Muscat, Oman

30th Oct. We docked in Muscat, where is located on the northern coast of Oman along the Arabian Sea. We really did not know what to expect of this port as Oman is not exactly a tourism hotspot. But were pleasantly surprised to find it extremely clean & very modern, even in its old city! 

Here's a pic of me in front of our hotel; Al Maha which is located in Al-Ghubra. This hotel is 1.2 mi (1.9km) from Avenues Mall and w/in 3 mi (5km) of Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque and Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex. Royal Opera House Muscat and Qurum Beach are also w/in 9 mi (15km).

Al Fayoum

We continued our journey to the oldest continuously occupied city in the world, Fayoum which is located in the middle of Egypt. We paid visit to the natural waterway of Lake Qarun, the 3rd largest lake in Egypt & it remains a mystery how it was formed. There are many myths, including stories that go back to the days of Prophet Musa. But one thing is clear: IT IS BEAUTIFUL. Besides, we went to waterfalls at Wadi Al Rayan & enjoyed their relaxing sight and took a dip in the Magic Lake set behind a set of sand dunes. 

The one and only waterfalls in Egypt

Fayoum horse riding w family

The best bird watching destination in Egypt. Birds migrate to Fayoum Oasis for the lush plants and the waters of Lake Quarun, the largest salt water lake in Egypt

At the corner of the Qarun's Castle

Sawadee Khaa

Hello everybody. In this post I'm not expressing my deepest feelings but just updated the itineraries, expenses, budgets & some pictures while discovering the Southern Thailand (Hatyai - Trang - Krabi - Phang Nga - Phuket). Travel date: 23rd - 28th August 2015.

DAY 1
2300: Took bus (Alisan Golden Coach) from Amanjaya, Ipoh to Hatyai. [40MYR]

DAY 2
0700: Bukit Kayu Hitam - Immigration
0800: Arrived Hatyai. Went to travel agency by motorcycle. Tips: [150baht]
0900: Took mini van to Krabi. [850baht]
1200: Stopped at Trang. Bought hairband & shower gel. [120+350bhat]
1500: Arrived Krabi. Checked in Nong Eed at Ao Nang Beach. [200baht]
1530: Makan; Nasi goreng tomyam & a bucket of shrimps. [110baht]
1600: Explored Ao Nang
2000: Dinner & Supper; Pancake [85baht]
2200: Oil massage for an hour. [230baht]

DAY 3
0800: To Phuket by cruise. [850baht]
1400: Transit Phi Phi Island & took lunch; pizza & juice. [42+72baht]
1600: Arrived Phuket. Checked in Hostel Backpackers at Bangla Road for 2 nights. [400baht]
2000: Dinner at Royal Kitchian Resterrong; Tomyam, ikan tiga rasa. [164baht]
2100: Explored Phuket:
                   1) Hard Rock Cafe
                   2) Patong Beach
                   3) Bangla Road
                   4) Mall

DAY 4
0700: To Phang Nga - Safari Island [1250baht]
                   1) Lung Khai Fruits Garden
                   2) Monkey & elephant show
                   3) Elephant trekking
                   4) ATV adventure
                   5) White Water Rafting
                   6) Flying Fox
                   7) Fish Spa
2000: Dinner at Patong Beach; Tomyam, telur goreng. [94baht]

DAY 5 
0700: Checked out
0800: Tuk tuk to Tiger Kingdom. [58baht]
0900: Tiger Kingdom. [1000bhat]
1030: Bus to Hatyai. [260bhat]
1845: Arrived Hatyai. Checked in guest house for 1 night. [115baht]
2000: Dinner. [100baht]

DAY 6
0430: Checked out. To Railway Station by tuk tuk. [30baht]
0800: Train to Butterworth. [332baht]
1300: Arrived Penang. Bus to Ipoh. [20MYR]

Total: 7363baht/RM871.50

Happy Birthday, Prof. Misnan

I know you don't always like my choice or agree w me, but I know you'll always be there right by my side to support me no matter what. Thank you for believing in me. Happy 59th birthday to the man I love more than anything. May you day be filled w love.

Mini-reunion

Spent the sixth day of Hari Raya w the schoolmates. We reminisced about the past & telling stories about the good old days. And of course it would not be complete w/out gossip! Hihi.