Kik Lok Si Temple to Bukit Bendera

It is raining outside and I feel very blessed at the same time while looking at some photos during our holiday in Penang. I remembered that we went to one of the day tours by iTours, a tour group in the hotel where we stayed. Destination: Kik Lok Si Temple to Bukit Bendera or Penang Hill.

The Kik Lok Si Temple or 'Temple of Supreme Bliss' is said to be the largest Buddhist temple in the Southeast Asia.

Bukit Bendera or Penang Hill, on the other hand, compromises a group of peaks in Penang, Malaysia. The most convenient way going up to the hill is through the railway which is sometimes out of service. Lucky as we are, it was in service during our visit. The journey up and down the hill was great that will make one to do it again.

at the kewl tour bus on our way to the temple

We climbed up to the 7th storey of this Pagoda in the background. The view from above was breathtaking.

the seven storey Pagoda of  10,000 Buddhas, completed in 1930.

I was trying to imitate the Buddhas...can't be one of them. 

a huge prayer room for all visitors in the temple

the entrance to Penang Hill



the bridge that connects Penang to Kuala Lumpur as viewed from the hill

this old woody train was the original train they used for visitors to the hill. Amazing!

seen a giant cannon at the hill

we are going back and another train is going up at  the passing loop...

Wow! looks easy for both trains.

According to the tour guide, Penang is known for its coffee and they even surprised as for a free tasting  of coffee and chocolates here.

the many boxes of white coffee... they will let you taste it first so one can be sure on what to buy.

It was the first time that my partner and I tasted a Chilli Chocolate and it was lovely!

Going to these places is always enjoyable if you have someone with you. The train journey to the hill was so worth it while looking at the scenic views. We are both glad that we considered one of the day tours as it was another great moment added to our life's journey.

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Memories of Georgetown

Selamat Detang! It's Saturday again. Hope everyone is having a great weekend. I had so much fun browsing the photos I took around Georgetown, Penang when my partner and I had a holiday there. Georgetown is the capital of Penang and a UNESCO World Heritage site. I captured most of the photos below while riding on a tuk-tuk or rickshaw which is a very common transportation around Georgetown. Enjoy!

The Kapitan Keling Mosque built in 1801

The famous Choo Chay Keong temple of Yap Kongsi (Clan House)

some old houses around Georgetown

went to see the waterhouses with Uncle, our rickshaw's driver

passed by Little India, Georgetown

Outside the Sri Mariamman Temple, the oldest Hindu temple in Georgetown

The Guan Yin temple is the oldest Chinese temple in Penang, existed around 1728.

the Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower

the Gurney Drive offers a scenic view and has many shopping centres along the road

this street with lots of colorful houses caught my attention

The Municipal Council of Pinang Hall or City hall built in 1903 is a colonial building  which is still well- preserved until today

KOMTAR (Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak) Tower  is said to be Penang's first skycraper.

when in Georgetown, don't forget to drop by at Swensens just around Times Square. You won't miss it.

Banana Split versions

This is the Banana split that we had in Swensens at Times Square Penang.

At a dinner in Batu Ferringhi Garden, our fave resto in Penang.

At the Bamboo Hut in Melaka.

We made our own version of banana split during our vacation in Langkawi. Actually, a rush version.

Obviously, it became our favorite dessert ;)

Langkawi- truly a Jewel of Kedah

One of the best island to go in Malaysia is Langkawi. And the one thing that we liked about Langkawi? hmmm... watching the sunset every afternoon. Our favorite place to go to watch not just the sunset but also those planes flying in and out of the island is at Pantai Cenang beach.

During our one week stay, we chose to rent a motorbike or moped so it is easier for us to travel around the island and stop at any where we want to. We also tried different eating places everyday for variety and we found two wonderful shops to dine. One of them is the Artisans Pizza for pizza of course, ginger tea and they also serve a very nice breakfast. Our favorite dinner place is named Orkid Ria. They are both located in Pantai Cenang.

We also enjoyed the road trip to Gunung Raya, the Underwater World and when we took the cable car ride or what they call as sky cab to reached the air bridge at the top of Mt. Machinchang. We also experienced another segway ride like what we did in Singapore at the Oriental Village.

sunset at Pantai Cenang

 at Underwater World Langkawi

at the Air bridge

a sumptuous dinner at Orkid Ria..just one of them nights!

the breathtaking view of the islands from the air bridge..705 meters above sea level

Visit Taman Buaya or Crocodile farm and watch the Crocodile show

Four Seasons Langkawi..a paradise!

Have you been to Langkawi? Share your amazing story below.

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Melaka-one great historical place

Jonker's street at night

Melaka- a UNESCO world heritage site is one of the historic cities of the Straits of Malacca with the influences of both Europe and Asia. A visit there was an escape to the modern world as the beautiful city survived from the 15th century.


I've been to few places and cities in the South East but nothing compares to Melaka because of how they preserved the place until now. Unlike most travel destinations where you can only see tall buildings/skyscrapers, busy and crowded streets. In Melaka, the atmosphere was very different especially when you set foot to what I call 'red city' (all buildings are painted red), you would really feel like you are not in Asia anymore. The influences of the early occupants like the Dutch and the Portuguese are still all over the place. The ruins of the roofless St. Paul church and the A Famosa (the fortress) which known to be the oldest surviving European architectural remains in Asia are just two of the iconic tourist destinations that you should include in your itinerary.


What we've enjoyed most in Melaka was walking around at the night market at Jonkers Street and eventually stopped by at 'uncles' (just made up the name too) for dinner. Ah! another thing I would never forget was the yummy and freshly baked Melaka tart which is also a must try!

the Maritime musuem- a Galleon replica 

 at Jonker's street 

the roofless church at Bukit St. Paul

A Famosa (fortress)

the view of Melaka with the Menara Taming Sari tower and the Eye on Malaysia
in the background

the historic Melaka river with the Maritime Museum behind

Behind me is what I call the 'red city'

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