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Singapore Experience: Marina Bay

singapore-flyerMarina Bay, a downtown area by the sea, is buzzing with life. Besides being home to the Esplanade - Theaters on the bay (one of the busiest arts centers), it is also home to the Singapore Flyer. Singapore flyer is the world’s largest giant observation wheel, which just opened on March 1st, 2008.

Standing at 165m - or 42 storeys - the Singapore flyer, which takes half an hour to complete one round, offers spectacular views of Singapore’s cityscape - be it day or night.
After a ride on the flyer, explore the Singapore flyer complex, which has plenty of things to keep you well-fed and retail-happy.

Take your pick from the restaurants serving local and international cuisine, browse through shops offering everything from jewelry and luxury watches to exquisitely handmade accessories, or opt for an unusual pedicure with fish from Turkey nibbling away at your feet.
Coming up in September is the Singapore Grand Prix, the world’s first night race, which will see world-class formula 1 driver racing through this vibrant area.

Never leave Singapore before spend sometimes at Marina Bay - you will never ever regret it.


BurjalarabMany people visit Dubai to witness one of the greatest Dubai hotels, Burj Al-Arab. This name literally means Tower of the Arabs. Constructed for 5-years (1994 - 1999) and stands on an artificial island 280 meters from Jumeirah beach, Burj Al-Arab is the highest building in the world that used exclusively as hotel. It’s a unique shape that mimic the sail of a boat, is an iconic structure that symbolize Dubai’s modern urban development and transformation.

It takes 3 years to build the artificial island, but the building itself takes less than 3 years to build. More than 230 piles (each 40-m long) drove into the sand used to secure the foundation. 9k tons weight of steels and 70k cubic meters of concrete are used to construct this building.

With maximum heights of over 1.000 feet (321 m), 60 fl count, 1.2 million sq ft floor area, 18 elevators count, this property claim itself as 6-Stars hotel status. Despite of its extraordinary size, this exclusive hotel only hold 202 bedroom suites. The minimum room size occupies 169 sq meters and the largest occupies 780 sq meters. Begins with $1.500 until $5.000 per night, Burj Al Arab is one of the most expensive hotels in the world.

Don’t claim yourself been at Burj Al-Arab if you haven’t visit Al-Muntaha (literally means ultimate highest) restaurant, which is located 200m above the Persian Gulf. Witness the wonderful view of Dubai from this ultimate height is an unforgettable experience. On the contrary with Al-Muntaha, you’ll also found the other restaurant Al Mahara (literally means The Oyster), which lies below the Persian Gulf (a large seawater aquarium theme).

I personally admire and love this building, as you’ll find many unique experiences and unforgettable moments that any other places can only be envy. It’s a 6-stars experiences on a 6-stars magnificent hotel.


Chiangmai viewIf you open Thailand Travel Guide, you’ll find that in northwestern part of Thailand lies the old city of Chiang Mai which bounded by partial walls and moats. The recommended time to visit this lovely place is between October and April, as daily rain often washout the area in the other months.

Some great sights and places to go in Chiang Mai are Anusawari Sam Kasat (Bronze Sculpture), night safari, night bazaar (market), Tribal Museum, Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Centre, Th Phra Pokklao, etc. Chiang Mai’s temples (over 300) would probably exhaust you with its own charmed aura. Some people enjoy to spend sometimes in the city garden below a palm tree, either for a simple relaxation or to practice your Buddhist calm.

Bicycle is the most common vehicle to get around the city area. You’ll find this type of vehicle very cheap to hire, environmental friendly, and will give you chance for a workout. Saamláw (three-wheeled pedicabs), hordes of sawngthaew, túk-túk (three-wheeled motorised taxis) are another cheap alternatives for going around.

Never worries about accommodation in Chiangmai , as about 300 hotels and guesthouses are ready to serve and give its best staying experience for you. Homes that already converted into a simple guesthouse offer you great atmospheres which give you the unique Chiang Mai stay and living experiences.

Everybody who went to Chiang Mai would be agree that its one of the best place to find best restaurant in Thailand outside of Bangkok. Anusan Night Market for example, provides the best seafood and authentic Thai food. Most of them provide menu in English version.

As any other places in Thailand, bars, pubs, live music, cinemas, discos, and cultural show are common options to spend your night time and get entertained in Chiang Mai. It really depend on the venue that you’re choosing, the crowded can vary from locals, expats and backpackers.

Do not believe what I’m saying; prove it yourself by visiting Chiang Mai yourself :)


Baltic terminology started to use in 19th century that denoted the region east from the sea. It’s the continent that offered thousand slices of historical and adventurous places to enjoy. Baltic is the land of legendary Viking raiders, who travels through the great sea to conquest and conquer the unknown land.

In late 1920s, three countries Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia (sometimes also Finland) were known as the Baltic States. Second World War changed the entire Baltic map by incorporating these countries as part of USSR. Falls of USSR in 1991 cracked these exotic areas into separate countries: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Finland, and Poland.

Enough for the history lessons J …now let’s talk on the interesting places on these Baltic areas, where you can spend your holiday.

Lithuania holiday – You might want to spend your holiday in Vilnius, capital city of Lithuania. With wide choice ranges of entertainment, hotels and restaurant, there’s always something for everybody in Vilnius to explore. Don’t forget to visit the wonderful Trakai castle that set amidst Lake Galve. Many other castles like Birzai, Dubingiai, Kaunas, Norviliskes, Raudone (and many more castles) gives its own historical attractions in Lithuania.

Latvia holiday – previously known as Lettonia / Lettland with Riga as its capital city offers many exotic hotels, restaurant, etc. Riga consists of few micro regions (residential neighborhoods) like Agenskalns, Dzirciems, Jugla, Pardaugava, Plavnieki, etc. In Latvia, places has common patterns like “vec” (old), “mez” (forest), “sala” (island), “ciems” (village), and “kalns” (hill). Latvia’s coast was known across Europe for its amber, which now frequently used by Latvian’s jewellery.

Russia holiday – spread across the unique continent of Eurasia, Russia owns huge diversity of climates, soils, vegetations and animals. Spans with 11 time zones, Russia offers vast natural attractions: Central Russian upland (Zaraysk), Sochi (Krasnodar Krai), Virgin Komi Forests, Magadan (Russian Far east), etc. Moscow will give you other lovely places like Spasskaya Tower of Kremlin, St.Basil’s Cathedral, Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, and many others.

Baltic, is always a great place to visit.


I Like Aussie. You Know the Reason ?

vacation-travel-aussieAre you have try to vacation in Aussie ? Yes i have!  You can find a lot people that friendly there, than you can see much beauty place of course. And start from the point before. You can find a lot unique animals to there. Such as koalas, kangaroos, wombats etc. And one thing, this is warm land. Not really like Hawaii! Its different. Maybe because this is Aussie :D. And the last, off course this place have great value. The low cost of lodging, meals, sightseeing. Thats why i love visiting Aussie.

One place you may want to visit in Australia is Sydney. You can visit the Sydney Tower which takes you to the highest point above Sydney and gives you a 360 degree of the Harbor City includging the Harbor Opera House and the Harbor Bridge. Have you ever wanted to travel to Australia to visit Sydney or even Melbourne. I know that I have wanted to travel to Australia so I could visit Sydney and the Sydney Harbour and the Sydney Oprea House.

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Keep Learn From Each Vacation

What I Learned From…After all things that would be happen in each condition of our life, We much know whats the lesson of it. Keep learn and youl be more great than yesterday.

Yep, that’s right! It’s time for another round of stories from you, the readers, for this month’s What I Learned From… group writing project. So, my fine feathered friends, sharpen up your keyboards and put on your thinking caps! Gird up your loins, and stock up on brain food! Darn the torpedoes and full speed – er, sorry, got carried away there.

This is just simple story about me. I have take time to made vacation to Sumatera Island, in specific place, many people call Atjeh or Aceh. Its more than 2 years after the earth quake and Tsunami has make all land was clean. Yup, its very very clean. Its all because as i can see all people in there is 40% is from out of Atjeh.

And whats the lesson that i have got from this vacation ? I have learned so much for make all people to have pride. I have seen there are so many people have got to Crazy because the tragedy. Many families was gone and many homes are gone. All things is Clean!

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