Tuesday, August 31, 2010

The beach!!

One fine weekend, babe and me took a trip down to the sandy beaches of Port Dickson! The journey from Sunway took around 2 and a half hours. So in that
time, there is some time for pre vacation photos!
On the way there, we were talking happily until we started to talk about getting Bb to the UK this Christmas of 2010. There was a long silence. For one hour, my mind poured and schemed on how to get Bb to the UK. I'm a lousy multitasker, and babe was getting annoyed and thought that I did not want to talk to her. It was the longest drive ever.

We finally arrived at our destination. Thistle Port Dickson. It was a 5 star hotel that was newly opened and I managed to get i for the price of a 3 start! Wee! I'll leave the hotel bit to Babe.

Contrary to what I thought, the beach at PD was still in good condition, unlike some places. The sand was still fine.
Our first order of business was to get to the beach! We had strawberries because some weekends ago, Bb missed some from Cameron Highlands! See I so nice!
There were swinglets around the beach so as curious tourists, we took to the skies!
I had my trusty tripod and remote control. Note the kewl sunglasses i got from Lumut!
Whats the beach without your very own bikini girl! No wonder there's global warming...
Next was the swimming pool to cool down the heat! We had coconuts at the pool bar!
Did I mention they had a really big pool? Deep too. Would not recommend this place if you are: 1) short 2) not really good at swimming. Otherwise, you need a life guard or me!

Before dinner, we took to the lounge, trying to get everyone out of the frame.
Nice view from the tannoy. Over looking the swimming pool, there was a bunch of tourists staring at us!
But you think we cared?? We went on to get some more pics!
Then Bb, found the stairway interesting.
I was more into fancy lights! Speaking about lights, we decided to get some light painting done!
It was a first time experience for Bb who autographed this picture with my iPhone!
At night, the pool becomes a really scenic place as the lights turn everything into a spectacular glow!
With the help of a flash module and back lighting, we turned out evening into a romantic photoshoot!
And my model for the nite!
the clouds make an excellent background for the pool fountains!

Time to retire for the night!

We ushered in the morning by visiting the light house next door! Just 200m from the hotel at Tanjung Tuan, this light house is still making sure ships do not park in front of the resorts!
Called the Rumah Api Tuan, the actual light house sits atop a cliff.
The fishermen in the back ground are actually 100 feet below us!
Getting there was a 20 minute hike and you become a blood donor, to mosquitoes.
But you can cheat, drive your car up for a small duit kopi!
What a visit to Port Dickson without getting some sand back! I am now a proud owner of 500 ml of PD sand!!
To see how clean PD was, one can find hermit crabs on the shoreline. Life!
Despite the offshore platforms in the distance, these platforms are just there for maintenance. There is no oil in Selat Melaka fyi!

With out sand secured, time to get back to the real life. Yet, even for a one night trip, we seemed to have found a day of paradise to add to our memories!

What to do during Merdeka?

Wohoo! Happy 53rd Merdeka to Malaysia

What happened on 31st August 2010?

1. It is a puasa day! Cant expect everyone to march in the hot sun, so
2. The national parade was for the first time held indoors at Stadium Merdeka, for a good reason
3. It rained cats and dogs in KL
4. But that doesn't matter, cause like every merdeka day, we can enjoy 31% discount at Baskin Robins! Got my Quart! International Chocolate and Cookies and cream!
5. Fireworks lit the city! Good view from Ampang Lookout point!
6. KLIA 2 construction officiated by PM Najib Tun Razak

Apart from some flag burning and spitting by some terrorists, nothing can dampen the spirits the rakyat.

Happy Holidays!

Monday, August 23, 2010

Win RM10,000 worth of prizes!


Here is the opportunity for everyone to win RM10,000 worth of prizes from the Selangor tourism ministry! (Read tax payer)

Wee!

Grand Prize

* Cash Prize: RM2,500.00 sponsored by Tourism Selangor
* 02 return flight tickets from Selangor to Kuala Terengganu sponsored by FlyFirefly Sdn. Bhd.
* 3-day-2-night stay at Awana Kijal Terengganu sponsored by Resorts World Genting
* 3-day-2-night stay at Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa sponsored by Sunway City Berhad
* 1 set Sunway Lagoon entrance tickets (04 adults entrance tickets per set value at RM400) sponsored by Sunway City Berhad
* Genting Theme Park Annual Passport worth RM400 sponsored by Resorts World Genting
* Pentax |10 worth RM 1,099.00 sponsored by DSC World Sdn. Bhd.
* Tropicana Medical Centre health screenings vouchers sponsored by Tropicana Medical Centre
* Haven Restaurant cash voucher worth RM 500 sponsored by Haven Restaurant @ Ampang Look-out Point

1st Runner Up

* Cash Prize: RM1,500.00 sponsored by Tourism Selangor
* 02 return flight tickets from Selangor & Langkawi sponsored by FlyFirefly Sdn Bhd
* 3-day-2-night stay Awana Langkawi sponsored by Resorts World Genting
* 2-day-1-night stay Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa sponsored by Sunway City Berhad
* 1 set Sunway Lagoon entrance tickets (04 adults entrance tickets per set value at RM400) sponsored by Sunway City Berhad
* Genting Theme Park Annual Passport worth RM400 sponsored by Resorts World Genting
* Pentax Optio H90 worth RM 849.00 sponsored by DSC World Sdn Bhd
* Tropicana Medical Centre health screenings vouchers sponsored by Tropicana Medical Centre
* Haven Restaurant cash voucher worth RM 300 sponsored by Haven Restaurant @ Ampang Look-out Point

2nd Runner Up

* Cash Prize: RM1,000.00 sponsored by Tourism Selangor
* 02 return flight tickets from Selangor & Langkawi sponsored by FlyFirefly Sdn Bhd
* 3-day-2-night stay Awana Langkawi sponsored by Resorts World Genting
* Genting Theme Park Annual Passport worth RM400 sponsored by Resorts World Genting
* Pentax Optio E90 worth RM 499.00 sponsored by DSC World Sdn Bhd
* Tropicana Medical Centre health screening voucher sponsored by Tropicana Medical Centre
* Haven Restaurant cash voucher worth RM 200.00 sponsored by Haven Restaurant @ Ampang Look-out Point

Most Creative Blog

* 02 return flight tickets from Selangor to Kuala Terengganu sponsored by FlyFirefly Sdn. Bhd
* 2-day-1-night stay at Awana Kijal Terengganu sponsored by Resorts World Genting
* 3-day-2-night stay at Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa sponsored by Sunway City Berhad
* 1 set Sunway Lagoon entrance tickets (04 adults entrance tickets per set value at RM400) sponsored by Sunway City Berhad
* Genting Theme Park Annual Passport worth RM400 sponsored by Resorts World Genting
* Pentax Optio P80 worth RM 799.00 sponsored by DSC World Sdn Bhd
* Tropicana Medical Centre health screening voucher sponsored by Tropicana Medical Centre
* Haven Restaurant cash voucher worth RM 100.00 sponsored by Haven Restaurant @ Ampang Look-out Point

Best Write Up

* 02 return flight tickets from Selangor & Langkawi sponsored by FlyFirefly Sdn Bhd
* 3-day-2-night stay Awana Langkawi sponsored by Resorts World Genting
* Pentax Optio P80 worth RM 799.00 sponsored by DSC World Sdn. Bhd.
* Haven Restaurant cash voucher worth RM 100.00 sponsored by Haven Restaurant @ Ampang Look-out Point

Most Interactive

* 2-day-1-night stay at Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa sponsored by Sunway City Berhad
* 1 set Sunway Lagoon entrance tickets (04 adults entrance tickets per set value at RM400) sponsored by Sunway City Berhad
* Pentax Optio H90 worth RM 849.00 sponsored by DSC World Sdn Bhd
* Tropicana Medical Centre health screening voucher sponsored by Tropicana Medical Centre
* Haven Restaurant cash voucher worth RM 100.00 sponsored by Haven Restaurant @ Ampang Look-out Point

Best Video

* Pentax Optio H90 worth RM 849.00 sponsored by DSC World Sdn Bhd
* Haven Restaurant cash voucher worth RM 100.00 sponsored by Haven Restaurant @ Ampang Look-out Point

Best Photos

* Pentax Optio P80 worth RM 799.00 by DSC World Sdn Bhd
* Haven Restaurant cash voucher worth RM 100.00 sponsored by Haven Restaurant @ Ampang Look-out Point


All you have to do is to blog about it!

Rules are simple:

1. Be a Malaysian citizen,

2. Register on their website

3. Upload a youtube video of yourself by 5th September

4. Get selected in the top 30 and get paid to travel Selangor!

5. Blog about it and compete for the top prize!

visit this link!

Contest Rules


Stage 01 – Entry Submission and selection process

In the first stage of the contest, “MY SELANGOR STORY”, 30 Bloggers/Travellers who demonstrates the best quality of writing and video ability will be selected. To apply for selection, this is what you need to do.

1. Register yourself as a candidate by completing the Official MY SELANGOR STORY entry form.
2. Upload an introductory video on YouTube, give a creative 60 seconds introduction of yourself or write a short essay less than 300 words, explaining why you are best qualified as an entrant.
3. Submit your entry before 5th September 2010 (All entries must be received by 23:59, 5th September 2010 GMT +8:00).

Tourism Selangor will organize a committee to select 30 individuals to participate in the MY SELANGOR STORY.

The judging criteria includes:

* Popularity of introductory video with blog readers (50%)
* Personal interest (25%)
* Current blog popularity (25%)

The selected 30 will be announced on 13th September 2010

Upon announcement of the 30 participants, the successful participants are required to place the MY SELANGOR STORY logo and Tourism Selangor logo on their personal blog site.
Stage 02

Travel Period 24th – 27th September 2010

* Tourism Selangor will arrange for the entire tour itinerary, including return flights, meals and lodging. Miscellaneous expenses will be borne by individual participants.
* The 30 selected bloggers will be flown in to Selangor for a 4 day/3 night tour of Selangor from 24th – 27th September 2010.
* During this period, participants will be required to produce a video (up to 3mins) of each day’s activities and upload it every evening together with a travelogue of the activities on to the Tourism Selangor website with a link to YouTube.
* The videos/stories must be produced based on the requirements of Tourism Selangor and be saved as an audio-visual file, with the copyright co-owned by Tourism Selangor, Sponsors/Partners and the entrants.
* Upon completing the itineraries in Selangor, with the required videos and stories uploaded, participants will be awarded with a per diem provided by the organizer and sponsors.

Charity Auction

* Participants will be provided with items in the form of products or vouchers to be auctioned on their individual blog site.
* Proceeds from the auction will be given to Tourism Selangor’s choice of charity organization.

Stage 03 – Judging and Selection of Winners

Blog Voting : 27th September to – 31st October 2010

* Votes from the public will be one of the judging criterions (Note: All entrants must do their best to achieve the best possible Internet exposure for their travelogues and videos)
* Extra points will be awarded if a participant’s video and/or travelogue is shown on their personal blog or other social media sites, such as Facebook, MySpace or added to website links by blog readers.
* All blog readers are eligible to vote for their favourite entry, regardless of nationality.

Final selection of Winner – Tourism Selangor will organize a committee to select the winner of MY SELANGOR STORY. Judging Criteria:

* Creativity (25%)
* Unique and in-depth review, constructive suggestions and viewpoints (30%)
* Quality of Audio-visual uploads (20%)
* Blog popularity (25%)

Winners will be announced in November 2010

See original website

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