Fizzy Escapades

Australia has always in my list favorite country to visit. Along my way has traveled to this 'Down Under' land, I do love Melbourne. I found this city have such a vibrant energy, full of artistic colors, unique culture and beautiful landscape. The interpretation  of art within its urban culture so captivating from the plot of Victorian architecture, museums, galleries, theaters, parks and gardens made it titled as the main cultural hub in Australia.  Within its four million residents with diverse cultural background, this city  is recognizable as cultural focal point through numerous art galleries, entertainment festivals, lively music celebration, vibrant food, wine and coffee culture.  My journey in Melbourne brought me headed there in August 2015 which I spent about the ends of winter. Its normally cool, damp and no snow unlike in the European countries. In June to July the climate will be around 14°C on day time, whilst in August the ...

Another mother nature trip brought me to Genting Highlands this time. It is a hill resort located in Bentong, Pahang where standing at an average elevation of 1,740 meters within the Titiwangsa range bordering between Pahang and Selangor.  The journey from Kuala Lumpur will take approximately one hour by the road and accessible by bus from several station including KL Central, Titiwangsa, Gombak or Pudu Raya that will stop at the Awana Skyway station.  Genting Skyway has started the operation since 1997. This cable car has 3.38 Kilometers length. It's recognizable as the 'Fastest Mono Cable Car System' in the world with the highest speed capability of 21.6 kilometers per hour. Plus, it's the 'Longest Cable Car' as well in Southeast Asia.  By taking through the cable car all the way up definitely a fascinating way to enjoy the panorama of greenery mother nature surrounded by fresh air from the forest. The weather can be as chilly as 1...

Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia or simply known as KL which surrounded by impressive skyscrapers, colonial structures and preserved nature parks.  This city is recognizable with numbers of landmarks attraction such as Petronas Twin Tower, Petaling Street flea market and Batu Caves. KL is the largest city in Malaysia. It become the main cultural melting pot where most luxurious hotels, fancy shopping mall, delightful food and nature wonders around.  There have so much to offer especially when it comes to gastronomic pleasure where plenty option from hawker stalls, restaurants, bars, cafes and such like.   It's not just a cultural  focus, its even become the central of financial and economic for Malaysia as well as Southeast Asia. KL has hosted for many international sporting, political and cultural events since the 1990's.   In terms of  road system it supported by few networks like Mass Rapid Transit (MRT...

Sabah Tea Garden it such an interesting place to relax from hustle-bustle of city life while have a tea or two by sitting at the background of beautiful tea garden.  Its located in Ranau on the West-Coast Division of Sabah which take two hours from Kota Kinabalu city that passing by Kinabalu National Park. This region is surrounded with nature attraction and amazing recreational activities to involve with such as mountain climbing, jungle trekking, hot spring baths, wildlife discovery and much more.  The view of Mount Kinabalu far behind the tea garden simply blow me away where covering over 2500 ha land of this beautiful Camellia Sinensis plantation or commonly known as tea.  The feeling of having this local organic Sabah Tea that surrounded by the garden itself while smell that aromatic fresh tea making absolutely fabulous.  There is a small gift shop attached to Sabah Tea Cafe' that sell variety types of tea like green tea,...

I enjoy art, architecture, museums, churches, temples or anything that gives me insight into the history and soul of the place I'm in.  Atkinson Clock Tower is one of the remained British structure in Kota Kinabalu that survived during World War II where located nearby the Padang Merdeka (Independence Field).  It was built in the memory of Francis George Atkinson who was the first Jesselton’s district officer. He was died in December 1902 at the age of 28 because of Borneo Fever or known as Malaria.  His mother, Mary Edith Atkinson dedicates two-faced clock in Jesselton town as a tribute of her son. In April 20, 1905 the clock tower was commissioned then decided that structure was built in his honor. Besides that, the road where the structure was also named after him as Atkinson Drive but now its renamed as Jalan Istana that links Tuaran Road over the ridge and downtown Kota Kinabalu. 

I take it seriously when it comes to breakfast where all my inspirational vibes begin. By taking myself out to a café around Kota Kinabalu is how I appreciate the urban coffee culture that evolving in this city.  I'm just too hungry to skip my breakfast at least l need a cup of Joe. Breakfast don't have to be boring and its always a twist to try new way but most importantly it provides enough nutrients that supply last longer energy to face my entire day.  Oatmeal is one of amazing breakfast that I mostly have every morning. In fact, it so versatile to enjoy in many ways whether as a porridge, pancake, smoothie or granola.  I do enjoy oatmeal with assorted fruits, some nuts and seeds. Besides that, I love having granola with Greek yogurt that is proven to regulate and improve my digestive system.  Most comfort meal to include for breakfast nothing lighter and simpler than egg. In fact, it pack with beneficial nutrients such as pro...

I believe there's no way better than return home, eating sought after delicacies and fulfilling my day with therapeutic activity which is perfect to relaxing my body, mind and soul from the hectic life.  Kota Kinabalu is surrounded by the sea which make a major economy for local with fishing tradition that passed down to generation till today. This city well known as seafood heaven in Malaysia for those who love an authentic freshly catch seafood, indeed.  No doubt there are plenty option of gastronomic spot to choose from along the bay side that facing such fascinating landscape of blue sea in tropical nature.  This place is definitely relaxing for me by simply witnessing magnificent panorama of peaceful islands in a tropical weather and breezy air while savor an aperitif before starts an early dinner.  Its easy to get to here where located in the central of the city and one of the must place to visit in KK especially for foodie...

Kota Kinabalu is the capital city of Sabah where situated in the north of Borneo Island. It's become one of the growing resort destinations according to its proximity to nature attractions like tropical island, lush rainforest as well as Mount Kinabalu. It lies by the coast overlooking South China Sea on a narrow flat land and occasional hills bordered by Crocker Range that hosted Mount Kinabalu. Sabah has diverse cultures to explore and learn about that consists of over thirty ethnicity. The unique essences of all races are the unity and cultural sharing that beautifully blends among communities.  I found colors really have its magic healing towards my life spiritually. Living close to the earth, magnificently generates some kind of appreciation for life. The greenery forest spiritually giving some energies of life and renewal which associated with meanings of growth, harmony, freshness, safety, fertility and environment. In fact that ...