. I never thought I will step into China...I only been to China twice, Guangzhou and Shanghai.  This time round my mum tag along... She been there before during her business trip, but not really to any sightseeing... when I was young while watch Hong Kong drama about  Shanghai in the early 50s 0r 60s is lots of gangsters, night clubs... But as years now, Shanghai is a beautiful city. 

My mum was excited this was our first trip together (only both of us)as my dad and sisters not with us this trip... She started to goggle where our hotel location is, and she reply me on Watapp Wow! the hotel we staying is very beautiful... I reply my mum yeah! it a nice hotel when you are there will makes you Wow! even more hahaha... We will on the midnight flight to Shanghai... by the time the plane landed at the Pudong Airport Shanghai already in the morning. While we on the coach... my colleagues, my mum and I was tired... We didn't really pay much attention on what our tour guide is telling us.... Only my AMG he the only one entertain the tour guide wahahaha... The weather was very the cold...  First stop, we will at the The Bund, which extends from Jinling Road in the south to the Waibaidu Bridge in the north, is a 1.5-kilometer-long boulevard on the western bank of the Huangpu River. walking along Zhongshan Road and take photos. 2nd stop was to WuXinTing as we had the xiaolongbao and brought some local peanut candy... the 3rd stop was to XinTianDi,there lots of small shop houses, as my mum brought some souvenirs and After that we head to our hotel (Marriott Shanghai, Center City)

I having a sight headache, maybe due to the cold weather in Shanghai... One thing I have mentioned about Marriott Hotel Service. I really like their staff, they are friendly and helpful. After my mum and I in our room, we heard our room door bells"chimes". I though is one of my colleague, but it was not. Is the chamber maid, she asked me is everything is okay? This is what I mean good hotel, good service. My mum starts to look around our room... The very first thing that caught her eyes was the glass wall that can see through from bathroom and from side of the bed . She asked me, there should be a curtain blind right? I turned and looked at her and laugh... I say yes!! I say it from the bathroom... So she went in the bathroom and say how should I pull the blind down lar? there no sting attached to the curtain blind... I laughing and walk into the bathroom and show her. I say mum did you see this button on side of the wall here, she reply ooh.. yah! I press the button and she saw the curtain blind slowly moving down... I told my mum let have some rest first... the shopping mall not yet open...

In the evening, we walk over to a mall which is next to hotel to have dinner... After dinner we walk along the streets... and we goes to the Starbucks to get a hot drinks... At night the weather even more cold.... after we had our drink at the Starbucks we head back to our hotel to rest for the day...

Next day, we had our breakfast at the hotel, and wait for our coach to bring us to China No. 1 water town - ZhouZhuang. I believe most of us watch Chinese movie or drama... I remember there a few movies filming was held there. My mum and I had this feeling like as we at the film site ha....ha... Lucky, we had our tour guide to show us around the town and told us the two riches family (Shen's and Zhang's) whom lives in the town. As we walking along the town and when into the Shen's and the Zhang's residents we are like going back to the olden days where how our ancestor live in China.

After a day tour atZhouZhuang, we head back to our hotel. From ZhouZhuang back to our hotel is about an hour journey... we rest awhile in the hotel and head out for our dinner. Since the weather so cold, I jio my colleague and her husband for steamboat.. We ordered two types of soups. Tomatoe and herbal soup... So Shiok!!! Hot soup for the cold weather...After dinner we head out the street for more shopping... These few days holiday

with my mum was unforgettable... as the chill weather we been through together.. 

Phuket Vacation with my two buddies

When I got to know a promotion for Royal Caribbean Cruise. I quickly shared with my two buddies.  At first when  told them the cost of the whole holiday on Cruise, they cannot believe what they had heard. My guy buddy says "what? Are you sure this cheap?" I say ya! it a great offer! So my two buddies  and I apply leave and booked our Cruise to Phunket. It was my two buddies 1st time on Royal Caribbean Cruise. My guy buddy kind of excited, as he watapp me and asking for the fine dinning what should  he wear? Whether he should bring along his jogging shoes for morning jog on the deck?...blah..blah blah...

The day has come... While we on broad the Cruise, I bring them around and had our 1st buffet lunch on cruise...after lunch we head to our own cabins... I snapshot photos of my cabin and posted on my face book and some of my pals comments " Wow! such a nice cabin and how much I paid for it? " So I pm them and they says that indeed a good offer.. At 8pm we head for our fine dinning, we ordered chef signature dishes... and my guy buddy says that he still not yet full, I say just go ahead and order your 2nd round.., He says huh! can lah? I say ya! why not? And he happily asked the waiter for the menu.. 😁After the awesome dinner... We had a walk at the deck and enjoy the nice breeze...

The next morning, while we having our breakfast... as we look out the window, our cruise about to dock at the Malaysia Port Klang. After we had our breakfast,we alight from our cruise and shared a taxi with my colleague and her husband. We head to KLCC... Where our shopping treat begins..👍😊 My lady buddy and I head to MAC as we getting our cosmetic and our dear guy buddy just sitting there and wait for us as he say he only thought of getting some chocolates 😀... So we decided before we head back to our cruise ,we have our lunch opposite KLCC as there another new mall. We must be back to the cruise before 4pm. Thank God! There wasn't any traffic jam,  while we already back on board the cruise at around 2pm we decided to head to pool deck and enjoy the outdoor activist... soaking in the Jacuzzi and enjoy the nice weather 😎As evening we went for our fine dinning again... Yeah!!! after the first nigh fine dinning experience, definitely my buddies and I can't wait to have another awesome dinner again... We ordered coconut herbal soup...OMG!!! It so nice... each of us ordered again.

Next day, my two buddies went for their morning jog... well I still in bed... 😝While I was awake and getting ready to meet them for breakfast. We heard announcement by the cruise crew that on cruise having promotion etc(sunglasses,Shaw,evening bag, jewelries) so we head to the shops and see what can we buy... I brought a evening bag, a Shaw and a bracelet... My lady buddy she still think whether she buy alcohol...?

By 12pm, we finally reached  Phunket. 👏👏👏as we took a small ferry to the jetty, what welcome us was the beautiful scenery... Yes! This is where our another shopping treat begins!!! As we took the local TuTu to the mall for our shopping... We did quite a lot of shopping at Phunket, etc (local snacks, coin pouch, key chain, T-shirt, slippers) Ooh... the weather is really hot.... 😥my lady buddy and I cannot take the heat anymore... we decided to buy sleeveless  T shirt to change...I started to have a slight headtache... I drink lots of water... after finished our shopping we decided to go for foot massage... Ooh... this is sooooo good and relaxing... And my headache since to goes off... As by evening we decided to have our seafood dinner before we head back to our cruise. While we waiting for our food to be served... right across we seen the sunset... it was beautiful... as we enjoying the seafood we heard firework... and we looks across the beach Wow! we quickly asked our guy buddy to snap a few snapshot...

While we are on the ferry to head back to our cruise, all of us are so tired... sweaty and sticky... 😮I told my two buddies had a good wash up before we go and watch the performance by the cruise performers at 9pm. Guess what? Before the performance start my lady buddy finally decided to buy the alcohol....😁😛 so she quickly went out of the theater to get it and return to watch the performance. It was the last night on cruise, so there was live band performing as well. The bartender was putting a good performer as well... My lady buddy and I was dancing throughout the night on cruise...

While we back to Singapore, my buddies told me they really enjoy the cruise, in future have such good offer must let them know... 😋😜 I'm glad both of my buddies enjoy and had a good experience on cruise...

New Zealand Vacation

Some of my friends will asked me "Are you excited about your holidays?" Well New Zealand is a country I would like to go again and again. Four years ago, I been there. From there on I knew this is the place... I called my 2nd Home. =)

Why I love New Zealand??? Because weather and  the spectacular scenery.

I remembered very well the very first time I go to New Zelaand.When the plane landed at the Auckland International Airport, when  I step out from the airport, I'm happy to seem my relatives and welcome by the rainbow… very beautiful rainbow…I will choose to go New Zealand during April because the weather is nice. Well my advises to friend whom are going to New Zealand bring along your sun block… the UV it quite strong in the morning and in the afternoon…

IA Ora" means Welcome to Christchurch & Canterbury!

Christchurch and Canterbury has an Ocean to Alps backdrop spectacular Pacific coastline,snow-capped mountain to the west and the hidden bays of an ancient volcanic peninsula to the South. While walking along the streets in Christchurch able to see the damage cause by the earthquake. People living Christchurch some has lost their jobs, their homes and love ones. Really sad to see such a nice town became like this.

After two days stays at Christchurch we took coach to Queentown. During our journey we stop by a few places. Nice scenery... Ooh... yes!  Our coach captain told us the history about New Zealand and how many National Park in New Zealand. Wonderful coach Captain, Ha...Ha.... and he sing the folk songs too.  You will know why I love New Zealand so much??? 

How could I forgets to mention Mt Cook. Every time when I  watch the documentary on T.V. Wow!!! How beautiful Mt Fuji in Japan and Mt Cook in New Zealand is.... Finally I got the chance to see it, awesome! While our coach getting closer and closer to the Mt Cook, I got excited. Ha...Ha... The moment I step out of  the coach, I took a deep breath... Ahhhh... so good to be true! I'm at Mt Cook!!!! Let me shared with you what my coach captain had told us...

Mt Cook at 3754 metres, New Zealand's highest mountain, beside that yet there are 27 other mountains in this alpine backbone which peak at over 3050 metres, and hundreds of others not far short of that.  Mount Cook National Park, provides a range of accommodation from an international style hotel to motels, backpackers and camping. Yeah! My family and I did seem a lot of  backpackers. We had our lunch at the cafe... Nice hot coffee and shepherd's pie... We did go to the Edmund Hillary Alpine Centre’s dedicated Hillary Gallery. Designed to educate and entertain, the centre features a spectacular state-of-the-art 3D movie, New Zealand’s first full dome digital Planetarium and Museum which documents the pioneering heart of the region and features the impressive Hillary Gallery.

It really long journey from Christchurch to Queentown. By the time we reached Queentown already about 7 - 8pm NZ time. Our coach drop us at our hotel in Queentown (Tanoa Aspen Hotel) it right at the top of the hill... Thank God! Our coach able to get us there. Before our coach captain left, he says Guys I hope you all have a wonderful time in Queentown.

Queenstown is one of New Zealand’s top visitor destinations and if you come to the region you’ll understand why. From skydiving, bungy jumping, white water rafting and jet boating to breathtaking helicopter flights, wine tasting, Milford Sound. NZ has been blessed with some of the most amazing natural scenery in the world, and Queenstown has been especially lucky, nothing else quite compares to the spectacular Milford Sound. The next day, My family and I when to the cafe at the hotel to have breakfast, before we head out to wait for our coach to bring us sightseeing.

Thailand Vacation

My Family and I had vacation in Thailand on the 30th of Dec 06 to 1st of Jan 07. I got to know something more about Thailand. The King are very well respect by the country people. Every places I go I could seen portray of their king outside the buildings. Whenever the people mentioned about their king they have put their hands together and bow a bit.

The Plane that we are on landed at the Bangkok International New Airport. Some area of the Airport was not totally completed yet, What special? I think is the car park opposite the air port. I like the design.

After we came out from the airport, the first place we went to is this restaurant called “Kuang” to have dinner. This restaurant was recommended by my dad’s godson. We had steam fish; eggs stir fry with oysters, prawns, vegetables and Tom Yam soup. If you want to try the best Tom Yam soup in Bangkok this is the restaurant that you should go because the Tom Yam is awesome! I have tried Tom Yam at other places in Bangkok and  it taste it not as good as Kunag. Another thing I notice is can have as many bowls of rice as you like cos they won’t charge you for it. After a few bowls of Tom Yam I had to put a stop as my stomach couldn’t take it Ha...Ha... I guess why I seldom see fat people in Thailand cos everyday it Tom Yam Soup!!! 😁😁

After dinner, we check in Bangkok Palace Hotel and next day we had buffet breakfast. The buffet breakfast are fantastic as the chef will asked you how you want the egg to be cook. After breakfast we get on the coach and we will on the way to our destination in Bangkok. We pass by the Royal Palace it very nice and our tour guide told us about the Royal family.

Beside Bangkok we also go to Pattaya. In Pattaya we watched the Elephant show, the baby elephant so cute... We did brought some bananas and the elephants will walk towards you, while you place the banana on it trunks the elephant will move back wards and then bow (it means thank you for give the banana) As the Tiger show ok... I means (Real tiger) Not those tiger show everyone thought ha...ha... We always say pigs are not intelligent animals...well the pigs in Pattaya zoo are clever, ooh! I forgot to mentioned her name... Her name is Laura and she can do Mathematics .I know nobody believe it, well it the true you can even test Laura and she can give you the correct answer.  Nobody will  believe Tiger, Dogs and pig can live under one roof right? Well we saw it in Pattaya. We also went to see the sea corals and go to the beach. Which we can do some water sports, etc the banana boats. Beside that we can do some shopping near the beach. Ooh… Ya! some of the shop owners knows to speak Chinese and Hokkien. Yeah... we did  try to bargain before buy anything!

When the bomb happens in Bangkok,we are already in Pattaya. We had to thank God for looking out for us. We called home to tell our relatives and friends that we are fine and where we are. The tour guide took the local newspaper to shown us the pictures of the place that been bomb. While looking at it makes us very sad and felt very sorry for those innocent people. When we are back to Bangkok from Pattayal our coach have to go by other way to our Hotel  because the junction nearby the hotel  it still close.