So we dropped by our hostel and claimed our baggage and headed to Lavander MRT. We were pressed for time as we only had less than 30 minutes before our bus heading to Malaysia left. On a whim, we ran towards the bus station and arrived 5 minutes before the bus leaves and was the last passengers to board the bus before it travelled to Malaysia.
Lesson: Don't be late in buses. You should be in the station hours before departure like in air plane flights.
On our SG to KL bus trip, we went down the bus twice. The first time to depart Singapore. Where we only needed to bring our passports and the next one to arrive in Malaysia where we brought all of our luggages.
The bus trip lasted 5 hours almost on the dot so we boarded a taxi to KL Sentral worth MYR 20 and hung out at the 24 hour Mc Donald's Branch and left to the airport at 3am. Out flight was 7am and spent most of the waiting time half asleep. The flight was fine and we arrive in Clark in one piece.
We rode the same bus company home and rode a bus to rest on our arrival.
That trip was real fun!
Apparently, I became an athlete. This blog is about what is in my mind when I am running, swimming and working out.
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Showing posts with label Singapore. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Our KL to SG Trip Part 17: Suntech Fountain of Wealth and Marina Bay Sands Hotel
From Promanade MRT, we made our way to the SunTech Fountain of Wealth at that time the huge fountain is closed and the small fountain in the middle is open. That fountain is the fountain of wealth. Instructions says that a person had to put his hand in the fountain and go around 3 times to become wealthy so we followed the instructions and hope it pays more.
After which, we headed to a bus station and rode a bus to Marina Bay Sands Hotel. There wasn't much to see since we opted not to go to the Sky Park since it was too expensive and not much to see. So if you are not planning to see Lion King or go up the Sky Park. Skip going to the Marina Bay Sands Hotel. Riding the right bus takes a lot of time, too.
After which, we headed to a bus station and rode a bus to Marina Bay Sands Hotel. There wasn't much to see since we opted not to go to the Sky Park since it was too expensive and not much to see. So if you are not planning to see Lion King or go up the Sky Park. Skip going to the Marina Bay Sands Hotel. Riding the right bus takes a lot of time, too.
Our KL to SG Trip Part 16: Little India
It was our last day in Singapore and we went to explore the temples and malls around our hostel.
First Stop is the Sakaya Mini Buddha Gaya Temple
It houses one of the biggest sitting buddha statues in the world. 2 years ago, taking pictures of the buddha wasn't allowed but times change and we had photo ops with the statue.
Next Stop is the Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple
It houses intricate designs of the hinduism religion. I had visited this place before so a short photo op sufficed since Jessie wanted to have lunch already.
Next Stop is the City Mall
We had lunch in this fairly new mall. I had Murtabak and Jessie had a Korean Spicy Fish Meal.
Last Stop is Mustafa Centre Mall
This is one of the 24 hour malls in Singapore. It contains pretty much everything. We got new earphones in this mall. It was cheaper there than in music shops in the Philippines.
First Stop is the Sakaya Mini Buddha Gaya Temple
It houses one of the biggest sitting buddha statues in the world. 2 years ago, taking pictures of the buddha wasn't allowed but times change and we had photo ops with the statue.
Next Stop is the Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple
It houses intricate designs of the hinduism religion. I had visited this place before so a short photo op sufficed since Jessie wanted to have lunch already.
Next Stop is the City Mall
We had lunch in this fairly new mall. I had Murtabak and Jessie had a Korean Spicy Fish Meal.
Last Stop is Mustafa Centre Mall
This is one of the 24 hour malls in Singapore. It contains pretty much everything. We got new earphones in this mall. It was cheaper there than in music shops in the Philippines.
Our KL to SG Trip Part 15: Night Safari
From the Ang Mo Kio MRT, we rode a 45 minute bus to Night Safari.
We were kinda in a hurry during this travel but we arrived just in time to catch Jessie's Aunt's Friend who gave us a 50% discount on our tickets. We bought the tickets and was just in time to catch the Creatures of the Night Show. The show featured Nocturnal Animals performing neat tricks. It wasn't my first time in this park but I wanted Jessie to experience what the park had to offer so I added this to our IT.
It was a great show but a hard one to catch on a camera since flash photography may bother the nocturnal animals. After the show, we had the most expensive dinner of our vacation. Each meal was almost SGD20 and with drink, we spent around PHP 3,500. It was worth it, though. The meal was hearty.
We then boarded the Tram where we experienced the first half of the tour. We went down to explore the Leopard Trail but 10 minutes into our exploration and heard a loud roar from a lion and came running back to the tram for the second half of the tour.
At almost midnight, we finished our trip to the Night Safari with photo ops around the place. There were only a few people left so taking pictures was easy. However, it was late at night so our only option was a bus ride to Ang Mo Kio MRT Station and Taxi to our Hostel. Our Transpo back to the City was less than SGD 20.
We were kinda in a hurry during this travel but we arrived just in time to catch Jessie's Aunt's Friend who gave us a 50% discount on our tickets. We bought the tickets and was just in time to catch the Creatures of the Night Show. The show featured Nocturnal Animals performing neat tricks. It wasn't my first time in this park but I wanted Jessie to experience what the park had to offer so I added this to our IT.
It was a great show but a hard one to catch on a camera since flash photography may bother the nocturnal animals. After the show, we had the most expensive dinner of our vacation. Each meal was almost SGD20 and with drink, we spent around PHP 3,500. It was worth it, though. The meal was hearty.
We then boarded the Tram where we experienced the first half of the tour. We went down to explore the Leopard Trail but 10 minutes into our exploration and heard a loud roar from a lion and came running back to the tram for the second half of the tour.
At almost midnight, we finished our trip to the Night Safari with photo ops around the place. There were only a few people left so taking pictures was easy. However, it was late at night so our only option was a bus ride to Ang Mo Kio MRT Station and Taxi to our Hostel. Our Transpo back to the City was less than SGD 20.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Our KL to SG Trip Part 14: Sentosa
On a whim, I urged Jessie to take the board walk so from Vivo City, we used the walkalators to arrive at the waterfront monorail station. It was extremely hot so we took a 5 minute break in the Resorts World Customer Lounge.
Then, proceeded to the Beach Station where we went to Palawan Beach to catch a photo op with a a parrot. Then, we went to the Southern-something mostpart of Asia and I had an earful 'coz I didn't planned swimming in the Sentosa beach since net reviews said it was dirty in which it wasn't so do try to bring swim stuff to Sentosa.
We, then had more photo ops in Siloso beach where we bought tickets for parajumping experience. From Siloso Beach, we walked to the Mega Zip Adventure Tent and did Parajumping...
Para jumping was scary at first but it was fun during the jump. I urge people to try it. In preparation of doing bungee jumping.
We had a small snack and them headed to Ang Mo Kio to go to the Night Safari.
Then, proceeded to the Beach Station where we went to Palawan Beach to catch a photo op with a a parrot. Then, we went to the Southern-something mostpart of Asia and I had an earful 'coz I didn't planned swimming in the Sentosa beach since net reviews said it was dirty in which it wasn't so do try to bring swim stuff to Sentosa.
We, then had more photo ops in Siloso beach where we bought tickets for parajumping experience. From Siloso Beach, we walked to the Mega Zip Adventure Tent and did Parajumping...
Para jumping was scary at first but it was fun during the jump. I urge people to try it. In preparation of doing bungee jumping.
We had a small snack and them headed to Ang Mo Kio to go to the Night Safari.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Our KL to SG Trip Part 12: Indian All you can Eat Vegetarian Restaurant
After USS, we met with another of Jessie's friends who works as a Piano Teacher. Her name is April and she recommended a place to eat.
I forgot the name of the restaurant. It is located inside a mall in the opposite side of the tourist side of Chinatown.
You can order anything as much as you want and pay any amount in the cashier.
We ordered 3 courses but only 2 courses for me. As a donation, we each gave SGD 10. It will go to a cause in India.
I forgot the name of the restaurant. It is located inside a mall in the opposite side of the tourist side of Chinatown.
You can order anything as much as you want and pay any amount in the cashier.
We ordered 3 courses but only 2 courses for me. As a donation, we each gave SGD 10. It will go to a cause in India.
Our KL to SG Trip Part 11: Universal Studios Singapore
From our hostel in Little India, we headed to Vivo City and rode the Sentosa Monorail to WaterFront station which housed the Universal Studios Singapore. I was really excited for this one.
Before entring the theme park, we had to take token photos with the universal studios sign
I bought the tickets before heading outside the country so we didn't had to queue. I recommend others to do this as well since at weekends, tickets do run out.
First Stop was Hollywood. We found Kung Fu Panda so we had a photo op with him.
Next Stop was Madagascar. We just had a photo with the movie cast since the one ride in this section is for kids.
We then headed to Far Far Away where we dropped by Shrek's House.
Then, rode the Enchanted Airways.
Then, was held captive and was freed in Shrek's 4D Adventure.
Then, we watched Donkey Live.
Before heading to JurassicPark, we had our lunch. We each had Chicken Rice around SGD10 each. There were water fountains in the park so drinks weren't that expensive.
First stop in Jurassic Park was the Canopy Flyer, where we flew around the park.
Then, Dino Soaring where we flew a pterodactyl.
Last was a very long wait to the Rapid Adventure where we got soaked. Really soaked.
Next Stop was Ancient Egypt where we took pictures with the Pyramids behind us. We, then, left our things in a free locker service to feel the wrath of the Revenge of the Mummy twice.
On our way out of Ancient Egypt, we met a few of these weird fellas that had horse feet so we had photos with them.
Next, we headed to the future to Sci-Fi City. Our first ride was the Battlestar Gallactica: Human, which was really thrilling.
After that ride, we rushed back to the Lost World and saw the Water World show. Here, we didn't dare to be soaked again so we seated far from the you'll be soaked zone.
Then, we headed back to the Sci-Fi City where we rode the Battlestar Gallactica: Cyclone and the Accelerator.
On our way to New York, we met some aliens and had photos with them.
At New York, we dropped by Lights, Camera, Action™: Hosted By Steven Spielberg and saw a Hurricane destroy a building right in front of us.
Our Last Stop was in Hollywood , Here we took photos with stars.
Then, we saw a musical concert featuring the movie monsters.
On our way out of the USS, we were serenaded by a boy band, which I swore featured Pinoy members.
It was a fun day, despite being soaked and recruited in both human and cylone armies.
Before entring the theme park, we had to take token photos with the universal studios sign
I bought the tickets before heading outside the country so we didn't had to queue. I recommend others to do this as well since at weekends, tickets do run out.
First Stop was Hollywood. We found Kung Fu Panda so we had a photo op with him.
Next Stop was Madagascar. We just had a photo with the movie cast since the one ride in this section is for kids.
We then headed to Far Far Away where we dropped by Shrek's House.
Then, rode the Enchanted Airways.
Then, was held captive and was freed in Shrek's 4D Adventure.
Then, we watched Donkey Live.
Before heading to JurassicPark, we had our lunch. We each had Chicken Rice around SGD10 each. There were water fountains in the park so drinks weren't that expensive.
First stop in Jurassic Park was the Canopy Flyer, where we flew around the park.
Then, Dino Soaring where we flew a pterodactyl.
Last was a very long wait to the Rapid Adventure where we got soaked. Really soaked.
Next Stop was Ancient Egypt where we took pictures with the Pyramids behind us. We, then, left our things in a free locker service to feel the wrath of the Revenge of the Mummy twice.
On our way out of Ancient Egypt, we met a few of these weird fellas that had horse feet so we had photos with them.
Next, we headed to the future to Sci-Fi City. Our first ride was the Battlestar Gallactica: Human, which was really thrilling.
After that ride, we rushed back to the Lost World and saw the Water World show. Here, we didn't dare to be soaked again so we seated far from the you'll be soaked zone.
Then, we headed back to the Sci-Fi City where we rode the Battlestar Gallactica: Cyclone and the Accelerator.
On our way to New York, we met some aliens and had photos with them.
At New York, we dropped by Lights, Camera, Action™: Hosted By Steven Spielberg and saw a Hurricane destroy a building right in front of us.
Our Last Stop was in Hollywood , Here we took photos with stars.
Then, we saw a musical concert featuring the movie monsters.
On our way out of the USS, we were serenaded by a boy band, which I swore featured Pinoy members.
It was a fun day, despite being soaked and recruited in both human and cylone armies.
Friday, April 08, 2011
Our KL to SG Trip Part 10: Esplanade, Marina Bay Sands, Merlion Hotel and Glutton's Bay
From the Chinatown MRT, we came to a MRT Interchange and in the Circle Line, headed to the Esplanade Stop.
Our First Stop was the Esplanade. There isn't really much to see inside the esplanade unless you had booked to see a performance or an exhibit so we just passed by here and took some photos. Jessie's friend, Hattiew toured us around the place and we were led to the library that had CDs and musical pieces.
We, then, headed outside overlooking the marina bay sands hotel for some photos before Hattiew left us since she had to attend her choir's rehearsal.
From Esplanade, we headed to the Merlion which was Merlion Hotel at the moment due to an arts festival. It was alredy 7pm so the Merlion Hotel was already closed. We snapped more photos on our way to the Makansutra Glutton Bay.
We were surrounded with Pinoys at that time. Pinoy yung ka-share ng table.. Pinoy sa harap at likod namen.. andaming Pinoy!
Anyway, we had a sumptuous dinner of stingray, fried rice and choy sum with water chestnut as drinks.
We were exhausted from too much walking so we opted not to stroll in the helix bridge leading to Marina Bay Sands. Wonderfull show was on as we left towards out hostel and called it a night.
Our First Stop was the Esplanade. There isn't really much to see inside the esplanade unless you had booked to see a performance or an exhibit so we just passed by here and took some photos. Jessie's friend, Hattiew toured us around the place and we were led to the library that had CDs and musical pieces.
We, then, headed outside overlooking the marina bay sands hotel for some photos before Hattiew left us since she had to attend her choir's rehearsal.
From Esplanade, we headed to the Merlion which was Merlion Hotel at the moment due to an arts festival. It was alredy 7pm so the Merlion Hotel was already closed. We snapped more photos on our way to the Makansutra Glutton Bay.
We were surrounded with Pinoys at that time. Pinoy yung ka-share ng table.. Pinoy sa harap at likod namen.. andaming Pinoy!
Anyway, we had a sumptuous dinner of stingray, fried rice and choy sum with water chestnut as drinks.
We were exhausted from too much walking so we opted not to stroll in the helix bridge leading to Marina Bay Sands. Wonderfull show was on as we left towards out hostel and called it a night.
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Our KL to SG Trip Part 9: Chinatown
I was already hungry and cranky. While Jessie was overly eager to meet with his Singaporean friend, who he hadn't seen in a while. From the MRT, I headed to a store with any sort of food while Jessie went on to meet his friend.
Jessie's friend is a Singaporean local so she toured us around this part of the city.
Our first stop, the Chinatown Food Street. It is usually open starting 5pm and it was only 3pm so only a few stores were open. We had Char Kwey Teow, each at SGD 3-5 and Water Chestnut juices for around SGD 2 each.
Then, we proceeded to the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple which I wasn't able to go to 'coz we went there at 7pm-ish wherein the temple was already closed. The temple had a thousand or more buddhas.
at its 3rd floor, they had a museum that talked about buddha. It talked about how buddha becamed the enlightened one and how another buddha is bound to come in the future. At the end of the exhibit, it has idols that embodies kindness. So all those buddhist idols are not Gods but the embodiment of kindness.
Jessie was jumpy at that time so he took pictures of the desriptions to read later. Here they are:
After the temple visit, we had a quick photo op at Sri Mariamman Temple. Then, dropped by a tea shop to get cold drinks since it was really hot that day.
At around 5pm, we were Marina Bay bound.
Photo: Chinatown MRT Map
Jessie's friend is a Singaporean local so she toured us around this part of the city.
Our first stop, the Chinatown Food Street. It is usually open starting 5pm and it was only 3pm so only a few stores were open. We had Char Kwey Teow, each at SGD 3-5 and Water Chestnut juices for around SGD 2 each.
Photo: Me, Jessie and Hattie at Chinatown Food Street
Then, we proceeded to the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple which I wasn't able to go to 'coz we went there at 7pm-ish wherein the temple was already closed. The temple had a thousand or more buddhas.
Photo: Buddhas everywhere
at its 3rd floor, they had a museum that talked about buddha. It talked about how buddha becamed the enlightened one and how another buddha is bound to come in the future. At the end of the exhibit, it has idols that embodies kindness. So all those buddhist idols are not Gods but the embodiment of kindness.
Photo: The Next Buddha
Jessie was jumpy at that time so he took pictures of the desriptions to read later. Here they are:
After the temple visit, we had a quick photo op at Sri Mariamman Temple. Then, dropped by a tea shop to get cold drinks since it was really hot that day.
Photo: Sri Mariamman Temple
At around 5pm, we were Marina Bay bound.
Photo: Now, Marina Bay Bound
Tuesday, April 05, 2011
Our KL to SG Trip Part 8: KL to SG
We got up around 6am and got ready to leave for the airport. I already packed everything before sleepin so we were ready to leave as soon as we finished taking a bath and getting dressed. Our Hostel land lady got up early at 7am to help us check out.
As pressed for time, as we were. We got to KL Sentral around 8am and boarded a bus to LCCT to arrive a little before 10am. We had no time to waste. We checked in and deposited out bags which included pasalubong at 23 kilos combined. I got scared since we are nor 3 kilos overweight for our way home but for this flight. It was okay since I got the 30kg limit.
Before boarding, we had breakfast. Nasi Lemak with Curry Chicken and Roasted Chicken. With Bandung for drinks. I wasn't able to gobble up the Bandung since we will be boarding within the next 20 minutes.
Expenses: Around 30RM for the Brunch Meal
We boarded the KL to SG flight and travelled for an hour.
When we got to SG, I was excited since we landed on Changi Airport Terminal 1. Too bad, the airport was undergoing renovations so the whole Changi experience was incomplete. The line was long so it took us almost an hour to get through immigration. Before leaving the airport, I got some Maps and we proceeded to the Airport MRT station at Terminal 3.
We purchased EZ Link Cards for transportation at SGD15 and headed to our MRT Stop. The SG Subway was complicated so we had to pass 3 interchanges before getting to our hostel.
I book a room at The Mitraa, the same hostel where Ida and I lounged last 2009 so finding the hostel wasn't a problem. Honestly, nothing changed except for the new paint in Thian Hock Temple.
When we arrived, the same Filipino day manager was handling the desk. But the new addition included a Filipino helper, who was extra chatty.
Expenses: around SGD200 for the Hostel Stay or PHP 6,000++ for 3 days and 3 nights
We rested for an hour in our room before heading to Chinatown where Jessie agreed to meet with a Singaporean friend.
Photo: Baby Bear before leaving KL
Photo: Baby Toro before leaving KL
As pressed for time, as we were. We got to KL Sentral around 8am and boarded a bus to LCCT to arrive a little before 10am. We had no time to waste. We checked in and deposited out bags which included pasalubong at 23 kilos combined. I got scared since we are nor 3 kilos overweight for our way home but for this flight. It was okay since I got the 30kg limit.
Photo: Brain Freeze due to Bandung Shake
Before boarding, we had breakfast. Nasi Lemak with Curry Chicken and Roasted Chicken. With Bandung for drinks. I wasn't able to gobble up the Bandung since we will be boarding within the next 20 minutes.
Photo: Nasi Lemak
Expenses: Around 30RM for the Brunch Meal
We boarded the KL to SG flight and travelled for an hour.
Photo: Air Asia at the background
When we got to SG, I was excited since we landed on Changi Airport Terminal 1. Too bad, the airport was undergoing renovations so the whole Changi experience was incomplete. The line was long so it took us almost an hour to get through immigration. Before leaving the airport, I got some Maps and we proceeded to the Airport MRT station at Terminal 3.
Photo: Welcome to Changi Airport
We purchased EZ Link Cards for transportation at SGD15 and headed to our MRT Stop. The SG Subway was complicated so we had to pass 3 interchanges before getting to our hostel.
I book a room at The Mitraa, the same hostel where Ida and I lounged last 2009 so finding the hostel wasn't a problem. Honestly, nothing changed except for the new paint in Thian Hock Temple.
Photo: Changi Airport MRT
Expenses: around SGD200 for the Hostel Stay or PHP 6,000++ for 3 days and 3 nights
We rested for an hour in our room before heading to Chinatown where Jessie agreed to meet with a Singaporean friend.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Three places that we will surely go to in 2011
Come end of March 2011, we have already booked a flight to Malaysia through Air Asia...
First Destination: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
We already went here in 2009 but I want to explore the places we failed to visit at it's fullest....
Second Destination: Singapore
As part of the Malaysia trip, I had booked a flight to Singapore.
I already went to Singapore in 2009 with my goth friend, Ida and Jessie went there in 2006, I think as part of their tour.. But Universal Studios was created in 2010... Time to explore this city again...
I actually detailed out KL-SG trip in my goal blog...
Third Destination: Davao
For the past 2 years, I had been saving up my miles to go there... Now, save up for the actual trip before the end of the year...
First Destination: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Second Destination: Singapore
As part of the Malaysia trip, I had booked a flight to Singapore.
I actually detailed out KL-SG trip in my goal blog...
Third Destination: Davao
For the past 2 years, I had been saving up my miles to go there... Now, save up for the actual trip before the end of the year...
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Perks of Credit Cards
A few years ago I was so afraid of having a credit card.
Luckily though, I came over that fear as I realize that I religiously handle my budget with careful considerations.
So last weekend, we went to eat at Banana Leaf in Greenbelt 3.
We were thinking of eating at Crocodile Grille but we already ate there so we decided to look for another place... We stumbled upon Banana Leaf which serves Malaysian, Singaporean, Thai and Vietnamese cuisines.
I seem to remember this restaurant having a discount in my HSBC so we inquired...
HSBC has 5% discount and 50% for Premier members
Citibank has 10% discount.
We had a hearty meal of Mee Goreng, Green Chicken Curry and Spicy Garlic Fried Cod Fish with Hainanese Rice.
With the discount, we got rid of the service fee and we were on our budget of P1000 for the meal...
Perks!
Luckily though, I came over that fear as I realize that I religiously handle my budget with careful considerations.
So last weekend, we went to eat at Banana Leaf in Greenbelt 3.
We were thinking of eating at Crocodile Grille but we already ate there so we decided to look for another place... We stumbled upon Banana Leaf which serves Malaysian, Singaporean, Thai and Vietnamese cuisines.
I seem to remember this restaurant having a discount in my HSBC so we inquired...
HSBC has 5% discount and 50% for Premier members
Citibank has 10% discount.
We had a hearty meal of Mee Goreng, Green Chicken Curry and Spicy Garlic Fried Cod Fish with Hainanese Rice.
With the discount, we got rid of the service fee and we were on our budget of P1000 for the meal...
Perks!
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