Sunset in Terengganu

It was 10 years ago since I last visited Terengganu, a place where its famous for its leather back turtle laying eggs in this state, just off the South China Sea. Out of the blue..i decided to spend my last league of my 3 months holiday in Dungun, Terengganu alone.

5 Hours bus journey wasnt that new for me, as I did my travelling by bus and rail in UK and Europe, but the system here was really different. Travelling in your own country doesnt scared me..because if you did a mistake, you cal always commute with your language...unlike in any foreign countries...

Ani was the one who greeted me in Dungun and brought me around the small little town with a small Kancil car. I was a lil bit worried when she fill in petrol for RM2, which is so unusual for me. I usually fill in minimum of RM10, but thats so common filling in RM2 in Dungun. She brought me to Ais Kacang parlour by the beach and bought me one bowl of Ais kacang special.....Yummmy!!..After the refreshing ais kacang treat, checked into my hotel and rest for the night.

I also had a chance to meet Nosha, my xgf's cousin who happens to be my friend too, visited me that night too... Very cheerfull and bubly girl!!...

Then the next day, Ani rented a car and both of us went to Kuala Terengganu (KT) for sight seeing. First stop was the State Museum, and then to the Keropok market!!...man!!...i havent seen so many keropok like that before...so I decided to buy some with some turtle eggs too!... Then we're headed to a pier and have some Keropok lekor!!...another yummy stuff that should eat in Terengganu!!...Then, headed back to Dungun as we needed to sent back the car before 9pm..

The very next day, had lunch with Nosha and friends at the hotel and had a good laugh together. Right after that, Ani fetched me up for another quest to find raw keropok lekor to bring back home!!...So Ani and yself went back to KT and get ourself some keropok lekor!...Plus..We went to the floating mosque in KT before we stopped by at Teluk Bidara in Dungun...We enjoyed the view of the sunset and also watched few loval children having fun of themselves away from modernisation...Then we drove down to see the Petroleum center in Paka...The view was magnificent!!....Lights and flames from the oil refinery...

Ani wanted me to experience the Pasar Malam in Dungun right before my bus back to KL on the same night. I really enjoyed myself at the Pasar malam...many new things i Saw!!...

Nosya joined us at the bus stop to send me off around 10pm and my bus left Dungun at 11pm.

I really enjoyed myself in Terengganu. Ani was really the best hostest around...Alll plans that she planned were done without any distruption!...tip top service!!...hhihihhiih...I really enjoyed the sun rise in the morning, the sea, beautifu beach and the simplicity of life away from modernisation....i envy these people without thinking about internet and gadgets and they can life happily...I would love to stay here longer...but i had to go back to KL..

Thanks Ani...thanks Nosya!!...will be seeing you in the future!!..



Pictures in Terengganu

Travelling Tips

After 22days travelling around Europe, I wrote some tips to share with for your next trip whether you traveling alone or with some friends -iDAN-


Travelling Alone (Generally)

• Always prepare for any circumstances such as
• missing trains
• sleeping in the bus / trains stations or in the airport
• being able to sleep with someone sitting beside you snoring or smoking cigarettes
• Physically fit
• Always give time to yourself to enjoy the trip (No Rushing)
• Always have plan B of Plan Bs.
• Not being able to take showers but just only freshen up
• Bring appropriate clothings with sufficient amount, sometimes you might have to buy new clothings
• Most IMPORTANT of All...apart from Traveling Documents ( Visas, Passports, Money, Cheques, Books, etc) is

ALWAYS ENJOY YOURSELF ON ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

Travelling with a Companion / in Groups

• Compromising among each other
• respect decision/suggestion made by other person
• Always be sensitive to each other needs
• DO NOT annoy others too often (nagging, complaining, whining) which could spark feud.
• ENJOY each others companionship
• ALWAYS help each other, not being selfish
• Cannot have normal daily lifestyle
• AVOID Confrontation even if you are tired, he/she might be tired as well
• Respect each others space
  
• Always remember the PURPOSE of the Trip with each other is

ENJOYING THE HOLIDAY TRIP

Important Tips Before starting a journey

1. Always find out about the town/city/country that you wish to visit/see
2. Always find out whether you need extra traveling / supporting documents to intended country
3. Accommodation arrangements are necessary for nice stay, but gambling on accommodation is always FUN to do.
4. Minimal content of luggage at first but full bag is essential is a must at the end of your trip
5. Toiletries
• Soap
• Shampoo
• Contact lenses stuff
• Nail Clippers/shavers
6. Right kind of shoes, slippers/sandals are required too
7. Physical fitness for stamina
8. Communication equipment such as mobile phones or pagers for EMERGENCIES
9. Essential electrical equipment (Camera, iPOD, mp3 Devices, chargers, etc)
10. UNIVERSAL PLUG ADAPTER (certain countries have different plug head and voltage)
11. Always find ways to TRAVEL CHEAP
12. Once in awhile DON'T FOLLOW PLANS, They are just a guide for us
    
13. Be FLEXIBLE!!!
14. Recommended number of Traveling Companions, 2 or 4
15. ENJOY YOURSELF and HAVE A GOOD TIME...

Hope these advices could help you to enjoy your next trip as I have for myself. Theres always ups and downs and always have to EXPECT the UNEXPECTED.... iDAN