tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19891946267773713812024-03-15T15:14:56.506+08:00Hotel Travel and Review.We love to travel and we love to share our experiences. People say internet will always be there thus we hope when we are gone, the experiences that we have shared shall live forever.Ian E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02419062693197463678noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989194626777371381.post-86974640658635238882023-04-07T09:09:00.001+08:002023-04-07T09:09:19.713+08:00It's been a while .....<div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><div>@intercontinentalKL</div><div><br></div><div>Hey Cosmos (that's the name of my travel journal ) ,</div><div><br></div><div>It's me again. I know I have not been updating for quite a while but life has been too hectic to post. I know that the purpose of this site is to record my travel journeys but other things just came in play so I hardly write anything to you.</div><div><br></div><div>For the random stranger that happen to come by this page --- yes you ! I am talking to you ..... How did you find this page because it's definitely not high on any Google search listing . Anyway since you are here, and if you do continue reading you are welcome to this sneak peak of a part of my life. </div><div><br></div><div>So this year I am going to celebrate my 10th year anniversary so I thought I should probably write to this journal again so I can record those memories so let's see how that turns out.</div><div><br></div><div>Anyway Cosmos , since like the last decade or so , despite not writing here, I have returned to Italy again , went Japan two more times , visited London almost every year except during COVID-19 era of 2020 to 2021, went to Aussie Melbourne(again) and Brisbane. So yeah ..... At first I thought of recapping by writing about those trips but I have decided I shall just look forward and write about future trips instead.</div><div><br></div><div>Hopefully the same problem of not writing will not crop up again.</div><div><br></div><div>So here I am again .... Back to writing to you. </div><div><br></div><div>Till later Cosmos, </div><div><br></div><div>Love , Ian Z </div><div><br></div>Ian E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02419062693197463678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989194626777371381.post-39755737219389068352020-12-14T19:05:00.001+08:002020-12-14T19:05:54.279+08:00Singapore Rediscover Voucher : Fairmont HotelA new normal ! <div><br></div><div>No travel overseas but that will not stop Singaporeans from travelling within the country. Its the wanderlust in us. </div><div><br></div><div>When the Gov introduced the SRV of $100 per SG adult, its literally Heaven sent. </div><div><br></div><div>I mean whats a better staycation ? </div><div>Answer: A cheaper or free staycation!</div><div><br></div><div>So if you do not mind 3 or lower stars hotel which when offset by the voucher will be literally free, you can choose from lots of such hotel.</div><div>Else you need to top up.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div></div><div>And topped up we did for Fairmont Hotel.</div><div><br></div><div>Checkin crowd was huge but they allow one family member to checkin while the rest wait at another level. Brilliant management thus we did not get the fiasco as mentioned in the media with Grand Park Hotel Orchard. Ours checkin was still the longest we ever experienced but its freakin SRV and school holiday so we were very understanding of the situation (1h at most).</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div>Above: my fav furniture - the lazy sofa.</div><div><br></div><div>Its been a long time since I have posted anything. Well I am getting older thus the energy level not used to what I used to possess. </div><div><br></div><div>Anyway, stay safe everyone. Covid19 may have been a 2020 curse but hopefully we will all emerge better people after this.<br><br></div>Ian E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02419062693197463678noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989194626777371381.post-68256339270343401772014-11-16T19:30:00.001+08:002016-10-27T08:20:02.989+08:00HalalFood@sg All Things Delicious. <div dir="ltr">
If cakes are your thing, then head to All Things Delicious. Located at <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">34 Arab St, 199733</span>, this shops used only halal ingredients for their cakes. My personal favourite is its toffee fudge Cake....... Simply awesome.... Not too sweet, just the right balance. Opens 11am onwards on most days. Try try try..... You won't believe how good it is. <br />
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Ian E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02419062693197463678noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989194626777371381.post-62634694165814555512014-11-05T09:58:00.001+08:002014-11-08T22:47:36.216+08:00HalalFood@sg Seasonal Salad Bar<div class="separator" style="text-align: center; clear: both">Located within NUH new medical centre on the 4th floor is the halal MUIS certified Seasonal Salad Bar. Although they serve meals similar to Earle Swensen, you can just have the salad buffet if you want to. Depending on the time, the salad buffet can cost from 12.99plus to 19.99plus or you can order the main meals that comes with the salad buffet. </div> <div class="separator" style="text-align: center; clear: both"><a style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQLN2-0mZo_gHI6_Lq-CsjM7Wv3LXiE2ZSl0oLlFtM60M5xPWbOs480R9tSinREin7Q7N9t6OOTZd-YK5SK6Xkc3M4h11QUZ_ZwOD7FrbHWzLnAImKT3OS13L35GPQoZiiB0-RB24CIE0/s1600/IMG_20141103_140114.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQLN2-0mZo_gHI6_Lq-CsjM7Wv3LXiE2ZSl0oLlFtM60M5xPWbOs480R9tSinREin7Q7N9t6OOTZd-YK5SK6Xkc3M4h11QUZ_ZwOD7FrbHWzLnAImKT3OS13L35GPQoZiiB0-RB24CIE0/s400/IMG_20141103_140114.jpg"> </a></div> <div class="separator" style="text-align: center; clear: both"><a style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaqMBXl0Wr9j2mfhr1NXzY5H8O9wqyVs_MktKUWjdHrRsKhrhcQBlTjnkB8uFsqVNLBgCj7cyOrv16eKR1g6hMKRgFzEZBzILvrPXbZE22iTca_1pUycyPnaeDKW0wazpzn_gGTqlukzE/s1600/IMG_20141103_141014.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaqMBXl0Wr9j2mfhr1NXzY5H8O9wqyVs_MktKUWjdHrRsKhrhcQBlTjnkB8uFsqVNLBgCj7cyOrv16eKR1g6hMKRgFzEZBzILvrPXbZE22iTca_1pUycyPnaeDKW0wazpzn_gGTqlukzE/s400/IMG_20141103_141014.jpg"> </a></div> <div class="separator" style="text-align: center; clear: both"><a style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfELNbiOk0h15iXpABsooEI-Tm0nD82QOtIsrBPFkuUhyphenhyphenCOqwl2bWEx6k5AIYrUhdLT6NKEpGdLuhMQlF_3jFzorMQHpdlguvDI2Eqj_Z0lkhegqPh_pDxcL7CWzfDJWb8xiVnf10obEk/s1600/IMG_20141103_141019.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfELNbiOk0h15iXpABsooEI-Tm0nD82QOtIsrBPFkuUhyphenhyphenCOqwl2bWEx6k5AIYrUhdLT6NKEpGdLuhMQlF_3jFzorMQHpdlguvDI2Eqj_Z0lkhegqPh_pDxcL7CWzfDJWb8xiVnf10obEk/s400/IMG_20141103_141019.jpg"> </a></div> Ian E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02419062693197463678noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989194626777371381.post-58337159058082664842014-11-05T08:27:00.001+08:002014-11-08T22:46:27.998+08:00HalalFood@sg Cake Love<div class="separator" style="text-align: center; clear: both"><a style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisP8y9-ctbnntmODwk3u8yneRBRK7Kh-D5S1g4JyetxeMSYIBe9RNROIqk-OUbpqaCM5PgUuTVimnIqkLxfJUZiaooBIrCIdyuGhRN2V1LZ309fmWFvFteBnzFhRDy6rh1bNjaJHbOY9g/s1600/IMG_20141028_152512.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisP8y9-ctbnntmODwk3u8yneRBRK7Kh-D5S1g4JyetxeMSYIBe9RNROIqk-OUbpqaCM5PgUuTVimnIqkLxfJUZiaooBIrCIdyuGhRN2V1LZ309fmWFvFteBnzFhRDy6rh1bNjaJHbOY9g/s640/IMG_20141028_152512.jpg"> </a></div> <div class="separator" style="text-align: center; clear: both">Delicious cakes can be found along 4 Jalan Pisang, where Cake Love is located. Here you get to taste fresh, well made cakes (albeit too sweet for me) that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Price is around $5 and above for a slice of most of their cakes.They are Muslim owned. Open around</div> <div class="separator" style="text-align: center; clear: both">noon and closing time varies so best to go around 2 plus on weekdays. </div> <div class="separator" style="text-align: center; clear: both"><a style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC5QOgwBqiqdUK_EWwLTxsr0LCSKST7DGQ3As2FSo3FLsoAhFNDVYmK_mtTKRAKl8lhSSGjHZRtSsIrwynF3Se4sR1ojMK0OmFFwl2fDoPcQWDJthVgZLxMRRF1cDB9oPbH3uSZYABrY0/s1600/IMG_20141028_150619.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC5QOgwBqiqdUK_EWwLTxsr0LCSKST7DGQ3As2FSo3FLsoAhFNDVYmK_mtTKRAKl8lhSSGjHZRtSsIrwynF3Se4sR1ojMK0OmFFwl2fDoPcQWDJthVgZLxMRRF1cDB9oPbH3uSZYABrY0/s400/IMG_20141028_150619.jpg"> </a></div> Ian E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02419062693197463678noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989194626777371381.post-4114685156800427892014-11-03T13:03:00.001+08:002014-11-08T22:42:04.821+08:00HalalFood@sg Penny University<p dir="ltr">Located at 402 East Coast Road, this cafe serves awesome brunch-like meals and deserts to die for. The cafe is rather quaint so it's not meant for big group gathering although there is one long Harry Potter great Hall table in it. </p> <p dir="ltr">It is Muslim-owned at the time of writing so requires no halal-certification from MUIS to declare itself halal. As for the food, especially the waffles, take quite some time to prepare, this is not a cafe for those in a hurry. </p> <p dir="ltr">So if you have lots of time to just "lepak" (hang around doing nothing), this cafe with its laid back ambience will definitely be one of your great choices for a delicious meal. </p> <p dir="ltr">Opening time are as follows :</p> <p>TUE-THU<br>8:30AM - 6:00PM<br>FRI, SAT<br>8:30AM - 12:00AM<br>SUN<br>8:30AM - 9.00PM <div class="separator" style="text-align: center; clear: both">Y<a style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgli6mtBX4i3yh7jXvb9cZE0Zl-JTXf0KrsyQ31VHPaDq-2kIWZY_2Rp0thwFpfRwB9H7esmer65RJTAae0LnO9vvThmq07V56s8T_K447nUYjKOoO_6TJlexl772-oAo9xjyz2z4Zk3aM/s1600/IMG_20141031_101211.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgli6mtBX4i3yh7jXvb9cZE0Zl-JTXf0KrsyQ31VHPaDq-2kIWZY_2Rp0thwFpfRwB9H7esmer65RJTAae0LnO9vvThmq07V56s8T_K447nUYjKOoO_6TJlexl772-oAo9xjyz2z4Zk3aM/s640/IMG_20141031_101211.jpg"> </a></div> <div class="separator" style="text-align: center; clear: both"><a style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUGetK-ZY55B-KmS0BhQwxB-Uj0w-aaVzcZ6qL_bv_RBNrqWLvvlccHpFuuKFuOGFRLoQnElhcTXz3KKA1EXT7f901QwIVpDzxBR5hIlSJBVwI4OM4YdRdqevb_AmHdTOguGxXmUNy_QQ/s1600/IMG_20141029_094037.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUGetK-ZY55B-KmS0BhQwxB-Uj0w-aaVzcZ6qL_bv_RBNrqWLvvlccHpFuuKFuOGFRLoQnElhcTXz3KKA1EXT7f901QwIVpDzxBR5hIlSJBVwI4OM4YdRdqevb_AmHdTOguGxXmUNy_QQ/s640/IMG_20141029_094037.jpg"> </a></div> <div class="separator" style="text-align: center; clear: both">Don’t you just love the above waffles. Its glazed with salted caramel.</div> <div class="separator" style="text-align: center; clear: both"><a style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ_-A6RCAwzISqdxmXvRk5SaJHw0NfVxKtg2GWZ3TD2n9xdk1ehy-zudT-PgUFx4V9Jwa4hYGcfODg9obwPH8eQSuskXDmsC6_WxfJwQdx1pOKanZSmQt0FPpuB4pWCX0IBQ6vPeZgMNs/s1600/IMG_20141031_102803.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ_-A6RCAwzISqdxmXvRk5SaJHw0NfVxKtg2GWZ3TD2n9xdk1ehy-zudT-PgUFx4V9Jwa4hYGcfODg9obwPH8eQSuskXDmsC6_WxfJwQdx1pOKanZSmQt0FPpuB4pWCX0IBQ6vPeZgMNs/s640/IMG_20141031_102803.jpg"> </a></div> Ian E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02419062693197463678noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989194626777371381.post-77838137523500209012014-06-10T21:51:00.000+08:002014-06-22T21:55:47.511+08:00Pissing boy in Brussels : The Intelligence of Belgian tourism.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Of all my travels thus far, I have to say that Brussels, Belgium has one of the most intelligent tourism attraction ever. Lo and behold, the attraction that I am referring to is the Pissing Boy. Located in a small corner of the Brussels City Centre, it is frequented by millions of tourist to see what the fuss is all about. To be honest, I was disappointed myself because I thought I will be seeing it in the same vein of David in the Academia in Florence but alas it was not. The statue is small in stature and it is also located in an inconspicuous part of the city centre. But upon reflection after the disappointment has faded away, I have to say that the Belgian are smart people.... the pissing boy is one of two of its major icons and without much space area, it managed to create the statue as a great tourist centre in its country. Well done Brussels .... well done Belgian!<br />
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Unlike the Pissing Boy, the Atominium is indeed large. This is Brussels other iconic monument. Its not as close in terms of its spectacular-ness compared to the Parisian Tour Eiffel but still, for a small country, this is considered outstanding.</div>
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Within the city centre, you can also find War Memorials to remind everyone of the losses during the World Wars.<br />
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There is some architecture that has some Greek/Roman element to it but although small, the Brussels Museum is a must-visit to understand the beauty of how this small country grow to how it is today.</div>
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Shopping aint that great but I don't think people visit Brussels for the shopping .... well that is my opinion anyway. You are free to think but to be honest for those who don't mind the long walks from one end to another (pictured above) would enjoy the shopping albeit with limited well-known luxury brands.<br />
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But of course Brussels, Belgium is famous for its Belgian Chocolates. Therefore GODIVA lovers can't go wrong here. Small shops as depicted above are common in the city centre and they sell great yummy-licious chocolates. Don't fancy buying? Then just go ahead from shop to shop to sample the delicious chocolates. Its cheapskate in my opinion but you will have your fill without spending a dime.<br />
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What Brussels failed with regards to shopping (in my opinion), they redeem it through their food. I just randomly choose a halal restaurant to eat and it was just delicious. This is indeed Brussels specialty ....their food is Michelin standard in my opinion (although they are not Michelin-rated). So if there is one thing you have to do in Brussels, it is to eat at their restaurant. Because in the end don't we all need to eat?<br />
Till next time folks.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com11000 Brussels, Belgium50.849999999999987 4.350000000000022719.954076999999987 -36.958593999999977 81.745922999999991 45.658594000000022tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989194626777371381.post-79181669139934174492014-06-01T23:06:00.000+08:002014-11-05T09:59:07.815+08:00HalalFood@sg Ivy French Cuisine Restaurant - A halal restaurant in Sentosa Singapore ( Review )<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Ivy Restaurant is located at Sentosa. It is just opposite the Siloso Beach and within the same building of the Siloso Resort. A short walk from the Beach Station or taking the Tram (just one station away) will bring you to the restaurant.</div>
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Although the price can be on the medium to high side, the service is spectacular and I for one would pay for great service and Ivy does not disappoint. We ordered a litre of Pellegrino fizzy water and it just brought back memories when we were visiting Italy a few months back. If you know the French, their food will come in the form of Appetizers, Starters, Main Dish, Side Dishes, Desserts and Drinks.<br />
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We ordered their BBQ Chicken Wings. We are disappointed that it did not come with the choice of creme fraiche and chives dip as stated in their menu but the chilli dip instead. However we need to add that the BBQ chicken is cooked well and is very delicious.</div>
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For their starters we ordered their Crab Salad specialty. This is indeed mouth watering and the crab meat is truly succulent and moist. If you can't decide between any of their starters, choose this and you can't go wrong.<br />
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For the main dish, I ordered their sirloin steak. Its thick, big and juicy. For meat eaters this is just heavenly and superb. I always love mine Medium Rare and they managed to do it to perfection. Well done!<br />
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My wife ordered their seabass specialty. The fish is nicely cook without being too dry. My wife only gripe is the fact that the portion is small as you are served with only one side of the fish.<br />
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As desserts, we ordered Chocolate Mousse with poached pear (no picture) and they are rather well prepared. The sweetness is balanced and the taste is just so yummy with the crunchy poached pear.<div>
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I mentioned earlier that the customer service is top notched over here. A quick call for them to prepare a special dessert for my wife (its our wedding anniversary!) was dutifully carried out and the Chocolate fondant delivered (pic above) is just mouth watering! The gelato used really went well with the biscuits and the fondant. This dessert is just amazing!</div>
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If you want to savour the taste of authentic halal French Cuisine, then hop over to Ivy Restaurant located along Siloso Beach Sentosa.</div>
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Price : $$$$ (not cheap but the food taste good so you should pay for value)</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, 'Bitstream Vera Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">In short, my wife and I love staying in the Amala. It was an amazing experience.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Seminyak, Kuta, Badung, Bali, Indonesia-8.6912893999999987 115.16816530000006-8.7226823999999983 115.12782480000006 -8.6598964 115.20850580000005tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989194626777371381.post-64943501108635294042013-06-19T23:04:00.000+08:002014-06-22T23:07:46.791+08:00Michaelangelo Hotel in Milan Italy : Location is superb.<span style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, 'Bitstream Vera Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Milan is not cheap ........ But that being said this hotel is value for money. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, 'Bitstream Vera Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">The location is superb and overall it's not too shabby of a hotel. So if are not looking for an opulent and luxurious hotel but just a comfortable place to sleep then look no further.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, 'Bitstream Vera Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Near Centrale milan train</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, 'Bitstream Vera Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">No iron and ironing board - only has a pant press.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Milan, Italy45.4654219 9.1859243000000145.2872319 8.86320080000001 45.6436119 9.508647800000011tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989194626777371381.post-65429873066450786442013-06-12T23:10:00.000+08:002014-07-04T18:26:44.756+08:00Hesperia Hotel : An okay B&B but location is great.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a B&B and location wise its great as its near the train station. You just need to be able to find it - and as is all places in Venice, finding it can be a challenge if you don't have a map on your smartphone. (Don't use address in Venice - even Venitian find it difficult if you simply ask them about a place by giving them an address). Have a map!<br />
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The hotel gave us a corner room which is huge by european standards. Overall its liveable but don't expect 4 star and above living amenities. Everything including the toilet is just basic.<br />
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But with all B&B, the breakfast are rather personal and having breakfast in a small corner of the hotel can be rather dainty experience.<br />
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Overall it ain't bad, because for me, the price of staying there is truly a value on its own.</div>
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<b>Room Tip:</b> Just along the canal of the hotel lies a delicious seafood restaurant. Its near the bridge just 5min walk from the hotel. You cannot missed it.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Venice, Italy45.4408474 12.31551509999997145.0841069 11.67006809999997 45.7975879 12.960962099999971tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989194626777371381.post-41668027636699521802013-04-15T22:58:00.000+08:002014-06-22T23:00:04.764+08:00The Moon Hotel at 23 Dickson Street is a no frills hotel that provide the basic necessities.<span style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, 'Bitstream Vera Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Imagine you just want a staycation but the high-end hotel is beyond your reach then Moon hotel may be your next best option.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, 'Bitstream Vera Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, 'Bitstream Vera Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Because, if you are those that prefer to just shop or watch a movie till late but instead of going home prefer to sleep in a hotel yet at the same time don't want to feel miserable, this hotel provide just that ..... a comfortable place to sleep in.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, 'Bitstream Vera Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, 'Bitstream Vera Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, 'Bitstream Vera Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">There is breakfast, late night entry requires you to scan your keycard .......... and the fact that its near central means you can hail a cab and don't get charge exorbitantly for the late night charge.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, 'Bitstream Vera Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, 'Bitstream Vera Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, 'Bitstream Vera Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Some rooms have no windows but curtains are being used to create the sense that there are windows beyond ...........don't check though because its just a wall! </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, 'Bitstream Vera Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, 'Bitstream Vera Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #4a4a4a; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, 'Bitstream Vera Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Nice staff......value added price ..........you can't go wrong here if what you looking for is a safe, nice place to crash after late night partying.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com023 Dickson Road, Singapore 2095071.3053763 103.85406460000002-29.5905467 62.545470600000016 32.2012993 145.16265860000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989194626777371381.post-64419403616805924312012-12-14T11:37:00.000+08:002014-05-31T12:05:13.065+08:00Hong Kong is good for one thing : SHOPPING! But what else is there? Read to find out more ....<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Night view of HongKong! A glittering city of concrete jungles.</h2>
Hong Kong has 4 different territories namely<br />
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2. Kowloon (Area where most tourists will stay!!!)<br />
3. Lantau Island (Airport and where the beautiful Disneyland are located.)<br />
4. Hong Kong Island (Victoria Peak and Stanley Market)<br />
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So what are the places to visit (beside Tsim Sha Tsui MTR line all the way to Mongkok for shopping galore!!!), well if you have only time for one place then its definitely has to be Victoria Peak!<br />
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From Central MTR (thats their equivalent of a subway train) in <u>Hong Kong Island</u>, just a short walk will enable you to reach the Lower Terminus of the Peak.</div>
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It can get pretty crowded and the queue can be pretty long so you need to be there early to avoid the queues.<br />
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Before long, you will reach <b>Stanley Waterfront Mart </b>and this is where you can do your shopping for <b>half the price</b> you would pay for in the city centre. Let's just say, I spent a few hundreds over here because I managed to find unique things I can't get in the city.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Hong Kong22.396428 114.1094970000000321.9265115 113.46405000000003 22.8663445 114.75494400000004tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989194626777371381.post-80764039388393790822012-12-01T23:22:00.000+08:002014-05-31T12:00:33.019+08:00Siem Reap : Finding inner peace in Angkor Wat , Ta Prohm and Angkor Thom.<div class="mobile-photo">
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I love Siem Reap, Cambodia! Nice people, nice weather (I went in December) and it just feels serene. Travelling in Siem Reap is pretty easy. All you need to do is hire a TukTuk driver (those being pulled by a bicycle). A day will not cost you more than USD$25. However to travel from your hotel to the city centre for instance will cost USD$1 (at most USD$2). American dollar rules here so bring small notes (easier to buy stuff! )</div>
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Finding a spot to just laid back and soaked in the peaceful tranquility that is Angkor Wat was surprisingly easy despite the throngs of visitors.</div>
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Some temples within Angkor Wat may need a steep climb or two ......but once you reached the top, the view is worth it.<br />
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My travelling buddy, Ravi, while I was in Angkor Wat. </div>
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Once you have your filled with Angkor Wat, its time to head to Ta Prohm.<br />
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Having trees engulfing the temples create a sense of being transported back to the past. This is truly majestically eerie but at the same time, tranquil.<br />
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Having a quick lunch with my very helpful Tuk Tuk driver.</div>
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Ta Keo temple.<br />
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A smaller site than Angkor Wat, is the beautiful Angkor Thom. Its different, its smaller yet at the same time, it provides you with another sense of being awed standing in a place where at one time was a majestic city.<br />
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I highly suggest anyone who goes to Siem Reap to try their Quad Adventure. <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com.sg/Attraction_Review-g297390-d1102505-Reviews-Quad_Adventure_Cambodia-Siem_Reap_Siem_Reap_Province.html" target="_blank">Click here </a>to visit the tripadvisor site on this MUST DO activity.</div>
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Its an eye opener for urban dweller such as myself to see another aspect of education in a rural setting. I feel sad looking at the kids but at the same time, they seemed happy given the opportunity to just study.<br />
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Siem Reap is a beautiful place. The temples are a place of tranquility and its people, ever so friendly.<br />
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Its time to put Siem Reap in one of your top destination of great places to visit.</div>
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For those of us who frequent Sentosa, we will realize that the island is filled with great beaches and an awesome theme park but many may not know that tucked in the eastern corner of the island is an amazing hotel tucked neatly beside a residential area for boat owners. As you drive (or driven) towards the hotel, you will leave the noises from screaming kids behind and enter another world. A world of the rich and super rich. Here you will find W Residence (owners who most probably also owned the boats along the jetty.) before finally reaching the eastern most point of Sentosa and seeing W Hotel. Check in was fast and quick and the moment you enter your room, you will just love the simple amenities yet useful which you may not find in other hotels.</div>
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Rainshower! All hotel must have a rain shower in my humble opinion.</div>
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The view! I love the view! For that few nights, you can imagine you are one of the W Residence who owns boats parked nicely just outside your apartment. I can dream, can I not?</div>
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Charge whatever models of phone/ipads/tablets you possess. Cool if I might add.</div>
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Chandeliers along the walkway. Beautiful!</div>
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Night view as you find your way to W Hotel. If you are blindfolded and then have the blindfolds remove, you might not guess this is Sentosa.</div>
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Lifts with soft sofa. My first!</div>
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The lobby has sofas that are just calling you to sit on them!</div>
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In the morning, walk along the jetty and admire the boats (and imagine it will one day be yours!). The life of the rich and super rich ..... I can't help but feel envious when I was walking here. </div>
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W Hotel will transport you like a dream into the world of the rich. Its quiet and serene and unlike other parts of Sentosa that are filled with screaming people riding the rides at USS, here you will find yourself fully refreshed the next day. </div>
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Alas, in the end you must wake up from your dreams but not before you laze around in their comfy hammock. Till the next time ...... till the next time.</div>
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Nestled in the southern island of Singapore better known as Sentosa, lies the beautiful, colonial building style that is Capella. Without a doubt, a standard room here alone will set you back twice or more than you would pay for the same room in most hotels in the city centre. But with price, comes service and comfort. <br />
Journey from the Singapore Changi Airport will probably take you at most 45min to reach. Bring your paper print-out so you don’t have to pay the additional $5 entrance fee if you are coming via cab/taxi.<br />
Once your reached the hotel lobby, you will be greeted by extraordinarily courteous ‘personal assistants’(PA) that will usher you to sit down with an offering of a cup of cool drink before proceeding with the check-in. While one PA is busy proceeding with your check in, another approached me (I am seated) and kneeled to a position which placed her at a lower eye-level than me and began explaining how the PAs can be approached if I ever needed any assistance. Superb customer service!!! <br />
Side note: Its sad to note that the more developed the country the lesser the standard of customer service thus I am extremely pleased that Capella maintains such high standard. This is not to say that I expect every customer service officer to kneel to me but a simple welcoming attitude and gesture do make guest feels welcome. <br />
Then, I was ushered to my sea-view standard room and I was totally blown away.<br />
<br /><img alt="IMG_0390" border="0" height="394" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GdmGzBZcmnQ/UEwokLaatQI/AAAAAAAABxI/zMy8h_ZYGMk/IMG_0390%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0390" width="519" /><br />
<img alt="IMG_0379" border="0" height="394" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-syRrYo7RUf8/UEwolMaiEZI/AAAAAAAABxQ/cRVUUEjCnKA/IMG_0379%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0379" width="519" /><br />
Amazing view of the South China Sea, luxurious king bed, a large laze-around sofa, your own working desk and a simple fruit platter.<br />
<img alt="IMG_0380" border="0" height="394" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-5vX7sP9m0U0/UEwomR3rx-I/AAAAAAAABxY/GNBI34nNzQ8/IMG_0380%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0380" width="519" /><br />
<img alt="IMG_0381" border="0" height="394" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mUjyvRM4bhc/UEwonSU9pvI/AAAAAAAABxg/Cv7PqZRhZIM/IMG_0381%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0381" width="519" /><br />
The balcony is accessible with a door at the side (lockable). Where if you are lucky, you may just see your friendly “neighbour”.<br />
<img alt="IMG_0444" border="0" height="394" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-DksbBXPBRoU/UEwoocuBzoI/AAAAAAAABxo/YSlI-XSKvMQ/IMG_0444%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0444" width="519" /><br />
<img alt="IMG_0389" border="0" height="394" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-i6huULfbZh0/UEwopfTcoMI/AAAAAAAABxw/HceaONfSVJ8/IMG_0389%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0389" width="519" /><br />
The mini-bar (all complimentary), and your large tv comes equipped with BoseTM sound system (which allows hooking up to your ipod/iphone) and Nespresso coffee making machine.<br />
<img alt="IMG_0392" border="0" height="394" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ekDjVdF8EWc/UEwoqqyVTmI/AAAAAAAABx4/KhoCi9Klp1c/IMG_0392%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0392" width="519" /><img alt="IMG_0398" border="0" height="394" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-mjfLD_kJAeE/UEworucd_XI/AAAAAAAAByA/Nvt9_zimm9Q/IMG_0398%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0398" width="519" /><img alt="IMG_0401" border="0" height="394" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-eqz15ZwK8ks/UEwosrRcShI/AAAAAAAAByI/LGEQAchNnu0/IMG_0401%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0401" width="519" /><br />
Other standard amenities such as your wardrobe/iron/ironing board are all neatly situated in a hidden corner with a large full mirror placed beside it.<br />
<img alt="IMG_0383" border="0" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Clws0aPY7fonSXv2HrG3dUasr79gv0X7SfW7vgIRav5kbvkJ6LZItHWYwYe7X7MrnpjGhHNapEbfuc-UbjRl5D_8NgZz1qzjhg3l_vva_kf-AnWFUlkhd7rVtt2LGiLa0N5oQO1X0Fw/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0383" width="519" /><br />
Next, comes the bathroom. It was meticulously designed in a way that evoke that spirit of romanticism (I know being romantic in the toilet can be a big eeew but not at Capella….)<br />
<img alt="IMG_0382" border="0" height="394" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fuSKCOwHlfg/UEwouhugl_I/AAAAAAAAByY/GcP8x8B-92c/IMG_0382%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0382" width="519" /><br />
<img alt="IMG_0385" border="0" height="394" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zPQFeAVskvA/UEwovhHwPlI/AAAAAAAAByg/KO2o0_1OeuM/IMG_0385%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0385" width="519" /><br />
<img alt="IMG_0384" border="0" height="394" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-C2WD2sWqphM/UEwowhrTJKI/AAAAAAAAByo/X8GEnq3Go_0/IMG_0384%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0384" width="519" /><img alt="IMG_0386" border="0" height="394" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-8WPonGGfqfU/UEwoxlbfYaI/AAAAAAAAByw/GO7rTW8y8mM/IMG_0386%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0386" width="519" /><br />
<img alt="IMG_0400" border="0" height="395" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EECQE0Qm3Zo/UEwoygZiktI/AAAAAAAABy4/16Kqpr5NjXU/IMG_0400%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0400" width="301" /><br />
Rainshower! Every hotel that is serious about offering great amenities in their bathroom MUST have a rain shower. <br />
<img alt="IMG_0402" border="0" height="394" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-teKBJmQd5p8/UEwozh7jKXI/AAAAAAAABzA/COJT-xGDovQ/IMG_0402%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0402" width="519" /><br />
<img alt="photo (1)" border="0" height="395" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4BLUM3c0wug/UEwo0knPm5I/AAAAAAAABzI/bq7qq1XUna0/photo%252520%2525281%252529%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="photo (1)" width="300" /><img alt="photo (2)" border="0" height="395" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXEmcwORjwf7cYPHSiSqUfZjuqqIq0qmzgClXsTggVPP-aGzJnsmO9-4Hqf-A5PegEHxUMN3t6NR8lOkDlAe4n0S0jREz4IuNbL0q9-VsRz0lcrgI80_HDE2mdidXp_Cy7lN7IJprFGB4/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="photo (2)" width="300" /><img alt="photo" border="0" height="395" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9c0BPzuVYtk/UEwo2jmsloI/AAAAAAAABzU/ZnIWlYMruHk/photo%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="photo" width="300" /><br />
Another place within Capella that you have to visit will be the Library. Its a free access to guests similitude to the club facilities of most 5* hotel except for its more homey colonial settings which gives you that sense of relaxation. <br />
They also have a SPA to ease all your tension away but expect to pay good money for good quality products here. But if these are not your thing, then you may soak (or swim) in one of their 3 available pools. <br />
<img alt="IMG_0405" border="0" height="394" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-BsbLCDnFB0M/UEwo3oLfOtI/AAAAAAAABzg/9zKW6GdSjG4/IMG_0405%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0405" width="519" /><img alt="IMG_0438" border="0" height="394" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-vFYlFPihNkU/UEwo4-q73cI/AAAAAAAABzo/J61PgYAo5UQ/IMG_0438%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0438" width="519" /><br />
However, if you need to run by the beach or simply walk to clear off your head then all you need is walk a simple meandering path all the way to reach Palawan Beach.<br />
<img alt="IMG_0407" border="0" height="394" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Q968ioZilho/UEwo52yL7vI/AAAAAAAABzw/d8J7Vqrc12E/IMG_0407%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0407" width="519" /><br />
From Palawan Beach, tram station is just in front of the gate, you can visit the entire Sentosa from here.<br />
After a tiring day of sightseeing within Sentosa and you are all exhausted, its good to return to a serene and quiet place away from the noise of the day and simply rest in the comfort that is Capella.<br />
<img alt="IMG_0419" border="0" height="394" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nK5wBt0hXJ8/UEwo6-NCOOI/AAAAAAAABz4/WJMvwzYNiD0/IMG_0419%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0419" width="519" /><img alt="IMG_0421" border="0" height="394" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-RyljBCORLAg/UEwo8IBdPvI/AAAAAAAAB0A/C20sqHOLQeQ/IMG_0421%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0421" width="519" /><br />
A simple turn-down service with complimentary cookies and a bottle of water plus beautiful background music welcomes your return.<br />
<img alt="IMG_0425" border="0" height="394" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-H8rpIz1sA8E/UEwo9Qv53RI/AAAAAAAAB0I/BetCwddXb-g/IMG_0425%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0425" width="519" /><img alt="IMG_0428" border="0" height="394" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-nfMsphxhMYY/UEwo-dr0nBI/AAAAAAAAB0Q/nXPHejKn6A8/IMG_0428%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0428" width="519" /><br />
And even if you are too lazy (or tired as it may be) , Capella has most controls all packed inside your side drawers for easy access.<br />
<img alt="IMG_0431" border="0" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQJFhE00qakNlJqdcCptYFFAuABwdXHFNtE6czFeTvmYd0qj4M5cDz_ah9CrkErg4SlySm9OsZSt_J5UoYko2L1afQeoc7VT1OYV-wAaoh_jMSRmjjoEIF0aq0HkUrVUGwqJrP1m7jXAA/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="IMG_0431" width="519" /><br />
Comparing similar amenities and customer service, in my opinion, without a doubt, Capella deserves to be the best hotel in Sentosa.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Sentosa Island, Singapore1.2494041 103.83032091.2174826 103.7908389 1.2813256 103.86980290000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989194626777371381.post-87738313420624598952012-02-29T19:53:00.000+08:002012-10-10T17:14:21.361+08:00T & R : Naples and Pompeii (13th out of 2 weeks in Italy)<p>August 24th 79 AD changed the lives of the Pompeians forever. Despite what we now recognize as early-warning signs for an impending eruption of Mount Vesuvius, the 20,000 people who lived in Pompeii had long ago stopped thinking of the mountain as a volcano and so continued about their daily business. <p>To get to Pompeii from Rome I suggest getting those day trips from Viator.com which covers Naples (although the bulk of the trip will be focusing in Pompeii) <p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01168" border="0" alt="DSC01168" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-XjFUUNb0hXI/UEdDjtVynPI/AAAAAAAABq0/zafOFUzHl_w/DSC01168%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"> <p>If you decide to extend your trip for a few more days then you can make Naples one of your pit stop and continue to explore the Amalfi Coast from here (Cinque Terre is more beautiful in my opinion) or take a ship to their southern islands. For me, coming from the North of Italy ie Venizia and ending in the South ie Naples some sort of complete my 2 weeks in journey in Italy. <p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01181" border="0" alt="DSC01181" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-OystWyQxPPw/UEdDki_xAqI/AAAAAAAABq8/LrgSxrjMtrg/DSC01181%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01182" border="0" alt="DSC01182" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-m_dnkMwscAs/UEdDlgofnuI/AAAAAAAABrE/Rd3iBZgpV7c/DSC01182%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01183" border="0" alt="DSC01183" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Ke9Zw7wF9NU/UEdDmouxuSI/AAAAAAAABrM/xDcaOonC9bI/DSC01183%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="301" height="395"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01185" border="0" alt="DSC01185" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0CzjyDjnNCs/UEdDnriI18I/AAAAAAAABrU/EknbXXaeow8/DSC01185%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"> <p>Naples is very notorious for their triads however since I did follow a tour on this day trip from Rome, I did not feel unsafe while I was in this part of Italy. However, I must say, this city can be rather dirty. <p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01202" border="0" alt="DSC01202" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YQc8IXT3pVE/UEdDom79faI/AAAAAAAABrc/aZslGqn4b0w/DSC01202%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"> <p> </p> <a name='more'></a> <p>For lunch, the bus stopped in the town of modern Pompeii. <p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01211" border="0" alt="DSC01211" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YpyjL4Atymo/UEdDpjREfHI/AAAAAAAABrg/K3OhSMf4fPo/DSC01211%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"> <p>After a quick stop, we proceed to historical Pompeii. Today, Pompeii is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Italy, and with good reason. Although much of the city was destroyed by the nearby volcano, it was also largely preserved by being buried under more than 60 feet of ash and pumice, sealing history away until it was discovered in the mid-1700s. <p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01218" border="0" alt="DSC01218" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-3Vd8q2xyYhg/UEdDqo705II/AAAAAAAABro/VM5oRYTRpoU/DSC01218%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01219" border="0" alt="DSC01219" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZUCA_OnfPAo/UEdDr-tqp-I/AAAAAAAABr0/P-fT2n3m2gg/DSC01219%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01220" border="0" alt="DSC01220" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wo71sCmBXFI/UEdDs5TOq-I/AAAAAAAABr8/h38NTh4Fb5w/DSC01220%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01221" border="0" alt="DSC01221" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-cwUWDueHyFA/UEdDt-sJQlI/AAAAAAAABsE/3Cc0oMO8ZXI/DSC01221%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"> <p>The city of Pompeii dates back to the 8th century B.C.E. when it was initially founded, and the archaeological site (which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site) reveals its many treasures to visitors to this day. The many preserved frescoes are of particular interest, although the massive influx of tourists every year has caused some level of deterioration at the site. The organization which runs Pompeii now actively encourages people to visit the other nearby sites which were also preserved by the same volcanic blast – among them Herculaneum and Stabiae – in order to lessen the pressure on Pompeii itself. <p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01224" border="0" alt="DSC01224" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JtUPHQQ8x3k/UEdDu2hT22I/AAAAAAAABsM/QZD2QQyzZtM/DSC01224%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"> <p>My tour guide demonstrating the acoustic sound of one of the still in good condition theatre. <p> <p> <p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01227" border="0" alt="DSC01227" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-ScPYCk3YGdY/UEdDv0PpNZI/AAAAAAAABsU/G7BLuT0lR7k/DSC01227%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"> <p>(above) The Pompeiians already had sliding doors back then!!! <p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01228" border="0" alt="DSC01228" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0UuYzWYmB4I/UEdDw7YP6eI/AAAAAAAABsc/-CbULP8boY8/DSC01228%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01231" border="0" alt="DSC01231" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jfYFjlFM5nQ/UEdDx9VCuRI/AAAAAAAABsk/kVuP9llz5JA/DSC01231%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01233" border="0" alt="DSC01233" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VBxSHFCj-wQ/UEdDy_C3wvI/AAAAAAAABso/hQZBUAJkNVU/DSC01233%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01234" border="0" alt="DSC01234" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-JBeRV4bc1bs/UEdD0Et8EzI/AAAAAAAABs0/ld8nQtELpu0/DSC01234%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01235" border="0" alt="DSC01235" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YRUWf1wd6Ok/UEdD1JMUiOI/AAAAAAAABs8/1zCKS3s37Pc/DSC01235%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"> <p>Some people <font color="#000000">consider </font><a href="http://www.italylogue.com/featured-articles/visiting-herculaneum-pompeiis-overlooked-neighbor.html"><font color="#000000">Herculaneum</font></a><font color="#000000"> to be a better site</font> to visit, primarily because it’s less bombarded with tourists, it’s smaller and can therefore be taken in more completely in a few hours, and it’s more open than Pompeii. Much of Pompeii, although excavated, remains closed to visitors, while most of Herculaneum’s excavated buildings and structures are visible to tourists. <p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01236" border="0" alt="DSC01236" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-PUQxbfpxgEU/UEdD2FS_RGI/AAAAAAAABtE/EWic_71a41g/DSC01236%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"> <p>(above) A symbol representing that you are entering the Pompeiian version of red light district. <p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01237" border="0" alt="DSC01237" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lfhK1MfYW_4/UEdD3LHCORI/AAAAAAAABtM/XmCfRAXYBKM/DSC01237%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01238" border="0" alt="DSC01238" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vs2R30uaUS0/UEdD4FduQcI/AAAAAAAABtU/Z3nO6Pz_m5Q/DSC01238%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01239" border="0" alt="DSC01239" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-4HuEq8B6Emg/UEdD5KZtBEI/AAAAAAAABtc/d84f_m6qKSU/DSC01239%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"> <p>Do note that although the big attraction here is Pompeii, there is a town not far from the archaeological site called Pompei, spelled with one “i,” which is a living, breathing Italian town. If you were wondering why some signs have the one-i spelling, now you know the answer. <p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01242" border="0" alt="DSC01242" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Vo8Z2z8HeDE/UEdD6MQAbFI/AAAAAAAABtk/9k4eozXfYPk/DSC01242%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01243" border="0" alt="DSC01243" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-liAw5moLbnY/UEdD7AwyvKI/AAAAAAAABto/PtQKtYn26TI/DSC01243%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01244" border="0" alt="DSC01244" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-UTm0AyeHguY/UEdD8KQL_-I/AAAAAAAABt0/AxBuzd8Ap4Q/DSC01244%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01245" border="0" alt="DSC01245" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yLp2HypQQoU/UEdD9fiNWqI/AAAAAAAABt8/8RHB0bzjTQ8/DSC01245%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01246" border="0" alt="DSC01246" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-unvjub7HqOg/UEdD-UnXedI/AAAAAAAABuE/nD2oZCzlXW4/DSC01246%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01247" border="0" alt="DSC01247" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kwEKPRMfw28/UEdD_SmnUXI/AAAAAAAABuM/6g_o08POkRk/DSC01247%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01248" border="0" alt="DSC01248" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-kqeB_KAACRc/UEdEAf0P50I/AAAAAAAABuU/Sz4q_YlLUmY/DSC01248%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01250" border="0" alt="DSC01250" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-VZ3SDA-Lf9c/UEdEBRJb-dI/AAAAAAAABuc/3fqYn9ikeKE/DSC01250%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"> <p>In Pompeii it’s best to enter through the main Porta Marina entrance. Notice the two openings in the gate – the larger one was for chariots, whereas pedestrians used the smaller opening. <p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01255" border="0" alt="DSC01255" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-JGIH77n0H7U/UEdECXni9iI/AAAAAAAABuk/QbsDPvgbwUk/DSC01255%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01256" border="0" alt="DSC01256" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-n6ux5w2D334/UEdEDkymMGI/AAAAAAAABus/7j3nmZOiUD4/DSC01256%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01257" border="0" alt="DSC01257" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-mtlyy9QwuvA/UEdEE0DvCxI/AAAAAAAABu0/apq9AHjzyxk/DSC01257%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01259" border="0" alt="DSC01259" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fJ-xNj_hrfg/UEdEF0AU_3I/AAAAAAAABu8/wZCJ-Fhdcug/DSC01259%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01260" border="0" alt="DSC01260" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/--CIssi9GoJA/UEdEG37CTVI/AAAAAAAABvE/dSj_k4SAOCo/DSC01260%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"> <p>Do not miss the forum (<em>foro</em>); the commercial, religious, and political center stands at the intersection of the city’s two main streets. Behind the grassy square Vesuvius looms menacingly. <p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01269" border="0" alt="DSC01269" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xMsi_RPmyUM/UEdEILF_AaI/AAAAAAAABvM/B4k2E__EagI/DSC01269%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01270" border="0" alt="DSC01270" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-fejMyEph0MA/UEdEJDXaXPI/AAAAAAAABvU/Bmbgr070Idg/DSC01270%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01271" border="0" alt="DSC01271" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lmPEpslAPuQ/UEdEJ8bxBAI/AAAAAAAABvc/m4UpqW7v3aA/DSC01271%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01272" border="0" alt="DSC01272" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-XkJrJnZVNfw/UEdEK_8H9II/AAAAAAAABvk/AP2BgbzvK6g/DSC01272%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01273" border="0" alt="DSC01273" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-xYQfPG8pLMI/UEdEL4q6gfI/AAAAAAAABvs/-Ng5dmq44OE/DSC01273%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"> <p>In a courtyard alongside the forum stand glass-encased casts of volcano victims. Archaeologists in the late 1800s made these by pouring liquid plaster into hollow cavities they detected underfoot. <p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01253" border="0" alt="DSC01253" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-VWsePLN_BXc/UEdEMzklhmI/AAAAAAAABv0/XrO9mBhpHl4/DSC01253%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01263" border="0" alt="DSC01263" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RaRkkEGuZyw/UEdEN-M4enI/AAAAAAAABv8/WXqKuvV8ze0/DSC01263%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01267" border="0" alt="DSC01267" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-YDHhcx5efys/UEdEOnFcaQI/AAAAAAAABwE/VWgmOTKq4xM/DSC01267%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="301" height="395"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01268" border="0" alt="DSC01268" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UmAZ-krElr0/UEdEP18T7OI/AAAAAAAABwM/XW8IX3x-o7Q/DSC01268%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"> <p>On the street stepping stones with grooves cut through them for carts to pass through kept Pompeians’ feet from getting wet and soiled during heavy rainfalls. <p> <p>Last but not least, spend some alone time by sitting at a corner (easy to find a quiet corner as this place is huge!) to soak in the sombreness that is Pompeii. Despite of the calamity had occurred thousands of years ago, the effects can still be chilling to this day. <p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01275" border="0" alt="DSC01275" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-zo2kDDRGib4/UEdEQ09qvFI/AAAAAAAABwU/6SSFmcnLVr8/DSC01275%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01276" border="0" alt="DSC01276" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-y6jc0eh65gY/UEdESE-V00I/AAAAAAAABwc/mln6XDq6D-8/DSC01276%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01279" border="0" alt="DSC01279" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Y7YEe3jrJ9k/UEdES8RSX2I/AAAAAAAABwk/Lehe-CO5yEE/DSC01279%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"></p> <p>With Mt Vesuvius looming in the background, its time to hop on your bus for a ride back all the way to Rome where if you haven’t will be a good time to pack as you leave this beautiful country the very next day.<br></p> <div class="fb-like" data-width="600" data-show-faces="true" data-send="false" data-layout="button_count" data-href="http://www.hoteltravelandreview.com/2012/09/t-r-naples-and-pompeii-13th-out-of-2.html" data-font="arial"></div><br><BR><BR><BR><BR><br> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2Pompeii, Province of Naples, Italy40.7481323 14.489800140.7239433 14.4503181 40.7723213 14.5292821tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989194626777371381.post-71569534842009722332012-01-31T19:02:00.000+08:002012-10-10T17:16:54.912+08:00T & R : Rome and the Vatican City (12th out of 2 weeks in Italy)<br> <p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01127" border="0" alt="DSC01127" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-VRBaB2Ss2aU/UEc6jP1uuRI/AAAAAAAABnc/qCltMwShTEs/DSC01127%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01128" border="0" alt="DSC01128" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-oVoB0xTI6o0/UEc6kG78VuI/AAAAAAAABnk/sKkeY5klc4w/DSC01128%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"> <p><a href="http://www.italylogue.com/planning-a-trip/vatican-city.html"><font color="#000000">Vatican City</font></a><font color="#000000"> merits most of one day, especially if you’re doing a guided tour of </font><a href="http://www.italylogue.com/vatican-museum"><font color="#000000">the Vatican Museums</font></a><font color="#000000"> and </font><a href="http://www.italylogue.com/things-to-do/st-peters-basilica.html"><font color="#000000">St. Peter’s Basilica</font></a><font color="#000000"> in one go. I do recommend getting a spot on a guided tour of Vatican City, partly because</font> the museums are so vast it’s impossible to know what’s important to look at and what’s not (unless you’re a history buff or an art major) and partly because knowing the context of what you’re looking at makes it infinitely more meaningful. <p>A guided tour typically starts by 9 or 10 in the morning and can last 4-6 hours, usually with a break for lunch between a swing through the museum and a tour of the Basilica, and most guides arrange it so you’ll meet them in Vatican City. Be aware that St. Peter’s has a strict dress code (many churches in Italy do, but few enforce it to the degree that St. Peter’s does) – no exposed shoulders, knees, or midriffs are allowed. I’ve seen people walking through this most dignified cathedral wearing disposible paper clothing over their shorts and tank-tops after being forced to buy the paper coveralls from a nearby vendor at a ridiculous price. Don’t get caught in this situation.</p> <a name='more'></a> <p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01129" border="0" alt="DSC01129" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-i2P8PoHTIls/UEc6lWyxJlI/AAAAAAAABns/ZsyIi0UIjk4/DSC01129%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"></p> <p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01130" border="0" alt="DSC01130" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fWNBqRi0eu4/UEc6mOZtCiI/AAAAAAAABn0/f74WvlxlCK8/DSC01130%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"></p> <p>(Above) I manage to get a picture with the pope! Cool eh! <p>After your tour of the Vatican, you’ll still have daylight left and could visit a couple other things – like the nearby Castel Sant’Angelo (now a museum-shown below) <p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01134" border="0" alt="DSC01134" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7fLkY0xOTqA/UEc6naGgtHI/AAAAAAAABn8/4b5fJBhEgyw/DSC01134%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01135" border="0" alt="DSC01135" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-nbJhDRQ3DvQ/UEc6oWHkxLI/AAAAAAAABoE/Jtipglu3z40/DSC01135%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"> <p>and its bridge (lined with angel sculptures) <p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01136" border="0" alt="DSC01136" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Znk6tRhYG3k/UEc6pS3H4iI/AAAAAAAABoM/6N-lCaarCME/DSC01136%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"> <p>, or the Campo dei Fiori (a popular food market by day and lively square by night) just across the river. <p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01146" border="0" alt="DSC01146" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-YT2An1zkkJw/UEc6sf3GuYI/AAAAAAAABoU/-COaVxSfsaI/DSC01146%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01147" border="0" alt="DSC01147" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-cZhkrgS3dHI/UEc6taAAZQI/AAAAAAAABoc/Gdr-WBhV8mA/DSC01147%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01148" border="0" alt="DSC01148" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-LzkyHBAkulc/UEc6ujO5CLI/AAAAAAAABok/t7JrWzK3OKg/DSC01148%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01149" border="0" alt="DSC01149" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Kb4gR6BL8Lo/UEc6v9Y1raI/AAAAAAAABos/6TFVAiq1mSQ/DSC01149%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"> <p>Walk to the exquisite <a href="http://www.italylogue.com/planning-a-trip/pantheon.html">Pantheon</a> – The Pantheon is free to enter, and it will give you some perspective later on for what Roman buildings look like when they’re more than just rubble.</p> <p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01143" border="0" alt="DSC01143" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/--TmKAwWx-VI/UEc6w5DtBEI/AAAAAAAABo0/TwAayAmtlTc/DSC01143%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01145" border="0" alt="DSC01145" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SO2FucE2bAs/UEc6yNaLLlI/AAAAAAAABo8/syqICYtcIhc/DSC01145%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"></p> <p>Wander around the inside and noticed the tombs of the painter Raphael, two Italian kings, and an Italian queen – then there should be no need to visit this monument again.<br><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01138" border="0" alt="DSC01138" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Dc7_nyNoepU/UEc6zCL6rVI/AAAAAAAABpE/N97a3heWeJM/DSC01138%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01142" border="0" alt="DSC01142" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-94x5Jfxnno4/UEc60L8Z_AI/AAAAAAAABpM/ScNi13Mw1SQ/DSC01142%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"> <p>Still charmed by Rome? Still hungry for more of those “bucket list” experiences? Get a scoop of gelato and stroll toward the <a href="http://www.italylogue.com/things-to-do/spanish-steps-in-rome.html">Spanish Steps</a> for a look at the city’s best-known staircase and for some top-notch people-watching. Then, with the change from your gelato, wind your way to the<a href="http://www.italylogue.com/things-to-do/trevi-fountain-history-legend.html">Trevi Fountain</a> and wait your turn to do the ritualistic coin-throwing routine. <p><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01151" border="0" alt="DSC01151" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1CfOto87DR0/UEc61VU93AI/AAAAAAAABpU/43tDTEcnk0M/DSC01151%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01153" border="0" alt="DSC01153" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-1T4G6dnGjCE/UEc62LvP5EI/AAAAAAAABpc/iGJA5u__MLM/DSC01153%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01154" border="0" alt="DSC01154" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-f4tA_b8JIbE/UEc63DUPDsI/AAAAAAAABpk/UdM01TItgU4/DSC01154%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01156" border="0" alt="DSC01156" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-ENFL8ZZXjsE/UEc64HBJ6CI/AAAAAAAABps/vUPYAZFrMp8/DSC01156%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01157" border="0" alt="DSC01157" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ZQEq2tJeAB4/UEc65RGu2BI/AAAAAAAABp0/tPW2Lx_HmDQ/DSC01157%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01158" border="0" alt="DSC01158" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-VetZyB3Er0g/UEc66aoikRI/AAAAAAAABp4/gXlyPr5aGzQ/DSC01158%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01162" border="0" alt="DSC01162" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-8cOLXZ5wm2Y/UEc67oAF8ZI/AAAAAAAABqA/0LO9-_U9gN8/DSC01162%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"><img style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; display: inline; border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px" title="DSC01164" border="0" alt="DSC01164" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-zp12Hy3ImUU/UEc69LYjU7I/AAAAAAAABqQ/D_tQ6J6eNLA/DSC01164%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="519" height="394"> <p>The great thing about things like the Spanish Steps and the Trevi are that although the scenes there are always changing, they’re always the same.</p> <p>After a tiring day, its time to rest as you may need to wake up early the next day to visit Naples and the city of Pompeii.</p>
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<br /> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989194626777371381.post-60287610872118957892012-01-06T18:31:00.000+08:002012-09-05T17:57:16.830+08:00T & R : Rome (11th day out of 2 weeks in Italy)Travel and Review : Rome (11th day out of 2 weeks in Italy)<br />
As this city is as historical as it sounds, practically every few blocks, you will tend to stumble upon some historic monument. So as a good start in the morning, it is best to visit the most iconic of all Rome monuments, the Colosseum. Thereafter just beside this monument is the The Forum and Palatine Hill. You should give yourself a day to cover all three sites. Plus, be a smart traveller and get a ticket online before you go to these sites. You can buy your <a href="http://www.ticketclic.it/Gb/HTML/musei/colosseo.cfm" target="_blank"><u>combo 3 in 1 ticket here.</u></a><br />
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There will always be different exhibitions in the Colosseum…. while I was there, it was on Emperor Nero.<br />
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But regardless of the types of exhibitions available, this monument in itself majestic. (Not to mention very bloodied – as you walk imagine how many people shed their blood here)<br />
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(directly above) A renovation of structures that had collapsed. <br />
After many hours, traversing this ancient monument nooks and crannies, it is time for your lunch! However, if you rather go ahead to the next door neighbour (since you should have bought the 3 in 1 ticket) then skip your lunch and head on to your next adventure. <br />
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If after looking at the above few pictures, you are wondering what is so great about these so called famous rocks then you should invest on getting an audio guide. (as shown below)<br />
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Spend a few hours here, and enjoy the history that is The Forum. Personally, I find it hauntingly eerie yet at the same time calming……… having that foreboding thought that where I am standing would be where a group of people could be gathering praying to some the gigantic altars dedicated to the Greek Gods.<br />
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(Below) There are no seats (or lack of) thus if you feel like really tired, well there are certain rocks which you are allowed to rest your butt.<br />
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Once you have gathered your strength (and do bring plenty of water along), then continue on your adventure to another part of The Forum.<br />
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Rome was built on seven hills, and the <strong>Palatine Hill</strong> is the central hill as well as the site for one of the oldest parts of the city. It is in a cave here (picture above) that (legend says) Romulus and Remus were suckled by the famous she-wolf – Romulus being the one who founded Rome once he grew up – so this hill is not only extremely well-known but also revered in Roman mythology. The importance of the Palatine Hill is more than just based in myth, however, as excavations here have revealed evidence of people living on the site around 1000 B.C.E.<br />
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The Palatine Hill overlooks the <a href="http://www.italylogue.com/planning-a-trip/roman-forum.html">Roman Forum</a> on one side and the Circus Maximus on the other. The buildings on the hill once included palaces of Augustus, Tiberius and Domitian, as well as other important Romans of the period, and a temple dedicated to Apollo. This site was also where ancient Romans celebrated the festival of Lupercalia, honoring the saving of Romulus and Remus by the she-wolf.<br />
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But before you say goodbye to the Palatine Hill, have a last good view of the Colosseum because unless you actually live in Rome, this is your last chance to view it from the hill.<br />
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From train station Colosseo, you can easily navigate to the city centre (take less than 10minutes) to have great dinners (too many varieties to list). Rest your legs because the next day, its another train+walking trail but this time in the Vatican City.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989194626777371381.post-91607438542093969142011-12-23T03:49:00.000+08:002012-10-10T17:17:42.478+08:00T & R : Rome (10th day out of 2 weeks in Italy)Travel & Review : Rome (10th to 12th days out of 2 weeks in Italy)<br />
Rome, one of the world’s ancient cities is filled with historical monuments wherever you go. Even within its city centre, mere walking can lead you to many places that simply just invokes the spirit of romanticism. I love Rome. So should you. I promise.<br />
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If you been following my blog article then you know that I was from Siena. From here, all you need is a 4 hour bus ride to reach Rome City Centre (all the trains and buses end here). Again, from Siena, you may choose to take the train(which is few miles away from city centre) or you can take the bus. (I recommend this as its within Siena City Centre)<br />
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I like to introduce Rome by asking you to choose a good place of accommodation because at the end of the day of miles of walking, you want to go back to a place which at the very least provide you with good clean rooms. In this aspect Hotel IQ Roma did not disappoint.<br />
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Merely opposites the Theatre Dell’Opera, it is a good spot to chill and rest after a long hard day of walking the city. Plus you can always pop into the theatre to listen to some Italian Opera at the end of the day and simply walk across the street for a comfortable slumber.<br />
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This is just Day 1 in Rome thus you just want to have to orientate yourself to where everything is, recharged yourself by having a good shower/bath , nice dinner and a good sleep. Why? Because comes morning, the journey begins and there will be plenty of walking.<br />
View of the deluxe room is as follows:<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989194626777371381.post-28362092078991831122011-12-16T18:10:00.000+08:002012-10-10T17:18:38.075+08:00T & R : Siena (Day 9 out of 14 days in Italy)Travel & Review : Siena (Day 9 out of 14 days in Italy)<br />
From Florence, the trip to Siena is best taken via a bus. I am not anti-train or anything to that similitude but the fact is Siena is like an enclave in which the entire town is practically castled with walls and the train station is outside and a few miles away from it. By taking the bus, it will take you into the town itself which is what you are interested in (or at least I was).<br />
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A city that still honour traditions such as the Palio races that take place twice a year which challenges the best contrada (Districts within Siena which still exists today).<br />
Siena does not allow any form of private vehicles within its walls so its all walk and walk and walk.<br />
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Streets of Siena (above)<br />
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Piazza Salimbeni (above)<br />
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(above) The top of the duomo of Siena calling visitors to visit.<br />
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Every winning contrada (district) in the Palio race will be filled up with lights as a way to tell the entire town where all the celebration will be held.<br />
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(above) The Duomo of Siena.<br />
(Below) Views from inside the Duomo of Siena<br />
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A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siena is a city/town that is not to be missed. Hire a tour guide that is native to Siena (if you hire a tour guide that is native to Florence then you will get another version of Siena from him/her because Florence and Siena in spite of hundred of years of peace between them, they still don’t like one another). Whatever you do, if you want the facts then you can always read the wikipedia version <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siena">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siena</a> but if you want a mesmerizing story about Siena then hiring a local tour guide is a must!<br />
(below) Piazza Del Campo. The centre of Siena where the Palio race will take place. It also has a water fountain (an aqua duct made centuries ago) that supply fresh mineral underground water. Very very cooling on a hot summer day. (This is underground water thus it is not exactly 100% bacteria free thus if you know you have a weak stomach/immune system then don’t drink from it. I drank from it and I was fine…..love the water actually!)<br />
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If you have been following my article, you will know that I love to climb towers so I could not miss the chance to do so while I was there.<br />
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And the view from the top is just pure amazing………<br />
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I love Siena. While you aimlessly walk around the city, notice the symbol attached to the walls of the different contrada. Each represent a district and each is depicted by different symbols (thus the many flags)<br />
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And if you managed to get to the outskirt of this castled city of Siena then, you will be treated to a magnificent picturesque view. (below)<br />
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Need a place to sleep after all that long walk exploring every crooks and crannies of Siena then you may want to consider Hotel Athena.<br />
Be warn though, that Hotel Athena is at the outskirt of Siena (ie. near the walls) thus if you take the bus and alight in the middle of the city (like poor me) then you may have to lull your luggage for the next 30minutes or so to reach the hotel if you decide to walk.<br />
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Early next morning, (One day and one night is sufficient for Siena), grab some CAVALLUCCI for breakfast or as souvenirs (locals told me it can last for weeks without refrigeration!) and take the bus to head towards ROME.
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com153100 Sienna, Italy43.3186614 11.330513543.226241400000006 11.172585 43.4110814 11.488442000000001tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989194626777371381.post-29834208652829310352011-12-02T23:52:00.000+08:002012-10-10T17:20:51.800+08:00T & R : San Gimignano ( 5th to 9th out of 14 days in Italy )<br />
From Florence, book a half day tour out of Florence to San Gimignano. (Village of Towers)<br />
Apparently back in the past , size do matters (Does it still now?) …. as such the bigger your stature in the city of San Gimignano, the taller their towers. Thus everybody try to outdo everyone by making towers as high as possible.<br />
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This whole San Gimignano is a kind of castled area (similar to Siena which I will visit next) thus it is barricaded with walls of concrete……which at the centre of it all, lies a well. Thus if you get lost, just try to get to the centre and find a well.<br />
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And yes the above is a picture I took of a kid trying to look at whats inside the well. Apparently the parents didn’t care because the poor kid might have fallen inside but luckily on the day I visited this town, no such mishap occur. Thank goodness.<br />
And now allow me to show you the different views of the towers of San Gimignano.<br />
<img alt="DSC00952" border="0" height="309" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-1_a5lhtVRu8/T7PQKYHh7SI/AAAAAAAABao/YdhDWnmW_Eo/DSC00952%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC00952" width="405" /><img alt="DSC00954" border="0" height="309" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_Tg12cTwajk/T7PQLYCz-DI/AAAAAAAABa0/NYDf-2PAzB4/DSC00954%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC00954" width="237" /><img alt="DSC00956" border="0" height="309" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-s4Wmpl89cdI/T7PQNsz_AiI/AAAAAAAABa4/V6bY1MBLJ1E/DSC00956%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC00956" width="237" /><img alt="DSC00959" border="0" height="309" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-Vog5T47m2ww/T7PQObh-kxI/AAAAAAAABa8/e8Dkd0orhck/DSC00959%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC00959" width="405" /><img alt="DSC00963" border="0" height="309" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4FXV66mm72U/T7PQPBH8yyI/AAAAAAAABbE/P-f_wBqmJQ0/DSC00963%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC00963" width="405" /><img alt="DSC00964" border="0" height="309" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2xJ1x-u1OaU/T7PQP_7TXXI/AAAAAAAABbM/O0C2RmZkxPQ/DSC00964%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC00964" width="405" /><img alt="DSC00966" border="0" height="309" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-OqqXduxnctA/T7PQQ58bJbI/AAAAAAAABbY/ctuEU0pHjDk/DSC00966%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC00966" width="405" /><img alt="DSC00967" border="0" height="309" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-n-tIiK17QmE/T7PQSunq-dI/AAAAAAAABbk/BmLpumO-AKM/DSC00967%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC00967" width="237" /><img alt="DSC00969" border="0" height="309" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-7ppi-gafm3E/T7PQTrNxCZI/AAAAAAAABbs/DowZZJmfEv0/DSC00969%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC00969" width="405" /><img alt="DSC00970" border="0" height="309" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-C8jfjcpUATI/T7PQUswVoZI/AAAAAAAABb0/2Hp8fzC85lg/DSC00970%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="DSC00970" width="405" /><br />
But if you are bored of seeing towers all over you, just find the exit out of this barricaded town and you will be treated to a picturesque view that is just superb!!!<br />
Enjoy!<br />
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From this town, another barricaded ie castled town near to Florence is the town of Siena… <br />
Next stop: Siena.
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0San Gimignano Sienna, Italy43.4703333 11.043759243.3781443 10.8858307 43.5625223 11.2016877tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989194626777371381.post-78964760115992348892011-12-01T23:24:00.000+08:002012-10-10T16:44:36.478+08:00T & R : Florence Day 3 ( 5th to 9th out of 14 days in Italy )T & R : Florence Day 3 ( 5th to 9th out of 14 days in Italy )<br />
Do visit the Uffizi (Recommended : Book a tourguide via Viator.com which include the entrance fee) to learn more about the Arts …… superb collection.<br />
Below is a view from the back of the Uffizi overlooking the Ponte Vecchio.<br />
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Do try the Hop On Hop Off Bus tours which will take you to the outskirt of Florence and get to see the other views of Florence.<br />
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More photos from the Hop On Hop Off Bus in Florence.<br />
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Where ever city I go, I always like to take the Hop On Hop Off service as I will get to see Florence important sites in pre-planned route and the best thing of all, if I really want to see the site, i can always alight at that particular station. And when its time to go, its just simply a matter of waiting for the bus to board again to the next great sites.<br />
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Next Stop: <a href="http://www.hoteltravelandreview.com/2011/12/t-r-san-gimignano-5th-to-9th-out-of-14.html">San Gimignano</a><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989194626777371381.post-374533612651281492011-11-20T18:47:00.001+08:002012-10-10T16:44:58.552+08:00T & R : Florence Day 2 ( 5th to 9th out of 14 days in Italy )T & R : Florence Day 2 ( 5th to 9th out of 14 days in Italy )<br />
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If you have read my earlier post, you will know that the reason I go to Florence is basically to hunt my favourite monuments that appear in the game Assassins Creed. That being said, accommodation wise, Florence can be quite expensive but then again most Western European cities basically are expensive. For a room shown above at Hotel Gioia, it will set you slightly below 100Euro.<br />
Along the same street is the Hotel Casci begging around the same amount per night. The last time I was here, there was a Gypsy begging right in front of the hotel. She is harmless…if you wish to donate then do so otherwise just leave her alone. Both can be found along VIA Camillo Cavour not far from the Duomo. But if I have to pick one, I picked the latter as the host Paolo and the breakfast’s staff simply treat you like family. I love it!<br />
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On Day 2 in Florence, I decided to do some outlet shopping. I am not a shopping person per se but I have people back home who wants some branded stuff at fraction of the cost. You can either take the public bus to the outlet shopping (cheaper but you must ensure you know the timing for the last bus form the outlet or you may be stuck in the suburbs) or book a tour via Viator (more expensive but everything done orderly for you with specific timings.)<br />
The journey will take you almost 1 and half hour to reach as the outlets are rather away from the city centre. <br />
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If you booked via Viator, another reason why it is more expensive is the fact that you will be taken to 2 outlets instead of 1. The first outlet is the solely PRADA outlet and the other will be the outlet shown in the pictures above. The 2nd outlet has like more than 20 shops (including PRADA, Burberry etc). Why is there a need to visit the solely PRADA outlet? Well its because there are more PRADA products being sold there.<br />
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After a tiring day of outlet shopping, its time to go to the Ponte Vecchio to see the setting sun and be embraced by the atmosphere that is Florence, (not to mention, free music!)<br />
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And once you have had your dinner, have a quiet stroll (its rather safe) back to your hotel.<br />
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Thus far, Florence has been awesome! If you have not visited Florence, it is time to go !!! You won’t regret it.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1989194626777371381.post-36937348351205746072011-10-23T16:22:00.001+08:002014-07-09T10:24:48.301+08:00Assassins Creed 2 locations in Italy.Update as of June 2014.<br />
I visited Italy again and would like to share the following : For those new visitors to the land of renaissance, all you need to do is really memorize your route (eg. In Florence, the direction of one monument to the next) within the game and trust me when I told you that the game developers are very accurate in the location of the iconic monuments. You should not get lost (Venice especially) if you really know the game well.<br />
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Assassins Creed 2 locations in Italy.<br />
The truth is, the whole reason for me to visit Italy in the first place is the fact that I play Assassins Creed 2 and I just want to see the monuments used in the game (a 14th Century depiction) and how the buildings differ in the current timeline. <br />
In short, I have to say the game developers actually put in much effort in creating an almost similar interpretations of how Italy supposed to look then.<br />
Without further ado, here the Ezio in-game locations (14th Century) and me in the current actual Italian’s cities. And yes some of my friends have said that I brought obsession to a whole new level. Enjoy!<br />
Venice Doge Palace:<br />
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Venice San Marco:<br />
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Venice San Zacharia :<br />
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Venice Campanile:<br />
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Venice Basilica :<br />
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Venice Ponte Rialto:<br />
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Florence Duomo:<br />
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Florence Palazzo Medici:<br />
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Florence: Palazzo Vecchio<br />
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Florence Loggia Dei Lanzi :<br />
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Florence Ponte Vecchio :<br />
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Florence View from Ponte Vecchio 14th Century vs Now :<br />
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Florence View from on top of Ponte Vecchio 14th Century vs Now :<br />
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Florence Santa Croce :<br />
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Florence Ezio in fictional house of Auditore and me in current location Palazzo Strozzi :<br />
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Florence Mercato :<br />
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Florence San Lorenzo<br />
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San Gimignano Santa Maria Asunta :<br />
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San Gimignano Towers :<br />
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San Gimignano Central Well :<br />
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Let’s just say that I cannot wait to play Assassins Creed 3 which will take place in Constantinople aka Istanbul. Have not visited Turkey before as such perhaps this will be a good reason to visit the city. <br />
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