Thursday 15 November 2012

Travel Guide - Melaka: Jonker Walk


If you go to Malacca, please don't forget to visit Jonker Walk. Why? What is the attraction there?

First, rows of old building at Jonker Walk are well preserved by the state government to make us feel like we are at the old days. Much like 'back to the future'.

streets of Jonker Walk

Secondly, almost all of shops at Jonker Walk are selling unique things that you cannot find at other places. Things like handmade craft and arts, antiques, old days foods, souvenirs and clothes that worn by the predecessors are easily found at Jonker Walk.

In addition, things are sold at reasonable price and really worth to bring back as souvenirs and memories.

At night, the shop owners will open booth along the road and Jonker Walk will turn to a happening night market.

During our last visit, the handcraft that we found really catchy and attractive is the miniatures and expandable 3D cards.


Vespa and other miniature are sold at RM12. Very reasonable!!!


Malacca Trishaws. Sold at RM8-RM25 depends on size.

See how details they are

This expandable 3D card is a greetings card that able to expand and will show a 3D miniature when the is opened. There are variety of shapes available such as buildings, birthday cake and some other creative shape like above. Just looking at them you can really appreciate the complexity and the meticulousness. Do not worry, the price is very reasonable.

small - RM20
big - RM30


Various greeting cards and 3D shape.


Monday 12 November 2012

Travel Guide - Johor : Gunung Ledang

Hello Travelers,

How are you guys?
Still thinking on where to go for next holiday?
Considering for waterfall vacation?

Haaa..AP have a good suggestion for those who want to travel to the South of Malaysia-Johor!
Hutan Lipur Gunung Ledang is one of the attraction, located at Tangkak, Johor.
This waterfall perfectly located between Johor Bahru and Melaka, make it accessible for all from JB, Segamat, Melaka, Batu Pahat, Muar, and nearby areas.

Apart from its historical attraction of "Puteri Gunung Ledang", it also provides services for seminar, teambuilding, and meeting with good accommodation.

From Exit Tangkak at PLUS Highway, it only takes about half an hour to reach the main entrance of the waterfall.
right after Tangkak exit, turn right
after about half an hour from Tangkak exit, turn left
no worry about the parking space, it is huge

Please be informed, charges applied at the entrance as per following :


example:
1. if you have 4 adults and 1 car, the charges is RM4+RM2=RM6
2. if you have 2 adults and 1 motorbike, the charges is RM2+RM1=RM3

and so on...

Shops along the way to the waterfall sells various needs such as buoy, mats, clothings and also souvenirs.

Also, for those who love mount climbing, this is also the starting point of Mount Ledang trail. According to the record, Mount Ledang is the 64th highest mountain and the 6th difficult. However, Mount Ledang is the most climbed mountain.


Trails of Mount Ledang

Ok, Mount Ledang also provides a comfortable place for picnic and camping. A lot of facilities available such as, camping area, benches, gazebo, toilet, surau and so on.

Picnic Area

Beware!

Beware friends! This monkey species may look cute, however pls take extra care of your belongings and foods. :)

Ok, till here travelers for Mount Ledang sharing. AP shall come back with many more travelling stories.
Till then, bye!