Journey Mercy to New Zealand

2009-01-28T21:56:00.000-08:00

Japanese Name...

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A Journey with Purpose! The purpose of life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind, or even your hapiness. Some may feel that it's their career or even their wildest dreams and ambitious, in which most of the time i did! However for me it's none other than your family. We all born with a purpose in life, some might still puzzled with it for their whole life. That's because some of us typically begins at the wrong starting point. We alway ask ourselve these questions: 1) What do you wanna be? 2) What shoulds i do with my life? 3) What are my dreams for my future? All these were self centered question, focusing ourself. But at the end of the day, it's everyones wish to have a happy family and everyone together in unity. Some people might be filty rich but having lots of problems with the family members. To some people is poor but their are much happier with their family, and the hapiness here refers to something that money cant buy!

2009-01-26T18:34:00.000-08:00

Lord Of The Ring... Scenery in NZ!

2009-01-26T18:02:00.000-08:00

It's Been a while...

One SUMMER warmer in your heart,

One AUTUMN richer in the harvest on our memories,

One WINTER deeper in the mysteries of life,

One SPRING moment lightern with the joy of renewal...

Today it's the 2nd day of chinese new year, which finally i really have time to sit down and updating my blog. I've loads and loads of my NZ experience that i would like to share here!

A place which i left about almost 2 years ago, but those memories which is still fresh in my mind. NZ seems to be parted as my 2nd home and i'm glad to have made that move i.e. painting my life with more colourful experiences.

2008-01-22T23:32:00.000-08:00

Franz Joseph

Mirror Lake

Karawau River Bungee

Queens Town

2008-01-22T22:48:00.000-08:00

...HOME...
(Michael Buble)

Another summer day,

Has come and gone away,

In Paris and Rome,

But I wanna go home, Mmmmmmmm

Maybe surrounded by

A million people I, Still feel all alone
I just wanna go home,

Oh I miss you, you know.

And I’ve been keeping all the letters that I wrote to you

Each one a line or two“I’m fine baby, how are you?”

Well I would send them but I know that it’s just not enough

My words were cold and flat.

And you deserve more than that.

Another aeroplane, Another sunny place.

I’m lucky I know, But I wanna go home.

Mmmm, I’ve got to go home.

Let me go home.....................

I’m just too far from where you are

I wanna come home.

And I feel just like I’m living someone else’s life
It’s like I just stepped outside

When everything was going right

And I know just why you could not come along with me

That this is not your dream

But you always believed in me.....

Another winter day has come

And gone awayIn even Paris and Rome

And I wanna go home

Let me go home,

And I’m surrounded by,

A million people I, Still feel alone,

Oh, let me go home,

Oh, I miss you, you know.

Let me go home..... I’ve had my run,

Baby, I’m done, I gotta go home,
Let me go home...........................

It’ll all be all right, I’ll be home tonight, I’m coming back home....

2007-09-28T06:31:00.000-07:00

~ IT'S A LONG LONG JOURNEY ~

It's a long long journey
Till I know where I'm supposed to be
It's a long long journey
And I don't know if can believe
When shadows fall and block my eyes
I am lost and know that I must hide
It's a long long journey
Till I find my way home to you

Many days I've spent driffing on Through empty shores
Wondering what's my purpose
wondering how to make me strong
I know I will falter , I know I will cry
And I need to be close to you

Sometimes it feels no one understand
I don't even know why I do the things I do
when prides bulids me up till I can't see my soul
Will you break down this walls and pull me through

Cause it's a long long journey
till I feel that I'm worth the price
You paid for me on calvary
beaneath those stromy skies

When satan mocks and friends turn to foes
It feels like everthing is out to make me lose control
IT's a long long journey
Till i find my way home to you... to you.

2007-09-28T00:17:00.000-07:00

Make A Memory

Hello again... It's you and me
Kinda always like it used to be
Sipping wine, killing time
Trying to solve lifes mysteries

How's your life... It's been awhile
God it's good to see you smile
I see you reaching for your keys
Looking for a reason not to leave

If you don't know, if you should stay
If you don't say, whats on your mind
Baby just breathe
There's nowhere else tonight we should be
You want to make a memory

I dug up this old photograph
Look at all that hair we had
It's bittersweet to hear your laugh
Your phone was ringing I don't wanna ask

If you go now, I'll understand
If you stay, hey, I got a plan
You want to make a memory
You want to steal a piece of time
You can sing the melody to me
And I can write a couple lines
You want to make a memory

If you don't know, if you should stay
And you don't say, whats on your mind
Baby just breathe
There's nowhere else tonight we should be
You want to make a memory
You want to steal a piece of time
You can sing the melody to me
And I can write a couple lines
You want to make a memory
You want to make a memory

2007-06-18T06:44:00.000-07:00

My Brothers in New Zealand...

Vienyaki Chuppa Mupau!

Life in NZ rather interesting to know my two buddies from Brazil. Despite the massive work we had, working together was always fun and memorable. I do missed you all....

2007-01-17T16:08:00.000-08:00

2007-01-14T05:05:00.000-08:00

2007-01-14T04:57:00.000-08:00

Christmas... is not as happening as i expected!

From young i always perceived that christmas must be really fun and happening in western countries. Knowing the fact that it's extremely happening in Singapore.

To my surpirsed, many Aucklander took a long break and heading for holidays with their family and kids. You can see a week b4 everyone were heading out of town and during the christmas week the entire Auckland city was so quiet and peaceful.

As most of the backpackers we were left no where to go but to remain in this boring-dead city... holding the hope that something is up and happening. I worked as a part time during my weekend and my boss decided to throw us a small gathering during christmas eve... though no many turn up, we do had some fun gathering around and had a few drinks of chardonnay, Soulvinon B, Carbenet Merlot etc.... (this is what Nz famous for .... its wineries)

2006-12-28T18:40:00.000-08:00

What you should do if you fall sick when you are in foreign country.....

One afternoon me and my housemate was about to get ready for ourshift. We still have 2 hours time to go so both of us were so tempted to head to out favourite Korean BBQ buffet juz along the street.

We indeed had a heaviest lunch ever... with all the mesmerizing dishes laying on the serving table. Delicious Korean Kim Chi, Meats, Vegs, Tibits, Desserts, & not tobe missed the ice cream machince.

Now we both know that we gonna face the trouble to stay awake for the rest of the day. Few hours later, my stomache starts groaning.... i thought i had too much for my lunch. This has been continuously for a long time and i had to go to the loo for several times. The situation got worst and i have to take early off for the day.

My body dy-hydrating... and getting weaker each time. Confirmed then i got food poisioning and this was the worst ever happen in my entire life. I was told medication in overseas is pretty costly, and you cant get medicine from any pharmacies i.e. most of them requires to see if you a letter from the doctor for that particular medicine you request.

I was lucky to have my own first aid kits, which i always take along when i travel/backpack. Even after i had my medicine i was down for another 2 days. After this lessons i told myself, gotta be very careful when eating seafood and what ever meat you eat... owiz make sure its well cook. The Korean and Japanese owiz practice eating raw food like shashimi... eating raw salmon, beef etc. You can only enjoy those food if you are sure the restaurant maintain high quality of food preparation and freshness of the food they serves. And if you travel make sure you have your own first aid kits which contain those medicine you used to have

2006-12-25T04:13:00.000-08:00

It's the largest and youngest..... just like me!

Rangitoto Island is the largest, youngest and one of the least modified of about 50 volcanic cones and craters in the Auckland volcanic field. Back in 600 years ago, a series of drastic explosions... a land was erupted from the sea, forming a large volcanic cone and is now extinct. It dominates the local seascape and a visit there is like stepping into another world. The island is a public reserve managed by the Department of Conservation and is famed world-wide as a botanical gem.

We star out journey early, with our groaning empty stomach, we head our way to get a ferry to this undevelop island. Undevelop here, you gotta expect that.. there's no shop, cafe or anything there expect the jetty for the ferry to be on board.

It tooks us 2 hours to make our way to the summit... along with the path way that you could hardly imagine. Crossing all the rocky path, believes to be the formation of lava during the erruption of the island.

2006-12-04T16:40:00.000-08:00

One of my off day, my housemate and myself decided to visit the Auckland War Memorial Museum. It tells the story of New Zealand, from our unique flora and fauna and the history at war, to the priceless collection of Maori and Pacific treasures. The Museum’s galleries showcase the natural, cultural, and social history of New Zealand.

The most impressed section for both of us were the two huge "War Memorial Halls", which located on the 4th floor of the building. It's a site of commemoration for the New Zealanders who lost during the war I & II. Name of all those killed in major conflicts of the 20th century are recorded and remembered. Every year (25th Apr), Auckland War Memorial Museum, the RSA and Auckland City Council mark ANZAC day with a series of services and commemorative events.

all in all, can you believe it??? We spent almost 5 hours exploring the exhibit in this 4 story. By the time we finished... it was 3.15pm, and we head to Newmarket for a teabreak. The museum indeed worth going, collection of NZ$ 5.00 (mainly for the maintainance of the building).

For more info, please visit: http://www.aucklandmuseum.com/

A day to the NATURE...

Towards the evening, my friend brought me to Waitakere Range, one of the most visited National Park in New Zealand (which just 45 minutes away from the city. We just glance around the range from one of the platform nearby. From there manage to have a clear views of auckland city and Rangitoto Island (the youngest volcano in NZ).

2006-10-26T23:18:00.000-07:00

There are certain day on your weekend - that you might probably felt like doing nothing at all - no outing, shopping and juz stay at home. It never happen to me in Msia, where i slept till noon - without setting my alarm and had a good night sleep for 14hours. Waking up not bcoz of noise, too much sleep or anything, but too hungry to sleep any further.

Walking out from my room, boil some water and start up the laptop for MP3, then head straight to the washroom to have a hot shower. Having instant noodles with bacons and egg (as taken on the pic above) and online screen through my email. Few hours later, i picked up my book and start continue the chapter that i've stop since weeks ago. Time really flies before i realized that it's evening and my friend text me to have dinner at their home. I've been a while since i have home cook food, not counting the food i cook on my own. Menu that we're goin to have is poridge with some chinese style dished. As shown in the photos.

The other photos was nachos meat balls (home made snack) & Salmons Island (which we had for breakfast on the following day).

2006-10-22T18:31:00.000-07:00

Evening Walk..... around Auckland

- City of Sails

The fine weather had mesmerized me to take an evening walk after work. Immediately after i've changed from my office attire to a khakis pant and a polo shirt, I grab the camera burst of from the apartment to catch on with the nice weather before it's sunset. As summer is just few weeks to go, the day time here, seems to be longer than the night... yeah much longer!

On a narrow strip of land between two scenic habours, Auckland is surrounded by more sandy beaches and attractive islands than probably any other city in the world. This is why it's well-known as the "City of Sails". In less than 10 minutes walk i've reached to this stunning place, Viaduct Harbour. AwWw... i just cant wait to on my camera and start taking snapshot at the surroundings.

This is a good place to sit down and relax after a hectic work in the city centre. It's serene, peaceful and awesome... calm sea water with plenty of yatchs parked parallel along the long stretch harbour. Every corner you can find Cafe & Bar Restaurant, which crowded with working preofession who normally catch up a drink right after work. Just behind me was the backgroud of the busy city with the great view of the Sky Tower, which famous for its Bungy Jump & Casino.

2006-10-22T17:26:00.000-07:00

Positive Psychology

Recently, I read an article by Dr. Martin Seligman, a former president of the American Psychological Association. In his article, he shared some valuable insights from his latest research. The objective of this research was to discover, based on empirical data collected from around the world, fulfillment in life. He was able to identified the three main sources of fulfillment.

The first, is living a pleasant life - Hedonic Happiness.
The second, is using one's higest strengths and virtues in one's various spheres of activity and relationships with others.
The third one is deploying one's highest strengths in the service of something larger than oneself.

From this three, you will notice the second and the third source of fulfillment provide much deeper and more spriritual feeling of fulfillment than the first one. What i would like to stress here is, happiness is not determined by materials or econimic wealth or social life. The key to leading a fulfilled life, free of regrets, is to dedicate ourself to a cause, a goal that is lager that us. If you are practising it, then you are leading the greatest of all possible lives - lives of unsurpassed value-creation.

2006-10-05T05:31:00.000-07:00

ICE Cream time...!

Last Sunday, seem like a boring day to us... my friends decided to go for a beach walk at Mission Bay. Being new to the place, i deperately tag along. Seem like everyone talking bout the Winning Scope - The famous ice cream by "Movenpick" at Mission Bay. I give it a try and i really fallen in love with it! Hei, juz have a look at the ice cream cone i'm holding.... phew... with 2 jumbo scope of flavoured ice cream of your choice and the topping on it. Indeed a good way to indulge after a whole week of stressful work. If any of you coming to NZ one day... I will for sure bring you there!

Feel free to view the site.... I'm sure you will be tempted from here on:

http://www.icecream.co.nz/html/movenpickflavours.htm

At night my friend drop by my apartment for dinner and suppose to be a light dinner but end up having a heavy meals together. Most of us just sitting on the floor and some lay-back on the couch (juz lazy to move around).

2006-10-05T04:46:00.000-07:00

Saturday morning... the wonderful weather had caught my interest to explore further around Auckland City. Around the city there are several parks where lots of local when for a jogging, hang-out, or having a evening walk with their friend and their love one. Reached to the end of the Queen Street (one of the busiest & popular streets in the city center), i came across this calm and peaceful park, known as Albert Park (near to Auckland University). This is the place where lots of people hang around sitting on the green ground esp during the Spring & Summer seasons.

2006-10-05T01:37:00.000-07:00

Weekend Hanging out - Shopping Spree!

After a few weeks of savings, I'm thinking getting myself a pair of jeans. With a few friend, we met up at Newmarket (a busy street full of boutiques, cafes, and shopping departmetal stores i.e. Farmers, The Warehouse, Two Double Seven & Supree).

We had our lunch at one of the Japanese restaurant, lots of people tough and we just wait to be seated. The meal come in set and it doesn't seem to be so tempting, but the moment i have a taste of it... Hm, i would say there's none any other Jap Restaurant in Msia can beat the taste. It's just marvelous

Late afternoon, we stop by a coffee shop for their famous cappuccino.

2006-09-16T20:29:00.000-07:00

Weather juz not right for swim wear... Plenty of Bay !
After a few rainy days in Auckland, my house-mate and a few other friends praying hard to a clear day today. It's the end of Winter, the weather seem to be colder and chilling, even though it's not snowing in Auckland.
A journey of two and a half hours from Auckland, we reached Tauranga, located along the "Bay of Plenty", which has everthing we need for a ultimate holiday. From the sun, surf and seaside, hiking through magnificient native bush and the heart of Tauranga Town.

Along the journey, me and my housemates we amazed by the idyllic scenery and beautiful country side. Being a nature lover like me, this is mesmerizing... you will never seen this in Malaysia (farms, hills, rivers and fruits plantation everywhere).
But to the New Zealanders, you will never Malaysia's scenery here too.

Tauranga is one of the largest/busiest export port in NZ and it's the centre of NZ's principal kiwi fruit region. The kiwi season is normally between May to June, and too bad that we've missed it this time!

After we've checked-in for our accomodation, we head our way to Fernland Hot Spring. We immediately start up the fire and prepare our BBQ Lunch as we hardly bear the hunger although we had our breakfast before we starts our journey. All the marination was prepared by Janice & Nelson (they're really nice couple), this time our menu will be all meat, yes we wanna be carnivores this time. All I could said is "Perfect", the taste, the environment and the weather... Once we finished with the BBQ I cant wait to change to my trunks soak myself into the hot springs pool.

The following day, everyone woke up so early and pack-up things. By 10.30am we started our journey and stop by the tourist spot along the way back from Tauranga. Kiwiland at Te Puke, KatiKati (thinking of going to the Bird Garden but the luck wasn't on our side coz, it was closed), Ngatea & Paeroa (the small town that produce L&P, one of the famous Lemonade softdrink in NZ).

Mt Maunganui (the name means "Large Mountain")

It's a volcanic formation, stands at the foot of the 232m hill NZ "Surf City".It affords views of Tauranga and the surrounding area. Near the foot of the hill are fine beaches and saltwater pools. (The above photos, Left : view of the Mount from Moturiki Island, Right : view from the top of Mt Maunganui.)

Waihi Beach.....

Along the way back to Auckland we made several stops. One of it is the Waihi town, which sparkles with 100km of white sand, an enticing blue ocen and this place has held irresistible charm for us.

For more info check out this site:

2006-09-04T23:22:00.000-07:00

Peace & Plenty - Devonport.

15 minutes of excitement in the ferry... not bcoz i've not been to ferry b4, but i'm heading my way to discover Devonport - a seaside village of historic architecture, volcanoes and landmarks as well as galleries and cafes, shops and restaurants. Oh yeah... talking bout food, we had a try of the most famous Fish & Chip in this island.

We trek our way up to Mt Victoria (maori called it Tauranguu), which gives us unobstructed views of downtown Auckland an across the harbour to the eastern bays. I was told there a tunnel in Devonport which can link to the other North Head (located less than 5km away). Sometime ago it was open for tourist to visit, several haunted experience was claimed and due to the high maintainance it was close there after. Almost reaching the top of Mt Victoria, the sky doesn't show a good sign to us, however we've almost reached to the peak so we thought must as well carry on with a few more foot steps.

It was so windy and chilling with drizzling weather, as normal reaction we just look for someplace for a shade. Guess what we saw??? A small solid steel gate which have a spiral stair case... right away silent between us! This might be the eerie tunnel which everyone been talking about. A minute later we just left and made our way down from the hill.

The peak and upper slopes have housed a signal station for shipping, artillery emplacements and various concrete army bunkers. One bunker now serves as the venue for the Devonport Folk Club.

North from Devonport coastline is an endless procession of sheltered coves and white-sand beaches which start out as suburban and become steadily more spectacular all the way to the tip of the North Island.

For more details, please visit: http://www.devonport.co.nz/

2006-08-29T22:31:00.000-07:00

30th August - Let's Maungawhau.....

Maungawhau/Mount Eden is the highest of the volcanoes in Auckland City, 196 metres high. Being centrally located, it is both a prominent feature of the Auckland scene and a suitable vantage point from which to view the city and the other cones.
The Maori name for the mountain, "Maungawhau", means "Mountain of the Whau tree". Whau (entelea arborescens) is a small tree which occurs in coastal forests. Mount Eden Domain is protected from damage, as an archaeological site, by the Historic Places Act 1980. One significant feature is the large, well preserved crater, some 50 metres deep, contained within the summit cone.

2006-08-29T16:58:00.000-07:00

A Journey with Purpose!

The purpose of life is far greater than your own personal fulfillment, your peace of mind, or even your hapiness. Some may feel that it's their career or even their wildest dreams and ambitious, in which most of the time i did! However for me it's none other than your family. We all born with a purpose in life, some might still puzzled with it for their whole life. That's because some of us typically begins at the wrong starting point.

We always ask ourselve these questions:
1) What do you wanna be?
2) What shoulds i do with my life?
3) What are my dreams for my future?

All these were self centered question, focusing ourself. But at the end of the day, it's everyones wish to have a happy family and everyone together in unity. Some people might be filty rich but having lots of problems with the family members. To some people is poor but their are much happier with their family, and the hapiness here refers to something that money cant buy!

2006-08-27T20:19:00.000-07:00

Weekend get away! Auckland Zoo....
24th August everyone of us got excited preparing ourself for another journey. In my heart i was singing, "Let's go to the.... ZOO". Just about 15 minutes journey, we reached to the entrance of Auckland Zoo. We spent around 2 hours exploring the area. It's not huge as compare to the one in Malaysia, however its has spacious, natural compounds. Primate exhibit is well done, and the African animal's enclosure, Pridelands, is excellent, as is the meerkat domain, which can be explored through tunnels. The most amaze was the nocturnal house with the ative birds i.e. Kiwi, but they are hard to see.
For more info checkout at www.aucklandzoo.co.nz/fotz

2006-08-27T17:17:00.000-07:00

Tamaki Makau Rau.... Auckland - The City of 100 lovers!

Imagine an urban environment where everyone lives within half an hour of beautiful beaches, hiking trails and a dozen enchanted holiday islands. Add a sunny climate, a background rhythm of Polynesian culture and a passion for outstanding food, wine and shopping – you’re beginning to get the picture of Auckland.

Auckland's Hauraki Gulf is home to a multitude of islands, each with its own distinctive character, including the larger Waiheke Island and Great Barrier Island. Auckland's blend of landscape, Polynesian culture, glistening harbours and modern city environment creates an unbelievable lifestyle ranked amongst the best in the world. Discover why Auckland is one of the best places in the world to live - and visit.

Having meal together (All home cook food!)

Cook together, Eat together!

We sometime gather around during weekend, outing and prepare dinner at home. Above are some of the assumptious meal we prepare with my housemates since the day i came to NZ.

Need the recipe for the Auckland Jumbo Burger??? Get it from Clement! As for the Famous Ban Mien in town, it's a secret recipe from Soo Chin.....

Most of the meals looks GOOD? Frankly speaking, its really taste good too! This is why it's so great about this apartment, everything fully furnished together with kitchen utensils, it's just lovely and it's facing the seaview, from the balcony (as you may seen below).

2006-08-27T16:33:00.000-07:00

A New Chapter of Life

13th Aug 2006 - The day has comes!
Can you imagine how excited I am??? Sitting in the flight number Q511! And yes, the flight to New Zealand… The flight was long though, but the excitement keeps me stay awake throughout the journey! I then transit from Brisbane, Australia to NZ. Auckland here I come! Around 2.30pm, we touch down the airport of Auckland, immediately when i checked-out from the airport, I can merely feel the chilling breeze of NZ greeting & welcome my arrival. I then head to get a Airport Taxi, to ferry myself and not to be missed my backpack and luggage down to the city. I put up a night at Ponsonby Backpackers Lodge, it’s cozy, a slightly tatty colonial-style backpackers with a beautiful garden. The time when i reach NZ it's 14th (Monday afternoon) At night I was so drowsy, uneasy and a combination of different feelings that I ever could describe. Is that what they called Jet-lag??? My gosh…. I got Jet Lag? I was so tired, but can sleep at all. May be because it’s still noon time in Malaysia (the time different is 4hours). The night is so cold, so much colder that I could imagine! I just on the heater, and sleep soundlessly till the next morning.

15th Aug 2006 - A day to explore around the city of Auckland. We’ve got a list things to do i.e. opening a bank account, applying for IRD, shopping for some groceries and looking for accommodation. Our friend SooJen which the one who brought us around. We went to several places, which we had short-listed, however none of it meet our expectation. Either it’s too far, dirty, transportation problem etc. Soon the night catch up and it’s time for dinner, we went to a food court full of Asian cuisine. Didn’t we missed Malaysian food? Not really or perhaps not yet! Food here are pretty expensive, an average of NZ$ 7.00 equivalent of RM 16.00 per meal).

Tips for ordering : When you wanna order something, it's good that you have friend with you... pactically every meal comes to us in enormous portion, most of the time not being able to finish and have to force it down or just pack-away.

16th Aug 2006 - Looking for a home sweet home..... Aptitude - Kingston Street, there’s where our appointment was, to view another house (apartment). It’s not that big though but just nice for three person to stay. The moment I step forward to the balcony, I straight away agreed that this will be the place we gonna put up for the next six month. The balcony was just facing sea view and yatch harbor, the other side of the corridor were just facing the busy town area directly near the Sky City Tower. This place is so convenient, so much so that I can just walk to work, down the road to the city center and public transport everywhere the corner of the street. Immediately after we got out documentation done for the rental, we rush up to shop for more groceries. I just got myself a comforter and some basic food stuffs.

2006-08-11T18:35:00.000-07:00

Things to achieves in Life...

As per daily rountine in KL, we normally woke up as early as the sunrised and caught ourself in a heavy traffic conjestion on our way to the heart of the city with our office attire. When you take a look you might see some people yawning, some were listening to their favourite radio station and noding their head according to the rythmn of the song bt some were unpatiently waited for their bumper to bumper crawl along the traffic. At the end of the day what we rally achieve out of it??? Some people have a very good objective in life, however to many people they may not. A simple question might always mingle our mind, which is "What we really wanna achieves in life?" Is't Money? Success? Happiness? Social Life? or work just to pass time and earn a living?

The day that i most waiting for has come! 11th Aug 2006, I left KL around 8.15am embarking my journey of mercy a country of rare seismic beauty: to a somewhere that i'm not belong to, to somewhere that i can achieve my dream, to somewhere that everyone wish to be... for me it's New Zealand!

11th & 12th Aug 06 - Instant Asia.
I landed my first destination in the Garden City. Like any other tourist, I eagerly explore the new land that i've touched my foot on. At this country you can see a good combination of races & culture in a modern world, which its commonly known as Instant Asia - Singapore. Immediately after i have checked in my thing to the Backpackers took a bus to Orchard Road - a shopper's paradise that bursting with the latest lifestlye and fashion trend from all over the world. Though the Singapore Sales period has over, most of the departmental stores were still on sales.

For evening leisure, i head to Chinatown (it's similar to Petaling Street in KL) rich in heritage & colourful history of its red light district. I ended up the day by having my dinner at Lau Pa Sat, a foodcourt center with hundreds over food stalls. Here you can find Asian, Western & Northern food all under one roof. The night still young as i proceed my itienerary to Little India, you can ever smell the arouma of the spices as soon as the MRT stopped at the station.
The following day i woke up very early as i'm planning to visit the Haw Par Villa - Dragon World (Formerly known as Tiger Balm Garden). If you wish to see what chinese methodology / believes in live after death, this is the place that you should not miss.