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.