Thailand Trip Day 7 : Bangkok MBK & Sukhumvit Night Market

MBK Center also known as Mahboonkrong was a huge shopping complex. It consisted of 8 levels with about 2,000 shops. Shops providing similar services were grouped together and located at designated levels. Exploring the mall was like finding our way around a maze. However it was worth the time and effort as we bought a lot of our stuffs here. 

Thailand Trip Day 6 : Bangkok Wat Pho & Terminal 21

Continental breakfast was served at the hotel. The breakfast area was small and it was constantly filled with guests. Although there were not many choices for breakfast, it was sufficient to provide us with the energy to start the day.

Thailand Trip Day 5 : Bangkok Siam Square

We booked a mini van to bring us from the resort to the airport. It was a good deal at 150 THB per person. We flew from Krabi to Bangkok via Thai Airways for the second part of our trip. During the one hour flight, we were served light refreshments.

Thailand Trip Day 4 : Krabi Phi Phi Island

We had signed up for a day tour to Phi Phi Islands with Aonang Orchid Speed Boat. The cost of the tour was 1,100 THB per person and we were required to pay a fee of 400 THB each at Bamboo Island. We were picked up from our hotel and brought to Aonang beach. Very soon we boarded the speed boat and departed on our trip. There were about 30 people in our group along with a boat crew of 4. The speed boat was quite spacious and everyone were seated comfortably. The speed boat had both open and enclosed seating area. While the open area offered the best view, it was quite hot and it could get bumpy at times. Iced drinks were also available on board throughout the trip. 

Thailand Trip Day 3 : Krabi Poda Island

This morning we took a longtail boat to Poda Island. The island was beautiful with pristine clear water and soft white sands. Unlike the beaches which we had visited the day before, the island was not crowded and we had a huge stretch of beach for ourselves. 

Thailand Trip Day 2 : Krabi Railay Beach & Phranang Beach

We woke up to a bright and sunny day, which was great for exploring the beaches in the area. The resort served continental breakfast with a decent spread of dishes. We liked the porridge and pancakes which were only available on alternate days.

Thailand Trip Day 1 : Krabi Aonang

It was late evening when we arrived at Krabi. We took a cab from the airport to Aonang at a cost of 600 THB and the journey was around half an hour. Before bringing us to the hotel, the cab driver stopped at a tour agency. We did not sign up anything as we thought it was better to compare offers from other agencies.

Batam Trip

We went on a 2 day 1 night trip to Batam during the Jubilee weekend. We took the ferry from Harbourfront and arrived in Batam Center in about forty five minutes. 

Bali Trip Day 4 : Airport Lounge

We took a taxi back to the airport for our return flight to Singapore. We paid 100K IDR for the ride which was less than twice the amount we had paid on our first day. Based on experience throughout our stay in Bali, it was always cheaper to get the driver to charge by the meter.

Bali Trip Day 3 : Shopping and Spas

We had our breakfast at Revolver cafe. Our choice of breakfast comprising the pancakes and toasts were good while the cappuccino and mocha were just okay.

Bali Trip Day 2 : Beaches and Temples

We had the full breakfast at the villa prepared by the Baba's restaurant. The continental spread was good enough to perk us up for the day trip to visit some of Bali's famous beaches and temples.

Bali Trip Day 1 : Villas and Beach Clubs

We took a morning flight from Singapore to Bali via Singapore Airlines and we reached the Denpasar International Airport in about 2 and a half hours. We passed through immigration rather smoothly and quickly. After which we took a cab to our villa in Seminyak. We went to the official taxi booth and we were quoted 200K IDR for the taxi which we knew was a rip off but we did not have any other choice.

Bali : The Tropical Paradise

Bali is a good choice for a beach vacation. There are many activities to do on the island. Beach-goers can look forward to beaches with pristine white sands and shimmering blue waters. For a taste of culture, one can visit temples which are set in picturesque landscapes. As night falls, one can gaze at the dramatic sunsets and party at beach clubs. And of course, not forgetting a soothing massage at one of the many spas available. We tried a little bit of each during our 4D3N trip.

Taiwan Trip 2015 Day 6

Once again it is back to 85 degree cafe for breakfast. After that we went to MacDonald's to check out the Black Sesame McFlurry which seems to be only available in Taiwan. It is certainty a refreshing and tasty experience! MacDonald's has done a good job here in adding local flavor to its menu.

Taiwan Trip 2015 Day 5

We will be spending time in the city area today instead of doing day trips or to travel to the outskirts. We will be checking out places for more good food and shopping! We started the day with a nice traditional breakfast at 永和豆浆油条大王 Yong He Eating House.

Taiwan Trip 2015 Day 4

Today we will be travelling to 十分 Shifen. We took a train to Ruifang station from Taipei station. After that we boarded another train headed to Shifen. You can buy the ticket for the entire journey at Taipei station so that you do not need to waste time queuing for another ticket at Ruifang station.

Taiwan Trip 2015 Day 3

Today we will be visiting 大溪花海农场 Ta Shee Blooming Oasis. The farm is in Taoyuan and requires a fair amount of travelling. After about 2 hours of travel time and 2 buses, we arrived at the farm. 

Taiwan Trip 2015 Day 2

Rise and shine! We woke up to a bright and sunny day. It is time to explore the city and check out the many delicious food it has to offer! We went to the nearby 85 degree cafe to have breakfast. The nice coffee and cakes make a good start to the day ahead.

Taiwan Trip 2015 Day 1

 For this trip to Taiwan, we traveled via Scoot. Although Scoot is a budget airline, the seats are surprisingly very comfortable and spacious. We bought the flybageat tickets which include checked luggage and meals on board. We ordered Soya Sauce Chicken Rice and Creamy Pasta with Chicken Sausage. 

Taiwan Trip 2015

Taiwan is a nice place to travel for a vacation. There is a good mix of things for everyone. It has delicious food, natural scenery, abundance of shopping, entertaining variety TV shows and many more. In fact, Taiwan is one of our favorite place and we have traveled there for numerous times. For this 6D5N trip from 26 April to 1 May 2015, we are doing it at a relaxed pace and we will be focusing on Taipei and its outskirts. The public transport is very well developed and it is very easy to travel around the country. Read on for more about our adventures and travels in the subsequent posts.

Day 1 : Ximending 

Day 2 : Beitou & Danshui 
Day 3 : Ta Shee Blooming Oasis & Shilin Night Market
Day 4 : Shifen & Miaokou Night Market
Day 5 : Ximending
Day 6 : Airport Lounge