Euro Travel & More

Bali is definitely a mystical place.  When i was much younger, the first thing i did when i arrived in Bali and after a long car ride to the hotel, I would head out to the city .. and look for a drinking hole or even some kind of entertainment or better yet shopping.  But these days, when i head out to Bali, i head out to the mountains.. or the lesser known.. where there isn’t too much tourist around.

This was taken in the lake of Ulu Danu, located at the west side of Lake Bratan, it is actually a small island near a village of the Candi Kuning. At Ulu Danu, there is a Balinese Hindu Temple - it is definitely .. a very lovely place .. with very lovely sceneries.  Very serene, very mystical.. i could spend a few days here.. taking in the fresh air and feel rejuvenated.

A temple that people pray in ..  and very lovely architectural inside and outside of the temple.

Many statues and pagodas.. plus you see lots of monuments around.  The stunning mountain and the magnificent sight is really the most relaxing place I’ve been. Good for people who wants to just relax and for some worship and even to find inspiration.  Of course, the resort has got more than just temples and monuments.. they do have nice golf courses as well and on the other side of this village, you can do your water skiing and snorkelling and other water sports.  I will show you more in another post.

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Yes.. we drove across the Golden Bridge in San Francisco in a convertible just because.  We rented a red convertible from Thrifty Rental but thought later that it need a new air conditioning compressor. But that’s another story for another day.  Having worked in United States, in different cities, we thought it would be a good idea to do it .. just this once.

But one should know that renting a car in San Frans is a lot more expensive than in other cities.. which we didn’t really think of at first.  But we had a few people with us.. so we just chipped in .. and it was alright.. plus don’t you forget to get that insurance paper and all.

The inside of our convertible that sat 4 of us comfortably .. but if you have a familywith kids, please don’t get a convertible, it can get really messy especially if you go visit San Franscico in September like we did.

A view of the Golden Bridge from our sports car.

On the golden bridge now.  As you can see a lot of ppl do walk on the side of the bridge.  Unlike our Mackay Bridge and Macdonald Bridge in Halifax, Nova Scotia.. i definitely haven’t seen  anyone walking on it.

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The Keizersgracht

Amsterdam summer months are wonderful.. and the weather is just nice. .not to hot.. and not too cold. And i guess the city lives outdoors during the summer. Go anytime besides summer.. you may find yourself in the rain all the time.. and for a tourist.. it can be quite devastating..!

Touted as one os the world’s best hangouts.. it’s is truly a blend of the old and new. Bicycles are aplenty here.. and a friend living in Netherland confirms by buying his own bicycle as well. It does look like at times.. the city is full of tourists. Very Dutch feeling, when you see the old crooked houses, the cobbled streets and tree lined canals and generous parks contributed to the atmosphere.

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If there is anything i like most about Japan is shopping.  The city is filled with stores, from malls to individual little speciality stores.  There are just food stores everywhere as well.  It is awesome..!!  Like any other places, the Japanese can get abit rowdy when it is during peak hours.. but as a tourist .. it can be a little overwhelming.   There are digital signage just about everywhere.. and really Tokyo does shine at night.  Buy just about anything.. and view the latest technology.

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One of London’s most famous attraction is Madame Tussard Wax Museum. You haven’t been to London.. if you don’t visit the Wax Museum. It’s an awesome experience … to see these life like figurines.. and if you are alone in the same room with some of them.. some ppl say .. you can hear them whisper to you .. hahhaha!! You can book online for your tickets.. or check with your hotel concierge for tickets. Open daily from 9am - 5pm. You can get there by the tube at Baker St underground station, easy to reach from just about anywhere on the central London tube network. 400 lifesize of the rich and famous are being exhibited at any one time. Lifesize replicas of stars of the stage and screen, musicians and monarchs are displayed alongside footballers and politicians. Have fun.. ! and take pictures.. with your favorite idol..!

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When you do travel as much as I do, you can’t help but feel so good about certain places; whether you are there for a vacation, visiting a girlfriend, attending a wedding or even when you are on a  business trip.  Wilmington, NC is a charming little port although the population isn’t huge like back home in Asia. I feel that it’s a great place to bring up my kids.   I like the mild climate as well, it wasn’t too cold nor too hot but it was quite humid when I was there, but according to the girlfriend, its just that time of the year.

Property/Real Estates prices are very affordable but like any smart home owners, we know that having the right real estate agent is a very important asset when buying the right home. Coastal Caroline Properties Wilmington NC real estate company has a great reputation from the testimonials I’ve seen, plus Paul Coffman is said to be a people person who also happens to be an animal lover with a mission to help homeless pets find good homes. He also contributes generously to charities.  I don’t know about you, but a man who is willing to give back to society is the kind of person I want handling the biggest purchase in my life.  So if you are looking for a home in North Carolina, check out Paul Coffman first.

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Yes.. they were showing Shrek @ Movie World.. !! woohoo..!!! We really didn’t want to miss it.. and the children just love Shrek.. so we went in and watched it at Movie World.  The theater was awesome..!! and the sound effect.. and the big screen made the big kid.. and the small one wants to turn the basement into a home theatre with home theater furniture and the works for it.  It was definitely a fun experience.. and we hope to go to Gold Coast again.

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If you are planning to go to Gold Coast, you must not miss out on visiting the Movie World because it is even better than DisneyLand.  DisneyLand focuses on Disney stuff.. more for kids, but at Movie World.. both you and your kids will enjoy the whole trip… which by the way took us thru’ the whole day.  We spent our first day in Gold Coast at Movie World.. and boy were we tired at the end of the day.  And yes.. the coolest bat mobile.. from batman..!! awesome or what..??

Entrance of Movie World.. and more pictures to come later.  You can book the tickets thru’ your hotel if you wish.. the concierge have connections for things like that.  We had complimentary tickets.. because we are hoteliers.  Owned by Warner Bros, this theme park is all about popular movies that are currently showing and past movies.  Of course, there are rides.. and other performances and children and adults love taking pictures with their favorite movie characters, like Austin Powers, Catwoman, Superman or even Batman if you are lucky.  I took a picture with Tweety Bird.. my favorite Looney Tunes character.

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If you are on vacation in Singapore, you’ll have to visit the Night Safari in Singapore. World’s first wildlife park specially built for night visits only. The Night Safari is not like any other zoo. Officially opened on May, 1994, by the then Prime Minister of Singapore.. now the Mentor Minister Goh Chok Tong. An experience you must not miss .. or you’ll regret it.

Opens from 6pm right up to midnite if i am not wrong.  The Night Safari has animals out in an open area.. while you ride on a tram .. around the zoo.  But you can also choose to take a walk around the zoo .. if you wished.. and hop onto another tram anytime you want.  I think the entrance fees were like $16 per person. .and in the night safari.. they had bird shows and other kind of animal shows once a night.

You can find fast food like McDonald and a local food court there .. for you to eat and rest after a long walk.  Children can buy souvenirs at their souvenir shops around the zoo. The Night Safari is in a different location from the day zoo.  Just a tip for those going for the Night Safari, flash lights are not encouraged.. so if you want to take pictures.. you have to get some kind of special night camera.. and the video that we took .. didn’t turn out well either.  It was a real pity.. it just wouldn’t focus.

“Nestled in 40 hectares of lush secondary forest, the Night Safari offers guests the unique experience of exploring wildlife in a tropical jungle at night. Through the use of subtle lighting technique, guests are able to view over 1,000 nocturnal animals of 100 species in vast naturalistic habitats.”

An opening act.

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Famous cured ham that my ex-boss, Mr Tsingos  loved so much..!  I remember one year, he even got his wife to fly it with her..when she visited him in Asia.  That was too funny..!!! if she was stopped by custom.  Traveling to the heart of the city .. every time i am in Barcelona to visit Barcelona’s most famous out door market is now a routine . .and a must do for me.  For those who knows me, you will know that i lived for these outdoor market. La Boqueria is an awesome place to be in . .even if you do not love food. So vibrant . .and so colorful..!

Awesome fruits of all kinds.. and one can find the usual produce, seafood and candied in color.  Like most open market, this one has cured hams for you to try and snack on while you are checking out the market. Lots of local fruits too. .as you can see here.

Seafood anyone..??  Prices are great too..!  i didn’t buy any.. because I was staying in a hotel and we didn’t have a kitchenette in the hotel.  But a co-worker of mine did get some .. for BBQing the next day. and it was the best BBQ i have had in Barcelona.

All sorts of chillies as you can see here.. ! so yes.. food can get spicy. .a wee bit like mexican food if you asked me.

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