The Villa, Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa

When was the last time i stayed in The Villa? That's should be 4-5 years ago. Now, i'm back again! I love this place, for its privacy and tranquility.

The Villa is nestled amidst the lush greenery and surrounded with the sound of cascading water from your private alluring infinity-edge private plunge pool. This is a sanctuary for relaxation, especially reading a favourite magazine while having afternoon tea either in the poor or at the poor side. Unfortunately, the transquility is spoilt by the noise or loud music came from the Theme Park. The evening cocktail is served at The Pavillion. Unlimited cocktails available. How i wish, this service is offered to guests to have it inside the room instead of having it in The Pavillion, while enjoying our DVDs in the room.

Service is excellent. Cleanliness is not a problem. Butlers will attend to the guests in the evening. How i wish, i can stay here more days, and be PAMPERED!!

Tiger New Year In Tawau 2010

转眼又是新的一年.游子归心似箭. 想必是因为怀念母亲做的饭菜.

每一年我们家族都重复同样的庆典, 那就是年三十时必须在家祭拜祖先和菩萨, 然后才准备丰富的晚餐.

好期待妈妈拿手的菜肴,可是今年妈妈似乎疲于打理家里的琐事,因此准备的菜肴不多,不过却足于让我一解对妈妈饭菜的思念. 在饭桌上有的是我们爱吃的客家梅菜扣肉和鱼瓢干贝鸡汤.

生活在大城市, 往往在假日可以睡到自然醒, 不过, 在家乡就不同了,因为屋外的公鸡会迫不及待
啼叫的公告天下,让全世界的人都知道太阳公公醒来啦! 大年初一起得很早, 上班也不会那么早! 先向父母亲拜个年,祝他们身体健康, 万事如意,然后享受妈妈一早为我们准备好的早饭. 因为是初一, 所以我们一家都会持素. 妈妈很开心的与我们分享了她首次学会的素菜, 我不得不大赞妈妈的厨艺是一级棒.
早饭后,我们会到佛堂祈福,然后才到亲戚家拜年.今年的天气的确闷热, 往往都汗流夹背.没有特别事情也只想窝在家里.

Tangkuban Perahu & Ciater Hot Spring, Bandung

Gn. Tangkuban Perahu Bandung

Gunung Tangkuban Perahu is an active volcano 30 km north of the city of Bandung, the provincial capital of West Java, with the height of 2.084 meter. It is a popular tourist attraction where tourists can hike or ride to the edge of the crater to view the hot water springs upclose.

Why the locals called this volcana as " Tangkuban Perahu"? The name translates roughly to "upturning of (a) boat" or "upturned boat" in Sundanese, referring to the local legend of its creation.

This is a tourist attraction area, therefore, there are also a lot of people selling all kind of handicraf and souvenirs along the way, as well as non-stop approaching. I found this is very irritating!

Tips for all. If you really wish to buy souvenirs, try to get the best bargain when you about the leave the place. You will surprise to get it half the price that they offer to you once you arrive.

Angklung is a renowned musical instrument made of bamboo and its originated is West Java, Indonesia. In the early days, music played an essential part of ceremonial activities, especially in the harvest times. The sound of bamboos is believed will catch the attention of the goddess Sri – who will bring fertility to the plantation, and pass the joy and happiness for mankind.

On top of that, there are also people offering a horse ride at Rp 30,000.00. But, i manage to get it at Rp20,000.


CIATER Hot Spring, Bandung:
About 30 minutes from Tangkuban Perahu crater, you can find a nice park named Ciater Hot Spring with small pools in which we can sit or swim. The streams and pools are fed by warm mineral springs, which are created by the heat from nearby volcanoes.

Bandung, Strawberry Farm

We stopped by at the Strawberry farm before Tangkuban Perahu. We can get the strawberry ourself at Rp60,000/ kg.

Nothing special! The strawberries are rather small. Where else, there are a lot of the locals selling souvenirs, handicrafs, strawberry, red berry and black berry. I bought 3 boxes at Rp 100,000 to share with everyone. After that, when i think of it, that's too expensive!!

The strawberry and berries are sweet. It best to eat in the same day.

Shopping in Bandung (Indonesia)

Bandung is famous for the shopping activities in the various factory outlets. Among all, i personally would like to recommend Rumah Mode and Grande. Of course, on top of that, you can also visit to Toko Tiga and Jalan Cihampelas for jeans.

After a long day of walking ( shopping), this is the time to re-charge with Sunda food. Well,

for the food wise, i would say " ordinary".

Rumah Makan Sunda & Seafood

Kepala Lagoon

Jl. Sumatera 5-7 Bandung

Tel: (022) 4233409

Warung Sindang Laris, selling all kind of "keropok" such as goreng tempe, goreng oncom, dodol, pisang sale, ranginang, wajit, aneka keripik, kue kering and many more.

The last day, the tour guide brought us to Amanda Cake House to buy the famous " Brownies Kukus". I bought 3 boxes to share with my fellow colleagues. After that, we proceed to Pasar Baru. This is a place where can drive the Malays crazy for more clothing, head scalf and all kind of accesories.

We suppose to assemble at 1 pm. But, sad thing is one of the group member ignored the message and end up all of us waited for 1 hour at the assemble point. We missed our lunch!! We have to send one of the group member to clinic and proceed to check-in for our flight back to KL.

Mon Reve, Day Spa & Family Reflexologi offers various type of treatments. I tried the Balinese Boreh (Rp 160,000/90 min), massage and wrapped with traditional herbals, where give body a hot sensation. Second night, i tried the 90min Reve refreshing massage at Rp 140.000.

Mon Reve, Jl. Sumatra No.9 ,Bandung, Lt2. Sushi Tei Building

open daily - Mon-Sun :10 am - 11 pm.

Bandung is a beautiful place but, i'm not interested to go again. I felt sick and just wish to go home! I was vomitting in the flight and having bad diarrhea. This problem last for 2 weeks. I don't know what was wrong throughout the trip, but, i knew, i suffered from diarrhea and lost of appetite.

Lou Sang Dinner (TIGER year)

Prosperity Chinese New Year Dinner with A Twist.

Tossing yee sang is always a happy occasion for the Chinese during the Lunar New Year as the tradition is practised in the hope of attaining better luck and prosperity in the coming year. Over the years, tossing yee sang has become so popular that these days, people of other races join in the tradition with gusto, purely for the simple joy of enjoying a good serving of the delightful dish if not in the belief that better things would come.

After tossing, stuffed Shark’s Fin in Chicken Wing Broth with Ginseng and Dried Scallops was served. I personality like the sweet taste of the soup. Thumbs up!

Satisfied with the soup, another main dish - a Cantonese Style Crispy Duck with Eight Treasures was served. This is a dish that is stuffed with treasures like mushrooms, cashew nuts, chestnuts, gingko, dried prawns, water chestnuts and barbecued meat, followed by several cooking processes, before the poultry item is served.

After the steamed fish and mixed vege with scallops, we were started to feel the fullness inside our stomach. Next, we were pampered with braised Eight-Head “Amidori” Abalone with Fresh Beancurd Stick. We enjoyed it so much!

For sweet endings and well-wishes for a smooth-sailing year ahead, savour the Chinese New Year “Nin Ngo”. The deep fried "Nin Ngo" was baked with cheese to balance the sweetness with a mildly salty flavour. It is served with a sweet sauce made from “gui hua” flower and honey. It came with Almond soup and a piece of chinese cake. Thumbs up for the dessert!

WEST LAKE GARDEN CHINESE RESTAURANT,
Lobby Level, Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa,
Persiaran Lagoon, Bandar Sunway,
Petaling Jaya.
Tel: 03-7492 8000 ext 3181


Soon Fatt Restaurant, Sri Petaling.
There is a kopitiam which is located right opposite of Hotel Sri Petaling that always pack with a lot of patrons who love the delicious food here. Go there earlier before 7.00 pm if you do not want to wait too long for a table.

This shop is famous for its crab and fish. So these are the signature dishes that you must try!

I personally like to recommend the nyonya style squid and also the spare ribs with pineapple.