2016 – Page 7 – room-4u

January 22, 2016 Comments Off Interesting Places

Tanjung Lipat Beach

Aside from Tanjung Aru, Tanjung Lipat is likewise a central hub for guests to come and appreciate the sunset.
Kota Kinabalu local people likewise come here for recreational activities, for example, running, picnics and others.

Jogging Track

Tanjung Lipat track was formally open not long ago 2014. It is furnished with various stations for body weight workout, bike stops and road light. The best prescribed time to keep running on this track would be sunset since you could appreciate the nightfall and the ocean breeze in the same time. The tracks are principally level with shaded tarred street. This is unquestionably one of the best places to run, aside from specific segments of congested breeze strolling individuals and cyclist zooming through sporadically. You will be finding stalls along the way and bringing small cash would be nice to reward yourself after a good jog. Of course, do be cautious and preferably run in sets or gathering to stay away from any undesirable occurrence.

Amenities that are available:

Public toilet + shower (Monday – Friday 9 AM – 6 PM, Saturday & Sunday 9 AM – 7 PM)

Limited parking space.

Anjung Selera

At Anjung Senja, you can sit indoor or outside.
In the event that you want to make up for lost time with the news or show being played on the TV, you should sit indoor.
But, if you adores to feel the breeze all over or sit close to the musical sprinkling wave’s sound you should sit outdoor.

There are more than 15 food stalls at Anjung taste and visitors have a wide choice of food.

January 21, 2016 Comments Off Bali

Sanur

What To Do In Sanur

Sanur is the quintessential site that will provide you a lot of leisure. So if you have a plan to visit this lovely village and think “what I am gonna do there?Just relax?” the answer is plenty. 7 days will not be enough to do all completely fun things in Sanur. So if you have limited time; 5 days or so; in Sanur think again how you will spend the holiday. If there is any suggestion, here the things should be on your top priority.

Relax? Yes.
The reason you go to Bali is escape from the tiring routine which is always full of stress. So, spend a day to do nothing. Just lay on the sun bed while soaking up the warm sun. It helps you to get relax. Although above it is said there are so many activities you can do but spend a day to do nothing is worth.

Visit Le Mayeur Museum
This museum gate is not attractive. No wonder many visitors simply pass it and decide to flock the roasted corn vendors. But actually, this museum keeps the unmatched treasure of paintings that have been captivated people many years ago. Le Mayeur, a Belgian artist was a great painter and internationally-acclaimed painter on 1950s. The museum is divided into several chambers exhibiting the paintings from year to year. His best work is the painting made when he was living in Italy. A coffee table with an Italian-styled building as the background is so elegant. So, one time if you are there just don’t pass Museum Le Mayeur and find gems inside.

Early Wake Up for Sunrise
It is worth! On a clear day, do effort to wake up a bit earlier to watch the majestic sunrise at Sanur Beach. You will not alone but there will not be so many people on that time. You will meet some locals or foreigners who want to do exercise and be the witnesses when the sun breaks the horizon. If you are hard to find this lovely moment at your country, then this definitely has to do in Sanur.

Visiting Some Attractions
Sanur is the perfect location which is considered close to reach Gianyar or Kuta. From Sanur, the attractive Bali Orchid Garden is a mere 10 minutes drive. Here you can see various types of orchids from all over the world. For the fans of this flower they will be so excited; for others the tropical garden could be attracting. You can also visit Bali Safari Marine Park or Bali Zoo Park.

Water Sport
Snorkeling and Surfing are popular water sports in Sanur. Sanur indeed is not the best site for diving but the reef offers many varieties of fish so you can go for snorkeling. When you crave to dive, there are many boats in Sanur to drop you at Lembongan which is good site for diving. Meanwhile the best spot to surf is the beach in front of Ina Bali Grand Bali Beach named Sanur Reef and the beach in front of Hyatt named Hyat Reef.

January 21, 2016 Comments Off Bali

Badung Market

Pasar Badung: Bali traditional market place

Denpasar’s Chinese style shop-houses and small selection of departments store are not as interesting as the traditional markets in the city. In Denpasar, the epicenter of shopping is the riverside Badung Market. It’s a sweaty, multi-storey concrete complex of stores and stalls selling everything from fresh fish, fruit and vegetables to Balinese and Javanese crafts and textiles.

Badung Market is the largest market in Bali and acts as a sort of clearing house for many island goods. Sarong vendors in Padangbai may buy their wares at Badung Market. Fruit and vegetable producers from around Bali may bring their goods to market at Badung Market, so the market is humming with activity 24/7.

It is located in a massive four storey building on the banks of the Badung river in the center of downtown, close to Jl. Gajah Mada. Organized chaos reigns outside, with cars and motorbikes trying to find a place to park, people carrying bushels of produce of every kind imaginable. Come in the morning and check out the food vendors.

Around the ground floor areas of Badung Market, especially outside the stairwells, one can observe older Balinese ladies preparing and selling traditional Balinese snack foods, complete with ground chili’s, vegetables and and array of other items. You may not know exactly what you’re eating but it could be a wonderful experience and one that will not break the bank.

Inside the first floor is reserved for meat, fish, fruit and veg. The upper floors for spices and traditional Balinese and Muslim attire, Denpasar has a decent sized Muslim population, and they sell in the market too, along with Chinese traders. Also sold are Balinese ceremonial equipment such as sarongs, umbrellas and baskets. You might see the odd westerner here, but by no means is this a tourist destination.

Badung Market has plenty of parking area, however the entrance at Jl. Sulawesi may seem a little hectic. Parking is also found along the streets leading away from the market. Some people have reported that local women offer their services as ‘guides’ but this does not seem to be the rule. You do not need a guide to explore Badung market and wandering around by yourself is truly an education in Balinese culture and commerce.

To get to Badung Market from Kuta, drive on Jl. Imam Bonjol towards Denpasar. You keep going straight until you are forced to make a left or right turn at Jl. Gajah Mada. Turn right and its just around the corner. You know its the market when you see the huge building with all the activity around it. The best time to visit the market is one fine day when it’s not raining, between 8am-12 noon. From Kuta it may takes about 15-20 minutes to get there, depending on traffic. On the opposite bank of the river, the Kumbasari Complex houses many small traders peddling cheap batik clothing, jewelery, silverware and dubious ‘antiques’.

January 21, 2016 Comments Off Bali

Nusa Lembongan

Nusa Lembongan is a small island off the southeast coast of the main island of Bali. Fast becoming one of Bali’s most popular attractions, this island paradise is a world away from the hassle and hectic pace of South Bali. Neither hawkers nor traffic mar the magnificent scenery; this is a fine place to just put your feet up and relax. Main activities include surfing, diving and snorkeling. The water is some of the clearest you will find anywhere, and a vivid aqua blue in colour.

January 20, 2016 Comments Off Interesting Places

Tanjung Aru Beach, Kota Kinabalu

Image is taken from Google Image

Situated 6 Kilometres away from Kota Kinabalu City, it is one of the places where the local people love to come and spend their weekend or watching the sunset. I bet you will love this place just with one visit.

Tanjung Aru Sunset view

Tanjung Aru gets its name from the casuarinas or also known as aru trees that grow fringe the fine sands.

Taking its name from the casuarinas or aru trees that fringe the fine sands, visitors usually will sit at along the ringside provided to watch the most beautiful sunset on Earth every evening when the crimson sun dips slowly into the horizon, leaving the vast skies a brilliant red which will make anyone watching it fall in love with the view.

At this stretch of the beach, it is also the best spot to see airplanes taking off & touching down as the Kota Kinabalu Airport is just nearby.

Food outlets are also available and are open until late at night. Enjoy the coconut water and sugarcane juice, chicken or beef satay and steamed beans and corn, or enjoy dinner that provides local food based on seafood that is located there.

How to get here?
From KK City Centre, take the No 16 bus towards Tanjung Aru from the bus stations in front Shang Ri Hotel and let the driver know of your destination. Bus fare isRM1.50. You can also go by taxi, atRM15 per taxi(up to four persons)

January 20, 2016 Comments Off Interesting Places

Mount Kinabalu

The majestic Mount Kinabalu

Hey there! Thinking about climbing the highest mountain in Malaysia? Well, you come to the right place! But first of all, you need to know a bit about this mountain which is the pride for us, Sabahan.

Features
▹ The height of Mount Kinabalu is 4,905.2 meters(13.455 feet)
▫above sea level.
▹ Enlargement of the Crocker Range
▹ Temperatures in the mountains can reach 0 degrees Celsius
▹ Formed from granite young stone
▹ Mount Kinabalu is a symbol of pride for all people in Sabah.
▹ According to Sabah Kadazan Dusun beliefs, Mount Kinabalu is the resting place of their spirit after death. And it is very sacred for us.

Well, now you know a bit about this mountain. Next you need to plan for your trip. Below are the few tips that I can give to you. Enjoy reading! 🙂

How to get here?
▹ Distance from Kota Kinabalu to Kinabalu Park (National Park) is about
90 km.
(You won’t get bored through the journey as you will be entertain with the beautiful environment on the way there) ☺
▹ You can catch a mini-bus to Kinabalu National Park from Padang Merdeka.
▫ Just look out for the vehicles bound for Ranau.
▫ There is no timetable for such services and they operate on a “when they fill up” basis, which means you may need to wait a while for it to depart.
▫ Usually they will charged you RM25 per head for two hours journey
Don’t leave your journey until too late in the day as public bus services tend to wind down late afternoon. As a general rule of thumb, departures are usually more frequent until noon so heading there in the morning should decrease waiting time.

What you need to do if you want to climb Mount Kinabalu?
▹ Apart from the following packages provided by travel agencies you can arrange your own travel by:
▹ Find a place to stay; preferably staying in accommodation provided by Mount Kinabalu Climb & Booking Center as they are one of the best in managing climbers.

Summary for Climbing Mount Kinabalu
▹ Normal climbing duration is 3 days and 2 nights
▹ First Day: Usually you will spend the night in Kinabalu Park so you can be ready to climb in the morning the next day.
▹ Day Two: You’ll start to climb from Timpohon Gate (initial climb) to the level of 11.000 to 11.500 feet above sea level. You will spend the night at this altitude in the homestay provided there.
▹ Third Day: Early in the morning (usually 2.30 / 3.00 am) you will proceed to the summit (Low’s Peak). After all climbers are satisfied to enjoy the view from the summit of Mount Kinabalu, you can get back to Timpohon Gate.

Situations while climbing
▹ In the early stage you will climb through small streets that have rungs formed by topography and tree roots.
▹ Sunny weather can be foggy and rainy overnight. Always ready with a raincoat. It is ideal to wrap your clothes in a plastic bag before putting them into the bag.
▹ Along the route there are several short rest areas and water tanks to refill water bottles.
▹ Most climbers experience nausea and some vomiting during the climb. Do not forget to bring any related medication.
▹ The higher you climb, the more quickly you will feel tired. This is due to the oxygen content of the air is getting thin.
▹ You will quickly runny nose and you might be suffering from the flu. This is because the air is cool and moist.
▹ Most climbers will be loss of appetite. However, you are advised to eat to regain energy.
▹ The situation around the cold may cause a contraction of the calf muscles suddenly. It can cause muscle cramps. You are advised to take medication related and try not to stop suddenly to rest but try to walk slowly if you experience any muscle spasm.
▹ The surface is granite stone and very slippy (especially when it rains). You are advised to be careful, do not run around and wear shoes with rubber soles.

Basic Equipment To Bring
▹ Long-sleeved T-shirts / sweaters and extra clothes
▹ Shoes with rubber soles (sport / tennis / gym shoes / hiking boots)
▹ Shoes / slippers extra
▹ Gloves (at least 2 pairs), hat / mask
▹ Extra Socks
▹ Protective clothing rain and wind (raincoat / wind breaker)
▹ Towels, toothbrushes and other personal equipment
▹ Lip gloss (cold weather caused a split lip)
▹ Medications & plaster for blisters
▹ Torchlight
▹ Foods that have a high energy content (chocolate, nuts, raisins, glucose)
▹ Several plastic bag for multi-purpose.

Privileges
▹ Taman Kinabalu has a low ambient temperatures; reaching as low as 14 degrees centigrade.
▹ Mount Kinabalu can reach temperature of 0 degrees Celsius
▹ There are species of flora that are not found elsewhere (Rafflessia, Nepenthes Rajah)
▹ The scenery around is beautiful, peaceful
▹ Easy to climb (no experience required) But make sure you have train your stamina.
▹ Friendly residents. (Well, I guess most Sabahan are friendly)
▹ Good service@ 🙂
▹ Etc. As I can say it, but it’s worth the expenses. I guarantee that.

Activities That You Can Do at Kinabalu Park (National Park – Poring)
▹ Jungle Trekking
▹ Bird watching
▹ Natural hot water bath (Poring Hot Spring)
▹ Climb the Canopy Walk (Poring – Ranau)
▹ Climb a mountain
▹ Camping
▹ Exploring caves (Bat Cave – Poring, Ranau / Caves Paka – Mount Kinabalu)
▹ The waterfall shower
▹ Visit the exhibition and Conservation Centre
▹ Many more, a lot of activities can be done here (I will need more than a day if you want me to list it).

January 9, 2016 Comments Off Where to eat

Pasta Pasta

Have you ever wondered where you can find a cheap but delicious pasta with only RM6.50? Well, you can stop your searching as you can get it here at Pasta Pasta.

Situated at the 3rd block of Gaya Street, it might be a little bit hard for you guys to find it. But just look up for the signboard “PASTA PASTA” and we are here!

It is easy as 1,2 & 3 !

1st Step
– Choose the Pasta that you want. They provide more than 5 varieties of Pasta where you can choose.
Such as Spaghetti, Vermicelli, Fettuccine, Linguine, Macaroni, Penne Rigati and etc.

2nd Step
Choose you sauce!
Here in PASTA PASTA you can choose from 3 different sauce which is Tomato sauce, Cream sauce and Pesto Sauce.
Well, for me personally I usually will go for Cream Sauce with EXTRA cheese.

3rd Step
Choose your toppings!
This is where you can choose either you want seafood, minced beef, meat ball, chicken breast, italian sausage or streaky beef mushroom to be your toppings.

You just have to wait less than 5 minutes to be served , and wala! you can enjoy your pasta now!
Yes! with only RM6.50 you fill your stomach with this delicious pasta. I promise you that you will not regret it.

Location :
108, Gaya Street, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Operation Hours : 9 AM – 9 PM daily.

Telephone: 088-280790
E-mail: info@pastapasta.com.my

January 9, 2016 Comments Off Where to eat

Biru-biru Cafe

Looking for a place where you want to have western but with a touch of local food? Worry no more as you can get it at Biru-biru Cafe.

It situated nearby our beloved Atkinson Tower which it is one of the Sabah historical monument.
It was previously owned by Borneo Backpackers and has undergone major face-lift and spruce up.

The interior is decorated with collections of paintings and stuff which they get from their travelling which really amazed me. If you are looking for Biru-biru Cafe, you just have to look up the sign “Sharikat Biru Biru” above the entrance.

I actually heard about Biru Biru Cafe from one of my food lovers friend where he suggest me to go and have a dinner there. And I fall in love with their Spaghetti Tuhau! Yes! You read it right. Tuhau is one of our traditional veggies in Sabah. And I was impressed with the taste as I never thought that Tuhau will taste so much better with spaghetti!

“Pusas” is a Dusun word which translate as snacks that normally served accompanient with alcohol ( similar to chips and nuts with beer)
They serve a few types of Pusas in their menu such as;
1. Hinava (It was made from fish and mixed with lime juice, bird’s eye chili, slice shallots and grated gingers)
2. Roti Canai Quesadilla
3. Tuhau Chips with Tuhau Salsa
4. Deep Fried Okra Sprinkled with Cumin

One of the popular desert that they serve here is the Waffle with Coconut Ice cream & Gula Melaka. It really yummy! and I bet anyone that tasted it will agree with me too! 🙂

Location: 24, Lorong Dewan, Pusat Bandar, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The Cafe is nestled amid the backpackers area, next to Asian Tourism Institute, facing the main road.

Cuisines: Local dishes and Western Dishes( local twist).

Operating Hours: 8am-11pm ( 8am-Late Hours on weekends)

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Tanjung Lipat Beach

Sanur

Badung Market

Nusa Lembongan

Tanjung Aru Beach, Kota Kinabalu

Mount Kinabalu

Pasta Pasta

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