Hi friends, I’m back! After spending 14 days in South Africa, finally, I’m starting to get used to my normal routine. By the way, South Africa is FANTASTIC!! ❤️🤩💯 Before I went on the trip, a friend told me that safari and South Africa were on his bucket list. He asked if I could share how much I spent for the trip, so he could create a savings plan to realise the dream. Talking about safari, I know many people associate it with Kenya and think that they need to spend a fortune for the trip. Actually, there are many parks in Africa where you can do game drives aka…
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The Great Barcelona Day Trip
Is it weird writing about Barcelona day trip while listening to “Waka Waka” song? Well, that’s me, haha… I just can’t wait for my upcoming trip! 😁✨ Anyway, about the title of this week’s blog post. It was a great day for me because I felt so accomplished experiencing many things in one day. On my last day on tour, I had one whole free day to explore Barcelona. I maximised the opportunity to visit La Sagrada Familia, The Picasso Museum, Parc Güell, and La Rambla (revisitted). To end the day, I met the rest of the tour group in La Rambla then headed to a bar. You can imagine…
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5 Things I Learned from My Summer Holiday
Hi! Bonjour! Hola! For more than a month, I’ve been sharing my summer holiday stories. I still have some but this week, I feel like sharing about the lessons I learned during the trip with you. Yes, behind those exciting travel photos and stories, I learned a lot of things. This blog isn’t a diary, so I won’t disclose any name or be detailed with what happened for privacy purposes. I’m writing this in hope that you get something, even if it’s just one thing. Either it’s a situation that resonates with you or something that could be useful in the future. Alright, so here they are: 1. Intelligence Takes…
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Brussels Trip and Classy, Sassy, Moxy Hotel
What would you do if you had one day in Brussels, Belgium? During my summer trip, my small group tour stayed for one night in Brussels. We didn’t do much but I’ll always remember the beer tasting and how stylish Moxy hotel were. We arrived in Brussels on the third day of the tour. Once we reached the destination, Aaron, my tour leader, went to get some tickets for us. I wasted no time to get myself a Belgium waffle while waiting for him 😍 It tasted good! I always like Belgium waffles because the dough is chewy. I wish they used fresh cherries, though. We checked into our hotels…
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A Lovely Stay in Alpenrose Hotel and Gardens, Switzerland
I don’t usually write hotel reviews unless the stay was superb. Although I only had two nights in Switzerland, I really enjoyed my stay at Alpenrose Hotel and Gardens. But first, let me show you some photos of what boarding on a proper Swiss train looked like, the one that I enjoyed (not like the crowded one in the previous post) 😊 Alpenrose Hotel and Gardens is a unique, quaint, and charming hotel with its mini water fountain and gardens. If you wish to truly blend in with the natural vibe that this country offers, skip the modern-looking hotels and choose this one instead. Okay, let me show you my…
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Schynige Platte Alpine Garden, Switzerland
There’s one thing that I wish I had during my summer holiday: a bigger budget for the Switzerland trip. Luckily, I had enough to visit the Schynige Platte Alpine Garden! If you’re planning to visit this expensive country and earning in ringgit as a normal office executive, remember this: make sure that your budget is enough for you to enjoy the trip, so you don’t regret. I knew that Switzerland was one of the most expensive countries in the world but I underestimated the fact. I thought, the cities with beautiful views that I wanted to visit (Interlaken, Lauterbrunnen, Grindwelwald) were reachable by trains so it wouldn’t cost much. “My…
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Nice Trip: The Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo
When in France, there are many interesting places to visit. This week, let me take you for a short walk in Nice and Monte Carlo. At the time I’m writing this blog, it’s been more than two weeks since I returned from my summer holiday. But I’m still experiencing post-holiday blues. I miss them… My travel friends. The sun, the sea, and the beauty of Nice and Monte Carlo ❤️🛳️🌊 Ah, for your information, Nice is in France while Monte Carlo is in Monaco. Yes, Monaco is another country! And Monte Carlo is the most famous district in Monaco, especially for its casino, private yachts, supercars, and glam life 💶✨🎲…
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From Montmartre, with Love
You haven’t visitted Paris if you haven’t been to Montmartre. People call Paris the “City of Love” but to me, I felt the love vibe the most when I was in this small, charming area. Think about cobblestone streets, small cafes, fleurs, l’amour, “Moulin Rogue” and “Amelie”. I was very lucky to be able to see Montmartre with my own eyes. Initially, my tour operator didn’t include this optional trip. We were supposed to have a walking tour in the Latin Quarter but because it happened on the same day with Bastille Day (another luck for me), there were some changes to the itinerary. 🤩 Bastille Day parade > Latin…
