tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-309291212024-03-14T19:59:42.701+08:00Philosophy of Lifeto enjoy. to rejuvenate. to remember.Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06966172749185933933noreply@blogger.comBlogger404125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30929121.post-6728975474698144642016-06-13T12:07:00.000+08:002016-06-13T16:47:30.517+08:00Inaugural Chapman's Challenge at Pangkor Laut Resort13th to 15th May 2016 @ Pangkor Laut Resort
It all started with a friend casually asking if we're interested to take part in this challenge and get to stay at Pangkor Laut Resort (PLR). Soon enough there were 14 of us who confirmed, registered and paid for it.
We drove our way up to the jetty and the hotel arranged for a private boat transfer for us to the island. How nice of them.
We're Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06966172749185933933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30929121.post-68406272279517204532013-12-10T15:06:00.000+08:002013-12-10T15:06:00.073+08:00My First Visit to the Cat City [Part 2]22 Oct 2012 @ Kuching
Kolok Mee breakfast at Sin Lian Shin is a must if you're in Kuching. The shop is located at Jalan Green, Kuching.
Wilson went work as we're left with our car to explore the rest of Kuching. First stop, Semenggoh Nature Reserve to take a peek at the Orangutans.
The Orangutans here live in their natural habitat and the people there will feed them with fruits every Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06966172749185933933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30929121.post-34698643382834030552013-12-03T23:29:00.002+08:002013-12-03T23:29:36.011+08:00My First Visit to the Cat City [Part 1]20 October 2012 @ Kuching
Before I begin writing, I shall apologize to my mates as I have lost all the photos in my camera due to my own carelessness - deleting the photos thinking that I have already backed them up into my hard disk. We lost most of the group shots but I'm glad we still have some remains in my friend's camera.
Sarawak was the only state I have not been to until this trip to Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06966172749185933933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30929121.post-80830626605314421772013-05-22T12:46:00.001+08:002013-05-22T12:46:26.584+08:00Langkawi with B&Bs - Water, Eagles & Drinks
17 June 2012 @ Langkawi
Day 3 started with a boom! A heavy self-cooked breakfast! I lurve breakfasts~
After a pretty long discussion, we decided to go on the island hopping trip.
First stop - Pulau Dayang Bunting
*Beware of the monkeys. Don't bring plastic bags.*
Eddie and LeongKee rented a paddle boat to go around the lake while the rest of us just laze at theBillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06966172749185933933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30929121.post-54215938194633866592013-05-13T17:05:00.002+08:002013-05-22T12:47:09.461+08:00Langkawi with B&Bs - Finally I Rode on the Cable Car!16 June 2012 @ Langkawi
Second day in Langkawi started off early and hoping that there won't be any rain or strong winds because we're going to ride the cable car!
The last time I went there was closed for maintenance and bad weather condition. Sigh.
On the way to Cable Car base station, we dropped by a quay for some quick photos. We didn't stay long as the glare of the sun was Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06966172749185933933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30929121.post-41117796602630904162013-04-12T00:31:00.000+08:002013-05-22T12:18:28.781+08:00Langkawi with B&Bs - The Land of Eagles
15 June 2012 @ Langkawi
I know this is super old but still feel like penning down the memories as we had a great time there.
LeongKee, Kuan, myself, JooLi, Solid, MinBee, Eddie
I'm really glad that although we've parted ways since graduation, we still manage to have an annual get-together short vacation with everyone. This time around, we flew to Pulau Langkawi!
I like silhouetteBillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06966172749185933933noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30929121.post-29042491654262685882012-09-10T16:17:00.001+08:002012-09-24T16:45:18.391+08:00Hanoi - Water Puppet [Part 8]
14 February 2012 @ Hanoi, Vietnam
One of the major attractions in Hanoi is the water puppet show at Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre.
We bought the 9.15pm tickets for 60,000 Dongs each, and we get to sit somewhere in the middle of the theatre. Not bad.
Vietnamese girl sitting beside me!
The show is mostly revolves around the lives of Vietnamese people and some of their folk tales.Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06966172749185933933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30929121.post-27543205401773761282012-09-03T16:45:00.000+08:002012-09-24T16:44:50.278+08:00Hanoi - Valentine's Evening [Part 7]
14 February 2012 @ Hanoi, Vietnam
The third place we stayed during this trip is at Meracus Hotel. We checked in immediately once we reach Hanoi town from Ha Long Bay.
The entrance to the hotel looks really grand and majestic. Even the interior is decorated lavishly.
We were ushered to our room and we got upgraded for free again!
There's a laptop, flat screen tv, a plate Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06966172749185933933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30929121.post-58673592688848395222012-06-25T11:50:00.000+08:002012-09-24T16:43:58.555+08:00Hanoi - Surprise Cave [Part 6]
14 February 2012 @ Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
We woke up super duper early to join the tai chi master on the deck for our morning exercise.
The surroundings is still very misty and could hardly see anything out there.
The morning tai chi session with the cool and chilly winds really freshen things up.
Breakfast was served immediately after our morning exercise.
We were then Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06966172749185933933noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30929121.post-79877849360674079132012-06-22T10:05:00.001+08:002012-09-24T16:42:58.819+08:00Hanoi - After Dark on Paloma [Part 5]
13 February 2012 @ Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
We were told to get to the deck of the boat right after we came back from the fishing village. And we saw fruits, juices and red wine awaiting our arrival.
All 12 passengers from different parts of the world had a good time mingling around while enjoying the refreshments prepared by the crew.
The sky was getting dark and we took Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06966172749185933933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30929121.post-53908481930570544232012-06-12T19:07:00.002+08:002012-06-22T10:07:07.152+08:00Hanoi - Pearl Farm & Fishing Village [Part 4]
13 February 2012 @ Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Our next agenda after lunch was to visit the Vung Vieng Fishing Village.
The place looks so calm and serene.
There were limited number of sampans there, so we visited the nearby pearl farm first.
At the pearl farm, they breed their own oysters for pearls. All sorts of jewelries made out of pearls can be found in that mini shop.
Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06966172749185933933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30929121.post-39973419131502025792012-06-07T22:50:00.000+08:002012-06-12T19:09:35.447+08:00Hanoi - Beautiful Paloma [Part 3]
13 February 2012 @ Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Second day in Hanoi, we woke up super duper early to pack our bags and check out of the hotel.
While waiting for a mini bus to pick us up, we leisurely enjoy our breakfast. The breakfast served was way above my expectations. Bravo Charming 2 Hotel!
At around 7.30am, Jerry, our tour guide came on the mini bus to pick up the both of us, then a Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06966172749185933933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30929121.post-29847397219320963122012-06-04T12:05:00.000+08:002012-06-12T18:35:31.376+08:00Hanoi - Lakes, Temples & Night Market [Part 2]
12 February 2012 @ Hanoi, Vietnam
After walking for about 1km from our hotel, we reached the West Lake.
There are 2 major lakes in Hanoi - West Lake & Hoan Kiem Lake. Both lakes are popular hangout places for youngsters and dating place for couples.
We then walked to the Trấn Quốc Pagoda, a Buddhist temple located on a little islet of West Lake.
Sadly, it's closed for lunch when weBillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06966172749185933933noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30929121.post-12142183590153087542012-06-01T21:28:00.000+08:002012-06-04T12:08:43.374+08:00Hanoi - Exceptional Hospitality [Part 1]
12 February 2012 @ Hanoi, Vietnam
Note to self - never ever buy a flight at 6:15am!
It was a crazy start, reaching the airport at 4am+... But I want to get cheap tickets, what to do... *sighz*
Nevertheless, I finally stepped into Vietnam! And I've always wanted to visit Hanoi & the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Ha Long Bay. Yesss!!
Once we touch down in Hanoi, I could feel theBillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06966172749185933933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30929121.post-4181222837169354132012-05-30T16:14:00.004+08:002012-05-30T16:15:07.578+08:00Only in...
Saw this scooter with attached mittens in the streets of Hanoi. Never knew Hanoi has such cold climate.
Billy, out.Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06966172749185933933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30929121.post-82060279964706859142012-03-20T12:47:00.000+08:002012-03-20T12:47:00.264+08:00My Birthday - One of a Kind30 December 2011 @ Somewhere NearbyAfter a heavy pasta lunch, I headed home for a dinner with my family. Don't know why this year, my dad suggested to have something extraordinary for my birthday and I kinda like his idea - which is Red Wine Chicken Mee Sua. This dish originated from the FuChow clan and Yours Truly is a proud descendant of the clan.My mom poured a little too much of the red rice Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06966172749185933933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30929121.post-52355918328099957922012-03-16T21:31:00.000+08:002012-03-16T21:31:00.375+08:00My Birthday @ Secret of Louisiana30 December 2011 @ Secret of Louisiana, Plaza Kelana JayaIt was my birthday!!My dear JooLi brought me to the Secret of Louisiana for pasta!! Oh she knows me too well.. keke...For only RM15.50, you get:- free flow of Iced Lemon Tea- free flow of Soup- free flow of Garden Green Salad- Ice cream- Tea / Coffee- and UNLIMITED servings of pasta!*weekdays onlyThere were 8 different types of pasta to Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06966172749185933933noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30929121.post-81720156048985380442012-03-08T11:26:00.001+08:002012-03-29T09:35:16.260+08:00Bangkok Revisit - Wat Pho & Grand Palace [Part 3]12 December 2011 @ BangkokThird day in Bangkok started off early with a boat ride to Wat Pho. We took the BTS to Saphan Taksin station and hop onto the Chao Phraya Express Boat to Tha Tian Pier.The water level at the river banks were still on a higher side. We had to walk on elevated platform so that our feet won't get soaked.The main attraction in the Wat Pho temple is the gigantic reclining Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06966172749185933933noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30929121.post-62089264039762540602012-03-05T11:52:00.000+08:002012-03-05T11:52:00.651+08:00Bangkok Revisit - Chatuchak Market & Chinatown [Part 2]11 December 2011 @ BangkokChatuchak Market is a place you MUST GO for shopping because it's the largest weekend market in Bangkok. It covers 35 acres and has more than 5,000 stalls!!We went there early to avoid the big crowd which normally starts to pick up at noon time.Didn't notice the clock tower the last time I went thereClothes, food, accesories.. you name it they've got it, all at a dirt Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06966172749185933933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30929121.post-77289599149861263402012-03-02T10:58:00.000+08:002012-03-02T11:38:39.412+08:00Bangkok Revisit - Madame Tussauds [Part 1]10 December 2011 @ BangkokI returned to Bangkok after almost 4 years, nothing much changed except for the water level which was still a little high due to the flood earlier on.This time, I went with my family. Booked the Glow Trinity Hotel at Silom and it was great! A very modern concept room with affordable price. Chong Nonsi BTS Station is just a stone's throw away while Sala Daeng BTS and Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06966172749185933933noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30929121.post-41248956952447549772012-01-05T15:21:00.008+08:002012-01-05T16:46:26.814+08:00Uhm.. New Year Resolution?It's the time of the year again where people drink and celebrate because the last digit on our date has flicked to a new number!On new year eves, I used to head down to KL with my buddies to join thousands of other crazy people to spray foams onto strangers and cars that passed by. And making sure everyone is soaked in foams before leaving the scene.[Photo Source: Bobby K Entertainment]There willBillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06966172749185933933noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30929121.post-10446302936757649412011-12-19T17:19:00.001+08:002011-12-19T17:47:47.544+08:00Bali - Massage, Spa & Relaxation [Part 4]17 July 2011 @ BaliIn a blink of an eye, we have reached the last day in Bali. We woke up extra early again to visit the beach one last time before we check out.I don't know who started it but we were all pushing sand towards JooLi's legs to build her a mermaid tail! She even had starfish and crabby as companion. Haha..final productWe then played in the water for a while and quickly rush back to Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06966172749185933933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30929121.post-69119640497662567212011-12-18T14:47:00.003+08:002011-12-19T10:12:52.048+08:00Bali - Kuta & Southern Area [Part 3]16 July 2011 @ BaliOur third day in Bali started off early with a cock-a-doodle-do. I mean KFC for breakfast. They were having this cheap Deluxe Burger which is selling at around RM2 only.6 burgers for 5 peopleSince we don't have much time to go to the beach, we decided to spend our morning at the Kuta Beach as Agus will be coming in the late morning. He had to go to the temple to pray for the Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06966172749185933933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30929121.post-88611423174919494892011-12-17T12:28:00.000+08:002011-12-17T12:28:00.381+08:00Bali - Volcano, Temples & Rice Terrace [Part 2]15 July 2011 @ BaliDay 2 in Bali started off with the complimentary breakfast provided by the hotel. We finally saw some living things at the dining area...Nothing much to boast about the breakfast. But the view of our rooms from the dining area was marvelous. Such a beautiful pool in front of our rooms shouldn't go to waste right? We change into our swim wear and took a dip into the freezing Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06966172749185933933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30929121.post-3258820161572488552011-12-16T11:06:00.001+08:002011-12-16T11:06:01.542+08:00Bali - Ubud Town [Part 1]14 July 2011 @ Ubud, BaliI have heard so much about Bali and many people around me have been there. So, I really wanted to see this place with my own eyes.My friends and I finally touched the ground of Bali in the afternoon. I was worried that the driver we hired wouldn't turn up as we didn't pay any deposit to him. Luckily, we spotted him almost immediately after we came out of the arrival Billyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06966172749185933933noreply@blogger.com0