xoxo,
Katrina
D' Sexytary
Backpackers Ahoy!
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Where to next???
It's been almost a month since our 1st backpacking trip. We have settled down in the office, juggling with work and time, running errands, yada yada yada.. Nevertheless, we need a break from time to time as all work and no play makes us dull boys and girls. We work hard, play hard. Having said that, I'm sensing another escapade will be coming up soon. We are open to any fun ideas and crazy suggestions like where and when to go, what to do, etc. So, put on your thinking cap and leave your comments ;)
xoxo,
Katrina
D' Sexytary
Backpackers Ahoy!
xoxo,
Katrina
D' Sexytary
Backpackers Ahoy!
Monday, January 5, 2009
The First Adventure of Backpackers Ahoy! (Part 3)
Day 3 to 8 - Batu Feringghi
After our superb lunch in Jeta Groves, we landed ourselves at Melaka Sentral, chosen Port Dickson as our next destination but sad to say, there were no tickets. Anyway, we need to continue heading north. Thus, here comes the crucial decision and it's the best decision ever, that is make Batu Ferringhi our next stop. There were no early tickets to Penang, so we took a bus to KL (ironic though KL was just an interchange). At Puduraya, we bought tickets to Penang. It was Christmas eve and we slept in the bus throughout the journey, except the few seconds we were awake to wish each other Merry Christmas before dozing off into deep sleep again. We arrived Butterworth around 1am, missed the last ferry, so we took a cab to Batu Ferringhi. The streets in Ferringhi seemed empty when we arrived. Nevertheless, as we venture deeper, we found a hidden sanctuary. Apparently, people were having such a blast, partying at the beach. At that moment, we knew that this is THE spot. It was love at first sight with Ferringhi beach. Without wasting further time, we scouted nearby budget hotels and finally found one that would take us in at 2am, thanks Baba Guest House - though it was hollow and occupants have be discreet and tip toe as they walk around in the guest house at night, it offers reasonable room rate with cosy accommodation and strategic location (it's just opposite Sunset bar, the party place). After checking in our stuff, we proceeded to a nearby stall to have some food and went to the beach. We observed people, whether locals or foreigners, enjoying themselves at the beach. That night, we hang out there till 6.30am.
The next few days in Ferringhi were so awesome that we decided to skip Langkawi and remained in Ferringhi. We spent most of our time at the beach, strolling and lazing around, having drinks while enjoying the tranquility, cool sea breeze, listening to the waves and watching them hit the sand. We were lucky as the weather was on our side, cloudy. Thus, basking at the beach was not an issue for us but it was for the mat sallehs. Hahaha... Speaking of mat sallehs, we made friends with a few foreigners (Tom and Michael) and exchange views and lame jokes with one another, learnt each other's culture. It was an intriguing experience. Besides that, we went on jet ski too, for 2 consecutive days. It was super fun and exciting though we do not know how to swim. There were also other activities such as banana boat, parachuting, horse riding, etc. Ferringhi is very convenient as most of the places that we need to go are within walking distance, such as hotels, restaurants, bank, various stalls and shops. At night, we are bombarded with night stalls along Ferringhi main road selling cheap stuff, and definitely super cheap DVDs, priced at RM4 per piece.
The view of Ferringhi beach, just so breath taking...
Even the dog knows how to enjoy itself at the beach
Discovery - one of the many jelly fish that can be found ubiquotous along the beach
Coconut water to complement experience at the beach
Good times pass by real quick, and when it came to our final day, we want to linger but we had to bid our final bubye to Ferringhi with reluctant hearts. We will cherish those moments though... After a long journey, we reached KL around 9 something, and as ironic as it seems, the bus dropped us right in front of Menara.
The beginning and the end..
Breakdown of Expenses (Per pax)
Transport = RM210
F&B = RM210
Accommodation = RM245
Total = RM665
This practically wraps up our first trip, consisted of 8 days, 7 nights fill with adventure and fun of backpacking from south to north. Although we've tried our best to tell you our story, no words can really express the joy we had. You've got to experience it in order to know it :) We can't wait for the next getaway. Backpackers Ahoy!!!
After our superb lunch in Jeta Groves, we landed ourselves at Melaka Sentral, chosen Port Dickson as our next destination but sad to say, there were no tickets. Anyway, we need to continue heading north. Thus, here comes the crucial decision and it's the best decision ever, that is make Batu Ferringhi our next stop. There were no early tickets to Penang, so we took a bus to KL (ironic though KL was just an interchange). At Puduraya, we bought tickets to Penang. It was Christmas eve and we slept in the bus throughout the journey, except the few seconds we were awake to wish each other Merry Christmas before dozing off into deep sleep again. We arrived Butterworth around 1am, missed the last ferry, so we took a cab to Batu Ferringhi. The streets in Ferringhi seemed empty when we arrived. Nevertheless, as we venture deeper, we found a hidden sanctuary. Apparently, people were having such a blast, partying at the beach. At that moment, we knew that this is THE spot. It was love at first sight with Ferringhi beach. Without wasting further time, we scouted nearby budget hotels and finally found one that would take us in at 2am, thanks Baba Guest House - though it was hollow and occupants have be discreet and tip toe as they walk around in the guest house at night, it offers reasonable room rate with cosy accommodation and strategic location (it's just opposite Sunset bar, the party place). After checking in our stuff, we proceeded to a nearby stall to have some food and went to the beach. We observed people, whether locals or foreigners, enjoying themselves at the beach. That night, we hang out there till 6.30am.
The next few days in Ferringhi were so awesome that we decided to skip Langkawi and remained in Ferringhi. We spent most of our time at the beach, strolling and lazing around, having drinks while enjoying the tranquility, cool sea breeze, listening to the waves and watching them hit the sand. We were lucky as the weather was on our side, cloudy. Thus, basking at the beach was not an issue for us but it was for the mat sallehs. Hahaha... Speaking of mat sallehs, we made friends with a few foreigners (Tom and Michael) and exchange views and lame jokes with one another, learnt each other's culture. It was an intriguing experience. Besides that, we went on jet ski too, for 2 consecutive days. It was super fun and exciting though we do not know how to swim. There were also other activities such as banana boat, parachuting, horse riding, etc. Ferringhi is very convenient as most of the places that we need to go are within walking distance, such as hotels, restaurants, bank, various stalls and shops. At night, we are bombarded with night stalls along Ferringhi main road selling cheap stuff, and definitely super cheap DVDs, priced at RM4 per piece.
The view of Ferringhi beach, just so breath taking...
Even the dog knows how to enjoy itself at the beach
Discovery - one of the many jelly fish that can be found ubiquotous along the beach
Coconut water to complement experience at the beach
Good times pass by real quick, and when it came to our final day, we want to linger but we had to bid our final bubye to Ferringhi with reluctant hearts. We will cherish those moments though... After a long journey, we reached KL around 9 something, and as ironic as it seems, the bus dropped us right in front of Menara.
The beginning and the end..
Breakdown of Expenses (Per pax)
Transport = RM210
F&B = RM210
Accommodation = RM245
Total = RM665
This practically wraps up our first trip, consisted of 8 days, 7 nights fill with adventure and fun of backpacking from south to north. Although we've tried our best to tell you our story, no words can really express the joy we had. You've got to experience it in order to know it :) We can't wait for the next getaway. Backpackers Ahoy!!!
The First Adventure of Backpackers Ahoy! (Part 2)
Day 2 - Melaka
After having our breakfast and bidding our goodbyes to Desaru, we headed to Melaka. We reached Melaka around 7 something and boarded a local bus to the guest house. While we were in the bus, we felt so foreign in it, as if we are the only 2 Malaysians. Hahaha.. Anyway, we arrived at the guest house, checked in and walked to Jonker, the must-visit-place in Melaka. Had the ever so famous "Asam Pedas" for dinner and chilled at Geographer's Cafe. The next day, we checked out and went to Jeta Groves, a Peranakan restaurant, situated along Melaka Raya main road, to have our lunch accompanied with the best "Durian Cendol" in Melaka.
Cheese and peanut butter toast
Curry mee
Jeng jeng jeng... Melaka's best Durian Cendol
After having our breakfast and bidding our goodbyes to Desaru, we headed to Melaka. We reached Melaka around 7 something and boarded a local bus to the guest house. While we were in the bus, we felt so foreign in it, as if we are the only 2 Malaysians. Hahaha.. Anyway, we arrived at the guest house, checked in and walked to Jonker, the must-visit-place in Melaka. Had the ever so famous "Asam Pedas" for dinner and chilled at Geographer's Cafe. The next day, we checked out and went to Jeta Groves, a Peranakan restaurant, situated along Melaka Raya main road, to have our lunch accompanied with the best "Durian Cendol" in Melaka.
Cheese and peanut butter toast
Curry mee
Rice with chicken curry
Jeng jeng jeng... Melaka's best Durian Cendol
The First Adventure of Backpackers Ahoy! (Part 1)
Sorry guys for the late update, been busy ever since we return from our backpacking trip. As promised, here's a recap of our adventure :)
Day 1 - Desaru
We gathered at Puduraya bus station, not knowing exactly where to go, subsequently made an impromptu decision to Desaru. The bus departed around 11.30am and we start our journey, we managed to catch a final glimpse of Menara Maybank and imagining our fellow colleagues who could not join us :P The bus took us to Larkin. From Larkin, we took another bus to Penawar and then taxi to Desaru. We arrived at Desaru Damai Beach Resort around 7 something. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the sound of waves and strong sea breeze. Desaru is located at the east coast of Johor and it's monsoon season, thus the sea was more rough than usual. Nevertheless, the strong wind just blew our mind away. It's a great start. Visitors here are mostly families, but it's not surprising as Desaru gives a homey feeling.
The coconut tree seems like it was going to be uprooted by the gushing wind
Violent waves crashing onto the sand, washing our worries away
Day 1 - Desaru
We gathered at Puduraya bus station, not knowing exactly where to go, subsequently made an impromptu decision to Desaru. The bus departed around 11.30am and we start our journey, we managed to catch a final glimpse of Menara Maybank and imagining our fellow colleagues who could not join us :P The bus took us to Larkin. From Larkin, we took another bus to Penawar and then taxi to Desaru. We arrived at Desaru Damai Beach Resort around 7 something. Upon arrival, we were greeted by the sound of waves and strong sea breeze. Desaru is located at the east coast of Johor and it's monsoon season, thus the sea was more rough than usual. Nevertheless, the strong wind just blew our mind away. It's a great start. Visitors here are mostly families, but it's not surprising as Desaru gives a homey feeling.
Violent waves crashing onto the sand, washing our worries away
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