Hujung Minggu: Island Hopping, Langkawi (Pulau Dayang Bunting, Pulau Singa Besar, Pulau Beras Basah)

Plz note actual date to Langkawi was on 7-9 Aug, 2015.

Kami join Island Hopping yang disediakan kat Tubotel ni, pakej harga RM30 per pax dan kul 2.00 pm ada van amik. So kami tunggu kat café sambil menikmati the breathtaking seascape. Oh ye, kalu anda solo traveler pun, van akan pick up gak.

Kat Tubotel ni selain aku ngan member, ada dua gadis chinese yang berasal dari negara China, yang turut join island hopping ni. Island Hoping yang kami join ditawarkan oleh RBY Sea Tours (tel: 012-4767487). Menurut brother van yang pick up kami, dianggarkan akan kembali semula ke Tubotel pada pukul 5.30 pm. Brother tu asal Keramat, keje kat Langkawi cuz dia kata KL hectic, Langkawi calm. Memang la calm dah kalu daily pat nengok omputih je, gile tak best. Brother ada mention kedai chicken chop dia tapi aku tak ingat nama kedai.

Hujung Minggu: Tubotel, Langkawi

Plz note actual date to Langkawi was on 7-9 Aug, 2015.

KLIA2

Bagi pandangan aku, harga kereta sewa di Langkawi adalah standart. Kalu sesapa ada yang lagi murah, sila komen dibawah. Masa aku pegi ni, aku survey kat blog dan web, mostly stated RM80 sehari untuk viva. Kami buking kereta sewa melalui sepupu aku punya kawan and brother tu bagi harga yang sama juga iaitu RM80 sehari. Setibanya di airport, kebanyakkan kaunter kereta sewa di situ menawarkan harga RM50 sehari untuk viva. Aku pun bagitaw la kat brother kete sewa yang aku buking tu, aku pun nak RM50 sehari juga and dia agreed. Rate kereta sewa masa aku pegi dulu (tahun 2013) adalah RM170 untuk 3 hari dapat MPV kalu tak silap aku.

Kami teatime MarryBrown MamboFries before onboard

Kami sampai di airport dah malam, sebab tu buking kete sewa siap-siap. Kalu anda sampai di airport lebih awal and tak sempat nak survey kereta sewa, maka amik je kat kaunter pun ok. Oh ya, kat lobby ngan luar entrance pun banyak yang offer rental car. Tapi ingat tak kira di mana ataw dengan siapa anda amik kereta sewa, sebelum decide rental car, confirm betul-betul harga yang perlu dibayar bagi mengelakkan hidden charges dan penipuan!

Discovered Sumatra: Banda Aceh, Warung Pak Rasyid, Grand Masjid of Baiturrahman, Putroe Phang Historical Park, Aceh Tsunami Museum (Day 4th)

Plz note actual date discovered Aceh and We Island (Sabang) was on 23-26 May, 2015.

After checked out, we had a breakfast at Warung Pak Rasyid located about 5 minutes drove from our accommodation. Bahrul and Ibnu suggested us to taste Nasi Guri as photo above. The rice was served with sambal and crackers and I’ve added fried egg. The owner (I believed) given us a small piece of ‘dendeng’ beef as a freegift. This stall served Nasi Kuning as well.

Later, we visited Grand Masjid of Baiturrahman located at the center of Banda Aceh. The masjid is one of architecture which still standing while other buildings were destroyed by the massive earthquake and the Tsunami 2004.

Discovered Sumatra: Banda Aceh, Masjid Baiturrahim Ulee Lheue, The House of Cut Nyak Dhien, Lampuuk Beach, Bu Si Itek Restaurant (Day 3rd, Part 2)

Plz note actual date discovered Aceh and We Island (Sabang) was on 23-26 May, 2015.

Right: Kuah Pliek served with white rice, prawn sambal and chicken
Left: Meuraxa Hospital exhibited in Gallery nearby Masjid Baiturrahim

Alhamdulillah, we reached Ulee Lheue Port, Aceh within an hour by fast ferry. Afterward, we went to the eatery opposite/nearby the Masjid Baiturrahim Ulee Lheue to have a lunch. Ibnu (our driver) suggested tasting ‘Kuah Pliek’ which is one of Aceh signature dish. It is gravy with ingredients of 10 or many types of vegetables and herbs including carrots, melinjo, corns, long beans and etc. 

Next, we visited Masjid Baiturrahim Ulee Lheue to perform solah. This masjid is one of an architecture that still standing while other buildings nearby were destroyed by the Tsunami 2004.

Discovered Sumatra: Sabang, Iboih Beach, Pulau Rubiah (Day 3rd, Part 1)

Plz note actual date discovered Aceh and We Island (Sabang) was on 23-26 May, 2015.

There is a white Masjid beside PUSKESMAS

Since we were on the way to Iboih for snorkeling, Mrs Hana dropped by Iboih Mini Hospital, PUSKESMAS Iboih (Pusat Kesihatan Masyarakat Iboih) cuz one of our friends was not feeling well.

PUSKESMAS Interior

She had vomiting, headache, nausea and sore throat since yesterday evening.  I wasn’t sure the exact caused, however we believed those symptom appeared due to the hilly pathway and the winding road at this island and she not supposed to drink coffee too much. Plus maybe she didn’t drink much water due to this island was hot and dry weather.

Discovered Sumatra: Weh Island, Sabang, Sumur Tiga Beach, Nol KM, Bixio Café, Taman Wisata Kuliner (Day 2nd, Part 2)

Plz note actual date discovered Aceh and We Island (Sabang) was on 23-26 May, 2015.

We reached Balohan Ferry Terminal, Weh Island at 1.30pm and the journey took about 2.5 or 3 hours by slow ferry. Weh Island was previously connected to the Sumatra mainland and became separated by the sea since the volcano eruption long time ago. Sabang is the main town in Weh Island and this island is surrounded by 4 islets which are Rubiah, Seulako, Klah and Rondo.

We meet up with Mrs Hana (contact no: 085260829376), our driver (supir) at Sabang and we had a lunch at some area before went to hotel. After freshened up and performed solah at hotel, we occupied the evening at Sumur Tiga Beach.

Discovered Sumatra: Banda Aceh, Kapal Tsunami Lampulo, Situs Tsunami PLTD Apung, Ulee Lheue Mass Grave, Ulee Lheue Port (Day 2nd, Part 1)

Plz note actual date discovered Aceh and We Island (Sabang) was on 23-26 May, 2015.

I was not feeling well cuz I cant sleep last night! First time I cant sleep while traveling, I was not sure why, the hot coffee perhaps? Whatever. We walked to the stall nearby to have our breakfast. I wasn’t in the mood cuz feel tired due to lack of quality sleep, so I decided to have ‘nasi lemak and telur sapi’ (fried egg). If my mood ok, of cuz I have chosen my fav, fried chicken and ‘bergedil’ (potatoes)! Some of the delicacies for breakfast were as above.

Our first dropped by for today was Kapal Tsunami Lampulo located at Gampong Lampulo, Kuta Alam. We witnesses a fisherman wooden boat was stranded above a local house. We managed to meet up with the locals there and they shared their experiences during Tsunami hit Aceh.

Discovered Sumatra: Banda Aceh, Bakso Ancol ADS, Friendship Village of Indonesia and Tiongkok China, Tebing Lamreh Ujung Kelindu, Pantai Pasir Putih (LhokMe Beach), Dhapu Kupi, Pusaka Souvenir (Day 1st)

Plz note actual date discovered Aceh and We Island (Sabang) was on 23-26 May, 2015.

Sumatra, Indonesia

Time = UTC/GMT +7

Currency = IDR (Indonesian Rupiah)

Currency rate = 0.0283 (e.g IDR1k = RM0.283, ≈ 0.30 sen senang kire)

Language = Indonesian (Aceh has their own mother tongue: Atjeh)

Pada May2014, iaitu setahun lalu aku ke Sumatra, area Pekan Baru, Riau dan Bukit Tinggi, West Sumatera. May2015 kali ni aku nk kongsikan pengalaman aku ke Aceh dan Pulau Weh (Sabang). Aceh suatu ketika dulu pernah dilanda gempa bumi 9.0 skala Richter dan diikuti bencana Tsunami pada 26 Dec, 2004, iaitu hampir 11 tahun yang lalu. Banda Aceh is located at the northern tip of Sumatra Island and Pulau Weh merupakan sebuah pulau yang menarik untuk aktiviti snorkeling dan selam scuba cuz ikan ngan coral kat situ so breathtaking.

We bought AirAsia flite ticket (return) on promo and we managed to get RM85.80 per pax. While checked-in, we added up luggages and Indonesia airport departure tax (bag+tax=RM52 per pax). Total payment for flite was RM137.80 per pax. We departed at 1315 from KLIA2 and reached Sultan IskandarMuda Airport (BTJ) at 1345 (Indonesia time). The journey took about 1.5 hours by airplane.

Backpackers ke Perth, Western Australia: Kangaroo dan Koala di Caversham Wildlife Park dan Souvenirs Megabes Products (Day 3rd)

Plz note actual date went to Perth, WA was on 14-17 March, 2015 (4D 3N).

Taken from Perth Train Map

Selepas sarapan, kami amik bus depan Australia Post (macam semalam). As for today, kami pegi Caversham Wildlife Park nk tengok pegang kangaroos dan koalas! Then, kami nak shopping kat Megabes Warehouse cuz semalam kan tak pat shop cuz sume market dah tutup.

Persamaan: Both picture was snapped while ride on the train
Perbezaan: Gambar kanan adalah pemandangan di luar train manakala gambar kiri pula pemandangan dalam train

Kami ride on train ke stesen Bassendean, then amik bus 955 ataw 956 to Ellenbrook, tapi drop-off kat Whiteman Park. Caversham Wildlife Park terletak kat dalam Whiteman Park ni.

Backpackers ke Perth, Western Australia: AQWA Hillarys dan Fremantle (Day 2nd)

Plz note actual date went to Perth, WA was on 14-17 March, 2015 (4D 3N).

Selepas sarapan toast and tea, kami gerak ke AQWA (Aquarium of Western Australia). Dari Adelaide Terrace (tempat penginapan), kami walked up till Australia Post (pejabat post) di Hay St and opposite Australia Post ada Carlton Centre. Antara shoplotnya adalah as picture above. Kami naik bus depan Australia Post ke stesen train Perth (ada arca cactus kaler hijau opposite Perth Rail Station).

Next, amik train laluan Joondalup/Butler (green line) dari Perth ke Warwick. Di stesen Warwick, amik bus no 423 ke Hillarys Boat Harbour. AQWA terletak di dalam area Hillarys. Masa beli tiket train, kami dinasihatkan oleh Security kat situ agar membeli tiket ‘family rider’ dan ‘day rider’. Kebetulan hari ni adalah weekend (Ahad) dan kami pula 8 orang, maka lebih jimat guna rider pass. FamilyRider adalah unlimited travel pass untuk max 7 orang manakala DayRider pula unlimited travel untuk seorang sahaja.

Backpackers ke Perth, Western Australia: Halal Restaurant at Barrack St dan hangouts Kings Park Botanic Garden (Day 1st, Part 2)

Plz note actual date went to Perth, WA was on 14-17 March, 2015 (4D 3N).

Dari South Perth kami kembali semula ke Stirling Garden. Kat Barrack St ni ada tiga kedai makanan halal dan from entrance Stirling Garden to those 3 halal restaurants mengambil masa lebih kurang 5-10 minit berjalan kaki (view map). Central Kebab & Café menyediakan Turkish kebab dan pizza. Lagi dua halal restaurant adalah, Indonesia Indah (Indonesian Culinary, ada delivery skali) dan Levant (MiddleEast Culinary), kedua-dua restaurant ini disahkan halal oleh AFIC (Australian Federation of Islamic Council).

Kengkawan travelers aku sebok bergambo

Bagi meneruskan journey to Kings Park and Botanic Garden, kami amik bus depan Allendale Square, masih lagi di jalan St Georges Terrace iaitu lebih kurang 2 minit walked dari Kangaroo Statue Stirling Garden. Leh amik bus no 24, 25, 27 dan 103 ke Kings Park. Aku sugest kowang mesti visit Kings Park and Botanic Garden ni, walau sekejap pun ok. Kat sini dapat nengok pemandangan bandar Perth including cityscape, bridge dan seascape.

Pada musim kering, pokok Boab akan meluruhkan semua daunnya. Pokok ini juga mampu menyimpan jumlah air yang banyak di dalam batangnya, mungkin sebab tu le batang pokok ni besar.

Backpackers ke Perth, Western Australia: Adelaide Tce, Stirling Garden, Swan Bell Tower, Old Mill, Funcatz (Day 1st, Part 1)

Plz note actual date went to Perth, WA was on 14-17 March, 2015 (4D 3N).

Pada Feb 2015, aku plan nk celeb pegi somewhere on March 2015 iaitu sebelum GST yang will be launced on April 2015. Nak pegi celeb cuz after GST implemented, traveling cost sudah tentu semakin mahal! Since this was immediate plan, aku decided Aust je le cuz murah sket and Perth area accessible by public transport.

Picture taken from AirAsia

Kami bertolak 12.05am pada 14 March, 2015 di KLIA 2 menaiki Air Asia X flight dan perjalanan lebih kurang 5.5 hours. Aku order roasted chicken and cranberry gravy as supper onboard. Keadaan flight yg bumpy bouncy telah mengakibatkan aku pening muntah dan tak selera nak menikmati roasted chicken tersebut.

Aku muntah chezzy wedges *geli kowt*, itulah dia makanan terakhir sebelum aku onboard. Sepanjang aku travel sebelum ni, tak penah lagi aku begini, first time aku muntah. Then, flite atenden tu bagi aku minyak angin cap kapak after requested. Thanks.

Alhamdulillah, we reached Perth Airport safely. Plz note Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) visa diperlukan di negara ini. Senang je cuz leh apply online ataw lagi murah kalu apply kat travel agency di Malaysia. Plz note di Perth T1 International Airport ni, ada bilik solat di ground floor, dilabel sebagai ‘quiet room’ terletak di arrivals hall. Kalu tak pun, untuk muslim kowg leh solat je kat tepi hall, yang penting clean dan tidak menggangu lalu lintas. For muslimah, kowg leh solat dalam parenting/nursing room.

10 Things That Shouldn’t Happen Once You Become a More Practicing Muslim

Here are a list of 10 things that shouldn’t happen as a result of you turning a new leaf and becoming a more practicing (or new) Muslim:

1. You Become Narrow Minded

This is probably one of the worst – and ironic – things that can result from you becoming a more practicing Muslim. Islam has richness and diversity embedded within its history; from its revelation to the interpretations and rulings, from great scholars and intellectuals (think: Imam Abu Hanifa, Imam Malik, Imam Ash-Shafi’i & Imam Ahmad), Islam is not something that can be limited to what you have learned from one person within your community, or after watching a few videos on YouTube. Contrary to what you might think, becoming closer to Allah, subhanahu wa ta ‘ala (exalted is He), and the teachings of Islam should make you far more OPEN minded. That is, the more educated you become, the more you realize that differences of opinions within Islam are not a curse, but a blessing. They make the religion easy & practical – a stark juxtaposition to the Islam you may be viewing through your narrow lenses.

Most of the time, it’s narrow mindedness that leads individuals to do the following:

2. You Rebel Against Your Family

Now that you have seen the light, you begin to notice the sins that your family may be immersed in. How dare they not pray? Why do they not attend these lectures? Why don’t they support me – I’m following the same religion as them after all!? Why wasn’t I born into a more practicing family? Why didn’t my parents teach my Qur’an from a younger age!? Why, why, why…?

These, and many more, are thoughts that might cross your mind. But you have to remember a couple of things: a) You will probably never be able to completely change your family – especially your parents b) Humble yourself. It was only a short while ago that you were immersed in the same sins and was it not by the mercy of the Most Merciful, your plight may have never changed.

Coming closer to Allah (swt) should indeed bring you closer to your family (despite their flaws) as now you realize the great importance of kinship in Islam, and the enormous rights of your parents upon you.

Rambler of Cambodia: Siem Reap-Madrasah Qamaruddin Al-Islamiah, Masjid An-NaekMah, Artisans Angkor Silk Farm, Siem Reap Airport (Day 5th)

Plz note actual date went to Cambodia was on 12-16 February, 2015 (5D 4N).

Before went to airport, we managed to dropped by Madrasah Qamaruddin Al-Islamiah located at Kg Stengmai, Siem Reap juz a few minutes ride from our lodging. We were informed the school has 2 teachers and 2 classrooms.

Beside cash donations, any contributions or gifts such as stationaries, books, kitabs, Qur’an and tafsir were valued and beneficial for the childrens. The madrasah was a gift by Sieng Nam on 2002 as stated at the outside wall of the madrasah.

Rambler of Cambodia: Siem Reap-Angkor Archaeological Park, Cambodia Cultural Village, Siem Reap Night Market (Day 4th)

Plz note actual date went to Cambodia was on 12-16 February, 2015 (5D 4N).

After Subuh prayer we promptly went to Angkor Archaeological Park to witness the breathtaking sunrise at Angkor Wat. Admission pass (Angkor pass) is required to enter the Angkor area, and individual photo was captured at the admission pass counter as the photo will be printed on the admission pass. The pass counters were located at the main entrance on the road to Angkor Wat, and it cost USD20 per day per pax. Entry is free for all Cambodian nationals.

Plz note the validity period of the admission pass. Admission passes issued between 5.00 am and 5.00 pm are valid the same day. Admission passes issued after 5.00 pm are valid the same day (after 5.00pm) until sunset and also the next day. As per understanding, visitors may NOT buy a ticket in advance. 

We didn’t manage to witness the sunrise due to cloudy weather or perhaps we were waiting the sunrise at the wrong position hehee.

Rambler of Cambodia: Siem Reap-Tonle Sap Lake Tour, Masjid Ar-Rafee’ah Tonle Sap, Muslim Family Kitchen Restaurant (Day 3rd)

Plz note actual date went to Cambodia was on 12-16 February, 2015 (5D 4N).

Cyclo

After checked out, Dahlan sent us to transport agency which he bought the ticket to Siem Reap. The agency was juz a few minutes ride from our lodging. We took a Golden Bayon Express van and roughly 5 hours journey from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. While on the way, we managed to captured Cambodian cyclo as above.

The van dropped by at petrol kiosk in Skun area to fueling the van, and for passengers went to a restroom, grabbed some snacks, stretching muscles and rest for a while.

Rambler of Cambodia: Phnom Penh-The Killing Fields, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Russian Market, Central Market, Al-Serkal Masjid (Day 2nd)

Plz note actual date went to Cambodia was on 12-16 February, 2015 (5D 4N).

As for today, we went to Choeung Ek Genocidal Center (The Killing Fields) located in Choeung Ek Commune Khan Dangkor, Phnom Penh. We went through remote pathway due to the main road was congested and the constructions were in progress.

The Killing Fields is a site that victims were killed cruelly and buried in improper mass grave by Khmer Rouge Regime lead by Pol Pot in 1975-1979.

Rambler of Cambodia: Phnom Penh-Siem Reap (5D 4N)

Plz note actual date went to Cambodia was on 12-16 February, 2015 (5D 4N).

Flag and map was taken from google images

Hehee kali ni aku nk share experiences pegi Kemboja; salah satu negara indochina yang pernah dijajah oleh Perancis dan Vietnamese (Khmer Rouge).

Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Time = UTC/GMT +7

Currency = KHR (Khmer Riel) and USD (US Dollar); USD1=KHR4000 (standart)

Currency rate = 3.58 (e.g USD1 = RM3.58)

Language = Khmer

We bought the ticket KL-Phnom Penh since last year (2014), however the returned flight from Siem Reap to KL, we bought it on Jan 2015, which was a month before we departed. Our journey was 2 nights at Phnom Penh and 2 nights at Siem Reap.

Weekend Runaway: Army Museum, Port Dickson

Plz note actual date went to Army Museum was on 20 Dec 2014.

We managed to drop by The Army Museum (Muzium Tentera Darat) before went back to KL. We didn’t aware about this museum and knew it via AAC website stated in ‘around PD’ item. The Army Museum is located next to the Malaysian Army Camp, Si Rusa. FYI, Port Dickson was officially declared as army town in 2009.

There were aircrafts welcoming us once we went through the entrance gate (free admission).  We walked ahead and witnessed a memorial of fallen heroes. Our heroes laid down their lives to safeguard our nation and to retain the sovereignty of our beloved country.

Weekend Runaway: Avillion Admiral Cove, Port Dickson

Plz note actual date went to AAC was on 19 Dec 2014.

My colleague stressed out and suddenly she said needed an urgent vacation! We planned somewhere out from KL and the nearest tranquil neighborhood was Port Dickson. It was a rush escaped fortunately we managed to book Avillion Admiral Cove (AAC), a superior rooms with breakfast via agoda.com. It cost us almost RM300 per room.

We left KL around 8.00pm on Friday night and it took around an hour to reach AAC. We use North-South Expressway (NSE) and Seremban-Port Dickson Highway (SPDH). Plz note to differentiate between AAC and Avillion PD cuz those places are nearby. Traveler may opt to ride a KTM train from KL Sentral to Seremban. Then, take a taxi to AAC and plz beware of scammers.

Resepi: Laksa Johor

Bahan-bahan:
1 kilo #ikanparang
1 cawan #kariikan
2 sudu besar kerisik
1 biji kelapa ( ambil santan )
2 labu bwang besar, 5 ulas bwang kecil, 6 ulas besar bwang putih
5 btang serai
Sedikit halia
Setengah cawan udang kering
Sedikit lengkuas
Satu asam keping
Garam dan gula
1 - 2 bungkus #spaghetti
1 senduk besar minyak mkn
Sedikit rempah tumis dan sedikit hirisan bawang

Budgets 4D 3N (Philippines: Cebu-Oslob-Ginatilan-Malabuyoc-Badian)

The expenses stated below is for 2pax. Plz note budgets below is inclusive of flite return, accomodation, transportation and entrance fees, excluding meals and souvenirs/other expenses. Thanks to Saida cuz she helped much to keep in mind all these cost. The driver: item #9 below, contact no is +63 923 530 1371 (Madam Merlinda/Uncle Gilmore).


Plz note transaction for item written in green was made in MYR (Ringgit) while other items was made in PHP (Peso). Plz click the image to enlarge and clearer figure.

Getaway Philippines: Cebu City (Day 4th)

Plz note actual date went to Cebu Island was on 6-9 Dec 2014. The expenses stated here was for 2 pax.

After having breakfast, we walked to SM City nearby our hotel. We not aware it was opened at 11:00am local time, hence we have to wait there cuz I thought normally shopping mall opened at 10.00am. Not much we did over there, we juz hang around, had sightseeing and we purchased a few tshirts as momento. We took a jeepney went back to the hotel (Budget18: PHP15). We freshen up, performed solah and packed our things before we checked out.

Piso currency

The safety guard of the hotel helped us to flag down a taxi for us went to airport (Budget19: PHP85). One of the superb landscapes on the way to airport was we went through the bridge between Cebu City and Lapu-Lapu City. We note many piers, boats, yachts and small vessels on our left and right side. I didn’t manage to get the name of the bridge. The bridge spans across Mactan Channel connecting between Cebu and Mactan Island.

Getaway Philippines: The Whale-Sharks Watching, Oslob (Day 3rd)

Plz note actual date went to Cebu Island was on 6-9 Dec 2014. The expenses stated here was for 2 pax.

After a few days closed, the whalesharks watching site was opened. We woke up early cuz the whalesharks will appear on feeding time around 6:30am. We not gonna miss the moment cuz one of the main visit here was to snorkel with the whalesharks. We went there with habal rode (Budget 10: PHP200 for motorbike-taxi) suggested by Uncle Gilmore.

We ride on Paddle Boat due to MotorBoat are not allowed at this whalesharkes site.
Not to worry cuz the staffs were rowing the boat.

We placed our clothes in the shower room provided nearby and went for registration and short briefing regarding the appropriate interaction with the whalesharks. After payment has been made, they given us life jacket, snorkeling gear and we followed them to the boat. Locals pay PHP500 only. The cost for us (foreigners) is PHP1000 per pax for 30minutes inclusive of local guide, paddle boat ride, goggles, snorkeling gear and life jacket (Budget11: PHP2000 for 2pax). We also took underwater camera services PHP500 (exclude CD) and we save in our thumbdrive (Budget12).

Getaway Philippines: Cuartel, Baluarte, Heritage Park, TumalogFalls, Oslob - Town, Ginatilan - Mainit Springs, Malabuyoc - KawasanFalls, Badian (Day 2nd)

Plz note actual date went to Cebu Island was on 6-9 Dec 2014. The expenses stated here was for 2 pax.

Our accommodation: Oslob New Village Lodge

After had breakfast, we hang out at the Heritage Park nearby. On the way to the Park, we passed by Oslob’s oldest church. Adjacent to the church was Cuartel: The Ruin of Oslob, it is incomplete structure that was built to be a barracks for Spanish soldiers in Spanish occupation.

Getaway Philippines: Cebu-Oslob-Ginatilan-Malabuyoc-Badian (Cebu Island 4D 3N)

Plz note actual date went to Cebu Island was on 6-9 Dec 2014. The expenses stated here was for 2 pax.

Cebu, Philippines time = UTC +8

Philippines currency = PHP (Philippine Peso)

Currency rate = 0.086 (e.g PHP1k = RM86)

Language = Cebuano / Tagalog (Mostly can speak in English)

Our planning was 2 days at Cebu and the remaining 2 days at Bohol. However, we cannot proceed to Bohol cuz the OceanJet FastFerry closed their operation due to Hagupit typhoon hit Philippines one day before we departed. As this was beyond our control, hence we executed the travel in Cebu Island ONLY!

Getaway Philippines: Lapu-Lapu City-Cebu-Oslob (Day 1st)

We reached Mactan-Cebu International Airport located at Lapu-Lapu City around 3.00pm (Budget1: RM1130 for 2pax flight inclusive of 2way ticket, meal one way and 20kg baggages each ways).