Almaty City

Hello there!

       I want to tell you a little bit about my city Almaty. Almaty used to be the capital of Kazakhstan before Astana. Some people still call it as the south capital of Kazakhstan.

Almaty is a largest city of Kazakhstan. Almaty remains as the major commercial and cultural centre of Kazakhstan, as week as its biggest population centre. The city is located in the mountains area of Southern Kazakhstan.


People who lives in Almaty are very proud of places that Almaty has, especially BAO (Big Almaty Lake) and Medeo (Ice Skiing Ring)

 

Usually every winter the number of foreigners visiting Almaty gets bigger and bigger, because of the ski resorts. Another good place to visit in Almaty is Chimbulak Ski Resort. There are three ski lifts, which cumulatively reach Talgar pass. The total length of the lifts is 3,620 metres There are 3 stations of them; the first one is Intersection Station , then 20th Prop Station  and Talgar Station. There is also Snow-Park for the fans of snowboarding.

In Almaty, there are a lot of places to visit to!  This city is one of the amazing cities in the world! Come to visit!

If you are looking for more information to know about Almaty, visit this page: http://www.almaty-kazakhstan.net/

Top 3 foods to try in Brazil..don’t leave Brazil without them!

Hi there! Here are top 3 foods for you to try in Brazil!

Barbecued meat

Brazil is best known for premium cut meats (most popular being picanha, rump cap) which is seasoned with salt mostly before being grilled to pink. It is used on charcoal or wood and home barbeques are the most popular with the use of sausages, queijo coalho (cheese on a stick) and churrascarias (babrbeque style steakhouses). A variety of meat is available and it is delicious!

Cachaça

It is a fermented sugarcane juice known for its fiery kick in caipirinhas which is Brazil’s national cocktail. It is usually made with uncoloured, unaged cachacas, but there are many varieties available too. It can be sipped straight up by aficionados. Its strong nature adds for a morning drink called Guarana which is sweet and fizzy. Coconut water is also drank for energy and refreshment. This drink has been passed on since the 1950s and is a Brazilian staple.

Brigadeiros

This is a Brazilian chocolate truffle. The little balls are made of condensed milk and cocoa powder and whisked in butter to shape and decorate. It is sprinkled with chocolate or any other toppings wanted. It will definitely give kids, adults and sweet tooths a sugar rush but is definitely worth the calories! Brazilians are very loyal to their Brigadeiros and always suggest this to tourists.

Quick Tips For Packing Light For Backpacking In Europe

Hi there! Here are some tips for you for Backpacking in Europe!

Cut the clothing

Backpacking is not a luxurious trip that requires suitcases! Travel light! Most weight of our luggage comes from clothing. Choose dark and neutral colors while packing so you can mix-and-match your outfits. It will also help to dress in layers in case it is very cold. Carry clothes that are soft and easily rolled up to save space. Limited space, limited clothes!

Cut the toiletries

Limit yourself to the basic human needs. A bar of soap, a small bottle of shampoo, toothpaste and a brush is probably the bare minimum for backpackers. The more the toiletries, the more the weight. Since backpackers are so active, luggage weight is always an issue.

Lose the guidebook

Technology has overtaken all forms of books. Use it wisely! Some great backpacker devices that can be useful while travelling such as Go Pro, Kindle, Canon 5D Mark III and MacBook Pro. It will save space, time as well as help to multitask while on the road.

Hidden gems of Malaysia!

Hello there! 

Most tourists are unaware of the many islands available in Malaysia and tend to visit only the popular ones of Langkawi, Redang, Penang and Perhentian. Here is a list of the hidden gems of Malaysia which are as beautiful!

1.     Pulau Payar Marine Park

This island locates between Langkawi and Penange and is actually a cluster of small islands. Diving and snorkeling are popular around this region and tourists are able to arrange tour packages from Langkawi and Penang. The highlight of this cluster is to feed baby sharks under close supervision.

2.    Pulau Kapalai

This island is located closely to Sipadan where there are water villages that sits on the edge of the extensive Ligitan Reefs. You will find exclusive resorts but definitely worth the price for the breathtaking view of the Celebes Sea. It is best to make reservations beforehand as there are limited chalets. It could be called Malaysia’s own version of Maldives with the long stretch of water villas!

3.    Pulau Tenggol

This underrated island has popular diving spots. The island starts from the little town of Kuala Dungun which is located between Kuantan and Kuala Terengganu and boats usually take about 45 minutes. Its small size should not be misinterpreted because its beauty makes up for the size. It is a diver’s paradise!

4.    Pulau Lankayan

Lankayan is located in northern Sandakan, within the Sulu Sea and has one exclusive resort, Lankayan Island Dive Resort. It is popular for diving but is also a great location for relaxation and sight-seeing. Beautiful whale sharks are sighted there too! Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu are available to Sandakan which makes it convenient for tourists to travel.

5.    Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park

The beauty of Kota Kinabalu stretches to this island comprising of five of them. Numerous boats from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal can be taken to reach the island. The biggest island is Pulau Gaya which has two luxurious resorts and has a couple of beautiful stretches of beaches. Usually, tourists visit this island for a day trip. Snorkeling and diving are also available!

Clear water and beautiful beach!

Hello world!

Today we are going to see Redang Islands. To reach there we took a bus, which cost 100RM for two ways. It took 8 hours to reach a port Kuala Terrengganu.  There we took a ferry, which cost 60RM for two ways. The way was long and exhausting but when you reach the place, you forget about everything and just relax. The beach is very beautiful, water is clear. If u watched the advertisement of Bounty, that how it looks! The prices there are very cheap. We found a hotel there for 50RM a night per person. Food is good too, and the prices are almost the same as in cheap places of Kuala Lumpur. We did a snorkeling there and it cost 45RM, we were swimming with fishes, turtles and even baby sharks. At night there are places to dance, smoke shisha and chill. Everything related to relaxing is there. Here are some pictures i took

That how the Heaven looks

If you want to forget about everything happening in noisy city and relax for couple of days, you have to visit this place! 

Perhentian Island - the place of the heaven!

Dear bloggers!
Today I want to share with you my story of how I travel to Perhentian Island with my friends.
First of all it was my first time when I went to this island with the big company of my friends. I used to be there 3-4 years ago with my family, but you know, everything is different when you rest with friends. 

First things first. we came to PI by bus, and then by speed boat. The journey from Kuala Lumpur bus station to Kuala Terrenganu was around 7-8 hours. It was very long and exhausted trip in a bus. the ticket cost around RM40-50 per pax. From Kuala Terrenganu to the island we took speed boat, that cost us around RM 30 per pax including travel tax.

Our hotel was D'Rock Garden Perhentian Resort. It was quite nice hotel with the various rooms for choose. We took 4 double rooms for RM70 per pax. The view from this hotel was amazing!!!

When we came there we were swimming a lot, walking and exploring the island and just having fun. On the evening after 10 pm, there are usually fire show night. 

On the next day we bought a snorkeling package to see fishes, turtles, baby sharks and corals. it cost RM 30 per pax. It was really fun to explore and learn something new about this place.

 So we spend there one day and one night and on the next day we went back to home at evening. 

Visiting Astana city

Hello from cold Astana, Kazakhstan!

Astana is a capital of Kazakhstan and is situated in the north part of the country and therefore is considered as one of  the coldest cities in the country. The city is a business centre of the country. There are a lot of beautiful buildings and places. So it was interesting for me to visit our new capital. It took almost 12 hours on a bus to reach there from Almaty and cost about 1000RM. City has a lot of entertaining places but most exciting for me was Khan Shatyr, one of the city’s newest additions, a series of parks, shops and sites of diversion spanning 140,000 square meters that is covered by the world’s largest tent. The Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center was the second national project in Astana designed by UK architect Norman Faster.  One of the exciting places there is a sky beach, a beach inside of the building which you can visit even in the winter time. Me and my brother had to visit this place.  And being honest, it was one of the best places i have ever visited. The construction of the building is breathtaking. Theme park inside is a good place to go for families. Prices are not high at all, we have spent 50RM for each. The sky beach cost 150RM for each and it was really interesting place to see. There are different international shops which you would not find in other cities of the country. Here are some pictures i took

 Look at the construction!

Sky Beach

Astana is a new city with beautiful buildings and friendly local people. Do not miss a chance to visit an amazing city!