[Travel] Hong Kong & Macau, Part 2 of 8
The Big Buddha
Mong Kok definitely has it’s different charm in the morning.
You might find yourself in a totally different compared to it’s busy and happening streets at night.
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[Travel] Hong Kong & Macau, Part 1 of 8
I have always dream of visiting this place since 10 years ago, while we are still watching a lot of Hong Kong dramas in Malaysia. I’m pretty glad that I learnt pretty much of Cantonese from dramas and movies from Hong Kong, undubbed. So communication was not a problem for me though, perhaps something that I was least expected. I went to this bustling metropolitan during January 2011, which is still pretty much winter at this time around.
I might sound like I’m exaggerating, but the fact is, I think I’m glad I survived the trip, from all the cold winds. I guess I have to definitely think twice before visiting any other foreign country during these time around. On a plus side, we’re able to have Macau as part of our destination as well.
My recommendation if you are awaiting for your flight in the LCC Terminal, Kuala Lumpur. Skip this shop, with the amount of orders above, it’s RM42.
Nevertheless, it’s a dream come true. After so many years of waiting, I finally able to travel to Hong Kong. To be frank, I really like Macau, for its people and food, not the casino.
[Travel] Part 5 of 5, Cambodia
The finale of the entire travel log. It is the last day in Siem Reap, and we had to leave in the morning on an early flight.
It is so early that not much of shop around the town is operating yet.
[Travel] Part 3 of 5, Cambodia
Following the previous post on my travel log to Siem Reap, Cambodia, we spent the first morning exploring the temples around The Bayon.
A shot taken after a drizzling sunrise session in front of Angkor Wat.
We were once again woke up at 5AM for our one-day trip towards Banteay Srei, an interesting temple dedicated to the Hindu god, Shiva, which located more than 30KM from Angkor. Instead of having Pele, Noy was our tuk-tuk driver for the day.
[Travel] Part 2 of 5, Cambodia
In the previous post of this travel log, I mentioned about this holiday is in October, which meant that it’s still one month away from November. Reason? To avoid the unnecessary peak season crowds. Downsides? It’s still a pretty wet season here in Cambodia, until November.
Did I mention that Khmers have huge affections towards river?
Also earlier :
- We looked at the Angkor sunset at Phnom Bakheng
- Bought the 3-day entry ticket
- Told the guest house that we will be going on a tour for the next 3 day, transport to be arranged by the guest house
We woke up at 5AM to prepare ourselves for the sunrise observation at Angkor. It was raining so heavy that the front door of the guest house is flooded. Usually the arrangement to see Sunrise in Angkor is simple.
As we woke up and prepared to go for the tour. There is this young man, by the name of Pele (Footballer name), asked if I’m going on the morning tour, I answered, yes, and we boarded his exquisite Tuk-Tuk, partially furnished.
- You talk to your guest-house’s receptionist on your interest in going on a tour, particularly in the morning where the sun rises behind Angkor Wat
- You will most likely need to depart from the guest house by 5AM, hence, waking up at 4AM, local time.
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