Last Paradise

Welcome to Phi Phi islands, Thailand !

Knowing it is an island popular for its marine activities, i just had to go there !

First off to get to Phi Phi Islands, you have to take a short a short 45-minute ferry journey from Phuket. Upon reaching my destination, i was taken aback upon those fine, white sandy beaches and breathtaking rock formations rising from the vivid turquoise waters that surrounded the islands.




Scuba Diving :

It was my first time ever scuba diving.. As my friends and i got in the water, small groups of shallow beach fish would surround us and follow us where we went at the start. However, when diving further away, Wrasse, parrot fish and the occasional grouper seemed to fill the seas. And to our surprise, the experienced divers of the island told us Leopard Sharks would often frequent around ! That however,did not prevent us from enjoying the marine life!

Below are a couple of pictures for you readers to have a feel of my experience!






Cliff Jumping :

From 6 to about 16m and a 'Hit' among tourists, Cliff Jumping is definitely not for the faint-hearted. As i can remember before i was about to jump, I WAS TOTALLY FRIGHTENED ! "What If.." and many other negative thoughts started kicking in my mind. Thankfully, there are people around to teach you a thing or two before and while jumping. Even though i do not have a video of myself jumping, i feel this video below is close enough.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTVItzerZHk


The Beauty & Uniqueness of Phi Phi islands :

Even according to Phi Phi Phuket, it is quoted "Destinations this beautiful are often reserved for those that can pay dearly. That's not the case here; Phi Phi has something for every budget. You might be surprised – that perfect beachfront room costs less than you expect" I sincerely believe that is a fact as everything there is affordable and natural. Peaceful & laidback.


Here's a unique way of lifestyle :P

Finally a video to end off this beautiful adventure of Phi Phi Islands- Maya beach


http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=SoMzucvWWWw

A Love Affair

Bali is a land that seems to have a magnet at its very heart. I'm sure it may sound absurd but i feel that the moment you go to Bali, you will DEFINITELY want to go back there. Maybe its Bali’s beauty, maybe the friendly people.. The 'last paradise' is also known for it's peaceful lifestyle and perfect waves for surfers


Hotel :

The hotel i stayed, Nikko Bali Resort in Nusa Dua was mesmerizing.
This hotel assures Serenity – a secluded beach retreat with private cabanas and sun loungers.


Balcony view from hotel room

However there's always a price to pay for room service..
Guess what was the prices for the meals below ?


Close to 80 Singapore dollars!!

• Every kind of restaurant imaginable, from local Indonesian cuisine, to Mexican, Persian, Italian, Greek, you name it - it's all here in Bali! And all for a very decent price. So, EAT OUT!
  
  

Attraction :




The Uluwatu Temple is one of the most spectacular temple in Bali with just 6000Rupiah (90cents SGD) to get in. This temple is inhabited by large number of monkeys, who are extremely adept at snatching visitors' belonging, including bags, cameras and eyeglasses. Keep a very close grip on all your belongings.

However, once you make your way to the end of the temple, Chances are..

you're probably having the time of your life.

And just at the right spot, you get to experience the breathtaking sunset..

People of Bali :

The local people are among the kindest and friendliest people you will find around and, despite the rampant development due to tourism, they treat foreigners with genuine kindness. They are also guaranteed to ask..

1) 'What your name?
2) 'Where you from?
3) 'Where you stay in Bali?

I feel this is very heart warming as you are sure to feel welcome wherever you go in Bali.

Now, it is not hard to see why tourists like the Australians and Singaporeans love visiting Bali.


You can learn more about Bali over at Lonely Planet-Bali such as getting around and its history.

Bonjour !

The capital of France, PARIS, is one of the most fascinating and romantic cities in Europe. Also known as the 'City of Light', the beauty of Paris is so overwhelming that sightseeing is an endless pleasure. I went there for vacation last year and would love to take you around the places i went !


Main Attractions :



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Eiffel Tower as we all already know, is one of the most famous structures in the world ! Everyone around the city of Paris will EVENTUALLY see the tower as it stands 81stories high. It is generally agreed by the locals that one hour before sunset, the panorama is at its best. This tower also features restaurants.

• Did you know, It took a year and a month just to build the Eiffel Tower. (From April 1888 - May 1889)

The Musée du Louvre or simply The Louvre took my breath away upon realizing how BIG this museum is! There are many categories of paintings such as the Spanish, English as well as the French artworks.

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From the inside of the museum

Only 9 euros!! Equivalent to Singapore 15.50 dollars.
It's really worth every penny!

The famous Mona Lisa by Leonardo da vinci.

Spartans with Leonidas in the middle!
But its not like what we saw from the movie '300', This one.. they're naked !

• Did you know, Blockbuster movie The Da Vinci Code starring Tom hanks was filmed around paris especially in the Louvre Museum.
  
  
  
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  Next stop..
  Le Galeries Lafayette! Or like how i love to say it, the Orchard Road of Paris!
  Why? Simply because almost everything can be found here. If you were to ever go to Paris, visiting this place is a must to witness how big this department store really is! Lost in paradise? Perhaps..
  
  
  
  Two important lessons i learned in Paris, France :
  

• Learn the basics of the french language as not everyone can speak English. Also what i noticed was that even if you can't speak proper french, the effort is enough to capture the hearts of the Parisians.
  
  
• Explore the city by walking. Never take the expensive cabs (Very much like Singapore). The plus-point of this is also that you get to venture how beautiful Paris buildings are.
  
  
  
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlF22oSslNM&feature=player_embedded
  
  Before i go, I'd love to take this opportunity to talk about this video.
  Despite being a perfume advertisement, it truly shows how Paris live up to it's name, the 'City of Light'
  

You can also visit Paris Icann or Paris World for more details and information.

Ps. Feel feel to drop your opinions/comments at the tagboard ! :)